V2.1 b5 EXP update focuses on storm mechanics adjustments, server stability, and various bug fixes including a critical save corruption fix.
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▲Buffs9
- Storms
- Storms now last for a shorter period of time.→Reduced
- Storms occur less frequently across all biomes.→Reduced
- Players now have more notice before a storm begins, allowing better preparation.→Increased
- Visual clarity is improved when the player is indoors during a storm.→Decreased
- Server & NetworkingReduced server login overhead to better mitigate the impact of potential DDoS attacks.→Reduced
- General Gameplay
- Players on dedicated servers can now heal broken or sprained limbs for their teammates.Self only→Mutual
- Fixed a critical bug that caused save corruption when repeatedly entering and leaving specific sleeper volumes.Corruptible→Fixed
- World & POIs
- Fixed an issue where sleepers in Factory_02 could spawn directly in the player's line of sight.In view→Out of view
- Fixed an issue where zombies in Apartments_06 could spawn directly in the player's line of sight.In view→Out of view
▼Nerfs1
- StormsZombies are now more likely to detect players via sound during storms, increasing danger during bad weather.→Increased
✚Bug fixes3
- StormsFixed a bug where the 24 Hour Cycle setting caused incorrect storm durations.
- Items & NPCs
- Fixed a bug where Trader Bob would teleport the player multiple times.Multiple→Single
- Fixed a visual glitch where wearing the Hoarder helmet caused the character's face to appear distorted ('babyfaced').Babyface→Fixed
◆Other changes5
- StormsStorm fog is denser and blends in more naturally as the storm builds.→Increased
- Server & Networking
- Server logs now identify configuration settings that are incompatible with consoles when crossplay is enabled.
- Improved stability and behavior for console crossplay on non-standard server configurations.
- General Gameplay
- Clothing and armor tags have been removed from dyes.Clothing/Armor→Removed
- Added an audio cue to notify players when the last member of their party has left.→Added
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