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Mechanics changes in Project Zomboid

Latest change Build 42 Stable (42.20.0) ·

  • 6documented changes
  • 4patches
  • 1buff
  • 3fixes

Every documented change to Mechanics

6 changes across 4 patches, newest first

Build 42 Stable (42.20.0) Wednesday, 29 July 2026

  • FIXMechanics

    Fixed: Mechanics UI showing duplicate install options for vehicle parts in backpacks

    Fixed Mechanics UI showing duplicate install options for vehicle parts in backpacks

    Official source
  • FIXMechanics

    Fixed: screwdriver appearing twice in the Mechanics UI when uninstalling parts

    Fixed screwdriver appearing twice in the Mechanics UI when uninstalling parts

    Official source

Build 42 Multiplayer (42.13.0) Thursday, 11 December 2025

  • FIXMechanics

    Fixed: seats that have items spawn on them cannot be removed if the mechanics cheat is disabled and the spawned items are on them

    Seats with spawned items on them can now be removed even when the mechanics cheat is off.

    Fixed seats that have items spawn on them cannot be removed if the mechanics cheat is disabled and the spawned items are on them.

    Official source

42.12.0 (Build 42 Unstable) Thursday, 25 September 2025

  • BUFFMechanics

    9, or 10, they learn Basic, Intermediate or Advanced Mechanics recipe if not already known

    Reaching Mechanics level 8, 9 or 10 now automatically teaches the Basic, Intermediate or Advanced Mechanics recipe if you do not already know it.

    When a character reaches Mechanics level 8, 9, or 10, they learn Basic, Intermediate or Advanced Mechanics recipe if not already known.

    Official source

41.78 (Build 41) Thursday, 20 October 2022

  • CHANGEMechanics

    Adjusted the mechanics UI so that both the Battery Charge

    In the vehicle mechanics screen, the Battery entry in the parts list now shows both charge and condition.

    Adjusted the mechanics UI so that both the Battery Charge and Condition are included in the Battery entry in the list of parts.

    Official source
  • CHANGEMechanics

    Modified the vehicle mechanics UI to prominently feature the % of a full tank of gas it

    The vehicle mechanics screen now shows the fuel tank's fill level as a percentage, next to the battery charge, so it is easier to check fuel at a glance.

    Modified the vehicle mechanics UI to prominently feature the % of a full tank of gas it has, in addition to the battery charge.

    Official source