If you’re looking to expand your carrying capacity and find versatile containers, trunks are an excellent option in Project Zomboid. In this guide, we will show you how to open a trunk and access its inventory space.

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How to Open Trunk in Project Zomboid

To open the trunk in Project Zomboid, you will need a key or the hotwire skill. The key can usually be found near the vehicle, on nearby containers, or inside the vehicle itself. If you can’t find the key, you can hotwire the vehicle by choosing the Burglar occupation or having at least level 1 of Electrical and level 2 of Mechanics skill.

Once you have the key or meet the hotwire requirements, opening the trunk is straightforward. Stand close to the trunk until you see a green square and a key icon above your head. Press the “V” key to enable the vehicle’s menu, then select “Open Trunk.” Alternatively, you can press “E” while standing near the car trunk to open it.

If you prefer, you can also open the trunk through the vehicle’s dashboard. Stand next to the vehicle’s door until you see a green square, then press “E” to get inside. Look for the trunk lock icon above the MPH indicator. If it is green, the trunk is locked, and you need to turn it gray to unlock it.

To confirm that the trunk is successfully opened, stand in the green square again and click on the box icon in the top left corner (or press “I”). If you see a new inventory icon on the top right, it means the trunk is open and you can access its contents.

That’s how you open the trunk in Project Zomboid! If you have any suggestions for this guide, feel free to let us know in the comment section below.