Project Zomboid mods
Project Zomboid hardmode mods
Everything filed under hardmode by its own author, ordered by how much it is used.
247 hardmode mods, most downloaded first · newest update 30 Oct 2026
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247 hardmode mods
- Expanded Helicopter Events: Super Weird Editionby Chuckleberry FinnTHIS MOD REQUIRES EXPANDED HELICOPTER EVENTS This sub-mod is not meant for a standard Zomboid experience! Enemies will sprint/do things that standard zombies do not - they are however balanced. Back up your saves if you're uncertain! Workshop ID: 2580001162 Mod ID: WeirdExpandedHelicopterEvents87.2k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- [B41/B42+] Thumping Attracts Zombiesby LynchWorks on B41.78, B42.13.0, B42.13.1 and MP ABOUT When zombies thump on barricades or objects, the noise they generate attracts additional nearby zombies. The sound scales dynamically based on how many zombies are hitting the same object, causing sieges to naturally escalate over time. Sandbox Opt...86.9k downloadsupdated 9 mo ago
- Randomized Generators [b42 & B41]by ChampyUpdated for b42 b41 files are still there so it still works in b41. This mod adds customizable chances of generators having random condition and random fuel, as well as a chance of being connected. Workshop ID: 3041558127 Mod ID: RandomizedGeneratorsB42 Mod ID (b41): RandomizedGenerators86.7k downloadsupdated 22 mo ago
- Studio map in KY with built-in minimapby 76561198842375422This mods puts the "Challenge:Studio" map into the Big Map. The Studio Challenge will also spawn in the Big Map in this mod. Studio now has new location. It is compatible with Over the river mod now. I placed the studio map over the river into recently void areas in the big map so it is compatibl...86.1k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
- Challenge Traits - Headshots, CDDA, and More [42.21 Stable]by [Ba-El] Radio15 starting injury traits for brutal beginnings. ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── From relatively mild to totally debilitating, test your skills and knowledge while putting your character through hell. Balance Every individual trait can be stabilized without random luck. Thi...85.6k downloadsupdated 14 d ago
- Size Labelsby starAdds many mechanics to clothing. EN/RU/ES Also recommended Tailoring Fix mod. Size Labels Clothes will fit if your character uses clothes with proper size. And the proper size depends on weight of the character: SizesXXSXSSMLXLXXLXXXL Male, kg35-4646-5555-6363-7676-9191-105105-120120+ Female, kg3...84.7k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Surviving the storm [B41 & B42]by 76561198856518799Build Support: B41.78 and B42.12 to B42.21 B42.21 compatibility reviewed. SP / MP Host testing is recommended before using it on a live server. Dedicated server feedback is welcome. Surviving The Storm Surviving The Storm makes bad weather more meaningful and dangerous. Rain, snow, wet clothing a...83.3k downloadsupdated 3 mo ago
- Hive Mindby BravenHive Mind! This brand new mutation has just reached the Knox region. All zombies share a neural network, allowing them to access each other's field of vision, so if one sees you, prepare yourself. What use is there? This is primarily a hardcore mode, but a clever Player can easily put the hive mi...82.4k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Metro by Bordu4kov(No more updates)by 76561198798075005THE MAP IS NOT READY AND IS UNDER DEVELOPMENT. NO MORE UPDATES I decided to stop developing this map. But this does not mean that I completely abandon the idea of the subway in our game. I decided to make a complete redesign of the map in order to prepare the material in advance for moving the su...82.3k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Proper Infected Wounds [B42.20+MP]by antuk014UPDATED FOR B42! Dirty bandages are dangerous & can cause severe infections which make you sick, as it should be ! SP & MP compatible, safe to add to existing saves How it works You have a bandaged wound & your bandage gets dirty, now there's a chance it causes a serious wound infection and if yo...81.2k downloadsupdated 3 mo ago
- Dynamic Trading (w/ NPC)by PsychopatzI'm back at the modding scene, I'll post the new update this week with some fixes and bandits mod support :) Transforms Project Zomboid’s economy into a living, breathing market. Prices fluctuate, traders move, and world events dictate value Living Economy & Smart Pricing: A sophisticated tag-bas...80.1k downloadsupdated 3 mo ago
- Adjust Day and Night Timeby MonclúSupports B41+ and B42+ !! Works in Multiplayer and Singleplayer Would you like to have more control over time in Project Zomboid? With this mod, you can modify the speed of time according to whether it is day or night. This way you can enjoy more of the day and speed up boring nights. The mod ada...78.4k downloadsupdated 22 mo ago
- Toxic Zonesby soulfilcherThis mod is an authorized extension/modification for Toxic Fog by the amazing planetalgol. In this version, instead of weather conditions, toxic zones can be created on the map by admins through a new admin tool. These zones damage the character unless some kind of gas mask is equipped. Character...77.3k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Camden Countyby spoonTURN OFF OTHER MAP MODS WHEN PLAYING THIS ONE! Huge fictional STANDALONE 20x20 map with 400 cells. Every single cell, including forest cells are hand painted one by one - often many times, to make the overall areal view more realistic and to give more detail on close up as well. I made this map a...77.0k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- [B42] Post Apocalyptic Weaponsby 76561199238732220Post Apocalyptic Weapons Features • Adds new, craftable Post Apocalyptic Weapons. • Realistic recipes that are challenging to complete. • These Weapons hit harder and last longer than anything you've used before. • Lore-friendly and Immersive. Included Weapons • Axe • Hand Axe • Katana • Sawblade...76.2k downloadsupdated 6 mo ago
- Treasure hunt eventby tanp0p0This MOD is still Work In Progress. Short explanation for busy Survivor Adds a regularly recurring treasure hunt event to Knox Events will be notified by pagers dropped by zombies, and you can get the item by being the first to reach the designated location within the time. Server admin and singl...75.6k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Anomalous Stormby soulfilcher>> // Sierra 1 - Baseplate 2-2 // Transmission // Anomalous weather activity reported // BREAK // << >> // Sierra 1 - Baseplate 2-2 // Transmission // Sky red - Storm Conditions - Raining bloo...// STOP // << >> // Baseplate 2-2 - Sierra 1 // Transmission // Sky red? Please confirm. // STOP // <<...73.9k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Sounds of the Infected [MANUAL INSTALLATION]by SimKDTSounds of the infected is meant to be used with The Last of Us Infected. Needs to be manually installed by clients, there is no point in activating this mod in your mod list or installing it on your server. Thanks to Zenith for giving me the authorization to repost the mod. The reason I did so is...72.2k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Worn Out Zombiesby spoonWill make most zombies half naked - without clothes at all or with only lower/higher part of their clothing. They might carry some extra loot items with them as well - small amounts of stuff that is deep in their pockets or some wire/twine/tarp they have been dragging along. It is meant to be use...71.8k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- ATC Female Bodyby 76561198401026277(This MOD has stopped updating and is suitable for game B41.78.16 version. Users using version B41.78.16 can still use the current MOD. The MOD content will be moved to new mods such as, TCFB that are applicable to version B42.) ? tutorial ? Make sure you only enable the current female body mod,...70.5k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
- Create Chipped Stonesby nurverTry BasicCrafting instead - Works great! Expanded functionality Not the first of its kind, nor the last- this is a simple mod that allows you craft chipped stone from stones in numerous ways. New recipe: Create Chipped Stone Requires: Stone, Hammer variant, Sledgehammer, or another Stone. Support...69.4k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
- 10 Years Later OLD VERSIONby DaneOLD VERSION (NO UPDATE) Add vegetation to simulate a world after 10 years... inspired by The last of us & I'm legend this mod adds overlays everywhere (isn't erosion, just overlay) New version here ! How to use 1) Active the mod 2) Start a new game or wipe the server (reset zone) 3) survive in a...68.4k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Bath Towels Overhaulby 76561198835746666If you are try to add this to a new save, hold on a moment! The current version of this mod is not compatible with mid saves. You cannot uninstall the this mod midway through a save file where a world with this has already been created. I am currently working on a version that supports save compa...68.3k downloadsupdated 3 mo ago
- GunFactory KY[only B41]by 76561199128393112Large weapons factory with warehouse and office area The mod is abandoned and will not be updated on B42, sorry. Workshop ID: 3169469022 Mod ID: GunFactory Map Folder: GunFactory67.6k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- (broken for 42.13.1, updating) Ain't That A Kick In The Head? (Start with a headshot wound)by Ω Spriggan ΩBut perfectly Functional for versions below 42.13.1 meaning Both 42 and 41. Inspired by Fallout New Vegas's Courier 6 opening and also More Traits "burn ward patient" Trait. This mod adds 2 Negative traits that should shake up your opening and make things a little bit more tense as you scavenge a...67.1k downloadsupdated 16 mo ago
- West Point Military Tugboat B42by FreeBird-550*** UPDATED 3/22/26*** *Fixed Boat walls glitching when walking up to boat, also fixed issue where if the ladder to get to top of boat was used it had a chance to magically break the floors under it in a way that made it so if you tried to reenter the boat from the normal level after climbing the...66.9k downloadsupdated 7 mo ago
- ATC Clothingby 76561198401026277(This MOD has stopped updating and is suitable for game B41.78.16 version. Users using version B41.78.16 can still use the current MOD. The MOD content will be moved to new mods such as LLTC that are applicable to version B42.) ? Precautions ? This costume mod exists exclusively for ATC bodies, d...66.9k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
- Sprinters Over Timeby somewhatfrogThis mod increases the amount of sprinters over time A simple mod inspired by @Flip_Switch runs Info By default increases the Sprinter Percentage by 1% every month: 1st month 1%, 2nd month 2%, etc. (affected by Months Since Apocalypse sandbox setting) When added to the existing save it will set S...66.2k downloadsupdated 18 d ago
- [B42] Blackpine County B42 Stableby 76561199233762491Welcome to Blackpine County KY Post-Apocalyptic Survival Experience 🧭9 years have passed since the outbreak. Nature has reclaimed what humanity lost. Map featuring -unique buildings! -Abandoned towns, hidden survivor camps, cabins, factory, tower and military camp on a sports field -Basements -Ov...64.8k downloadsupdated 13 mo ago
- Health Plusby spoonThis mod addresses the need for more complex and long lasting injury and addiction systems. Some complications can appear easily while others take more time, "luck" and specific circumstances. Works both in SP and MP and can be added to existing saves. Hypothermia combined with the cold sickness...64.8k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Post Apocalyptic Occupationsby NekoIntro This mod replaces the vanilla occupations with 25 post apocalyptic occupations (Not all of them are shown in the preview images above). Some of these are fairly basic and are based on the vanilla occupations while others are completely different or purely for flavor. There are also some new...64.0k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Hard Trappingby spoonEXTRA : Added a mousetrap recipe . This is part of... : Project Realistic Overhaul - Set of mods I've created that will overhaul the vanilla game experience to be more hardcore and true to life, but on the other hand leaves you the option to make it through and survive. It makes items and actions...63.0k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Disinfect or Dieby TunaMake the first aid system more realistic in a simple way: Wearing dirty bandages on bleeding wounds increases chance of infection and will make infections worse Infected wounds are more dangerous Wearing dirty bandages on infected wounds is sometimes a death sentence, often causing more health lo...62.9k downloadsupdated 21 mo ago
- More Lock SA - key system managementby AuDMore Lock Management offers a real management system for building and cars’ locks/keys, all this in a realistic and immersive way. You will be able to : Copy cars/buildings/padlocks’ keys in different ways. Take off/Restore cars' Neiman. Take off/Replace a car door's lock. Take off/Replace houses...61.3k downloadsupdated 23 mo ago
- Proper Vehicle Injuries for MP [B41 & B42]by Fluffy89Check out my other mod, ComfySleeping! Artwork Credit Credits to Errorthy for drawing the thumbnail! Purpose The name says it all! Proper Vehicle Injuries was built to make injuries from car crashes to be more consistent and configurable. Players are now able to configure a large array of options...60.8k downloadsupdated 10 d ago
- Toxic Zones STALKER versionby soulfilcherThis is an alternative version of my Toxic Zones mod. This version does not use Toxic Fog as a base, and only considers the masks and helmets from STALKER Armor Pack mod: Toxic Zones already created in a save are compatible with both versions, so switching should not cause problems. In this versi...60.5k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Sprinter Zonesby BravenHighway to the Sprinter Zone! Props if you got the reference! This simple, Multiplayer focused mod, allows Admins to define a rectangular area on the map where all zombies will become sprinters! How does it work? As soon as a Player moves inside the marked area, any zombies in a specific radius a...60.2k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- L4D2 Zombie Siege Main Menu modby 76561198401026277Replace the main menu with the anime animated wallpaper with the background of Road to Survival 2 Enable this mod in the main menu mod, while also noting that this is not the only main menu wallpaper mod you have enabled. Do not enable more than one wallpaper mod at the same time After enabling t...59.3k downloadsupdated 13 mo ago
- Vaulting Zombiesby John Sigma**THIS MOD IS MEANT TO BE USED WITH SPRINTERS** I would like to add sandbox options based on zombie speed here however I am not sure how to, if anyone knows how this may be possible please get in contact with me through Steam. **COMPATIBLE WITH BOTH B42 AND B41** Zombies now vault fences and wind...59.1k downloadsupdated 23 mo ago
- Custom Weapon Durabilityby 76561199090520622Perhaps for the sake of this mod you visited the game's workshop for the first time. Allows you to change the durability of any weapons to any of your preferences! The mod works stably on the latest version of the game, and supports multiplayer! List of options: Number Name Description 1 Custom W...59.0k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Sun Sensitive Zombiesby random.This mod is no longer actively being worked on Another take on Night/Day zombies! One of my nit picks with the night/day mods I've tried thus far, is the timing of the lore shift from day to night isn't always accurate year-round. Sometimes the zeds will start sprinting hours before or sometimes...58.9k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Operation Eclipseby BravenUtmost Secrecy! Remember that. As a black ops operative, drop into the Knox quarantine zone and wipe out all the incriminating evidence of the shadow organization you work for! Or die trying. A Mission You are Alpha, the leader of a 3 man squad sent to the Rosewood prison in Knox county. The obje...58.4k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- ScreamerZby spoonZombies both scream with real audio and with hidden attraction sound that can be "heard" by other zombies. FOR TESTING PURPOSES THE SCREAMERS CHANCES WERE RAISED TO 1:2 IN THE VIDEO! Details: Use NORMAL Zombie hearing settings. With every zombie you kill there is a 1:100 chance they would scream...58.2k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Zambiesby NoirHarder zombies just for hardcore players Features Zombie reanimation Random zombie health Tweakable options in Sandbox/Zambies Zombies Types - Normal Zombies: vanilla Zombies - Shambler: really slow walker, goes full speed when is close to you - Crawler: another slow one but deadly don't fight th...57.7k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Kayli's Evolution Mod [EXPERIMENTAL]by KayEvolution Mod Allows zombies to evolve various attributes over time. Make zombies change their speed, strength, toughness, cognition, ability to crawl under cars, memory, sight, hearing, and virus transmission as a function of time, using individually adjustable settings in the sandbox options. C...57.5k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
- Free Hotwiringby BravenHotwiring! You need to be a burglar, or have mechanics level 2 and electrical level 1 skills to hotwire a vehicle. But what if you... didn't? That's right! This mod allows ANYONE to hotwire ANY vehicle. How does it work? When opening the radial menu inside any vehicle, be it Vanilla or modded, as...57.4k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Custom Consumptionby PaddiSson_Adjust the consumption of more than 100 items in sandbox options and let your imagination run wild to create your dream game/server. ◽ Supported Version: 41.73+ ◽ Compatible with Singleplayer and Multiplayer (▲) ◽ Works on existing saves (*) (*) Need to use an other mod to modify sandbox settings...57.3k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Mount Crow City: (Vanilla) B42 (VIEWPOINT COMPATIBLE)by DevTechWARNING. THIS MAP IS NOT FOR POTATO COMPUTERS OR LOSERS. DON'T BE A LOSER. Mount Crow City is a dense urban environment that is packed with zombies. Unique features include an elevated tram-system, and multiple hidden bunkers that are massive. The map is meant to be difficult with high migration...56.5k downloadsupdated 1 mo ago
247 hardmode mods, most downloaded first. Each one has its own page here with what it needs to run and where its author publishes it; the files themselves stay with the author and are never re-hosted on this site.

