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Hey, In last week's dev log I said the studio was moving onto a new infrastructure, and that the public alpha would need an update to follow it. That move is done. Everything came across: your account, your pledges, your alpha keys, your signed NDA, your unlocked event items and
We’re really excited to finally introduce animals into the world, starting with deer roaming the environment. This is the very first implementation of wildlife in Rooted, and it’s a big milestone for us. For now, animals will drop food items when killed. Systems like skinning and
New Player Vitals HUD A redesigned HUD now displays the essential vitals of your character, giving clearer information at a glance. This first version focuses on readability and will evolve with upcoming survival features. Foliage Spawn Optimizations The foliage spawning system h
Hi Survivors! The latest Alpha update is now live, bringing a first taste of firearms to Rooted. Firearms The M4A1 and Glock make their debut, opening the door to future hunting features and adding early combat options. You’ll find both weapons at the new spawn area when starting
Hey Survivors, This small update focuses on fixing some annoying bugs and improving controls . We’ve also added a few handy debug tools to help with testing and customization! Additions Added debug input to randomize your character’s appearance Fixes Fixed issue where players cou
Hey Survivors, This update marks a milestone for Rooted , introducing our migration to Unreal Engine 5.6 alongside deep optimizations and new character systems. It’s a significant step toward a smoother, more stable, and more realistic experience. General Migrated the entire proj
We've improved your initial experience in Rooted by automatically displaying the Alpha guide at launch. This helpful feature is designed especially for our new alpha testers, making sure everyone can easily discover tips and get right into their journey. Thank you!
It seems we might have tested the last build with god mode activated... and accidentally disabled item consumption! Good news: it's now fixed. You can eat and drink safely again! 🙌
Important Notice Due to the extensive changes in this update, previous game saves will no longer be compatible. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. Save System Overhaul We've completely reworked our save system to improve optimization and expa
This hotfix resolves issues affecting the player inventory, ensuring proper functionality and item management. Thanks!
This update includes fixes for the Alpha Guide system, ensuring proper functionality, even while driving vehicles.
This update includes small improvements and adjustments as we continue preparing for upcoming features. Thank you for your ongoing support.
We are thrilled to bring you a fresh update packed with exciting features, improvements, and fixes. Thank you for your continued support! New Features Slabs Rack: Store slabs efficiently with this new rack. Planks Rack: Keep your planks organized and accessible. Metal Sheets Rack
We want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to our Founders for their unwavering support. As the holiday season unfolds, we’re thrilled to bring you this festive patch filled with exciting new features and exclusive gifts. Let’s celebrate together! Build Interacti
New Features and Improvements Optimized Landscape and Vegetation Scatter Shadows : Enhanced overall performance by optimizing shadows for landscapes and scattered vegetation areas, ensuring smoother gameplay. Added Directional Signs Along Trails : New directional signs have been
Hi survivors! We are very excited about this new Alpha build, which now allows you to farm wood and other resources to start building your camp in a more realistic way! That’s right, unlimited resources are gone :) More resources to collect will be added soon, but this gives you
Before the arrival of farming in the next patch , here are some new features, improvements, and fixes that we invite you to try out now! Character - The character can now swim: watch out for your oxygen. Vehicles - The Alpha Car is no longer a submarine. - The drone can no longer
- Fixed the bug that caused the vehicle or drone controlled by a player to disappear upon disconnection. - Fixed the cart not appearing in the Monastery catacombs. - Added keys in the Starter Cabin. - The Lookout Tower is now visible even from a distance.
Version: Alpha 0.0.2.29 Alpha Testers Guide - Added the game map to the guide tab. - Improved guide readability. Drones and Vehicles - Fixed the marker position that was not accurate. - UI and sound design improvements. - Drone inputs are now configurable. - Vehicles near the sta
Version: Alpha 0.0.2.24 Published on: Sept 5th, 2024 New Feature: QA / Alpha Tester Guide - A guide for Alpha testers is now available in the TAB menu to help new players while we work on releasing the in-game tutorial. Be sure to check it out for tips and instructions! Vitals -