7 Days to Die Update 1.031.001 Lands on PS5 and Xbox

7 Days to Die just got patch 1.031.001 on PS5 and Xbox. This update is part of a series of improvements The Fun Pimps has rolled out since the game officially launched. Even with this update, the game still sees about 23,865 players online at the same time on Steam. That number has remained steady, but it’s much lower than the excitement the 1.0 release created.

You can find the specific patch notes for 1.031.001 on UpdateCrazy. They track changes on consoles, which often differ from what PC players receive. Historically, console versions of 7 Days to Die have lagged behind PC updates. So, targeted patches like this one are the main way PS5 and Xbox players get fixes between major version updates.

The game first launched on Steam Early Access in December 2013, spending over ten years in development before reaching version 1.0. Despite holding an 84% positive rating from 186,034 Steam reviews — a large sample size — recent community feedback has turned negative. Players are pushing back against the direction of updates after launch. Interestingly, while Telltale Games appears in the game data, 7 Days to Die is developed and published by The Fun Pimps. The inclusion of Telltale seems to be an error from an earlier publishing deal that has since changed.

Previous reports highlighted community frustration when player count dipped to 26,000. Ongoing patch activity hasn’t calmed the criticism surrounding the choices made since the 1.0 launch. Priced at $44.99 on Steam, the game’s cost adds to the frustration when players feel that promised features aren’t delivered as expected.

By The Numbers

Steam Review Score	84% Positive
Total Steam Reviews	186,034
Current Steam Players	23,865
Current Price (Steam)	$44.99
Original Early Access Launch	December 13, 2013

Community reactions to recent updates have been sharp. One Steam reviewer noted: “They take away features to add them back and call it an update. Great job guys. Plus ♥♥♥♥ you for trying to screw people for your mistakes.” This sentiment highlights a common concern that the update messaging exaggerates the impact of changes.

What To Watch

• Keep an eye on whether patch 1.031.001 fixes specific bugs on consoles or aligns with recent PC fixes. The patch notes will reveal the update’s true impact.
• Watch the player count on Steam: holding around 24K is stable, but continued community backlash over updates could lead to a decline if the next major update lacks substantial new content.
• Look for The Fun Pimps’ response to increasing criticism about feature rollbacks. An official statement or roadmap update could indicate the game’s direction in the near future.