With cars came a brand-new crafting skill: . Players could no longer just hotwire a car and drive forever. Every vehicle was modular, consisting of distinct parts that degraded over time or through collisions. Survival required managing:

While smaller than today’s map, Build 39 fleshed out and West Point , adding:

Vehicles possess distinct mass profiles, affecting acceleration, braking distance, and the ability to tow other disabled vehicles using ropes or trailer hitches. Mechanics and Maintenance

Released on June 1, 2018 Project Zomboid Build 39 , popularly known as "The Vehicles Build,"

cars if they have Level 2 Electrical and Level 1 Mechanics skills. Interactive Dashboard

: Vehicles provide massive mobile inventory space and can be used for "zombie bowling," though at the cost of significant engine and body damage.