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New Demo Patch Update 0.2.4



Dear players, Thank you for your invaluable feedback during the Steam Next Fest and Open World Fest. Your input has been crucial in improving the game. We're excited to share this patch, which addresses several issues and introduces some exciting changes.

Gameplay Changes and Improvements

  • Added no-build zone overlay for improved clarity
  • New forest areas on map edges for outlaw NPC spawns
  • Grenades now damage wooden building parts
  • Players can now damage placeable items (workbenches, large wooden boxes, etc.)
  • Melee attacks can hit doors and walls (damage limited to wooden structures)
  • Added coal as a new fuel source for campfires, smelters, and ovens
  • Improved NPC behavior: Outlaws only attack if they have ranged weapons or are attacked
  • Smelters can now be placed inside houses
  • Corrected drop chances for clothes, especially higher-quality items
  • Reworked cooking and life systems:
  • Life bar changes: 0 kcal = 50 max HP, 2000 kcal = 100 max HP (you can't die from 0 kcal)
  • Simple foods provide fewer calories to encourage cooking complex meals
  • Wall Rugs, Bear Rugs will also now extract kcal in order to heal.


Bug Fixes

  • Fixed health bar loading issue affecting inventory when loading savegames
  • Fixed weapon ammo refill bug when placed in chests
  • Resolved trees spawning inside houses after game load
  • Fixed rare multiplayer underhair/hair bug
  • Corrected GUI bug with item placement building icon
  • Fixed rare multiplayer boat position bug
  • Adjusted crafting timer bug
  • Disabled certain keys during chat input
  • Fixed melee attack issue with NPC soldiers in the hospital
  • Fixed a bug where items from destroyed items would float in mid-air after base destruction.
  • Monument doors' opening/closing animations were slightly visible when flying with a drone.


We're continually working to improve the game based on your feedback. Thank you for your ongoing support and patience as we refine the experience.
Happy gaming!

Markus & Simon

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