PROJECT Z FULL VERSION 2.3

I have played Vanilla since 1.1 or 1.2, so I guess I would still be considered a 'new' player in the game compared to a lot. I've gone through different mod packs, Darkness Falls, some Undead Legacy, Rebirth, but most of my time has been spent on Project Z.

I found that Vanilla lacked a lot of essentials to make the game long-lasting, basically once you hit tier 6 in weapons and armor, there really isn't much to do unless you are heavily into base building. When 2.0 came out I was somewhat excited about some of the changes, until I played it. I found that 2.0 was a huge step backwards, and the mod I was playing at the time, Darkness Falls, wasn't updated to the 2.0 release. Some friends started the new "Project Z" mod which was basically brand new at the time and we haven't looked back since.

After watching a lot of the scathing videos on how "bad" the game has become over the years, taking good parts out of the game and replacing them with things that may have made the game easier for a lot, but for people that liked the difficulty of the game it has been hacked apart to no end. I think if I would have stuck with Vanilla since about Alpha 16 I think it was, I probably would have quit the game long ago.

Project Z adds a lot of great features into the game, making it to end-game can take quite a bit of time but the rewards are great. The addition of boss mobs, although I think they pop up way too often, adds another layer of difficulty which a lot of games like this have, but vanilla does not. Even the addition of Elite mobs makes hoard nights, as well as regular gameplay, a lot more challenging and fun. Adding new workstations and ways to craft new items has been great. I do think that early on you get some of the good Project Z gear too easily, but getting to the point of crafting the top-tier items can take a very long time. I find this appealing because you are working towards something better instead of just getting your Tier 6 vanilla gear and restarting your server.

**Project Z Mod Review for 7 Days to Die**

I’ve played with a lot of *7 Days to Die* mods over the years, but Project Z stands out as one of the best. It adds depth, variety, and balance in a way that feels natural while still keeping the core survival-horror experience intact.

One of the biggest highlights is how active and responsive the dev team is. Any major issues that pop up are addressed quickly, which shows how much they care about the quality of the mod and the players enjoying it. That reliability really builds trust and makes it easy to recommend.

On top of that, my own gaming community loves that we offer this mod on our servers. It keeps things fresh, engaging, and challenging, and it’s become one of the most requested mods we run. Performance has been smooth, and it integrates seamlessly into gameplay, making it accessible for both new players and seasoned veterans.

If you’re looking for a mod that expands the game while staying true to its gritty atmosphere, Project Z is absolutely worth it. Between the quality design, fast fixes, and strong community support, this one’s a must-have.

I'm part of a group of friends who are really passionate about playing modded versions of different games. In 7 Days to Die, we've often put together mod collections to match our playstyle. When we came across this Overhaul, we realized it brought exactly the kind of freshness, challenge, and progression we were looking for. It gave us over 80 hours of gameplay and kept us completely hooked, always trying to optimize our characters as much as possible.

In short: an incredible Overhaul mod.

I dont usually play modded servers, I like vanilla for past 10years. But this one hits different and even made me think of making my own server :D

This mod is absolutely fantastic it makes 7 Days to Die so much more exciting with fresh challenges, cool features, and endless fun!