Scenarios [B42.20] – Where I Was When It Happened

Project Zomboid: Immerse Yourself in the Outbreak’s First Hours with “Where I Was When It Happened” Scenarios

Tired of the same old house spawn in Project Zomboid? Experience the chaotic initial moments of the zombie apocalypse from entirely new perspectives with the “Where I Was When It Happened” scenario mod. This collection of unique starting experiences throws you into the thick of it, offering a fresh challenge and a deeper dive into the lives of Knox County’s citizens as the world crumbled.

Vary Your Starting Experience

This mod doesn’t just change your location; it transforms your entire beginning. Each scenario crafts a distinct narrative by altering your starting position, initial clothing, available equipment, character condition, and the immediate surrounding environment. Forget waking up in a safe, familiar bedroom; prepare for much more dire beginnings.

Explore Diverse Starting Scenarios

“Where I Was When It Happened” presents a variety of compelling starting points:

• Sunderland Hills Sanatorium: Awaken as a patient with nothing but a gown and slippers, tasked with escaping the abandoned institution.
• Police Response: Begin as an officer rushing to a scene when the outbreak erupts, complete with a working police cruiser.
• Prison Break: Find yourself locked within the grim walls of Rosewood prison, with only the undead between you and freedom.
• Doomsday Prepper: Live out your survivalist fantasies, starting in a heavily fortified home stocked with essentials.
• Storm Shelter: Hunker down at a remote radio outpost during a raging thunderstorm, equipped with emergency gear.

And many more, including a commune, a critical condition hospital start, and a lost hiker scenario.

Optional Challenges for Added Difficulty

For those seeking an extra layer of challenge, each scenario can be paired with an optional objective. These defined goals add purpose and can significantly extend the replayability of each starting experience. Whether it’s escaping a specific location, reaching a certain skill level, or surviving for a set duration, these challenges push your survival skills to the limit.

This mod is designed for Project Zomboid Build 42.20 and later and is currently intended for single-player use. Scenarios are applied upon new world creation, and the default option of “No Scenario” preserves the vanilla Project Zomboid starting experience.