7 Days to Die’s b257 experimental build adds FPS caps and a long bug list

7 Days to Die has pushed out V3.0.0 b257 for its experimental branch, and this one is all about cleanup. The update targets player feedback, folds in new sandbox tools, and trims down a wide spread of bugs across combat, trading, quests, and UI behavior.

To hop onto the experimental build on Steam, players need to right-click the game, open Properties, head to the Game Versions & Betas tab, and pick latest_experimental from the drop-down. After that, the client will handle the download.

Among the additions, the update introduces an FPS cap setting, more localization work for clocks and calendars, and a handful of sandbox options that give players more control over loot, crops, and backpack restrictions. It also reworks several systems behind the scenes so those sandbox settings behave more consistently.

Patch Notes

Here is what changed since b252:

Added

• A setting that allows a limit on in-game FPS
• Zombies have a chance to land hard and take regular and unclamped damage from a fall
• Localization for uiLoadDownloadingSigns game loading text
• IsDayNumber buff requirement
• Book Abundance Sandbox Option
• Localization for working clocks and calendars
• Name Only option for Show Location Info

Changed

• Updated stun baton to not ragdoll zombies when Nerd Tats buff is active and not using a repulsor mod
• Fixed close SFX when looting an air supply
• Sleeper volumes to never respawn instead of at 30 days if loot respawn is set to never
• Increased animal and zombie falling damage when in ragdoll
• Reworked several loot lists to allow books/schematics to be separate from magazines
• Reworked Cigar mod to prevent stacking issues with other perks and items
• Updated tags on wild and planted crops to support the Crop Yield Sandbox Option
• Bone Knife, Pipe Baton, Stone Spear, Stone Sledgehammer, and Knuckle Wraps are now available for the Limited Backpack Sandbox Option
• Replaced broken workstations for the helper versions to work better with Sandbox Options
• Updated trader inventories to include Radiated Mushrooms for some Sandbox Options
• Quest/Challenge message popups UI is not updated
• Duke Note message and buff will be removed on Day 2 if not read or Level 2 reached
• Duke Note message and buff not shown if XP Multiplier Sandbox Option is set to None
• Updated tags for lot_industrial_14
• Removed Entity Penetration Count from Shotgun Shells
• Updated a few loot lists to include a rare chance for candies

Fixed

• Changing ammo type mid-reload plays broken reload animation
• PS5: Server Browser List can cause “Rate limit exceeded” TRC check warning
• Unable to undo “replace paint” action in prefab editor
• Cannot zoom in close on borders of Navezgane map
• An issue that could duplicate items in vehicle inventories
• Rally markers may not show for other players
• Combining armor that has a Treasure Hunter mod installed will delete all mods and mod slots on the combined armor
• Animal and zombie falling was not causing damage or stumble or ragdoll and less destroy area
• Animal and zombie heads not looking at the target and having a large performance cost
• Player takes no fall damage with Jump Strength sandbox option None
• Jumping consumes stamina with Jump Strength sandbox option None
• Jump Strength sandbox setting has inconsistent heights before taking fall damage
• Crouch running is affected by the walk speed Sandbox Option
• Sandbox Options Stamina Usage does not affect some actions
• Crafting free items with materials set under 100 percent in Sandbox Options
• Sandbox Loot abundance categories set to values other than 0% or 100% were not handling fractional counts accurately
• Sandbox loot abundance category settings below 100% often generated nothing for small count items or less than it should for higher counts
• Sandbox Option Loot bag Chance is not affected by non player kills
• Disabling compass also disables date/time display
• Sandbox Options Lose On Death not showing number of items you’ll lose on Death Loss Count if left at default
• XP Multiplier 0 should not show XP bar, “Show XP” setting or allow XP Deficit
• Sandbox Options are not always localized
• Issue when using BM Closed trader hours
• Crop Yield set below 100% can result result in empty loot rolls
• Level Stats Bonus Sandbox Option Off still affects Hunger / Thirst
• Army_camp_09 fixed sleeper quantities for T4, added infested quest support
• Army_camp_09 wrong group IDS
• Incorrect sleeper block in tile rwg_tile_industrial_t_03
• Army_camp_09 fixed sleeper pathing issues, punching walls instead of pathing to player
• No way to cancel looting untouched entity loot containers
• Item icons don’t stay enlarged on hover
• Radial tool belt select menu is acting like quick select
• Trader General Stock text not vertically centered
• Trader Hours “BM Closed” closes trader during morning of Blood Moon Day
• Cave_18 fixed blocks in water causing player to break legs on impact, flattened cave walls to prevent players impacting sides when not jumping as intended
• Multiple saves or worlds can be deleted when using controller and only trying to delete one
• Wall Clock and Calendar information needs localization
• W for craft is not functioning
• Typo in Russian translation for the Undead Damage stat on the Preacher Gloves

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Source: Steam

7 Days to Die

Developed by The Fun Pimps

Set in a brutally unforgiving post-apocalyptic world overrun by the undead, 7 Days to Die is an open-world game that is a unique combination of first person shooter, survival horror, tower defense, and role-playing games. It presents combat, crafting, looting, mining, exploration, and character growth, in a way that has seen a rapturous response from fans worldwide. Play the definitive zombie survival sandbox RPG that came first. Navezgane awaits!

• Genre: Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Adventure, Indie
• Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One
• Modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
• Release: 2024-07-25
• Publisher: Telltale Games, The Fun Pimps
• Age Rating: USK 16 / PEGI 18 / ESRB M / GRAC 19+ / ACB MA 15+
• IGDB Rating: 69.3/100

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