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Windows changes in Project Zomboid

Latest change 42.19.0 (Build 42 Unstable) ·

  • 13documented changes
  • 11patches
  • 11fixes

Every documented change to Windows

13 changes across 11 patches, newest first

42.19.0 (Build 42 Unstable) Monday, 1 June 2026

  • FIXWindows

    Fixed: controllers not being able to smash windows from the Button Prompt with the default B / Circle button

    Fixed controllers not being able to smash windows from the Button Prompt with the default B / Circle button

    Official source

42.14.0 (Build 42 Unstable) Monday, 16 February 2026

  • FIXWindows

    The player cannot walk through these and they still behave as windows

    Large window panes now stay visible after you safely remove the glass, and they still block your path and work as windows.

    Official source

Build 42 Multiplayer (42.13.0) Thursday, 11 December 2025

  • FIXWindows

    Fixed: being unable to remove rear windows without seats

    Fixed being unable to remove rear windows without seats

    Official source
  • FIXWindows

    Fixed: Error when character jumps out of windows, or over railings at height

    Fixed Error when character jumps out of windows, or over railings at height.

    Official source
  • FIXWindows

    Non-thumpable window frames are now properly evaluated for the presence of windows before allowing scrapping

    Before you can scrap a window frame that cannot be thumped, the game now properly checks whether it still has a window in it.

    Non-thumpable window frames are now properly evaluated for the presence of windows before allowing scrapping.

    • non-thumpable window frames are now properly evaluated for the presence of windows before allowing scrapping.
    Official source

42.12.0 (Build 42 Unstable) Thursday, 25 September 2025

  • CHANGEWindows

    Added SHIFT + CLICK on the Available ingredients list windows-style selection (currently for Build and Crafting menus, will be added for work stations later on as well)

    The Available ingredients list in the Build and Crafting menus now supports Windows-style Shift + Click selection, and work stations will get it later.

    Added SHIFT + CLICK on the Available ingredients list windows-style selection (currently for Build and Crafting menus, will be added for work stations later on as well).

    Official source

42.11.0 (Build 42 Unstable) Monday, 4 August 2025

  • FIXWindows

    Fixed: bullet tracers ending at x,y = 0,0 when shooting windows

    Bullet tracers no longer end at the wrong spot when you shoot at windows.

    Fixed bullet tracers ending at x,y = 0,0 when shooting windows.

    Official source

42.9.0 (Build 42 Unstable) Tuesday, 10 June 2025

  • FIXWindows

    Fixed: shooting windows not producing broken glass on the ground

    Fixed shooting windows not producing broken glass on the ground.

    Official source

42.8.1 (Build 42 Unstable) Tuesday, 20 May 2025

  • FIXWindows

    Fixed: structures like double windows frame so that they can be painted and wallpapered

    Double window frames and similar structures can now be painted and wallpapered, which mostly affected trailer homes.

    Fixed structures like double windows frame so that they can be painted and wallpapered - this was especially evident in trailer homes.

    Official source

42.4.0 (Build 42 Unstable) Tuesday, 4 March 2025

  • CHANGEWindows

    Ground floor locked windows in looted/trashed buildings will be unlocked

    Locked ground floor windows in looted and trashed buildings are now unlocked.

    Ground floor locked windows in looted/trashed buildings will be unlocked.

    Official source

41.73 (Build 41) Monday, 18 July 2022

  • FIXWindows

    Fixed: the wrong sprites being used for windows sometimes

    Fixed the wrong sprites being used for windows sometimes.

    Official source

41.71 (Build 41) Sunday, 22 May 2022

  • FIXWindows

    Fixed: character being able to rest on seats seen through some windows

    Fixed character being able to rest on seats seen through some windows.

    Official source

41.66 (Build 41) Friday, 25 February 2022

  • FIXWindows

    Fixed: a case where players were able to grab items through closed/barricaded windows

    Fixed a case where players were able to grab items through closed/barricaded windows.

    Official source