The latest unstable build of Project Zomboid features a war system that allows factions to engage in organized combat against one another. This feature provides a formal way for groups to declare hostilities and compete for control over specific areas of the map. However, server owners have the specific option to disable this setting through the game’s settings. Turning off the war feature is a common choice for servers that want to focus on cooperative play rather than fighting between survivors.

Requirement: The server must be on the unstable 42.14.0 build. Learn how to install Build 42 here.

How to Disable War Mechanics on a Project Zomboid Server (Panel)

1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.

2. Stop the server.

3. Go to the Files tab.

4. Find the following directory: /home/container/.cache/Server

5. Open [SaveName].ini for editing. The .ini file is labeled depending on the Save/Config Name in the Startup tab.

6. On the War= line, change the value to false.

7. Press Save.

8. Start the server.

How to Disable War Mechanics on a Project Zomboid Server (Admin Menu)

1. Join the server as an admin.

2. Click the Admin icon to open the Admin Panel.

3. Select See Server Options.

4. In the Filters bar, enter war.

5. Hover over War and click Change.

6. Choose false from the dropdown and hit Save.

7. Press Apply Changes.