Population settings in Project Zomboid can seem tricky when deciding how to start your adventure into the 3D isometric, post apocalyptic survival simulation. We have put together a quick guide showing what each individual setting will adjust. Overall, you will need to tinker and do further research into these settings for them to fully make sense.. We recommend you check out this Reddit thread.
What is Project Zomboid?
Project Zomboid, a survival horror video game that is open-world isometric in nature, is being developed by The Indie Stone, a Canadian and British independent developer. The game takes place in a zombie-infested post-apocalyptic world. Players are challenged to survive as long as they can before dying. It was one the five first games to be released under the Desura alpha funding section.
Project Zomboid is a difficult survival game where the player must survive in a zombie-infested area of Kentucky. This area is known as Knox County and has been quarantined. The player has the option to choose their character’s appearance and occupation before choosing one of four towns as their starting point. To survive, the player must manage their own needs, such as hunger, stress and fatigue. Although the game features slow-moving zombies in Romero style, some zombies are more agile than others. Sandbox mode also allows for “sprinter” zombies to be created.
Population multiplier
You can input any value between 0.0 and 4.0. Zero is zero, one is small, two are medium, three are huge, four is crazy. If you choose 0, no zombies will appear. Once the game has been loaded, there will be some zombies.
Start multiplier
Indicates how many zeds will be in play at the beginning of the game. Any value from 0.0 to 4.0 can be entered. It will begin with a ton of zombies if you input 4.0.
Note: If you choose 0, there will not be any zombies at the start of play. However, the population peak multiplier will result in zombies.
Population peak multiplier
Indicates how many zombies spawn and respawn over time. Although you can input any value, it is best to use smaller values. For example, for example, let’s say you entered 30. This means that 30 zombies will spawn and respawn each day.
Note: Zombies will not spawn or respawn if you choose 0. They will die and be gone for good.
How are undiscovered cells affected?
Your cells will be “locked” to the population you loaded the first time they are accessed. If you find cells before peak day, they won’t reach peak population. Undiscovered cells will grow.
Example Project Zomboid Population Settings
The following is what was entered:
- Population multiplier = 4.0
- start multiplier = 0.0,
- population peak multiplier = 64.
The zombie population is huge, but the game loads without any zombies. 64 zombies will be born each day and eventually reach an absurd amount number.