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How to Download the 7 Days To Die Alpha 21 Update

Posted on by justin
The 7 Days to Die Alpha 21 update was released on June 12. However, some players might find it confusing to download and install the patch. If you’re looking for the answer to this concern, you’re at the right place! So, continue reading to learn how to download the 7 Days to Die Alpha 21 patch.

How to Download and Install the 7 Days to Die Alpha 21 Update

Unlike many other games on Steam, you probably won’t immediately see the Alpha 21 update for 7 Days to Die when looking at your game library to download it, as it's not immediately visible on the page. The steps below will help you download and install this patch so you can start enjoying the new features and content brought to the game.
  1. Open Steam and go to your Library
  2. Right-click on the 7 Days to Die title on the sidebar and select Properties
  3. In the Properties window, select Betas
  4. Click on the dropdown box that says, “Select the beta you would like to opt into”
  5. Scroll to the bottom of the list and select “latest_experimental – Unstable build”
  6. Close the Properties window and select 7 Days to Die from the sidebar
  7. Click the Update button and wait for the patch to finish downloading and installing

7 Days to Die System Requirements

7 Days To Die Alpha 21 Update Note that your PC must have the appropriate hardware and software specifications to run 7 Days to Die, especially with the Alpha 21 update. Below are the minimum and recommended specs needed to run the game properly.
Minimum Requirements
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 7 or higher (64-bit), macOS 10.13, and Ubuntu 16.04 (64-bit)
  • Processor: 2.8 Ghz Quad Core CPU
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 2 GB Dedicated Memory
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 15 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Sound Card: DirectX® Compatible
Recommended Requirements
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 7 or higher (64-bit), macOS 10.13, and Ubuntu 18.04 (64-bit)
  • Processor: 3.2 GHz Quad Core CPU or faster
  • Memory: 12 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 4 GB Dedicated Memory
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 15 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Sound Card: DirectX® Compatible

Alpha 21 Changes and Patch Notes

7 Days to Die Alpha 21 brings a ton of changes and improvements to the game. These updates range from the new outfits for characters to overhauling the entire progression system and more. Check out the patch notes here to learn more! 7 Days to Die Server
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