Add Custom Maps
Install community-made map mods on your Project Zomboid server, including popular maps like Raven Creek and Bedford Falls.
Project Zomboid supports custom map mods from the Steam Workshop, adding new towns, cities, and locations to explore. This guide shows how to install and configure them.
Popular Map Mods
| Map | Workshop ID | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Raven Creek | 2196102849 | Dense urban city with high-rise buildings |
| Bedford Falls | 522891356 | Rural town with farms and suburbs |
| Grapeseed | 2464631999 | Small mountain town |
| Cherbourg | 2713644189 | French-inspired coastal city |
| Eerie Country | 2092383287 | Expanded rural areas |
| Fort Redstone | 2421762049 | Military base location |
📝 Note: Always check Workshop mod pages for compatibility with your server's game version.
Install a Map Mod
Find the Workshop ID
On the Steam Workshop page, find the Workshop ID from the URL. For example, Raven Creek's URL contains 2196102849.
Add the mod to your server config
On XGamingServer, go to Files and open Zomboid/Server/[servername].ini.
Find the WorkshopItems= line and add the Workshop ID:
WorkshopItems=2196102849;522891356Multiple IDs are separated by semicolons.
Add the mod name
Find the Mods= line and add the mod's internal name:
Mods=RavenCreek;Bedford Falls💡 Tip: The mod's internal name is usually listed on its Workshop page. It may differ from the display name.
Add the map to the map list
Find the Map= line and add the map name:
Map=Muldraugh, KY;Riverside, KY;Rosewood, KY;West Point, KY;RavenCreek⚠️ Warning: Always keep the default maps (especially
Muldraugh, KY) in the Map line. Removing them can cause issues.
Restart your server
Restart from the Dashboard. The server will download the map mod from the Workshop.
Add Spawn Points for Custom Maps
By default, players can only spawn in vanilla locations. To add spawns for custom maps, you may need to edit spawn configuration files or use a mod that adds spawn points for your map.
Some map mods include spawn points automatically. Check the mod's description.
Troubleshooting
Map not loading:
- Verify the Workshop ID is correct
- Check that the mod's internal name matches exactly in the
Mods=line - Ensure the map name is correctly added to the
Map=line
Players can't see the map:
- Clients need to download the mod too — this happens automatically when they join
- Large map mods may take several minutes to download
Server crashes on start:
- The map may be incompatible with your game version
- Try removing the map and starting the server to confirm it's the cause
- Check the Console for error messages
Related Guides
See also: Install Mods | Configure Your Server | Reset World
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