Performance optimizations and server-side verification improvements, alongside balance changes to the Double Barrel Shotgun and Supply Signals.
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▲Buffs4
- Double Barrel ShotgunDamage multiplier increased from 0.75 to 1.0, significantly increasing the weapon's lethality.0.75→1.0
- Supply DropLoot Table:Removed garbage items from the Supply Drop loot table to improve reward quality.Present→Removed
- General
- Added player culling, resulting in 20-30% performance gains on populated servers.→Added
- Fixed code locks only being accessible from one side when attached to gates.One side→Both sides
▼Nerfs4
- Double Barrel Shotgun
- Shotgun spread has been increased, making it less accurate at range.→Increased
- Refire rate decreased from 1.0 to 0.5, slowing down the speed between shots.1.0→0.5
- Supply SignalSupply Signals are now found less frequently in the world.→Decreased
- FlamethrowerFlamethrowers are now found less frequently in the world.→Decreased
✚Bug fixes1
- GeneralFixed an exploit that allowed floor stacking into floor frames by rotating walls.Exploitable→Fixed
◆Other changes5
- Double Barrel ShotgunAdded new sound effects for the double barrel shotgun.→New
- Supply SignalDrop Zone:Supply Signal drop zones now have a 20m random radius, making the exact landing spot less predictable.→20m m
- General
- Improved server-side verification for attacks, projectiles, line of sight, and weapon cooldowns.→Improved
- Fixed a bug that allowed players to interact with objects while wounded.Allowed→Disabled
- Buckshot:Buckshot now has slightly randomized velocity for visual variety; does not affect damage.→Randomized
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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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