Direct answer

Build 42 adds Brandenburg, Ekron, and Irvington as named towns, alongside many smaller locations. Use them as different route and base candidates rather than a single ranked list: scout access roads, density, water, open land, and retreat options in your own world.

Do this first

  1. Choose one town as a destination, not all three in one run.
  2. Plan fuel, sleep, and retreat before leaving a safe area.
  3. Scout the edge before entering the center.
  4. Mark bridges, road blocks, open land, and useful buildings.
  5. Delay a base decision until you verify the local loop.

The three named additions

The official feature overview names Ekron, Irvington, and Brandenburg. It also highlights a broader set of destinations such as a tourist town, race track, sanatorium, and other unique sites.

  • Brandenburg
  • Ekron
  • Irvington
  • Smaller new destinations and reworked existing towns

Compare towns by the run you want

A useful comparison covers early loot, road access, water, agriculture and livestock space, vehicle work, nearby risks, and how far a co-op group must travel. Avoid declaring one universal winner without stating the play style.

Exploration before ownership

New visual detail and unfamiliar interiors reward slower scouting. Establish a temporary stop, clear exits, and learn the local road loop before moving irreplaceable supplies.

FAQ

Quick answers

What new towns are in Build 42?

The developer names Ekron, Irvington, and Brandenburg, plus numerous smaller locations.

Is one new town the best spawn?

That depends on current spawn options and your goal. Compare safety, loot, travel, water, and long-term systems rather than using one universal label.

Evidence log

Sources checked

Official sources establish universal facts; forum and specialist sources are used for symptoms, vocabulary, and cross-checking.

OfficialFeatures Overview: Build 42.20

Official overview of the expanded map, new towns, basements, animals, crafting, occupations, traits, mod manager, and multiplayer UI.

Specialist guideProject Zomboid Build 42 Map Guide

Specialist cross-check for current town names and map-oriented player vocabulary.