Project Zomboid is a high-stakes survival game set in a zombie apocalypse. You can play alone or multiplayer across a hardcore open world. You have numerous options for customizing your world, including soft resets. But this may leave you wondering what a soft reset does in Project Zomboid.
What is a Soft Reset in Project Zomboid?
Soft resetting in Project Zomboid is a tool that will wipe out certain aspects from the world. This feature has undergone some changes over time but has now reached a state where it is being left alone. Here is what happens when you soft reset in Project Zomboid.
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- Resets zombies.
- Resets the game clock.
- Removes items from the ground.
- Remove items from containers and adds new loot, including player-made containers.
- Removes corpses and zombie players.
- Removes blood splatter.
- Resets building alarms.
A soft reset in Project Zomboid will not delete player-made buildings or reset a player's inventory. It will also not wipe characters, meaning you can continue playing as your current character. This is a great tool for getting more loot and changing the world while maintaining your inventory on a server.
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