Read official notes first
Start with official PC update notes and Deadside news. Note weapon changes, loot tweaks, and any anti-cheat mention before you open a loader.
Our official update sources list stays current for bookmarks.
Confirm your build status
Open Updates and verify the Deadside Cheats build matches today’s game version. If status is yellow, finish a vanilla test raid or wait — see anti-cheat basics.
Install steps after a green build: Setup.
Reset risky habits
Do not run random “hotfix” EXEs from Telegram, do not stack a new free tool on patch day, and reboot once after updating Windows or GPU drivers.
Compare module goals on Deadside Cheats instead of enabling every toggle at once.
FAQ
How long do rebuilds take? Depends on patch size. Vendors with public logs beat silent Discord rumors.
Should I play vanilla while waiting? Many players do one vanilla session to learn map changes before re-enabling overlays.