A gathering of Wasteland survivors in Project Zomboid

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Discover the Wasteland

Survival is only
half the story

Society as we know it has crumbled and the streets now belong to the dead. But there's still something out there worth finding.

Wasteland is a text-based Project Zomboid community of avid roleplayers with a vibrant world built around the people who inhabit it. We boast a dedicated staff and event team to provide intriguing storylines and events to help enhance the stories you create. These aren't the end times. It's a chance for a new beginning.

Step into our world

What sets us apart

Every aspect tailored for quality RP

Wasteland survivors gathered in a wooden meeting hall

A world with a story

Every season brings with it a new storyline to discover. The world is always changing at the hands of both storytellers and players alike. Unexpected encounters and events will leave their mark on the places and people you may come to know.

Read the lore
An in-game encounter between survivors

Every encounter matters

A tense conversation, an unlikely ally, the loss of a familiar face. These are all moments that can shape your story. Player conflict carries weight, and the enjoyment of building a collaborative story is what drives this community. A shared set of rules helps give those stories room to unfold.

Know the rules
Wasteland characters gathering beneath lanterns at a community festival

Made by the community

While staff-led events help to enhance the story, it's the community that drives it forward. From small moments with friends and quiet evenings at a bar to parties and events organized by players, for players, individual stories shine. It's the characters that inhabit the Wasteland that bring the world to life.

Meet the characters
Survivors meeting inside a candlelit Wasteland chapel

Built for the Wasteland

Our passionate modding team has crafted numerous custom locations, equipment, and mechanics to help enhance both the world and the story. A dedicated wiki is there to help guide you through the various story and mechanical elements that the server has available.

Discover what awaits

Interested?
Take the first step now

  1. Get to know the world

    Read the community rules and lore. Think about the person you want to play, the life they had, and what they might do when that life falls apart.

    Read the starting guide
  2. Find the community

    Join the Wasteland Discord to meet other players and find current joining information. Use that same Discord account when you sign in here.

    Join our Discord
  3. Bring someone to life

    Sign in, create a character draft, and shape their background and personality. Your member portal is where you manage your characters and applications.

    Get started

A world is made
of its people

Someone opens a bar. Another builds a refuge. Everyone leaves a story behind.

Whoever you may be, there is a story out there that awaits. Whether you impact the world in big or small ways, your story matters. Craft a character of your own and step into the story to leave your own legacy upon the Wasteland.

Create a character