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Update 0.4.37 F2 ✅ Default speed reset upon exiting water (as intended) — implemented. ✅ Stat reset functionality removed. ✅ Aim-down-sights (ADS) entry time set to 0.2 seconds. ✅ Fixed instances where item stat descriptions appeared where they shouldn't.
Update 0.4.37 F1 Speed fix after exiting water - A minor adjustment has been made to the character's speed limit after exiting the water. - If your character's speed became too high following the previous update, simply enter and exit the water again. The maximum speed should t
Big Update 0.4.37 New Skills: Level Up Your Survival in the Zone We’ve added a skill line that will help you read the Zone better, gather resources, and avoid getting blown up by traps. Now, every choice in your build directly affects how you explore the world. Flora (Active Skil
Survivors, update 0.4.36 f1 brings new features and bug fixes: Sights can be dismantled into parts, plastic, and old lenses. A new tip has been added in the garage: storing your vehicle there removes it from the game world and reduces the load on your PC — this improves FPS. The
New ✅ Grenade tripwires have been added to the dungeon; be careful—they can be disarmed. ✅ A small cave has been discovered near Clinic 14. ✅ The Hunter is now selling weapon sights, ensuring players are aware of weapon attachments early in the game. Changes ✅ Dungeon doors have
Update 0.4.36 — Vehicle and Character System Improvements Garage System Update Vehicle Storage System has been introduced: Cars 2 and 3 have been removed from the game world, along with their documents and evacuation dialogue options. Garages are now available in the village, cit
Update 0.4.35 F1 – Small Update New Features A link to the VK group has been added to the main menu. New spawn locations for various TORN series artifacts have been added across the map. A small cave with saltpeter has been added in the northern part of the map. The “Health Wear”
Update 0.4.35 Closing the Summer Marathon! Opening the Autumn Marathon! Although there is still some time left until the end of summer, we are closing the Summer Marathon. To make sure we have time to do everything and make the new marathon great, we need to draw a line under the
Small patch 0.4.34 F1 ✅ A new factional craftable item has been added to the Main Military Officer’s shop — a 200 kg backpack that needs to be crafted. ✅ The durability of the axe has been increased by 2 times, and the wood saw — by 5 times. ✅ Wolves, chickens, and deer now have
CHEMISTS: Dead Zone — Update 0.4.34: Artifacts, Reputation, and Optimization Hey, Chemists! We’re rolling out update 0.4.34 — this patch brings new artifact mechanics, an expanded reputation system, and major optimization improvements. What’s new in the Zone: Weak forms of artifa
Update 0.4.33 F1 Minor but very important fixes + project optimization. New Features Added a marker for the “Bandit Warehouse” dungeon. Disassembly has been enabled for some previously non‑disassemblable ammo types: .338, 12.7×108, 12.7×99. Mining any ore now yields a stone in ad
Update 0.4.33: New Route, New Opportunities, and Important Fixes! We’ve released a major update that changes the way you move around the Zone, adds new mechanics, and significantly rebalances the economy and loot. The most notable change is the opening of the tunnel route connect
Update for “CHEMISTS: Dead Zone” Hey, Chemists! We’ve made a number of changes to make the game more comfortable and intuitive. Here’s what’s new and improved in the latest patch. Dungeon: Improvements and Tweaks The timer before the dungeon opens is now exactly 10 minutes. Boss
Update 0.4.32 for CHEMISTS: Dead Zone Hey, survivors! I planned to release the update sooner, but I ended up adding some truly major changes — so it took about twice as long as usual. The highlight is a full‑fledged dungeon, plus a lot of improvements across the game, including m
Update 0.4.31 F3 Thank you to all players for your feedback — it’s thanks to you that the game is becoming more convenient and engaging. Over the past two days, I’ve been collecting and analyzing your comments to make targeted improvements to the early-game experience. Special th
🔥 Update 0.4.31 F2: Interface Stabilization and Improvements 🔥 We've released a new patch focused on fixing critical issues, interface performance, and early-game comfort. ✅ What's fixed and improved: The reward now displays the correct amount of experience when trading. Tutori
Yesterday, July 10th, the release took place—and we've already lived through the first day with you! A huge thank you to everyone who supported the project, added the game to their wishlist, left comments, and showed their enthusiasm. The first day of Early Access is always speci
Update 0.4.31: News and Changes 🎉 “Chemists’ Birthday” Event (Celebrating the 7th Anniversary of the Project) The event will run from July 10 to July 17 (inclusive). What’s available during the event: Event cards will now drop in-game. The NPC “Developer” has appeared in the cit
Hi everyone, players! Summer is here, and the game now features its first long‑term Battle Pass — and it’s completely free! 🌞 Summer Marathon — a unique in‑game event How to get started After making your first save in the game, you’ll need to reload the game — that’s when the ev
🎉 “CHEMISTS: Dead Zone” — Early Access Release: July 10, 2026! 🎉 Yes, the game is now live on Steam — you can buy it and start playing right away. We’re being upfront: this is an Early Access title. The project will keep evolving, with new zones, mechanics, and bug fixes coming