Startup Issue with Project Zomboid - The sticks at "starting" but never does start

System Information

Field Value
Operating System Linux - Debian GNU/Linux 13 on x86_64
Product AMP ‘Deimos’ v2.7.2.6 (Mainline)
Virtualization Podman
Application Project Zomboid
Module GenericModule
Running in Container Yes
Current State Starting

Problem Description

Issue

I have tried deleting and redoing the instance, but it continues to just stay stuck on “Starting Project Zomboid…” and never gets any further.

Reproduction Steps

  • Created the instance with do nothing at start
  • Added a server password and set server settings
  • Updated the server
  • Finally hit start