Vortex: The Gateway

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1. 21 Nov 2025Developer post

   Survive, build, fight - Earth is changing behind you. Enter the Vortex and...

   Vortex: The Gateway throws you into a vast, unpredictable world where survival is anything but guaranteed. Stay sharp, stay silent, and stay alive as you build, explore, and fight your way through a reality that’s collapsing behind you. Back on Earth, something is happening - som

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2. 13 Jun 2016Developer post

   Update #25 - v1.1522

   This update includes the following changes: you can sneak closer to predators increased arrow damage drone slider handling balanced battery pack lasts much longer

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3. 13 Jun 2016Developer post

   Update #25 - v1.1522

   This update includes the following changes: you can sneak closer to predators increased arrow damage drone slider handling balanced battery pack lasts much longer

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4. 14 Apr 2016Developer post

   Update #24 - v1.1520

   This update includes the following changes among others: machete, lighter and stone axe items can't be thrown away and they won't take any backpack space stamina decrease with weapon use is less intense blood effect intensity decreased mind control alien spawn fix some crafting r

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5. 14 Apr 2016Developer post

   Update #24 - v1.1520

   This update includes the following changes among others: machete, lighter and stone axe items can't be thrown away and they won't take any backpack space stamina decrease with weapon use is less intense blood effect intensity decreased mind control alien spawn fix some crafting r

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6. 05 Apr 2016Developer post

   Update #23 - v1.1505

   This update includes the following changes among others: item marker icons smaller and transparent player pickup/interact range tweak alien spaceship will stay longer Mind Control Alien spawn tweaks Steam achievement: Master Hunter fixed gas mask anomalies when loading the game f

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7. 05 Apr 2016Developer post

   Update #23 - v1.1505

   This update includes the following changes among others: item marker icons smaller and transparent player pickup/interact range tweak alien spaceship will stay longer Mind Control Alien spawn tweaks Steam achievement: Master Hunter fixed gas mask anomalies when loading the game f

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8. 29 Mar 2016Developer post

   Update #22 - v1.1493

   The game got several major updates since the release that enhanced the performance drastically. This update includes the following changes: graphical enhancements of the vegetation (distant object and texture fixes) previously missing localization texts included performance impro

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9. 29 Mar 2016Developer post

   Update #22 - v1.1493

   The game got several major updates since the release that enhanced the performance drastically. This update includes the following changes: graphical enhancements of the vegetation (distant object and texture fixes) previously missing localization texts included performance impro

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10. 26 Mar 2016Developer post

    Update #21 - v1.1484

    This update includes the following changes: Save files got corrupted with update #19 and #20, these will be erased, the problem for future saves is fixed! If you have a save file before update #19 then it will work fine. We are sorry for the possible inconvenience that this issue

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11. 26 Mar 2016Developer post

    Update #21 - v1.1484

    This update includes the following changes: Save files got corrupted with update #19 and #20, these will be erased, the problem for future saves is fixed! If you have a save file before update #19 then it will work fine. We are sorry for the possible inconvenience that this issue

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12. 26 Mar 2016Developer post

    Update #20 - v1.1483

    This update includes the following changes: yet another drastic performance improvement bamboo regrows faster fixed tutorial messages appearance

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13. 26 Mar 2016Developer post

    Update #20 - v1.1483

    This update includes the following changes: yet another drastic performance improvement bamboo regrows faster fixed tutorial messages appearance

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14. 25 Mar 2016Developer post

    Update #19 - v1.1481

    This update includes the following changes: performance improved drastically traps won't be triggered by small bugs

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15. 25 Mar 2016Developer post

    Update #19 - v1.1481

    This update includes the following changes: performance improved drastically traps won't be triggered by small bugs

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16. 25 Mar 2016Developer post

    Update #18 - v1.1479

    This update includes the following changes: performance improved slightly on some parts of the island fixed some Steam achievements

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17. 25 Mar 2016Developer post

    Update #18 - v1.1479

    This update includes the following changes: performance improved slightly on some parts of the island fixed some Steam achievements

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18. 25 Mar 2016Developer post

    Update #17 - v0.1479

    This update includes the following changes: performance improved slightly on some parts of the island fixed some Steam achievements

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19. 23 Mar 2016Developer post

    Update #17 - v1.1473

    This update includes the following changes: loading time improved performance improved slightly on some parts of the island menu music volume can be set

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20. 23 Mar 2016Developer post

    Update #17 - v1.1473

    This update includes the following changes: loading time improved performance improved slightly on some parts of the island menu music volume can be set

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