PATCH NOTES — Version 0.4.81 BETA

Additions

• Dwarf model can now be rotated in the Main Menu

• Most handheld items can now damage and push other players

• Items on the ground can now be pushed by players

• Automatically selects an empty item slot when taking BP from a holder

• Base building expanded:

  • Bases can now be extended

  • Walls can be modified using a wrench

  • New shop section for purchasing walls

• Save/Load system implemented (not fully battle-tested yet)

• Added Pub and !GAMBLING!

• Various performance optimizations

Changes

• Improved Smelter feedback to better indicate when smelting is complete

• Added icon to the Order Board when no orders are available

• Added sound effects when new orders appear

• Added slight delay to pickaxe swings for better “weight” feel

• Improved lighting in Base and Shop areas

• Forge now has sound effects while heating items

• Ores now have different HP:

  • Copper: 4 hits (Weak Pickaxe)

  • Iron: 7 hits

• Simplified Minecart transport system

• Renamed several Main Menu buttons

• Adjusted tutorial

• Updated Sell Door texture

• Small backpack now uses sack model

• World generation greatly improved:

  • Much faster

  • World is now several times larger (and will continue expanding)

Bug Fixes

• Fixed random holes in underground meshes

• Fixed inverted scroll when changing selected items

• Fixed scroll not looping from last to first item

• Fixed missing eye texture on Main Menu dwarf model

• Fixed flare models disappearing on clients

• Fixed backpack falling through the floor when purchased

• Fixed object placement sync issues

• Fixed Storage Crate interaction color

• Fixed Order Task color

• Fixed missing time display on Order Board

• Fixed missing item sprites in Storage Crates

• Fixed backpack falling through ground in unloaded chunks

• Increased Forge collider size (no more stuck items)

• Reduced light leaking through underground walls

Final Words

This update combines what was originally planned for versions 0.4.4 and 0.4.8 (yes, I got lazy with uploads).

Recently, we’ve been focusing on building and finishing core systems (except slot machines… those are clearly top priority).

In upcoming updates, we plan to expand underground content with:

• New biomes

• Cave systems

• Non-natural structures (mines, labyrinths, etc.)

We’re still experimenting, so things may change.

If you encounter bugs or have ideas, reach out on Discord!

Thanks for playing Dwarf Simulator and helping us shape the game