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Facepunch Studios · Facepunch Studios·$39.99
Feb 16, 2017 · 114mo ago

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Introduces the Fridge and Metal Shopfront for base utility, alongside significant weapon balancing for the SAR and Python, and various Vending Machine overhauls.

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Buffs12

  • FridgeAdded a new Fridge item specifically for storing food items to help with base decoration and organization.Added
  • Metal ShopfrontAdded the Metal Shopfront, allowing players to conduct trades safely.Added
  • SARThe SAR now deals 15% more damage, increasing its lethality in combat.100%115% %
  • Python
    • The Python is now significantly cheaper to acquire.HighLower
    • The Python now deals 18% more damage per shot.100%118% %
    • The Python now fires slightly faster, improving its DPS.StandardFaster
  • Vending Machine
    • Purchasing an item from a vending machine now resets decay in a surrounding radius.No effectResets
    • The screen now cycles available items and displays vending progress.StaticCycling/Progress
  • Bear TrapPlayers can now pick up and repair bear traps.ImpossiblePossible
  • General
    • Fixed an anti-hack fly exploit used by private hacks.ExploitableFixed
    • Added a 'potato quality mode' when Shader Level is set to 100 for low-end PCs.Potato Mode
    • Optimized world models and prefabs for numerous items including tools, components, and resources.UnoptimizedOptimized

Nerfs2

  • SAP
    • Moving:The SAP now has a slight recoil penalty while moving, making it harder to fire accurately on the run.NoneSlight Penalty
    • Increased aimcone makes the SAP less effective at long ranges.TightHigher

Other changes3

  • Vending Machine
    • Vending machines can no longer be locked.PossibleRemoved
    • Inventory can now only be accessed from the rear of the machine.AnywhereRear only
  • GeneralAdded advanced sound occlusion (disabled by default for testing).Added

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