Major overhaul introducing the Component System, Recyclers, and Radiation, while removing the XP system and updating Hapis Island.
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▲Buffs4
- RecyclerAdded the Recycler, allowing players to break down items into raw components.→Added
- General
- Added Junkpiles as a new source of loot and components.→Added
- Maps no longer have fog of war, providing full visibility of the map layout.Enabled→Disabled
- Optimized terrain shaders, prefab pooling, and water rendering for better performance.→Optimized
▼Nerfs1
- RadiationRadiation has been reintroduced to the game, creating dangerous zones that require protection.→Added
✚Bug fixes1
- GeneralFixed several character visual bugs including glossed eyes, lack of blinking, and static head movement.
◆Other changes10
- Hapis Island
- New lighthouses have been added to Hapis Island for better navigation and points of interest.→Added
- A new radiation town has been added to Hapis Island, providing new loot opportunities.→Added
- Hapis Island tunnels have been converted into mineshaft networks, changing the underground navigation.tunnels→mineshaft networks
- Component SystemIntroduced the Component System, fundamentally changing how items are crafted and gathered.→Added
- XP SystemThe XP system has been completely removed from the game.Active→Removed
- General
- Added loot scaling to adjust item quality/quantity based on specific factors.→Added
- Spawn group respawn rates now scale with the current player count.Static→Scaled
- Rain has been disabled until particle collisions can be properly re-enabled.Enabled→Disabled
- Added new clothing items: collared shirt, tanktop, and shorts.→Added
- Added silenced gunshots for LR300 and MP5, updated bullet flyby sounds, and enabled sound occlusion by default.→Updated
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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.
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Recently Updated
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Wingspan Patch - July 21
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Patch 0.3.9
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