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is possible, but it comes with significant technical hurdles and limitations compared to the official Steam version . While you cannot access approximately 90% of the game's servers—which are hosted on Steam—you can still connect to specific "non-steam" or private servers.

For friends not on the same Wi-Fi, you need virtual LAN software to trick the game into thinking you’re on a local network.

In the tab, they must add a new server using the Host's VPN IP address (the one displayed in Radmin/Hamachi). Use the default port 16261 . Method 2: Online-Fix (Steam Bypass)

Furthermore, version parity is paramount. A player running build 41.78 cannot play with a host running build 42. Since non-verified versions do not always auto-update, all players must manually ensure they are using the exact same version of the game. Additionally, if mods are used, the host must ensure the required mod files are shared or downloaded by all clients, as the automatic Steam Workshop downloader will not function.

Ensure Project Zomboid is allowed through your Windows Firewall, or multiplayer connections will be blocked.