It’s been just over a month since 7 Days to Die‘s highly-anticipated version 1.0 release, marking the end of its twelve-year early access journey. The “Alpha Exodus” has been met with widespread acclaim, breathing new life into the zombie survival sandbox.
However, as players get more familiar with the revamped Navezgane, they’re noticing a curious omission that has left some scratching their heads. It seems that in the rush to polish every aspect of the game, one simple yet crucial tool has been overlooked.
The Missing Link in 7 Days to Die’s Toolbox
For a game that prides itself on giving players the means to survive in a post-apocalyptic world, 7 Days to Die has done an impressive job of providing tools for almost every situation. Whether you’re mining, woodcutting, or scavenging, there’s a specialized tool to make your life easier.
But there is one glaring exception that has only recently gotten the community talking:
Why no scythe?
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The lack of a scythe or similar harvesting tool has become a hot topic among some players—especially those who enjoy the farming aspects of the game. The idea of a tool that could streamline plant harvesting is gaining traction, with some players even suggesting potential perks:
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Of course, not everyone is on board with the idea. Some players have grown “attached” to the current, albeit less efficient, methods of harvesting:
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While there’s certainly a rugged charm to punching your crops into submission, it’s clear that many players are looking for a more efficient (and perhaps less violent) approach to tending their post-apocalyptic gardens.
Modding to the Rescue: PC Players Find a Solution
While console players are left waiting for an official solution, PC players have once again turned to the modding community to address this oversight. The vibrant modding scene for 7 Days to Die has long been a source of innovative solutions to common player gripes, and this case is no exception:
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This isn’t the first time players have had to rely on mods to fix long-standing issues in the game. And while it’s great that the modding community is so active, many players, especially new and returning console gamers who’ve joined thanks to the 1.0 release, feel that basic quality-of-life improvements like this should be part of the base game.
Console players, in particular, don’t have access to mods, making the absence of such a simple yet useful tool even more noticeable.
As 7 Days to Die continues to evolve post-1.0, it’ll be interesting to see if The Fun Pimps takes note of this community feedback. Will we see an official scythe added in a future update, or will players continue to rely on their fists (and mods) for their harvesting needs?
What are your thoughts? Is a scythe a necessary addition to 7 Days to Die, or are you content with the current harvesting techniques? Let us know in the comments below!
