The Infected

Released: Aug 6, 2020
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Last updated: 15 Sep 2026, 22:26 GMT

Updates & announcements

20 posts

08 May 2026Developer post
V24 Live Branch Update!
Heya Folks! The latest patch is now live on the main game branch, bringing new content including the Clay Mixer, Melon Crates, new furniture pieces, Trader Jobs for earning tech points, and a variety of gameplay tweaks and fixes. This update also adds environmental storytelling,
Heya Folks!
The latest patch is now live on the main game branch, bringing new content including the Clay Mixer, Melon Crates, new furniture pieces, Trader Jobs for earning tech points, and a variety of gameplay tweaks and fixes.
This update also adds environmental storytelling, with scattered lore notes and new points of interest for players to discover throughout the world.
We hope you enjoy the new content and improvements!
Please Note!
A fresh start is necessary for lore notes to spawn.
Start your journey by reading the first note in the new Lore Journal, located in the Tutorial tab (J key)
Additions
Lore Added
New POIs with lore notes/environmental storytelling.
New Settings Options
Toggle to hide POI map icons
Toggle to disable loot respawn
New Items & Furniture
Melon Crate (holds up to 20 melons)
Clay Mixer
Advanced Clay Mixer (requires new trader tech)
Walk in Freezer, place storage chests or counters into the freezer (requires new trader tech)
New Furniture type: Bar Counters – both short and long versions
New Candle-Based Lights
Candle Lamp
Candle Wall Lamp
Candle Ceiling Lamp
New Build Parts
2 new large garage door frames, 2x1 and 2x2
2 new large garage doors, 2x1 and 2x2
Flat ceiling ramp
Utility Additions
Movable Ladder, so you can climb to hard-to-reach places
ATV location info can now be purchased from the trader for 250 coins
Trader Jobs
Introduced a new Trader system that rewards Tech Points and Coins.
Turning in quest items grants 3× more coins than selling them.
Inventory UI
Added a new button for quick access to the Journal.
Jobs Tab
Added a new Jobs section to the UI.
Changes
Clay crafting removed from workbenches – use a Clay Mixer now.
Inventory now displays Month/Season.
Mike now has 10 possible spawn locations.
Plastic max stack increased from 10 to 25.
Watermill build cost updated: – Now requires 25 Aluminum + 25 Cobalt (no more Iron).
Watermill trader tech now costs 2500 coins (was 1500).
Elevator Frame cost updated – now includes 15 Cobalt Ingots.
Tech Cost: Tech progression has been reworked - some technologies now require multiple points to unlock.
Tech Pages: Tech pages now spawn randomly in POIs, both inside buildings and on props such as tables, barrels, etc.
Tech Point Acquisition: Recovered tech pages will no longer grant enough tech points to unlock every technology. Players will instead need to complete Jobs from the Trader (see more details about Jobs below).
Price Adjustment: The sale price of cement has been reduced from 0.80 to 0.25.
Bug Fixes
Harvesting animals didn’t show what was added to inventory – fixed.
Player could become stuck sprinting after using ladders – fixed.
AI wouldn’t detect players in some POIs – fixed.
Garbage Containers placed in elevators became permanently attached – fixed.
Stoves placed in elevators could not be removed - fixed.
Gates saved in an open state would reload closed – now behave properly.
Original post
05 May 2026Developer post
Beta Branch Update V24.5!
Hi everyone, This beta branch update includes localization for all the missing text (including story notes) and tweaks the Jobs feature based on community feedback. Assuming no issues come up, V.24 will move to the public branch this Friday. Added: Missing text across all culture
Hi everyone,
This beta branch update includes localization for all the missing text (including story notes) and tweaks the Jobs feature based on community feedback. Assuming no issues come up, V.24 will move to the public branch this Friday.
Added: Missing text across all cultures is now fully localized.
Change: We've removed or tweaked some of the harder-to-get items to make job completion easier. To compensate, certain techs now require more tech points.
Original post
25 Mar 2026Developer post
V24.3 Beta Branch Update!
Hey everyone! New content has been added to the V24 beta branch. We’d love to hear your thoughts as you play, so check out our dedicated beta feedback subforum and share your feedback on the tech changes and Trader Jobs. (Also the lore notes, if it's your first time checking them
Hey everyone! New content has been added to the V24 beta branch.
We’d love to hear your thoughts as you play, so check out our dedicated beta feedback subforum and share your feedback on the tech changes and Trader Jobs. (Also the lore notes, if it's your first time checking them out!)
Thanks for testing with us.
How to access a Steam beta branch
Open Steam and go to your Library
Right-click The Infected
Click Properties…
Go to the Betas tab
Under Beta Participation, pick Beta Branch from the dropdown
Close the window - you're good to go!
Changes
Tech Cost
Tech progression has been reworked - some technologies now require multiple points to unlock.
Tech Pages
Tech pages now spawn randomly in POIs, both inside buildings and on props such as tables, barrels, etc.
Tech Point Acquisition
Recovered tech pages will no longer grant enough tech points to unlock every technology. Players will instead need to complete Jobs from the Trader (see more details about Jobs below).
Price Adjustment
The sale price of cement has been reduced from 0.80 to 0.25.
Additions
Trader Jobs
Introduced a new Trader system that rewards Tech Points and Coins.
Turning in quest items grants 3× more coins than selling them.
Inventory UI
Added a new button for quick access to the Journal.
Jobs Tab
Added a new Jobs section to the UI.
Original post
24 Dec 2025Developer post
V24.2 Beta Branch Update!
Hey Folks, the latest patch is now live in the Public Testing Branch, including new content like the Clay Mixer, Melon Crates, furniture pieces, and several gameplay tweaks and fixes. This update also introduces environmental storytelling: scattered lore notes and POIs are now av
Hey Folks, the latest patch is now live in the Public Testing Branch, including new content like the Clay Mixer, Melon Crates, furniture pieces, and several gameplay tweaks and fixes.
This update also introduces environmental storytelling: scattered lore notes and POIs are now available for players to discover.
Please Note:
Lore notes are currently in English only
You must start a fresh save: notes will not appear correctly in old saves
Start your journey by accessing the Lore Journal in the Tutorial tab (J key)
Please post any feedback or issues in the Public Beta Hub forum section.
Thanks for testing with us, and wherever you are in the world, we hope you have a safe and happy holiday!!
How to access a Steam beta branch
Open Steam and go to your Library
Right-click The Infected
Click Properties…
Go to the Betas tab
Under Beta Participation, pick Beta Branch from the dropdown
Close the window
Additions
Lore Added
– Includes new POIs with lore notes/environmental storytelling.
New Settings Options
– Toggle to hide POI map icons
– Toggle to disable loot respawn
New Items & Furniture
– Melon Crate (holds up to 20 melons)
– Clay Mixer
– Advanced Clay Mixer (requires new trader tech)
– Walk in Freezer, place storage chests or counters into the freezer (requires new trader tech)
– New Furniture type: Bar Counters – both short and long versions
New Candle-Based Lights
– Candle Lamp
– Candle Wall Lamp
– Candle Ceiling Lamp
New Build Parts
– 2 new large garage door frames, 2x1 and 2x2
– 2 new large garage doors, 2x1 and 2x2
– Flat ceiling ramp
Utility Additions
– Movable Ladder, so you can climb to hard-to-reach places
– ATV location info can now be purchased from the trader for 250 coins
Changes
Clay crafting removed from workbenches – use a Clay Mixer now.
Inventory now displays Month/Season.
Mike now has 10 possible spawn locations.
Plastic max stack increased from 10 to 25.
Watermill build cost updated: – Now requires 25 Aluminum + 25 Cobalt (no more Iron).
Watermill trader tech now costs 2500 coins (was 1500).
Elevator Frame cost updated – now includes 15 Cobalt Ingots.
Bug Fixes
Harvesting animals didn’t show what was added to inventory – fixed.
Player could become stuck sprinting after using ladders – fixed.
AI wouldn’t detect players in some POIs – fixed.
Garbage Containers placed in elevators became permanently attached – fixed.
Stoves placed in elevators could not be removed - fixed.
Gates saved in an open state would reload closed – now behave properly.
Original post
03 Nov 2025Developer post
Infected Progress Report
Hey everyone, quick update on where we’re at! We’ve been working on story mode and tackling some quality-of-life fixes based on your feedback in the Mega Thread. But we’ve been hitting engine-level issues and performance bottlenecks that keep breaking the changes we're trying to
22 Aug 2025Developer post
V23.1 Small Update!
Hi everyone! We're rolling out a minor update to address a few issues before announcing a larger update in the next month. ADDED 3 new music videos to the TV and extended sound attenuation falloff distance New POI for the upcoming story mode BUG FIXES Fixed an issue where double
Hi everyone!
We're rolling out a minor update to address a few issues before announcing a larger update in the next month.
ADDED
3 new music videos to the TV and extended sound attenuation falloff distance
New POI for the upcoming story mode
BUG FIXES
Fixed an issue where double door frames could be upgraded to wall types
Fixed AI dodging attacks while stuck in traps
Fixed food backpack auto-opening when using food prep tables
Fixed the settings menu staying open when starting a new game or loading a save
Fixed missing localization — some text was still showing in English
CHANGES
Body temperature now updates more slowly (reduced speed by 3), making fluctuations less extreme.
Added the ability to shift-click food into the barn
Removed the waterfall from the large cave (temporary change, restoration planned, but no ETA).
Made various under-the-hood adjustments in preparation for the upcoming story mode
Original post
17 May 2025Developer post
Community Feedback Thread
We’re putting together a one-time feedback thread to gather all your thoughts in one place—issues, suggestions, balance gripes, things that still feel off, stuff that feels great, wishlist ideas, you name it. Creators, give us a hand and let your viewers know about the thread- we
We’re putting together a one-time feedback thread to gather all your thoughts in one place—issues, suggestions, balance gripes, things that still feel off, stuff that feels great, wishlist ideas, you name it.
Creators, give us a hand and let your viewers know about the thread- we'd appreciate it!
Why this thread?
We know not everyone browses the subforums, and while we’re still actively using the Feedback and Wishlist sections, we wanted one giant catch-all for players to speak up—including folks who’ve never posted before.
A few ground rules:

Keep it focused. While you can post more than once, please avoid spamming. Edit your post when possible to help us track feedback more easily.
This thread is for intake only. No back-and-forth debates please—we’re here to read, not moderate arguments. I will remove spam, troll posts, etc.
Be clear and specific. "X is bad" isn’t as helpful as "X feels unbalanced because Y. I think it would help if Z."
Include anything relevant: Bugs, balance, mechanics, systems, UI, performance, features, QoL, frustrations, praise—lay it all out.
Remember that multiplayer and guns - as we've stated repeatedly- aren't happening.
We’re reading everything in here—whether you’ve been playing for 2 days or 200 hours, your input matters.
Original post
14 May 2025Developer post
V23.0 Is Now Live On the Public Branch!
Hey folks, Today's Update: This patch brings major improvements to early-game flow, loot balance, control quality-of-life, and sets the foundation for future story mode content. Many of these changes affect early systems and may only be noticeable with a fresh save. Thank you to
Hey folks,
Today's Update:
This patch brings major improvements to early-game flow, loot balance, control quality-of-life, and sets the foundation for future story mode content. Many of these changes affect early systems and may only be noticeable with a fresh save.
Thank you to everyone who helped test and gave feedback during the beta cycle—we genuinely appreciate the support!
Coming Friday:
We’re opening a one-time community input thread to influence our next Beta Cycle. Everyone will be heard—your chance to give feedback, suggestions, or critiques about any part of the game. Think about the full experience: what works, what doesn’t, what still needs tuning. The more actionable, the better. Keep it focused, keep it clear—and keep an eye out Friday.
V23 Patch Notes
Additions:

Save file stats now display in both the main menu and in-game menu.
New tutorial and quest systems implemented.
New quest journal UI. (Story mode content will use this system in the future.)
New keybind added for quest journal access.
Sandbox vs. Story mode selection available in the settings. (Story mode content not yet active.)
Added trader tech that allows crafting of Electrical and Mechanical Parts (25,000 coins).
Added Take All shortcut when looting POI containers. (Default key: T)
Full controller support added.
New footstep sounds implemented.
Corner Dirt Plots and Stone Path foundations added.
New cave added to the map. (See image below.)
Fish Ration added. Can be crafted on the Food Prep Table.
Quarter Foundations with legs (long) added.
Mirrored Ceiling (Ladder Access) pieces added.
Wooden Double Door Frame added. Can be upgraded to Metal.
Double Doors added. (Two variations.)
Garage Door added for use with Double Door Frames.
Arrow indicator added to show door orientation.
Changes:

Players now start in random spawn locations.
The ATV no longer spawns at the lighthouse by default.
ATV now spawns fully repaired at a random POI.
Reduced number of Gas Barrels at POIs; they no longer respawn.
Significantly reduced medical and bandage loot from POIs to promote crafting and survival gameplay.
Bolts now auto-reload—no longer need to press R.
Updated in-game UI icons (interact prompts, etc.) for clarity and controller support.
Crocodiles now ignore swamp trees for smoother navigation.
AI now has a chance to dodge player attacks.
Some items now included in dead AI drops.
Doors that were open when saving will now load in the open state.
Bug Fixes:

Fixed: Upgrading a ceiling ramp to cement would incorrectly become a foundation ramp.
Fixed: Extractors could have multiple ore types toggled while powered off.
Fixed: Moving the NPC Town Hall and House could cause door duplication.
Fixed: Snapping vertical walls below another vertical wall wasn’t functioning.
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07 Apr 2025Developer post
V23.0 Beta Branch New Update Cycle!
Hey folks, Welcome to another Beta Build Cycle! This update brings big changes to early-game flow, loot balance, controls, and sets the foundation for future story mode content. While a new save isn’t strictly required, we’d really appreciate it if folks started a fresh playthrou
Hey folks,
Welcome to another Beta Build Cycle!
This update brings big changes to early-game flow, loot balance, controls, and sets the foundation for future story mode content. While a new save isn’t strictly required, we’d really appreciate it if folks started a fresh playthrough for this cycle. A lot of the updates target the early experience, and feedback from clean saves helps us dial things in more effectively and get a better read on how the changes feel for players.
Thank you for all the feedback during the beta cycle—and as always, we appreciate your continued support.
Reminders:
Centralized Patch Notes:

Every time we release a new Preview Build, we’ll edit this post to include the latest changes by day.
You can track the progress of the update in one place.
Translations:

Translations will only be added once the entire update is complete.
Feedback and Bug Reports:

To keep things organized, we've set up a dedicated subforum on Steam specifically for the public beta branch.
All feedback, suggestions, and bug reports should be posted in this subforum. This helps us and the community moderators keep track of everything in one place. Again, we will only intake issues, suggestions, and feedback when posted to the new subforum—so please head there to post!
How to Access the Steam Public Beta Branch for The Infected:

Open Steam Launch your Steam client and ensure you’re logged in.
Go to Your Library Locate The Infected in your game library.
Right-Click on the Game Right-click on The Infected and select Properties from the drop-down menu.
Navigate to the Betas Tab In the Properties window, click on the Betas tab on the left-hand side.
Choose the Beta Branch Under "Select the beta you want to opt into," choose beta- Beta Branch. Wait for the Update. Steam will now download the beta version of the game. Once the download is complete, you’re all set to launch the game!
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V23 Preview Build Notes
Build 1 -April 7th
Additions:

Save file stats now appear in both the main and in-game menus.
New tutorial system added.
New quest journal system added.
New quest journal UI added. (This is where quests will live for future story mode updates.)
New keybind for opening the quest journal.
Added Sandbox vs. Story mode option in the game settings. (Story mode not yet implemented.)
Added trader tech that allows crafting of Electrical and Mechanical Parts. (25,000 coins)
Added "Take All" shortcut when looting POI containers. (Default key: T)
Full Controller support added.
New footstep sounds added.
Changes:

Players now start at random locations.
The ATV no longer spawns by default at the lighthouse.
The ATV now spawns fully repaired at a random POI.
Reduced number of Gas Barrels found at POIs. They no longer respawn.
Significantly reduced number of bandages and medical items found at POIs.
Bolts now reload automatically after each shot. No need to press R.
In-game UI icons updated (i.e., interact prompts) to better support controllers.
Crocodiles will now ignore swamp trees when moving.
AI now has a chance to dodge incoming player attacks.
Bug Fixes:

Fixed issue where upgrading a ceiling ramp to cement would incorrectly turn it into a foundation ramp.
Fixed issue where multiple ore types could be toggled on extractors while powered off.
As a heads up:

This patch includes foundational systems for future story integration.
We’re still working on polishing controller support, UI elements, and some deeper balance tweaks—those will continue in upcoming betas.
V23.4 - Apr 9th:

BUGFIX - Moving the NPC Town Hall and House would sometimes duplicate the doors.
ADDED - Corner Dirt Plots and Stone Paths foundations.
V23.5 - Apr 16th:

ADDED - New cave, see image below for location.
ADDED - Fish Ration, crafted on the Food Prep Table, see image below for stats.
CHANGE - Some items added to Dead AI drops.
V23.6 - Apr 17th:

BUGFIX - Could not snap vertical walls below another vertical wall.
ADDED - Quarter Foundations with legs (long).
ADDED - Mirrored Ceiling (Ladder Access) pieces.
V23.7 - Apr 18th:

CHANGE - Doors that are open when a file is saved will load open.
ADDED - Wooden Double Door Frame, can be upgraded to Metal.
ADDED - Double Doors. (2 variations)
ADDED - Arrow to identify the direction of doors.
V23.8 - Apr 19th:

ADDED - Garage Door that can be added to the new Double Door Frame.
Original post
06 Mar 2025Developer post
V22.3 Small Patch Update!
Hey everyone, Just another small patch to fix some bugs and a small change to the map/environment. Best regards ADDED - New cave and some changes to the landscape near the new City POI. CHANGE - Changes to the map image to reflect the new environment. BUGFIX - Cart could end up u
02 Mar 2025Developer post
V22.1 Mini Patch
Hi everyone, just a few changes and fixes. Best Regards CHANGE - AI in city POI will not drop coins. Since the AI respawn on death it became to easy to mass gather coins. ADDED - Elevator settings panel that allows you to add tooltips to your floors and disable unwanted floors. B
28 Feb 2025Developer post
V22.0 Update is now Live!
Hey folks, Below is a breakdown of the new features, fixes, and changes live in V22. This build is heavily focused on build parts and some end-game advanced placeables. Thanks for all the community feedback and suggestions during this beta cycle! Your input has been invaluable in
Hey folks,
Below is a breakdown of the new features, fixes, and changes live in V22. This build is heavily focused on build parts and some end-game advanced placeables.
Thanks for all the community feedback and suggestions during this beta cycle! Your input has been invaluable in shaping the game, and we appreciate your support. If you've been enjoying the updates, we’d love to see your reviews—it really helps!
A quick note: The Beta Hub will close soon as this cycle wraps up, but don’t worry—it’ll return for the following public beta phase.
Reminder: If you have suggestions, feedback, or bug reports, please post them in the Steam Forums. That’s where both the community and the developer check regularly. Head over to the forums here to share your thoughts - or visit us in Discord!
We hope you enjoy the new additions and improvements!
Build Part Additions:
New set of Wooden foundations and ceilings:

Wooden Foundation 2
Wooden Corner Foundation 2
Wooden Triangle Foundation 2
Wooden Ceiling 2
Wooden Corner Ceiling 2
Wooden Triangle Ceiling 2
Wooden Ceiling 2 (Ladder Access)
Wooden Corner Ceiling R 2 (Ladder Access)
Wooden Corner Ceiling L 2 (Ladder Access)
Wooden Triangle Ceiling 2 (Ladder Access)
New set of quarter foundations and ceilings:

Wooden Foundation Quarter
Wooden Foundation Quarter 2
Concrete Foundation Quarter
Sandstone Foundation Quarter
Wooden Ceiling Quarter
Wooden Ceiling Quarter 2
Concrete Ceiling Quarter
Glass Ceiling Quarter
Sandstone Ceiling Quarter
New sets of vertical half walls:

Wooden Vertical Half Wall
Interior Wooden Vertical Half Wall
Glass Vertical Half Wall
Sandstone Vertical Half Wall
All the upgrade variations of walls (Brick, wood, concrete)
Other build part additions and changes:

Wooden Slanted Roof Quarter
Wooden Door 2
Wooden Door 3
Wooden Ramp (Ceiling) – Snaps only to ceilings and has no legs.
3 new sets of metal railings.
Mirror versions of the corner foundations and ceilings so textures align correctly.
Wood and Concrete half pillar.
Change: Pillar snap points adjusted slightly to accommodate quarter foundations and ceilings. Previously placed pillars will maintain their original position.
Other Additions:

New POI – Added a new POI and roadway near the center of the map.
New POI – A more city-like POI that contains an enormous amount of loot. This POI will not include any technologies but will offer some other cool items that can be found with a fresh/new game save.
Advanced Sawbench – Electric Circular Sawbench: requires 200 power and trader tech—yields five planks per log.
Trader Tech – New Electric Sawbench tech available from the trader for 1000 coins.
Elevators – Added both Elevator Frame and Elevator Cabin- tech required from the trader.
Trader Tech – New Trader technology for unlocking elevator components.
Settings – Added menu settings to adjust the number of AI spawns in POIs (default is 3).
Lighting – Players can now change the color of powered lights. Additionally, lights can now have adjustable intensity and a flashing effect.
Lighting – New linear light added.
Lighting – New wall light added.
Watermill – Provides 350 power and must be placed on rapids. Trader tech required.
Trader Tech – New Watermill trader tech available for 1500 coins.
Water Bottle – Can't be crafted but can be found in loot.
Changes:

Build UI – Adjusted to accommodate all the new build parts.
Spike Traps – Now have a 10-20% chance of breaking when hit by AI Vambies. Barbed wire is recommended for complete protection.
Environment Rapids – Rapids no longer freeze in winter.
Vambie Drops – 30% chance for Vambies to drop coins (between 5-15 coins). It makes coin collection easier and adds incentive for combat.
Rain Sounds – Rain sounds are dampened when in buildings and bases.
Log Cart – It will no longer push logs, frogs and other objects on the ground.
Bugfixes:

Fixed an issue where some objects could not be placed on glass ceilings.
Fixed a bug where players could get stuck in the fridge UI, requiring a forced reboot to exit.
Finally resolved (hopefully) all rain-in-base issues.
Mike would sometimes have issues opening gates if they were placed near slopes.
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23 Jan 2025Developer post
V22.0 Beta Branch New Update Cycle!
Hey everyone, Welcome to the Beta Test Cycle for V22! Suggestions are especially valuable during this phase, as we can implement and test them directly— so if there’s something you’ve been wanting to see in the game, now is the time to share it! Here’s how it works: Preview Build
Hey everyone,
Welcome to the Beta Test Cycle for V22! Suggestions are especially valuable during this phase, as we can implement and test them directly—so if there’s something you’ve been wanting to see in the game, now is the time to share it!
Here’s how it works:
Preview Builds:

Updates on the beta branch will be released as Preview Builds (e.g., Preview Build 1, Preview Build 2, etc.).
Players can test new content, provide feedback, and report bugs as we develop the patch.
Centralized Patch Notes:

Every time we release a new Preview Build, we’ll edit this post to include the latest changes by day.
This means you can track the update’s progress all in one place.
Translations:

Please note that translations will only be added once the full update is complete.
Feedback and Bug Reports:

To keep things organized, we've set up a dedicated subforum on Steam specifically for the public beta branch.
All feedback, suggestions, and bug reports should be posted in this subforum. This helps us and the community moderators keep track of everything in one place. Again, we will only intake issues, suggestions, and feedback when posted to the new subforum—so please head there to post!
How to Access the Steam Public Beta Branch for The Infected:

Open Steam Launch your Steam client and ensure you’re logged in.
Go to Your Library Locate The Infected in your game library.
Right-Click on the Game Right-click on The Infected and select Properties from the drop-down menu.
Navigate to the Betas Tab In the Properties window, click on the Betas tab on the left-hand side.
Choose the Beta Branch Under "Select the beta you would like to opt into," choose beta- Beta Branch. Wait for the Update. Steam will now download the beta version of the game. Once the download is complete, you’re all set to launch the game!
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V22 Preview Build Notes
Build 1 - Jan 22nd:

Bugfix: Issue where some objects could not be placed on glass ceilings.
Bugfix: Could get stuck in the fridge UI, requiring a forced reboot to exit.
Bugfix: I think I finally fixed all the rain-in-base issues.
Change: Tweaks to spike traps—between 10% and 20% chance of a spike trap breaking when hit by AI Vambies. Barbed wire is recommended for 100% safety.
Added: Map update—new POI and roadway added near the center of the map.
Added: Electric Circular Sawbench, requires 200 power and trader tech. Yields 5 planks per log and no Oil required.
Added: New Electric Sawbench tech available from the trader for 1000 coins.
Build 2 - Jan 29th:
New set of Wooden foundations and ceilings:

Wooden Foundation 2
Wooden Corner Foundation 2
Wooden Triangle Foundation 2
Wooden Ceiling 2
Wooden Corner Ceiling 2
Wooden Triangle Ceiling 2
Wooden Ceiling 2 (Ladder Access)
Wooden Corner Ceiling R 2 (Ladder Access)
Wooden Corner Ceiling L 2 (Ladder Access)
Wooden Triangle Ceiling 2 (Ladder Access)
New set of quarter foundations and ceilings:

Wooden Foundation Quarter
Wooden Foundation Quarter 2
Concrete Foundation Quarter
Sandstone Foundation Quarter
Wooden Ceiling Quarter
Wooden Ceiling Quarter 2
Concrete Ceiling Quarter
Glass Ceiling Quarter
Sandstone Ceiling Quarter
New sets of vertical half walls:

Wooden Vertical Half Wall
Interior Wooden Vertical Half Wall
Glass Vertical Half Wall
Sandstone Vertical Half Wall
All the upgrade variations of walls (Brick, wood, concrete)
Some other additions and changes:

Added: Wooden Slanted Roof Quarter
Change: Pillar snap point slightly adjusted to accommodate quarter foundations and ceilings. Previously placed pillars will maintain their old position.
Build 3 - Jan 29th:

Added: Wooden Door 2
Added: Wooden Door 3
Build 4 - Feb 3rd:

Added: Elevator Frames
Added: Elevator
Added: New Trader technology for unlocking elevator stuff.
Build 5 - Feb 4th:

Added: Wooden Ramp (Ceiling) Snaps only to ceilings and has no legs.
Build 6 - Feb 6th:

Added: 3 new sets of metal railings.
Change: Some changes to the Build UI to accommodate all the new build parts.
Build 7 - Feb 7th:

Added: Mirror versions of the corner foundations and ceilings so that the textures can align.
Added: Wood and Concrete half pillar.
Build 8 - Feb 8th:

Added: Menu settings for quantity of AI spawns in POIs (default is 3)
Added: Players now have the ability to change color of powered lights. Furthermore, I have added the ability for you all to change the light intensity and to make them flash.
Build 9 - Feb 9th:

Added: New linear light.
Added: New wall light.
Build 10 - Feb 11th:

Added: Watermill that provides 500 power, must be placed on Rapids.
Added: New watermill trader tech for 1000 coins.
Change: Rapids will no longer freeze in the winter.
Change: 30% chance at Vambies dropping coins, between 5 and 25. Helps gather coins and adds another reason to actually wanna get out there and kill em.
Build 11 - Feb 23rd:

Added: Translations for all available cultures.
Added: Water Bottle, can't be crafted but can be found in loot.
Added: New POI, a more city like POI that contains an enormous amount of loot. It is mostly completed but still lacks some detailing that will be worked on in the upcoming days and some potential balancing. This POI will not contain any technologies but will offer some other cool items that can be found on fresh game starts.
Change: watermill power from 500 to 350.
Bugfix: Mike would sometimes have issues opening gates if they were placed near slopes.
Build 12 - Feb 24th:

Fixed: Rain in the new POI buildings.
Change: Cost for the watermill tech increased to 1500.
Change: Reduction of item drop rates in the new POI from approx. 70% to 60%. (Trying to balance loot quantities)
Change: Slightly reduced coin drop amount from cash registers in the new POI.
Fixed: Watermill still read 500 power in the control panel.
Change: Rain sounds are dampened when in buildings and bases.
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17 Dec 2024Developer post
V21.0 Update is now Live!
Hey folks, Below is a breakdown of the new features, fixes, and changes live in V21. We hope you enjoy the new additions and improvements. Additions: Stone Crate Rack – Store up to six stone crates for better organization. Electric Furnace – Offers 20 slots and consumes 200 power
Hey folks,
Below is a breakdown of the new features, fixes, and changes live in V21.
We hope you enjoy the new additions and improvements.
Additions:

Stone Crate Rack – Store up to six stone crates for better organization.
Electric Furnace – Offers 20 slots and consumes 200 power. Power consumption stops when no ores are smelted. (Locked behind trader tech.)
Trader Tech for the Electric Furnace – Cost: 750 coins.
Cooler – Preserves a small amount of food, ideal for livers or other perishables while on the go. Can be placed on the Truck. (Max 2 can be built per save.)
Advanced Mixer – Requires 100 power to run. (Locked behind trader tech.)
Advanced Mixer Trader Tech – Cost: 1000 coins.
Brick Half Wall Slanted – Now includes the missing Dark Brick version.
Wooden Corner Railing Open and Concrete Corner Railing Open.
Wooden Window 2 – Can now be opened and closed.
Iron Window – Can now be opened and closed.
Glass Window Frame.
Auto Stack/Store Button – Added for easier item organization in storage containers.
Wall Sections – Snappable to the side of foundations for seamless building.
Custom Food Storage – You can now decide which foods get stored in NPC Storage Chests.
NPC Chest Rules – Configure which NPC Storage Chests Mike (or other NPCs) can eat from.
Changes:

Increased Loot Chances – Loot chances in the large town (apartments) increased from 50% to 66.6%. Better odds for loot hunters!
Animal Attacks – Bears, foxes, and wolves are now more challenging, with added blood effects and attack feedback.
Auto-Return Projectiles – Harvesting animals, picking them up, or looting AI will now return arrows or bolts to your quiver or backpack automatically. No more lost projectiles!
Trader Item Prices – Adjusted sale prices for some items sold to the Trader.
Movable Log Stands – Log Stands can now be moved even when loaded with logs.
Plant Beds Grid Snapping – Plant beds now snap to a grid for easier placement.
Chest Rack Update – The chest rack in the Town Hall now supports NPC Storage Chests.
Glass Texture Improvements – Glass on building pieces is now clearer, with no dirt film.
NPC Chest Texture – Updated to better match regular chests with a slightly darker color for distinction.
Window Mesh Update – Improved wood and brick window meshes; glass is now clearer.
Stone Crate Rack Expansion – You can now add coal and sandstone crates to the stone crate rack.
Stackable Clay Bowls – Clay bowls now stack in piles of 10.
Mushroom Interaction – Press the interact key ([E]) to gather mushrooms. No need to right-click anymore.
Gate Placement – Gates can now be placed on foundations, not just the ground.
Stone Grinder Output – Now drops 5 sand per cycle instead of 10.
Fish Bait Price Adjustment – Sale price changed from 0.30 to 0.06.
Mike Behavior Update – Mike will now close the doors he opens.
Bugfixes:

Animal AI Fix – Animals attacking players inside bases or on foundations now correctly target the player instead of structures.
Empty Cans Return – Mike now returns empty cans after eating fruit or veggie salads.
Rain Issue – Fixed rain appearing inside bases under specific conditions.
Repair Bench Cost – Repairing depleted armor now costs 50% of the craft cost (down from 100%).
Inventory Border Glitch – Fixed a small black border appearing when right-clicking items in the inventory.
Mike and Log Stand Fix – Mike no longer gets stuck when placing logs in a log stand being moved.
Indoor Plant Bed Fix – Plants indoors no longer die with heat provided. Doors are now recognized as part of the base structure.
Rooster Requirement – Roosters are now required for chickens to reproduce.
Mike Distance Issue – Fixed Mike glitching when Log Stands are more than 25k units away from his house.
Watermelon/Pumpkin Crates – Added missing details for adding and removing items.
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19 Nov 2024Developer post
V21.0 Beta Branch New Update Cycle!
Hey everyone, We’re trying something new with how we handle updates, and we’re excited to share it with you! Starting now, players can actively participate in the current update cycle while it’s still in progress—rather than waiting until it’s fully finished. Here’s how it works:
Hey everyone,
We’re trying something new with how we handle updates, and we’re excited to share it with you! Starting now, players can actively participate in the current update cycle while it’s still in progress—rather than waiting until it’s fully finished.
Here’s how it works:
Preview Builds:

Updates on the beta branch will be released as Preview Builds (e.g., Preview Build 1, Preview Build 2, etc.).
Players can test new content, provide feedback, and report bugs as we develop the patch.
Centralized Patch Notes:

We’ll post a patch specific news update on Steam, and every time we release a new Preview Build, we’ll edit that same post to include the latest changes by day.
This means you can track the update’s progress all in one place.
Translations:

Please note that translations will only be added once the full update is complete.
Feedback and Bug Reports:

To keep things organized, we've set up a dedicated subforum on Steam specifically for the public beta branch.
All feedback, suggestions, and bug reports should be posted in this subforum. This helps us and the community moderators keep track of everything in one place. Again, we will only intake issues, suggestions, and feedback when posted to the new subforum- so please head there to post!
How to Access the Steam Public Beta Branch for The Infected:

Open Steam Launch your Steam client and ensure you’re logged in.
Go to Your Library Locate The Infected in your game library.
Right-Click on the Game Right-click on The Infected and select Properties from the drop-down menu.
Navigate to the Betas Tab In the Properties window, click on the Betas tab on the left-hand side.
Choose the Beta Branch Under Select the beta you would like to opt into, choose beta- Beta Branch Wait for the Update Steam will now download the beta version of the game. Once the download is complete, you’re all set to launch the game!
This is an experiment for us, and we’re curious to see how it works out. There may be some bumps along the way, but we think this approach will help us improve the game even faster—and we’re counting on your feedback to make it a success.
Let us know what you think, and as always, thank you for your support!
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V21 Preview Build Notes
Build 1 - Nov 15th:

Bugfix: Animals acted strangely when attacking players inside bases or on foundations—they’d attack structures instead of the player. This has been fixed.
Bugfix: Mike wasn’t returning empty cans after eating fruit or veggie salads. That’s now resolved.
Added: Stone Crate Rack – You can now store up to six stone crates for better organization.
Change: Increased loot chances in the large town (apartments) from 50% to 66.6%. Enjoy better odds for finding loot!
Change: Animal attacks (bears, foxes, wolves) are now more challenging, with added blood effects and feedback.
Change: Harvesting animals, picking them up, or looting AI will automatically return any arrows or bolts to your quiver or backpack. No more lost projectiles!
Change: Adjusted sale prices for certain items sold to the Trader.
Added: You can now decide what foods get stored in the NPC Storage Chest.
Added: You can also configure which NPC Storage Chests Mike (or other NPCs) can eat from.
Added: Wall sections can now snap to the side of foundations, making building more seamless.
Build 2 - Nov 18th:

Change: You can now move Log Stands while they are loaded with logs.
Change: Plant beds can now snap to a grid for easier placement.
Change: The chest rack in the town hall can now be used for NPC storage chests.
Bugfix: Fixed an issue where rain would appear inside bases in specific scenarios.
Build 3 - Nov 19th:

Change: Glass texture on all building pieces has been improved—no more dirt film! The glass is now much clearer, as players requested.
Change: Updated NPC Chest texture to better match regular chests, with a slightly darker color for distinction.
Build 4 - Nov 25th:

Change: The wood and brick window mesh. Also changed the glass to be more clear.
Change: Can now add coal and sandstone crates to the stone crate rack.
Change: Can now stack clay bowls to piles of 10.
Change: Can now interact with mushrooms by pressing the interact key (Default [E]). Previously players needed to right click and harvest them.
Added: Electric Furnace, offers 20 slots at a cost of 200 power. When there are no ores to smelt, no power will be consumed. (Locked behind a trader tech)
Added: Trader Tech for the electric furnace, 750 coins.
Bugfix: When repairing depleted armor on the repair bench, the cost was 100% of the craft cost, making the repair bench kind of useless. Now its 50% the cost.
Bugfix: Would sometimes see a small black border on the screen when right clicking on an item in your inventory.
Bugfix: Mike would get into a bad state if he tries to place logs in a log stand being moved.
Build 5 - Nov 25th:

Added: Cooler, can store and preserve a small amount of food, perfect to store livers or other foods when away from home. Can be placed on the Truck. (Max 2 can be built per save)
Bugfix: Found another issue where plant bed plants would die indoors even with heat. Seems I forgot to include doors as a base structure.
Build 6 - Nov 26th:

Added: Advanced Mixer, locked behind trader tech, requires 100 power to run.
Added: Advanced Mixer trader tech. 1000 coins.
Change: Can now place gates on foundations, previously could only place them on the ground.
Build 7 - Nov 27th:

Added: Auto stack/store items button to storage containers.
Change: Stone Grinder now drop 5 sand per cycle instead of 10.
Change: Sale price of fish bait changed from 0.30 to 0.06.
Bugfix: Rooster was not needed for chickens to reproduce.
Build 8 - Dec 2nd:

Bugfix: Mike issue when Log Stands would be more than 25k units away from his house.
Bugfix: Issue when shift clicking sand or clay to the new Adv Mixer.
Added: Wooden Corner Railing Open and Concrete Corner Railing Open.
Build 9 - Dec 4th:

Added: Brick Half Wall Slanted was missing the Dark Brick version.
Added: Wooden Window 2 that can be opened and closed.
Bugfix: Watermelon and Pumpkin crates had no details as to how to add/take items.
Build 10 - Dec 6th:

Added: Iron Window that can be open/closed.
Added: Glass Window Frame.
Change: Mike will now close the doors he opens.
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08 Nov 2024Developer post
V20.4 Small Patch update!
Hey everyone, Sorry for all these small patches, I know it can be annoying but I want to fix all the lingering issues reported before moving on to V21, BUGFIX - Issue with Mike nav mesh when building certain build pieces above his house or townhall that would result in him remain
06 Nov 2024Developer post
V20.3 Small Patch Update!
Hey everyone, Just a few more fixes and changes. BUGFIX - Finally fixed the issue with the storage chest names flipping from lower to upper case letters. BUGFIX - Lootable coins placed on a table in a POI where sometimes de-spawning, BUGFIX - Spawning of animals within large boul
22 Oct 2024Developer post
Bugfix Update V20.2
Hi Everyone, Just a small patch to fix a few bugs. BUGFIX - Battery rack issue, could not place batteries after moving the rack. BUGFIX - Fixed a few floating cliffs and boulders found. BUGFIX - Mike would get stuck on doors when open/closing them. BUGFIX - Could not craft items
09 Oct 2024Developer post
V20.1 Bugfix Update!
Hi everyone, Just a bug fix and a couple of changes. - BUGFIX: After moving a chest rack, players were not able to place chests back into it. - CHANGE: The garage can now be used to seal a base in the winter. Some players like to attach the garage to the base and use it as walls
07 Oct 2024Developer post
V20.0 Update!
Hey folks, Back at the end of August, we asked for your feedback on The Infected, and we received tons of responses. We’ve been working hard on making changes based on what you told us, and today’s update reflects a lot of that input. Below is a breakdown of the new features, fix
Hey folks,
Back at the end of August, we asked for your feedback on The Infected, and we received tons of responses. We’ve been working hard on making changes based on what you told us, and today’s update reflects a lot of that input. Below is a breakdown of the new features, fixes, and changes coming in V20.
We hope you enjoy the new additions and improvements.
Additionally wanted to post a quick PSA: We've switched our wiki from Fandom to Wiki.gg, which gives us access to better backend tools and more customization options. However, the wiki is a bit behind on updates right now. If you're interested in helping maintain it, feel free to reach out to Sifner on Discord!
Highlights of this update:

Removed the landclaim pole, so there are no more building restrictions.
Tweaked the humanoid AI for better interactions.
New military tent POI added for exploration.
Autosave system to back up your saves.
Various new settings added to the main menu.
Additions:

Chickens and frogs can now be enabled or disabled in the main menu settings.
Base Attack Settings: You can now control when base attacks start and how frequently they happen.
Wandering AI: Random humanoid AI will now roam the world, potentially crossing paths with players. You can toggle this feature on/off in the settings.
New lootable items: Coffee and tea tins can now be found in POIs. Consuming these items gives a temporary heat boost—perfect for the colder months.
Ambient background music added when entering POI areas and during base attacks to heighten the atmosphere.
New military tent POIs with valuable loot.
Autosave system: A backup folder with five autosave files will be created, helping you restore saves in case of issues.
Greenhouse update: The greenhouse will need to be connected to water pipes to keep your plants hydrated.
21 new decor elements to customize your base.
AI Changes:

Removed the AI grab behavior: The special attack where AI could grab and throw players has been scrapped.
More hit reaction: Attacks on AI will now feel more impactful with additional blood effects and camera shake.
Updated AI skins: Changes include tweaks to clothing, skin color, and size for more variety.
New and removed animations: Some animations have been enhanced, while others have been phased out.
Removed the shield-carrying AI: The larger AI with a shield and sword is gone.
Extended despawn time: Dead AI will now stay on the ground for five minutes, up from two minutes.
Changes and Bug Fixes:

Removed the landclaim pole to eliminate build restrictions.
Updated tutorial to reflect the removal of the landclaim pole.
Electrical and mechanical parts are now only lootable (experimental change).
The selling price of Electrical and Mechanical parts to traders has been increased to $3.
Fishing available in the large cave with two entrances.
Blizzard bug fix: Blizzard temperature would sometimes remain stuck after spring arrived—this is now fixed.
Fixed a cave hole bug where players could fall through the ground.
Fixed a bug where moving the large flask from a storage chest would turn dirty water into clean water.
Fixed weapon animations that would sometimes get stuck when swapping quickly.
Fixed chest rack issue: Some players had trouble placing chests in the rack.
Improved sound effects: Added sound for placing doors, which now match the same effects as walls and foundations.
Fixed footsteps on glass roofs: Walking on a glass ceiling will no longer sound like walking on snow.
This patch brings a lot of the changes you've asked for, and we're always listening for more feedback. Good luck on your adventures!
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