The game is set in the exclusion zone of Knox County, Kentucky. Unlike many zombie games that focus on arcade action, Project Zomboid emphasizes realistic survival mechanics:
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: When you die, your character is gone forever. You can start a new survivor in the same world, but you'll have to find your old, zombified self to get your gear back. The game is set in the exclusion zone