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Everything you need to join Dawn of the Dead, in the order you need it. It takes a few minutes — most of that is Steam downloading the mods.

Server details

IP address
5.39.74.81
Port
16261
Password
None — leave it empty
Game version
Default Public Version (Build 42)
Modpack
Dawn of the Dead B42 Modpack — Season 2

1. Use the right game version

We run the Default Public Version of Build 42 on Steam, so there is nothing to opt into.

Ever picked a beta branch? Switch back using the following steps, otherwise carry on to step 2.

  1. In your Steam Library, right-click Project Zomboid.
  2. Select Properties…
  3. Open the Betas tab.
  4. Set beta participation to None.
  5. Wait for the game to finish updating.


2. Change Launch Options

To take advantage of Dawn of the Dead's custom client loader which can improve performance, and allocate more RAM to accommodate the large amount of mods.

  1. Right-click Project Zomboid, select Properties, click General
  2. In the Launch Options add the following argument for Windows:
-Xms4G -Xmx8G -agentpath:../../workshop/content/108600/3794884561/mods/dusk/bootstrap/agentlib.dll=dusk-bootstrap.jar -Dstorm.experimental.clientperf=true --

For Linux (change yourname to your PC username): 

-Xms4G -Xmx8G -agentpath:/home/yourname/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/workshop/content/108600/3794884561/mods/dusk/bootstrap/dusk-bootstrap.jar -Dstorm.experimental.clientperf=true --
Plenty of RAM to spare?

Change the first two arguments to one of the following:

  • -Xms8G -Xmx12G
  • -Xms8G -Xmx16G

Do not go higher than 16, as the devs state this gradually becomes more detrimental than helpful.

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Game won't launch?
  • Though the mod should auto fill in the ../../ after agentpath, if you have issues you can try to change it to your exact Steam folder location e.g. C:/Steam/steamapps/
  • Alternatively simply put the first two arguments -Xms4G -Xmx8G -- instead.
  • If launch options do not work, another method of allocating RAM is to edit the Xmx value in both the ProjectZomboid64.json and ProjectZomboid64.bat files using Notepad. Use -Xmx8192m for 8 GB or -Xmx12288m for 12 GB.

3. Subscribe to the modpack

The server runs more than 250 mods. Subscribing to our modpack before you join gets all of them in one go and prevents most connection errors.

  1. Open the Dawn of the Dead B42 Modpack — Season 2 on Steam.
  2. Use Subscribe all → Override all.
  3. Let Steam finish downloading before you launch the game.

4. Set up mods

Tomb's Player Body, Tomb's Wardrobe - Alternative, Tomb's Player Body - [Customisation], Tomb's Goth Hair, Tomb's Goth Makeup, Tomb's Player Body - Textures, Tomb's Player Body - Goth Textures, Tomb's Player Body - [Compatibility - Boots Expanded], Tomb's Player Body - [Compability - Vanilla+]
Load order for Tomb's Player Models
  1. Launch Project Zomboid and click Mods
  2. Enable the Tomb's Player Models then match the order shown in the image or click auto-sort.
  3. Enable the following:
  • Horse Mod
  • Companion Dogs
  • Every Texture Optimized
Optional: Better Car Physics

Follow instructions on the mod page. Provides a better off-road driving and towing experience. If you don't wish to install then you can disable the pop-up when in-game via Esc > Options > Mods.

5. Join the server

  1. Launch Project Zomboid and click Multiplayer.
  2. Click Add Server
  3. Enter the IP 5.39.74.81 and port 16261. Leave the Server Password empty.
  4. Click Save then Add New Account
  5. Choose a username and personal password for your server account. This is a new account on our server, not your Steam login — keep the password safe, you need it every time you join.
  6. Save the server and click Join. Your first join takes a little longer while the mods load.

Alternative visual guide:

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Prefer the server browser?

You can also find us in the in-game server list — search for Dawn of the Dead. We are listed as [EU] [PVE] [B42] Dawn of the Dead - Season 2.

Didn't work?

Kicked for "Failed Checksum"Find out which mod caused it and fix it in a few minutes.
Can't connectQuick checks, every kick message explained, and the Universal Fix.
Still stuckOpen a ticket in our Discord and the team will help.

Common problems after log-In

Experiencing lag, stutter or random crashes?

Try some Performance Tips.

You or zombies are invisible?

Make sure you're online and not hidden on Steam Friends.

Good to know

  • The server is PVE and open to everyone: no whitelist, no application, no password.
  • It restarts three times a day, at 03:00, 09:00 and 16:00 UK time, with warnings in game and notices in our Discord. Can't connect just after one of those times? Give it a few minutes.
  • Using a VPN? Turn it off before you join — connections through a VPN are kicked.
  • The live player count and server status are on deadeyedotd.org.
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