The Best NEW Safehouses In Build 42 For Project Zomboid!

The launch of Build 42 Stable brought a huge upgrade to Project Zomboid's Nox Country, with a range of new points of interest and improved versions of the places that we already knew and loved.

With this update has come a whole range of choices for new potential safe houses, so in this video I'm going to visit some of my favorites and give you the rundown on what makes them the ideal post-apocalypse safe haven.

Okay, so we're starting off by looking at some excellent places

to call home in Riverside, a town that saw some of the biggest transformations in the recent update across the entirety of the map, which means we've got a few different locations to explore.

Now, one of the strongest contenders in the entirety of this video, in fact, has to be the River Patrol Headquarters, nestled just to the northwest of the river that cuts through the middle of the town.

Now, the biggest selling point of the River Patrol Headquarters has to be its defensible location and easy access to survival resources.

Now, for starters, you'll be surrounded by a tall metal security fence with only one entrance to the property, which makes it quick and easy to build up an entry gate and see the whole compound locked down.

Second, you're right next to a huge body of water can provide excellent fishing opportunities along the coastline.

And what makes that even better is that just a short walk via this nature trail to the west is a fishing and tackle store with an extra freezer outside, I should note.

so you should be able to get what you need very easily if the loot rolls in your favor.

Finally, there are several water dispensers between the river patrol building and the two next door, so you should have plenty of clean water to keep you going for a good while.

Now, there's a couple of outbuildings that make for great storage options

or even a separated weapon lockup, and that might be a good idea considering that you'll be right next to the Riverside Police Station, which now comes with a larger armory than its previous version.

There's a basement as part of this safe house too, which I can see making for a great crafting area or extra storage if that's your preference.

While the river patrol building does have its own double garage, the police department also has a garage that can be attached to the river patrol building with relative ease and just a few wooden walls.

If you're looking to accommodate a larger group of players, I feel this would be ideal for that.

If that wasn't enough, the fire department is right next door as well, allowing you to grab some extra protective gear, basic medical supplies, and of course, the fan favorite fire axe.

Lastly, right across the street from you is a fossil gas station for stocking up on fuel early, and you're close by to a selection of downtown stores.

Now, this location might need a bit of work on its interior, but as far as survival needs go, it has almost everything that you need well and truly covered.

For my next suggestion, we're jumping over to the opposite end of Riverside now and checking out the new Riverside Meadows gated community.

Now, in theory, almost all of the buildings on this street make for fantastic safe houses.

But in my opinion, the best one is on the northwestern corner.

This house comes with a double garage setup, allowing room for multiple vehicles.

And importantly for those in a multiplayer setting, it's all kept within the safe house boundaries.

so they'll be protected against anyone looking to commit grand theft auto.

You'll also have a pre-installed fireplace both upstairs and down for primitive cooking when the power goes out.

There is an extra freezer in the garage for your winter food supply, plenty of little storage spaces, and even a working coffee machine.

Your neighbors will be happy to lend you their rain collector and composter too. It's not like they're going to be getting much use out of them anymore anyway.

There's two plots behind the property that can be used for growing vegetables, And of course, thanks to the surrounding fence line, it is easy enough to clear the area of any lingering undead and lock down the whole street with a couple of gateways.

I can see Riverside Meadows being a fantastic locale for a group of players looking to start a community in a multiplayer server.

But even if you're in single player, it makes a great choice if you're looking to stay on the outskirts of town in a well defended area.

Now, before I move on, just a quick word of warning. The under construction

houses across the street have some unfilled swimming pools out back, which unfortunately you can get trapped in at the moment because the only way to get out of them is with the ladder.

And of course, without mods, we currently can't use ladders.

I'm almost certain this is a feature that the dev team will add in the not too distant future.

But until then, just make sure that you avoid going near the swimming pools altogether.

Okay, next up we're taking a look at the brand new corner market over on the west side of town.

Now, I like this place because it gives you everything you need for a basic living space, while also allowing you to do a bit of renovation work and make it something of your own.

At ground level, you've got the storefront that will come

with enough basic supplies to get you started for at least your first few days, a couple of storage rooms, and most importantly, an attached garage that can be used to safely park your vehicle.

This entire level doesn't really have much in the way of furniture, which means you can turn it into whatever your heart desires with only a few tables and shelves to take apart or move around in order to make that possible.