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If Steam shows you are still playing even after exiting, it is usually because the Zulu process failed to close.

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Certain mods may be trying to access Java methods that the included Zulu JRE cannot handle properly. zulu platform x64 architecture project zomboid

| Metric | Default OpenJDK | Zulu 17 x64 | |--------|----------------|-------------| | Avg tick rate (40+ players) | 28-32 ms | 18-22 ms | | GC pause frequency | Every 45 sec (150ms) | Every 90 sec (60ms) | | Mod load time (Brita's weapons) | 48 sec | 31 sec | | Zombie cell loading (1000 zeds) | 420 ms | 290 ms |

Run the .msi installer. Follow the prompts and ensure you check the box to "Set JAVA_HOME environment variable" during setup. If Steam shows you are still playing even

This is one of the most frequent Zulu-related crashes in Project Zomboid. The error appears in hs_err_pid*.log files with:

By moving to a modern, 64-bit OpenJDK distribution, you unlock the true potential of the game’s simulation. You can drive at 100mph through Muldraugh, watch 500 zombies pathfind around your barricades, and load into Louisville without a crash. Certain mods may be trying to access Java

The game is CPU-intensive because it handles complex simulations and renders much of its graphics through the processor.