After 12 long years in early access, 7 Days to Die has finally released its much-anticipated 1.0 update across all platforms. While the update brings a host of new features and improvements to the beloved survival game, one particular change has left many new and returning console players feeling frustrated and annoyed.
The change in question? Once you drink the water from a jar, the empty jar is no longer added to your inventory. Talk about a waste of resources!
A Jarring Change for 7 Days to Die Console Players
This seemingly small change has forced players to rethink their hydration strategies in the unforgiving world of Navezgane and sparked a lively discussion within the 7 Days to Die community.
A recent post on the r/7daystodie subreddit perfectly encapsulates the sentiment:
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The post has resonated with players who feel that the change has disrupted the flow of the game and undermined its survival elements.
As one commenter puts it:
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While PC players have been dealing with this change since the Alpha 21 (A21) update, which was released about a year ago, console players are only now experiencing the jar-less reality thanks to the long-awaited 1.0 release.
The console versions of 7 Days to Die had been lagging far behind their PC counterpart, stuck in earlier versions until now.
Dew Collectors: A Band-Aid Solution?
According to some players, The Fun Pimps had implemented the change with the sole purpose of making the early game more challenging — forcing players to struggle to find drinking water until they can craft dew collectors.
However, many argue that this solution falls flat:
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The introduction of dew collectors, which produce jarred water over time, has been met with mixed reactions.
Some players appreciate the added challenge, while others find it immersion-breaking and absurd:
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Many returning players are even calling for the change to be reverted or reworked to better align with the game’s survival elements:
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As players continue to explore the 1.0 update on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, it remains to be seen whether The Fun Pimps will address this concern or if console players will simply have to adapt to the meta that PC players have already seemingly adjusted to.
One thing is certain, though: the disappearing jar debacle has left a bitter taste in many returning survivors’ mouths.
What do you think about the removal of empty jars after drinking water in 7 Days to Die 1.0? Is it a necessary change for game balance, or does it detract from the survival experience? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below!
