Christmas event enabled alongside significant changes to building upkeep, decay protection, and animal AI behavior.
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▲Buffs6
- Building System
- Building Privilege:Deployables inside the building privilege radius are now decay protected, reducing the need for constant upkeep in core areas.None→Protected
- Barricades:All barricades can now be repaired, increasing their longevity during sieges.No→Yes
- Tool Cupboard:The Tool Cupboard now has extra slots, allowing for more upkeep materials to be stored.→Increased
- Metal Tier:Metal tier structures now provide double the protection of stone.1x→2x stone
- Armored Tier:Armored tier structures now provide double the protection of metal.1x→2x metal
- GeneralVending Machines:Fixed a bug where broken items could be traded via vending machines.Broken→Fixed
▼Nerfs3
- Building System
- Doors:Doors now require upkeep to prevent decay, increasing the cost of base maintenance.0→Added
- Wall frame inserts:Wall frame inserts now require upkeep to prevent decay.0→Added
- Floor frame inserts:Floor frame inserts now require upkeep to prevent decay.0→Added
◆Other changes5
- Animals
- General overhaul of animal behavior for better realism and interaction.→Overhauled
- Movement:Animals can no longer phase through closed doors at monuments, fixing a clipping issue.Walk through→Blocked
- General
- Xmas Content:Christmas event content has been enabled in the game.Disabled→Enabled
- Audio:Door open/close sounds are now only audible to the player performing the action, reducing audio clutter.Global→Local
- System:Added new console variables for decay delay, defaulting to 0.→Added
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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→
Recently Updated
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Patch Notes - v1.0.11.0
Version 1.0.11.0 focuses on stability and bug fixes, addressing crashes, localization errors, and stat scaling, while temporarily disabling the in-game leaderboard.
Late Night Hotfix patch
A hotfix addressing critical bugs, a spawn rate error for Tanner, and minor difficulty balance adjustments.
Hell Maiden EA 1.0 - Hot Fix Patch 4 (v.0.2.34)
A hotfix patch focusing on critical bug fixes for cutscenes, game-breaking progression blocks, and performance optimization for videos.
Wingspan Patch - July 21
A maintenance update focusing on bug fixes for bird powers, bonus card interactions, Automarazzi mode, and UI stability.
Patch 0.3.9
Patch 0.3.9 focuses on critical progression bug fixes, save file stability, and general quality-of-life improvements based on community feedback.
Patch Notes 1.1.45
Patch 1.1.45 focuses on performance optimizations, critical quest and progression bug fixes, and improved resource availability in the Howling Marshes.
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