Project Zomboid update adds new location, as tribute to beloved modder who died
Summary
The latest Project Zomboid update introduces Stendo's Firearms Emporium, a redesigned gun shop honoring late modder Michael Shtudiner, enhancing the game's community connection.
Why It Matters
This update not only enriches the gameplay experience with a new location but also serves as a heartfelt tribute to a beloved community member, highlighting the strong bonds within the gaming community and the impact of modders on game development.
Key Takeaways
- A new gun shop, Stendo's Firearms Emporium, has been added to Project Zomboid as a tribute to modder Michael Shtudiner.
- The update reflects the game's commitment to honoring its community and the contributions of modders.
- The redesigned store features enhanced gameplay elements, maintaining the survival theme of Project Zomboid.
Ed Smith Updated: Mar 17, 2025 Indie Project Zomboid The world of Project Zomboid is filled with references and easter eggs. Over in Louisville, you'll find the Romero Center For Performing Arts, a clear nod to undead maestro George Romero. The presenter on Life and Living TV is named Dean, presumably after DayZ's Dean Hall, and tucked away near Riverside is the Sunderland Hills Sanatorium, likely named for the imperiled protagonist of Silent Hill 2. But the latest Project Zomboid update brings to build 42 and to Knox Country a more meaningful homage in the form of a newly redesigned gun store. We previously reported that Michael Shtudiner, co-creator of the Project Zomboid mod 'Vanilla Firearms Expansion,' and better known among the game's community as 'Stendo Clip,' had died. Now, in the latest Project Zomboid update, survival game developer The Indie Stone has added a touching tribute to Shtudiner. You might remember that in West Point, behind the GigaMart, there are two smaller buildings. One is a bar called Twiggy's; the other is a gun shop. Until recently, it was simply named West Point Gun Range and Hunting Center. But now it has a new name. In honor of Shtudiner, the store has been redesigned and rebranded to Stendo's Firearms Emporium. "This is intended as a memorial to Stendo Clip who was the founding author of the Vanilla Firearms Expansion mod," The Indie Stone says, "following conversation with - and permission from - family members." Like any of Zomboid's gu...