Devblog 92

✦AI summary1d

Devblog 92 introduces a global wipe, Unity engine upgrade, combat changes allowing throwable melee weapons, and significant world generation and stability improvements.

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▲Buffs8

MaceThe Mace can now be thrown, adding a ranged attack option to this melee weapon.→

Building

General quality of life improvements to the building block placement process.
Players can now construct buildings underwater, opening up new base location possibilities.→Added

General

Increased voice chat quality and added local notifications, while removing the dedicated Voice Chat UI.→Improved
Players can now cook bear meat, or burn it if left too long.Uncookable→Cookable
Players are now able to perform melee attacks while submerged in water.Disabled→Enabled

▼Nerfs2

BuildingStability now has diminishing returns on massive structures, limiting the scale of indestructible bases.
GeneralDisabled 'Lazy Aim', requiring more precise aiming from players.Enabled→Disabled

✚Bug fixes1

BuildingFixed an exploit involving roofs that allowed players to bypass intended building constraints.→Fixed

◆Other changes5

World
- Updated textures for sand, gravel, stones, rock, road, and dirt for better visual fidelity.→New
- Adjusted the colors of ocean and river water.→Changed
- Introduced a new set of rocks and improved how they spawn in procedurally generated worlds.→Improved
- Rain is now more intense and forces more fog and clouds, affecting visibility more aggressively.→More intense
GeneralUpgraded the game engine to Unity 5.3.1p2 for improved stability and performance.→5.3.1p2