Major update introducing the Assault Rifle, Bear Traps, Blueprints, Radtowns, and critical network stability fixes.
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▲Buffs4
- AirdropsAirdrop packages now contain higher value loot than other spawn points.Low→High
- Combat Mechanics
- Aiming:Aiming down sights now provides a reduction in weapon recoil.→Reduced
- Crouching:Crouching now further reduces weapon recoil.→Reduced
- Bolt Rifle:The Bolt Rifle no longer has an aimcone, making it significantly more precise.Present→None
▼Nerfs1
- Combat MechanicsWeapons generally have higher recoil now, making accuracy more challenging.→Increased
✚Bug fixes3
- GeneralResolved a critical bug where servers would periodically stall and drop all players after several hours of uptime.
- Door Locks
- Fixed a bug where locks would occasionally fail to attach to doors or disappear, allowing anyone to open the door.
- Fixed a bug where the code lock was not displaying its status in the world.
◆Other changes9
- General
- Linux clients are currently experiencing crashes on startup due to a Unity 5 Beta bug.→Crashes
- Updated how positions are synced over the network to provide clients with more accurate information.
- Assault RifleAdded the Assault Rifle (AK47) to the game as a new high-tier firearm.→Added
- Bear TrapAdded Bear Traps that kill players and animals; corpses remain for a while to notify the owner of a trigger.→Added
- AirdropsAirdrops now spawn randomly across the map instead of always in the center.Center→Random
- BlueprintsIntroduced a blueprint system where players must find and study blueprints to unlock the ability to craft specific items.Full→Limited
- RadtownsAdded radiation-filled towns with buildings, respawning loot, and radiation zones to encourage roaming.→Added
- Loot BarrelsAdded randomly spawning barrels that can be broken to find items or blueprints.→Added
- ClothingAdded a new jacket to the game.→Added
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Patch history
- PREMIUM SERVERSMar 13, 2025 · 16mo
Introduction of Premium Servers, requiring a minimum Steam inventory value of $15 to access as a measure to deter cheat users.
+1→ - 11 YEARS STRONGJan 2, 2025 · 18mo
A celebratory anniversary blog post recapping 2024 achievements and teasing the upcoming 'Primitive' update for February 2025.
+5→ - Excavator UpdateAug 1, 2019 · 84mo
Introduction of the Excavator monument alongside various map adjustments, server optimizations, and numerous bug fixes.
+5−1→ - July UpdateJul 4, 2019 · 85mo
July Update introduces horse breeds, hitching posts, streamer mode, and extensive client/server performance optimizations.
+4→ - Chippy ArcadeJun 21, 2019 · 86mo
Introduces the Chippy Arcade machine for Chippy players and implements several physics, AI, and network optimizations.
+6→ - Giddy Up!Jun 6, 2019 · 86mo
Introduction of horseback riding, significant engine upgrades to Unity 2019, various performance optimizations, and general balance adjustments to research and loot.
+5−2→ - The Smol UpdateMay 2, 2019 · 87mo
A smaller update focusing on memory optimizations, map improvements, weapon tuning, and various exploit fixes.
+10→ - Happy EasterApr 19, 2019 · 88mo
Introduction of a limited-time Easter egg hunt event featuring collectible eggs, tiered rewards, and specialized gear.
+3→
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