Hey Survivors,
Another big step forward is here! This update brings new items, zones, a world boss, and tons of fixes to make the game smoother than ever. Let’s dive into the details:
🆕 New Items & Crafting
🧩 Plastic Scrap – A new resource to gather.
🤠 Cowboy Hat – Stylish protection for your survivor.
🎒 Hiking Backpack – +20 extra slots to carry more loot.
🥩 Zombie Meat – A fresh addition to your inventory (handle with care!).
🔦 Camp Lamp – Now requires Plastic, Battery, and Electric Parts to craft. (thanks to @rcjoe69 for the suggestion!)
📦 Small Plastic Chest – Craftable storage option made with plastic.
🪑 New Models – Updated 3D models for the wooden chair, table, repair bench, and workbench.
🌍 New Zones & World Boss
🗺️ Expanded Map – A brand new part of the map is now open for exploration.
🌴 New Spawn Point – Survivors can now start on the beach.
🐝 Hive System – Hives can now be destroyed, including on the bus. If you don’t have a gas mask, destroying the hive is your only way forward!
👹 World Boss – A massive new challenge awaits SOON. The picture might look small… but trust us, it isn’t.
🏦 Bank in the Big City – Take on a money heist and raid the new bank location.
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⚔️ Fixes & Improvements
⚡ Dash System – Fixed stamina drain and climbing interactions.
🎮 Boss Fight – Fixed black screen issue during boss battles.
🚢 Abandoned Cargo Ship – Loot system corrected.
🌊 Water Collision – Fixed bodies colliding incorrectly with water.
🧟 Zombie Stash – No longer visible on the map.
📍 Map Markers – Various fixes for better navigation.
🛏️ Sleeping Bag – Now works properly on foundations.
🧱 Wooden Wall Icon – Corrected.
🪜 Ladders – Old placeholder ladders have been removed; real ladder models are now placed.
💥 Mutant Zombie – Explosion now triggers correctly 2 seconds after death.
🌱 Resource Nodes – All resources now have a visible health bar when gathering.
🐗 Animal Drops – Fixed drops from boar, chicken, and tentacles.
📜 Rampage Quest – Fixed text for gear score requirement.
🎉 What’s Next
The last big playtest update is now complete. From here, the focus will shift to bug fixing, polish, and preparing the demo build for Steam Next Fest this October. Expect smaller updates aimed at improving stability and gameplay experience.
🔥 The new content is live — explore the expanded world, take on the world boss, raid the new bank, and try out all the fresh items and fixes.
See you in the wasteland,
Satterland Dev.