Developer posts and news about this game.
Mod Support One of the most requested features since release, I have finally added mod support to Subsistence. This feature allows players to modify the game, drastically altering the core balance to their preference. Players can create their own mods, play them locally, or publi
Move to Full Licensed Engine Source Code: I have finally moved to the full licensed engine source code, moving away from UDK. This is a big step, which I have been planning/preparing for a long time. This means I can modify/compile the core engine code and unlocks huge potential
New Hunter Combat AI: Hunters have had an overhaul of their combat AI. Previously they used a fairly predictable pattern of move/stop/shoot. Now they can shoot while moving, will strafe while engaging, use better logic for positioning and taking cover. While also being aware of t
Cable Car System: A new mode of long range transport has been added to the game. Capable of traversing difficult or impassable terrain, suspended high above the many threats posed on ground level. The cable car system will connect two separate bases (or the same base), and requir
Controller Support: As I have been promising for a long time, I've finally implemented full controller support for Subsistence. The support should cover all Xbox, PlayStation, Steam Deck, and generic controllers. You will find the in-game controls section now broken down into two
Base Furniture: Based on many suggestions from the community I've added a selection of home furniture. These are primarily cosmetic enhancements for builders wanting to customize and decorate their bases. Several new chair types have been added (the older sofa and armchair can st
Random Plane Events: Players will now experience random plane flybys during gameplay. On occasion these flights will crash-down somewhere in the world, providing players with incentive to venture out to discover the wreck and loot its cargo. The intention with these events is to
Water Tank and Pumps: Players can now craft Water Tanks to store and distribute water within their bases. Water tanks are crafted from the BCU and must be placed within a BCU radius in order to provide power for the pumps. Inflow and Outflow: The Water Tank has two connections lo
Vehicle Construction Bay: The Vehicle Construction Bay (VCB) can now be crafted in the BCU. This placeable unit is used to construct, maintain, upgrade and manage vehicles. It must be placed within range of a BCU or Range Extender to provide power. Vehicle Construction: There is
A quick sneak peak at the upcoming Alpha 60 update 👀
Alpha 59 brings a large expansion to the western side of the map, opening up access to a large new lake, streams, ponds, waterfalls, forested regions and beachfront. It is important the world continues to scale in size, as I want long-haul travel and exploration to play a role le
I just posted an updated trailer for the game. Please check it out 👀 The old trailer was showing it's age and didn't represent the game in it's current state, so this was overdue. Cheers! CG
Eagles: A new animal now flies the skies in the world. Eagles will nest in the high mountainous rocky areas. They will regularly leave their nest to scout the landscape to catch prey. They will fish in the lakes (for all fish types) and also hunt small game (rabbits and chickens)
Migration to 64 Bit! I have finally invested the time to migrate the game over to 64 bit. This is work I've been delaying for some time, however as the game has continued to grow, I was starting to hit the limitations of 32 bit (causing crashes for players with "Out of Memory" er
Lever-Action Rifle: A new high-tier rifle can now be crafted at the workbench. The LA Rifle uses the same 7.62mm cartridges as the existing rifle, but deals slightly more damage. However, this is at the penalty of a slower fire-rate due to the lever action between each shot. So i
Ice Fishing: It is now possible to break through the surface ice on the frozen lakes (using an axe), allowing players to fish during the winter months. With the axe equipped, look at the ice until a progress wheel displays, then begin chopping to create the hole. This can take a
The Alpha 54 update is primarily focused on adding official dedicated server support, improving the multiplayer client experience, and a number of other fixes and improvements. Dedicated Servers: The dedicated server files are freely available for any players who own the game. Pl
Large Cave Expansion: There is now a large new cave expansion under the south east area of the map. The new cave system can be accessed via an underwater dormant lava-tube deep in the large lake in the area. Players will need to use diving equipment to access the caves (same as t
The Alpha 52 update is primarily focused on adding substantial performance improvements, however there are also many new gameplay features and mechanics that I’ll detail first, as many may be less interested in the technical breakdown. Lathe: The Lathe is a new high-tier item tha
The Alpha 51 update brings a large expansion to the southern region of the world map. South of the existing maple forest now opens-up into new meadows, forests, rocky mountainous terrain, rivers, waterfalls and lakes. A new mountain valley cuts down between the two southern peaks