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4 patcheslast touched 9mo ago▲ +3

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Up = buffed, down = nerfed
0+3Dec 15, 2024Sep 27, 2025Dec 15, 2024 — Post-launch patch 5 +1 / -1 (cum 0)Apr 3, 2025 — Post-launch Patch #6 + Alternate Version +0 / -0 (cum 0)Apr 20, 2025 — Patch v0.3.4f8 +2 / -0 (cum +2)Sep 27, 2025 — Patch v0.4.0f8 +2 / -1 (cum +3)
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Patch history

  1. Sep 27, 2025·Patch v0.4.0f8+2-1
    • 🔁ReworkRanged Attackhit chance

      Tweaked the ranged weapon hit chance algorithm for more consistent combat.

      Algorithm tweak

    • 🎯BehaviorVisionthresholds/durations

      Adjusted vision system thresholds and durations to refine NPC detection.

      Tweak

    • 🎯BehaviorCombat/Pursuitbehavior

      Tweaked general combat and pursuit behaviors for NPCs.

      Tweak

    • 🐛Bug fixSightingdetection

      Fixed NPCs not sighting non-host clients properly, ensuring consistent stealth/detection.

      Fixed non-host sighting

    • 🐛Bug fixCombatinteraction

      Fixed NPC combat not working properly against non-host clients.

      Fixed non-host combat

    • 🐛Bug fixProduct Acceptancepenalty

      Fixed NPCs accepting incorrect products without penalty when provided in excess.

      Fixed penalty bypass

    • 🛠QoLRagdollalignment

      Improved the alignment of NPC impostors when the NPC is ragdolled or unconscious.

      Visual improvement

  2. Apr 20, 2025·Patch v0.3.4f8+2
    • 🐛Bug fixCauldronsusability

      Fixed an issue where chemists could make cauldrons unusable.

      Bugfix

    • 🐛Bug fixDrying Racksusability

      Fixed an issue where botanists could make drying racks unusable.

      Bugfix

    • 🐛Bug fixMickspawn/schedule

      Fixed NPC summoning at Mick's house and corrected his schedule to ensure he appears at the pawn shop.

      Bugfix

    • 🐛Bug fixWarehouse AIjob return

      Fixed warehouse NPCs failing to return to their jobs after attacking the player.

      Fixed AI return to work.

    • 🐛Bug fixEmployee Assignmentproperty restriction

      Fixed a bug where employees could be assigned to tasks at properties other than their own.

      Fixed cross-property assignment.

  3. Dec 15, 2024·Post-launch patch 5+1-1
    • 📊NumericAggressionprovocation thresholdMultiple1

      Aggressive NPCs may now attack after only one provocation, making them more volatile.

      Increased danger

    • 🎯BehaviorArrestarrest progressPersistentReset on hit

      Police officer arrest progress is now reset when they are hit, allowing players to interrupt arrests.

      Player advantage