PC Will the update require a new save file on console ?

[AutomaticBrad]

With the new update coming out soon , will it require us console players to start a new save file? Or will our existing files still be playable ? 

 

[SylenThunder]

It is unclear currently as to how this will work for the consoles. Most likely you will need to start a new save, though there have been hints of having options for 1.4 and 2.x both available.

I will refer you to the statement in the release announcement though.

Q: Save incompatibility between console versions? Also, will there still be Save incompatibility between patches?
A: Due to the technical architecture of 7 Days to Die’s game engine, users will have to start a new game with each major update. Eventually, this will not be the case.

This is pretty much expected for pre-release software that is incomplete.