The Withering Update 2.0.0.20 is now live!
Hello everybody! The 2.0.0.20 update has been silently rolled out last night. This update is focusing on preparation for the main branch migration, both technically and gameplay wise. The main branch migration is scheduled to happen on this upcoming weekend, and I will be posting another development update to address this migration in detail.
New Tutorials
With 2.0.0.20 update a new game tutorials are available to players. The new tutorials can be viewed by pressing the question mark icon on the top interface, and are focused on all the gameplay key elements and mechanics.
New Looting Mechanic
As it was requested multiple times by the community, a new quick loot mechanic has been implemented into the gameplay. Players can now scavenge nearby loot objects by pressing "F" key on a keyboard. Pressing "F" with a loot window open will loot all items and pressing "Esc" key will close the loot window.
New Recipes
Additionally, new melee weapon crafting recipes are being introduced with this update. Players are now able to craft multiple melee weapons with different rarity grades. New water filtering crafting recipe is also added to the cooking category. Players can now find and filter the dirty water into drinkable water bottles.
New Items
The Item Database is being expanded to support the new functionality that is introduced with this update. Additionally, there are a few new items available from the HUB traders in the camp.
Fixes
Fixed: Some missions did not reflect a proper success rate.
Fixed: Action Points were being capped.
Community Testing
I would like to thank everybody who is actively participating in the public beta testing for 2.x, and would like to encourage players to report any new issues if they are to be discovered that are specifically related to the new multi character system. Such as:
Inventory system issues
Data saving / loading
Shared inventory collection (Storage, shared Camp related systems)
Stats and Equipment
If players discover the issues with the mentioned above mechanics, please do report them in Feedback or Bugs and Troubleshooting threads.
Feedback
Please leave your thoughts, feedback and ideas in the following thread:
http://steamcommunity.com/app/427950/discussions/0/2741975115076574273/
Please feel free to ask questions in that thread as well.
Gaining Access to BETA
Please note that this update is for the game's BETA branch only. To gain access to the BETA branch please follow the steps below:
1) In the Steam game library right click The Withering and select properties
2) In the properties window, switch to BETAS tab on top
3) Enter gimmebetapls in beta access code and click on Check Code
4) Select the Public Beta Branch from the drop down menu and allow Steam to download the new build
If you do not see the Public Beta Branch, please make sure you entered the code correctly.
Thank you!