Larger Safe Zones AKA Safe Space

⭐ ⭐ (427 endorsements) 📥 13,268 downloads 📌 v1.0.3 📅 8/23/2022
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By ZOD C 137 · Buildings and Facilities

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 1/27/2025 📅 Created: 8/23/2022

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • ✅ Updated 97 days after the latest game patch — actively maintained
  • 🏆 #26 of 209 Buildings and Facilities mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Larger Safe Zones AKA Safe Space

Increases safe zone for Claimed, Cleared, and Home Base sites. The safe zone is large.

Works for update 36. 2 ( May work on older versions as well, undead labs doesn't update the mods assets very often. )

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Extract the ZIP and Place the pak file in the following directory (YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE THE PAKS FOLDER IF IT DOESNT EXIST)Epic and Steam

%LocalAppData%\StateOfDecay2\Saved\Paks

Windows Users

%LocalAppData%\Packages\Microsoft. Dayton_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache\Local\StateOfDecay2\Saved\Paks

IF YOU OWN THE MS STORE VERSION, YOU MIGHT STILL HAVE TO USE THE EPIC/STEAM LOCATION! The Steam/Epic location is a kind-of "universal" path that the MS version will occasionally use. Make sure to also check there, if you cannot find/don't have the MS path listed above.

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🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This mod for 7 Days to Die expands the safe zone radius for Claimed, Cleared, and Home Base sites, making the protected area significantly larger. It's a simple quality-of-life tweak for players who want more room to build without zombie interference. With 427 endorsements and over 13,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for base-building enthusiasts.

✨ Key Features

Increases safe zone size for Claimed, Cleared, and Home Base sites.
Safe zone is described as 'large' by the author.
Simple, focused modification with no extra features.
Active development as of January 2025.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 427 endorsements and over 13,000 downloads.
  • Directly addresses a common annoyance—small safe zones—by making them large.
  • Lightweight and focused; does one thing and does it well.

⚠️ Cons

  • May make the game too easy if you rely on zombies to challenge your base defenses.
  • Potential compatibility issues with other mods that alter safe zone mechanics or world generation.
  • No detailed description, so you're taking the author's word that the safe zone is 'large'—could be bigger or smaller than expected.
🎯 Is This For You?
For 7 Days to Die builders who hate having their base spawn zombies right outside their walls. If you want more breathing room for your compound, this is a must-have. Skip if you enjoy the constant threat of zombie hordes at your doorstep.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • If you're playing on a server, make sure the mod is installed on the server side as well, or it won't take effect.
  • Test the new safe zone size in a single-player world first to see if it feels right for your playstyle.
  • Check for updates regularly, as the mod may need to be updated after game patches.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Stateofdecay2 Mods
Author
ZOD C 137
Version
1.0.3
Downloads
13,268
Endorsements
427
Category
Buildings and Facilities
Created
8/23/2022
Updated
1/27/2025

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