7 Days to Die is on its V3.3.0 stable update, released October 6 with a backpack system and a reworked base inventory. The V3.0 'Dead Hot Summer' update, the first major release since Behaviour Interactive acquired The Fun Pimps in March 2026, remains the anchor of the current build.
The V3.0 'Dead Hot Summer' update arrived in stable form on June 30, 2026, after a beta that opened June 19, following an experimental Steam launch on June 15. It was the first major update since Behaviour Interactive acquired The Fun Pimps in March 2026. The headline feature is 150 sandbox customization options that let players adjust movement speed, zombie damage multipliers, and daylight hours, with shareable presets and 11 official presets including Undead Matinee, Madmole's Mayhem, and Bite Club. The update also added over 60 new Points of Interest such as the Champions Coliseum stadium, a random enhancement stat called Magnitude on looted equipment, and a Combine Station workstation for transferring Magnitude to higher-quality weapons. The Beachwear Armor Set DLC launched alongside, and the update included a UI overhaul and crosshair editing.
V3.3.0, released October 6, moved the inventory system. Backpacks come in small, medium, and large sizes, each with six quality levels, and fit into a dedicated equipment slot. They can be crafted, found while exploring, or purchased, and a high-performance backpack pushes capacity to 8x12, or 96 slots. The base inventory itself went from 9x5 to 8x6, or 48 slots, with two columns subject to the Encumbered state; the Pack Mule perk and Armor Pocket Mods remove the weight limit. The same update also fixed a loading-screen progression bug, improved respawn handling with a new timeout process, and addressed item duplication tied to death settings and broken weapons after dying mid-reload.
The game is available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, and the V3.0 stable release reached PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store alongside the two consoles.
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Oct 6
The Fun Pimps released the V3.3.0 stable update for 7 Days to Die on October 6, adding a backpack system and expanding the base inventory. Backpacks come in small, medium, and large sizes, each with six quality levels, and slot into a new dedicated equipment slot. They can be crafted, found while exploring, or purchased, and a high-performance backpack pushes the inventory to a maximum of 8x12, or 96 slots. The base inventory itself changed from 9x5 to 8x6, or 48 slots, with four columns free and two columns subject to the Encumbered state. The Pack Mule perk and Armor Pocket Mods can remove the weight limit. The update also addresses a loading-screen progression bug and improves respawn handling with a new timeout process, and it fixes item duplication tied to death settings and broken weapons after dying mid-reload. 7 Days to Die is available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Sep 5
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Jun 30
The Fun Pimps released the stable version 3.0 'Dead Hot Summer' update for '7 Days to Die' on June 30, 2026, on PC (Steam, Microsoft Store), Xbox Series X|S, and PS5. The update, which had been in beta since June 19, introduces 150 sandbox customization options that let players adjust parameters like movement speed, zombie damage multipliers, and daylight hours. Presets can be shared among users, and 11 new official presets are included. A new random enhancement stat called Magnitude appears on looted equipment, adding a hack-and-slash-style reason to hunt for better gear. The Combine Station workstation lets players transfer Magnitude to higher-quality weapons. Over 60 new Points of Interest (POIs) were added, including the Champions Coliseum stadium. The DLC 'Beachwear Armor Set' launched alongside the update. A 45% off sale runs on Steam until July 10 and on PS5 until July 1. The update also includes a UI overhaul and crosshair editing. This is the first major update since Behaviour Interactive acquired The Fun Pimps in March 2026.
Jun 12
The Fun Pimps announced the experimental V3.0 update 'Dead Hot Summer' for 7 Days to Die will launch on Steam June 15. The update introduces 150 sandbox customization options, letting players set special rule games and share presets. Official presets include modes like Undead Matinee, Madmole's Mayhem, and Bite Club. The stable version is set for June 29 on console and Steam.