'7 Days To Die': What's New In Alpha 20?

KEY POINTS

The Alpha 20 update added new major features and changes to "7 Days to Die"
Improved world generation can now create more realistic environments
The overall look of the game has been upgraded dramatically

The last major update for “7 Days to Die” for this year has finally been released, giving the game’s fans a much-needed refresh and plenty of new content and changes to play around with.

Alpha 20 is a big update that shakes up the very core of the game by introducing some impressive features. Here’s a rundown on what’s new in this “7 Days to Die” update.

Improved World Generation

The star of Alpha 20 is the new and improved Random World Generation that now allows “7 Days to Die” to create more realistic and immersive landscapes.

Cities, towns and residential areas will now look more believable with distinct district layouts, better-looking streets and hundreds of new points of interest including revamped houses, restaurants, parks and more.

7 Days To Die features multiple biomes with unique themes The Fun Pimps

Loot Progression Changes

The loot system has been revamped to make the early game a bit faster-paced. Players can now get good loot even during the early stages of the game by raiding high-tier POIs. Alpha 20 also introduced a new Loot Stage System that will affect the type of loot found in biomes, POIs and even individual containers.

New Weapons

New primitive firearms have been introduced to make the early game more interesting. Players will now be able to craft pistols, machine guns, rifles, shotguns and batons made out of metal pipes. The old Blunderbuss has been replaced by the Pipe Shotgun, which fulfills a similar role.

Additionally, a new Level-Action Rifle has been added as a late-game option under the Rifle category, and players can now craft robotic drones that can provide healing and carry items.

Vehicle Mods

All crafted vehicles can now be modded to gain additional perks and effects such as increased fuel capacity, extra passenger seats, brighter lights, faster acceleration and more. Vehicles can now be painted as well.

Better Block Shapes

Players will now be able to use more building block shapes when creating or reinforcing their bases. The block shape menu has been improved as well. Each shape is now easier to identify, and the Creative Mode window should now be easier to navigate.

Aesthetic Upgrades

Dozens of visual upgrades to nearly every facet of the game were implemented in Alpha 20, including HD models, better textures, weather effects and more. Here are some of the biggest upgrades “7 Days to Die” players may notice: