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HumanitZ
Known Bugs (January 2026)
Current issues and workarounds for HumanitZ servers
Critical Issues
Multiplayer Freezing Bug
Players become unable to move or interact after extended play sessions.
Symptoms:
- • Character stuck in place but can still look around
- • Inventory accessible but items don't work
- • Other players see affected player as frozen
- • Voice chat still works
Workarounds:
- • Reconnect to server (temporary fix)
- • Server restart every 4-6 hours
- • Avoid long continuous play sessions
Server Memory Leak
Server memory usage increases over time until crash.
Symptoms:
- • Memory usage climbs 100MB+ per hour
- • Server becomes unresponsive at high memory
- • Automatic crashes when memory exhausted
- • Player lag increases as memory rises
Workarounds:
- • Scheduled server restarts every 8 hours
- • Monitor memory usage in control panel
- • Reduce MaxPlayers if memory limited
Major Issues
Multi-Story Building Camera Bug
Camera glitches when players are on different floors of buildings.
Symptoms:
- • Camera shows wrong floor when underground
- • Can see through walls/floors
- • Disorienting perspective shifts
- • Affects players on ground floor most
Workarounds:
- • Avoid building multi-story bases temporarily
- • Use single-story designs
- • Re-enter building if camera bugs
Zombie AI Pathfinding Issues
Zombies get stuck or behave erratically around obstacles.
Symptoms:
- • Zombies stuck in walls or objects
- • Zombies ignore players when close
- • Erratic movement patterns
- • Performance drops in zombie-dense areas
Workarounds:
- • Reduce zombie spawn density
- • Clear obstacles around bases
- • Server restart to reset AI
Minor Issues
Item Duplication Glitch
Rare item duplication when dropping items quickly.
Workarounds:
- • Avoid rapid item dropping
- • Wait 1 second between drop actions
- • Report duplicates to server admin
Chat Message Delay
Chat messages sometimes appear with 10-30 second delay.
Workarounds:
- • Use voice chat for urgent communication
- • Repeat important messages
- • External Discord for coordination
Save File Corruption Risk
Small chance of save corruption on server crashes.
Workarounds:
- • Enable automatic backups
- • Manual backup before major updates
- • Keep multiple backup versions
Performance Issues
Server Lag Spikes
- • Lag spikes every 10-15 minutes (garbage collection)
- • Performance drops with 15+ players
- • Zombie hordes cause server stuttering
- • Base building in same area increases lag
Client Performance
- • FPS drops in complex base areas
- • Loading stutters when entering new areas
- • Memory usage increases over time
- • Occasional texture pop-in issues
Upcoming Fixes
v1.2.5 (Expected Late January)
- • Multiplayer freezing bug fix
- • Memory leak improvements
- • Camera bug corrections
- • Zombie AI pathfinding fixes
v1.3.0 (Expected February)
- • Major performance optimizations
- • Server stability improvements
- • Chat system overhaul
- • Save system reliability fixes
Reporting New Issues
How to Report
- • Document reproduction steps clearly
- • Include server version and player count
- • Note time of occurrence and frequency
- • Provide screenshots/videos if possible
- • Check if issue is already known
Where to Report
- • Steam Community Discussions
- • Official Discord bug-report channel
- • Game developer support email
- • Hosting provider (for server-specific issues)
Server Optimization Tips
Reduce Bug Impact
- • Lower MaxPlayers to 10-12 for stability
- • Schedule restarts every 6 hours
- • Limit zombie spawn density
- • Spread out player bases
Monitor Server Health
- • Watch memory usage trends
- • Monitor CPU spikes
- • Check player connection stability
- • Review server logs for errors