Since the release of the 2.0 update, titled “Storm’s Brewing,” for 7 Days to Die in late June, the game has faced significant backlash from its player base. Longtime fans, who once celebrated every update, are now urging developer The Fun Pimps to revert the game to its previous state. The update was intended to introduce new biomes, resources, zombies, and storms while enhancing quality-of-life features, but player reactions have been far from positive. On Steam, where the game initially received an outstanding approval rating of 88 percent from over 257,000 reviewers, recent feedback has shifted to a “Mixed” status.
The last 30 days show only a 68 percent approval rating, signaling a growing discontent among players. Critiques have ranged from the alterations to gameplay mechanics to the slowdown of progression, with one prominent review claiming that the update represents “a betrayal of everything this game stood for.” While the introduction of biomes such as Burnt Forest, Pine Forest, Desert, Snow, and Wasteland is not inherently problematic, the accompanying challenges have become a point of contention. Players feel overwhelmed by the need to craft specific items to navigate these new environmental hazards, detracting from the core gameplay they enjoy.
This crafting requirement is seen as cumbersome, as it diverts attention from exploration and combat. Moreover, the addition of five new storm types has further complicated gameplay, hampering visibility and combat efficiency. While Patch 2.1, released on July 15, sought to address these issues by reducing the storms’ length and frequency, many fans remain unsatisfied. Calls for a rollback to earlier versions, back to when the game enjoyed widespread acclaim, continue to echo within the community.