Change the Map

Switch maps, add custom maps, or run multiple maps on your Project Zomboid server.

Project Zomboid's default map is Knox Country (Muldraugh, KY). You can add Workshop maps alongside it or run custom map setups.

Default Map Regions

Knox Country includes several towns loaded by default:

RegionDescription
Muldraugh, KYStarting area, small town
West Point, KYLarger town, more dangerous
Riverside, KYNorthern town near river
Rosewood, KYSouthern small town
March RidgeSmall rural area
Louisville, KYLarge city (most dangerous)

Change the Map List

Open your server config

On XGamingServer, go to Files and open:

Zomboid/Server/[servername].ini

Edit the Map setting

Find the Map line and edit it:

[servername].ini
Map=Muldraugh, KY

To load all default regions:

[servername].ini
Map=Muldraugh, KY;Riverside, KY;Rosewood, KY;West Point, KY

Add a Workshop Map

Workshop maps add new areas to the game world. Most are compatible with the base map.

Subscribe to the map mod

Find the map on the Steam Workshop and note its Workshop ID and Mod ID.

Add to your server config

[servername].ini
Mods=RavenCreek
WorkshopItems=2196102849
Map=Muldraugh, KY;RavenCreek

Add the map name to the Map line, separated by semicolons.

MapWorkshop IDDescription
Raven Creek2196102849Military-themed town
Cherbourg2826667412French-inspired city
Greenport2828455498Coastal town
Fort Redstone2431282912Military base
Eerie Country2710167561Rural expansion

⚠️ Warning: Adding or removing map mods on an existing world can cause issues at map boundaries. Always back up before changing maps.

Run Only a Custom Map

To run only a Workshop map without the base map:

[servername].ini
Map=RavenCreek

📝 Note: Some Workshop maps require the base map to be loaded. Check the mod's description for requirements.

Reset After Map Changes

If you change maps on an existing server, you may need to reset the world for changes to take full effect. See Reset World for instructions.

For minor additions (adding a new map alongside existing ones), a reset usually isn't needed — the new area simply becomes available.

See also: Custom Maps | Install Mods | Reset World

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