Located at the southern edge of Knox Country, Valley Station is a fairly quiet stepping stone compared to other regions in Project Zomboid, such as Louisville. In Build 42, it transformed its quiet roads and hallways into training grounds, offering multiple routes for survival. Although supply routes are more challenging than before, it’s not impossible to get in, take loot, and get out alive. With that, here’s what you should know about this location.

Valley Station in Project Zomboid Build 42: An Overview

Valley Station prepares Project Zomboid survivors who wish to transition from smaller Knox Country towns into Louisville. It’s the town between West Point and Louisville, and Build 42 furnished it with new interiors, basements, and structural designs. Those who thought they knew Valley Station like the back of their hand may want to revisit the town after updating their clients to Version 42.20. Nonetheless, Valley Station’s defining landmark remains the Crossroads Mall. This massive establishment is this region’s largest loot target, but it’s also the most dangerous. If you don’t want to risk entering the mall yet, the nearby homes, commercial buildings, and industrial structures can become ideal base locations and looting destinations.

What to Expect in Valley Station in Project Zomboid

As mentioned earlier, the Crossroads Mall is a hub for zombies, making it the ideal training ground for survivors who wish to test their undead-busting skills before they enter Louisville. In particular, the mall parking lot is a survival challenge, so ensure to bring plenty of ammunition and a squad to help protect your rear. Aside from the mall, other notable establishments in Valley Station include the shooting range for firearms and ammunition and the hunting lodge for tools and additional guns. However, these locations must be cleared of zombies first to ensure safe, easy looting.

Best Valley Station Survival Tips (Build 42)

As with most locations in Project Zomboid, Valley Station rewards survivors who approach it systematically rather than trying to conquer it all at once. Below are some survival tips to ensure you’ll return to your base with a fresh haul rather than becoming another statistic in Knox Country.

Claim Ruby Gas as a Base

The Ruby Gas Station is one of Valley Station’s strongest contenders to become the region’s top-rated bases. This two-story establishment also doubles as an apartment, allowing weary survivors to rest on comfy beds. It’s also partially fenced, providing players with some solace, knowing that zombies can’t easily enter the building.

Loot the Warehouse for Tools

Consider the warehouse south of the Louisville border camp on Dixie Highway if you’re looking for tools and other goods. Rummage its crates to find a range of useful supplies. Additionally, the garage entrance allows a truck or trailer to enter the premises for transporting heavy loot.

Visit the Shooting Range for Guns & Ammo

West of the Crossroads Mall is a shooting range, which means firearms are plentiful. Its lobby already holds various guns and ammunition, and sometimes the shooting-stage shelves may have a pistol or two. Remember, clear the surrounding area first, as the location has no natural perimeter fencing.

Use the Highway for Fast Loot Runs

Thankfully, a highway connects most of Valley Station’s zones. That means supply runs are shorter than those at Riverwood or West Point. So, ensure your vehicle has sufficient fuel, and avoid any unnecessary fighting to avoid wasting resources. Remember, the goal is to reach your target and return before a routine trip turns into a nightmare.

The Crossroads Mall is the Final Frontier

If you want to stick around Valley Station for extended periods, consider treating the Crossroads Mall as a late-game dungeon. As soon as you enter the area, players will encounter large zombie populations, with the parking lot capable of becoming a serious combat zone. It’s ideal to have one person in the Project Zomboid server who is always in the getaway car. That way, you can escape if things get too hairy.

Valley Station Points of Interest (POIs)

Successfully infiltrating the Crossroads Mall and clearing it grants access to many stores and their contents. Inside, you’ll find shops like Spiffo’s fast food joint, Shoed for the Stars, and Pharmahug. Outside, you’ll find the following POIs.

Restaurants & Entertainment

• Fast Food (Burgers): 12545, 5267 | 13965, 4866
• Café: 13093, 5450
• Diner: 12743, 5712
• Ice Cream Parlor (Churns-R-Us): 13655, 5780
• Grocery Store (Food Market): 12572, 5730
• Restaurant (Pile O' Crepe): 13601, 5756
• Strip Club (Pole Position): 12674, 6411
• Communal Dining Area (Soup Kitchen): 13058, 5294
• Restaurant (Sweet Eats!): 3646, 5669
• Bar (The Straight Shooter): 13006, 5263
• Restaurant (Yummmers): 13572, 5757
• Lodge (Knob Creek Hunting Lodge): 13102, 5302
• Shooting Range (Shooting Range): 13272, 5443
• Cinema Theater (Star-E-Plex): 13605, 5885
• Summer Camp (Summer Camp): 13766, 6692
• Drag Strip (Drag Racing): 12870, 6358

Hospitality

• Hotel/Motel (Guns-A-Blazinn): 13007, 5323

Retail & Commercial

• Retail Store (Beer + Liquor): 12718, 5062
• Clothing Store (Dressed To The 90s): 13685, 5669
• Grocery Store (Food Market): 12570, 5729
• Grocery Store: 12627, 5326
• Fishing Shop (Morris' Bait Shop): 12538, 5288
• Book Store (Worm Of Books): 13605, 5670
• Convenience Store (Zippee Market): 13655, 5767
• Hair Salon (Silken Belles): 13618, 5668
• Bank (Knox Bank): 13655, 5743
• Gas Station (Gas-2-Go): 13734, 5658
• Gas Station (Ruby Gas): 12743, 5046
• Gas Station (Fossoil): 12690, 6520
• Convenience Store (Zippee Market): 12730, 6450

Community Services

• Church (Eternal Light Chapel): 14548, 4975
• Daycare (Fun-2-3 Childcare): 13587, 5669
• Elementary School (J. Tinsley Elementary School): 12858, 4856
• Bus Station (Bus Station): 12733, 5772
• Church (Sacred Flame Church): 12854, 4955

Industrial

• Self Storage (Self Storage): 12960, 4878
• Warehouse: 12622, 4714
• Office (Valu In$Urance): 13666, 5671