The Withering Update 2.0.0.18 is now live!
As you probably noticed, the 2.0.0.18 update has been silently rolled out earlier today. In this announcement I will be talking about the new features introduced with this update.
New HUD Elements
With this update there are several gameplay mechanics that have been implemented into the gameplay. The player HUD has been updated to reflect all the new features and some changes to existing functionality. The detailed information about new features will follow in this announcement.
Hunger and Thirst
The hunger and thirst mechanics have been activated. These stats are governing the health and stamina regeneration rates. If your character is hungry or thirsty, it will reflect on their ability to regenerate.
Food and Water
The item database has been expanded with a new category. Players will now be able to scavenge or purchase food and water items. These items can be consumed to restore hunger / thirst, or used in a brand new Cooking crafting recipes.
Cooking
A brand new Cooking recipe book is available for players. The cooking crafting mechanic allows players to combine food items into a more complex consumables that restore hunger / thirst and some of them restore health.
Pistols
We now have side arms joining the arsenal, and players can loot or purchase handguns. Additionally a side arm ammo has recipe has been added to the camp casting machine crafting recipe book.
Grenades
Grenades mechanic has been expanded and players can now craft improvised grenades from camp foundry recipe book. The HUD also has been updated to reflect the number of grenades that player is carrying.
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!