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Facepunch Studios · Facepunch Studios·$39.99
Jul 6, 2017 · 110mo ago

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Introduction of the Launch Site monument, significant map terrain and ore spawn updates, and various quality-of-life fixes.

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Buffs8

  • Launch Site
    • Added an 'Elite' loot crate to the Launch Site, providing high-tier rewards.Elite
    • Hobo Barrels added to the monument for additional loot and cooking.Added
  • Ores
    • Fixed a bug where Sand and Snow ores gave only 1 HQM instead of 2.1 hqm2 hqm hqm
    • Fixed an issue where ores would not grant a completion bonus under certain circumstances.Fixed
  • Vending MachinesVending machines now show their available contents directly on the map.HiddenVisible
  • General
    • The full surface of small and medium cave rooms is now buildable.LimitedFull surface
    • Driftwood can now be harvested for wood.Non-harvestableHarvestable
    • Pressing tab in the console now quickly autocompletes the current command.Improved

Bug fixes3

  • OresFixed Cave Ores that were incorrectly using old loot tables.OldUpdated
  • Vending MachinesFixed an exploit related to in-stock items in vending machines.ExploitableFixed
  • GeneralFixed a disconnect exploit involving the Helicopter.ExploitableFixed

Other changes6

  • Launch SiteThe Launch Site monument has been added to the map, introducing a new point of interest.Added
  • Ores
    • Ore spawn rules adjusted so they now only spawn near rock formations.
    • Temperate biome ore distribution adjusted to provide more stone.More Stone
  • Barrels
    • Barrels now have a much beefier impact and death sound.Beefier
    • Improved the visual 'gib' effect when barrels are destroyed.Satisfying gib
  • GeneralGrass LOD now falls off based on 3D distance instead of 2D distance for better visuals.2D distance LOD3D distance LOD

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