True Survival SDX
Extreme Difficulty: "Be very careful on who you trust - insanity recommended."
True Survival SDX is a legendary hardcore overhaul mod created by Spider. Featuring 16 starting classes, demonic bosses, advanced tech, and a complete skill system overhaul, this mod walks the line between realism and engaging gameplay with a strong focus on risk, reward, and consequences.
Quick Facts
| Attribute | Details |
|---|
| Creator | Spider (SpiderJZMOD) |
| Classes | 16 starting professions |
| Difficulty | Extreme |
| Focus | Risk/reward, consequences |
| Requirements | SCore, Compo Pack, NPC Mod |
| EAC | Must be OFF |
Design Philosophy
True Survival was designed to walk the line between realism and fun. Where realism became grindy or not fun, the developer aimed for engaging gameplay mechanics with:
- Strong sense of risk and reward
- Meaningful consequences for decisions
- Hardcore survival without tedium
- 16 unique playstyles via class system
16 Starting Classes
True Survival features 16 distinct starting professions, each with unique starting gear, bonuses, and playstyles. When you spawn, you choose your class, grab your gear, craft some first weapons, and try to survive your first night.
Class Selection Tips
- Each class dramatically changes early game strategy
- Some classes are significantly harder than others
- Community members have spent 35-40+ hours testing classes
- Experiment to find your preferred playstyle
Key Features
New Zombies
Custom zombie variants with unique behaviors and challenges beyond vanilla.
Demonic Bosses
Face off against powerful demonic boss enemies that require preparation and strategy to defeat.
Advanced Tech
Extended tech tree with advanced equipment and crafting options for late-game progression.
Custom Prefabs
New points of interest and structures integrated with the POI Combo Pack.
NPC System
Integrated NPC mod support for additional interactions.
Required Game Settings
Important: True Survival requires specific settings to function as intended.
| Setting | Required Value |
|---|
| Difficulty | Adventurer |
| Day Length | 60-90 minutes |
| Day Speed | Walk (18) |
| Night Speed | Jog |
| Feral Speed | Run |
| Bloodmoon Speed | Sprint |
| XP Multiplier | 100% |
| Block Damage | 100% |
| Loot | 100% |
| Drop on Death | Everything |
| Spawning (Alive & Bloodmoon) | 64 |
Installation
Easiest Method: Mod Launcher
- Download and install Sphereii's 7 Days to Die Mod Launcher
- Find True Survival in the mod list
- Click to install the Full Mod
- Launch with EAC OFF
Manual Installation
- Download True Survival from GitHub or 7daystodiemods.com
- Drop the Mods folder into your 7 Days To Die main directory
- Start the game with EAC turned OFF
- Create a new world with required settings
Included Components
True Survival contains parts of:
- Sphereii Core (SCore)
- NPC Mod
- Quartz
- POI Combo Pack
Multiplayer
Requirements
- All players must have the full mod installed
- EAC must be OFF for all players
- Server must use required settings
- Works with SP, MP, Co-op, LAN, and Dedicated Servers
Survival Tips
- Choose your class carefully - It defines your entire early game
- Expect to die - Drop all on death means consequences
- Learn from each death - The mod is designed to test you
- Trust no one - Even friendly-looking situations can be traps
- Prepare for bosses - Demonic bosses require strategy
- Use the required settings - The mod is balanced around them
Who Is This Mod For?
- Perfect for: Masochists, hardcore survival fans, players who find other overhauls too easy, class-based RPG enthusiasts
- Not recommended for: New players, casual gamers, those who rage-quit easily
Community Resources
- GitHub: github.com/SpiderJZMOD/TrueSurvivalA20
- Discord: Official True Survival Discord server
- Steam Discussions: Active community threads
- 7D2D Mod Launcher: Easy installation
Version History
- A17: Initial development (WIP)
- A20.5: Major update with SCore, Compo Pack & NPC Mod
- Current: Ongoing development - check mod page for latest version