Update 1.0.31.2 is now live!
In this update we are introducing the new Free Roam gameplay element as well as the new camp interface which will allow players to easily travel to existing sites and the new Free Roam map.
Utah State east
The new Utah State east Free Roam section featured in this update is available for exploration in full. The section is still a work in progress and that means that players might encounter some raw areas (flat landscapes for examples). However, most of the locations planned are already present on the section, with several more to be added in upcoming updates.
Currently there is no "Map" available and we plan to implement it in our next update along with additional navigation features such as highway signs and dynamic region names as it is present on St.Claire site. To help players navigate the new Free Roam section we recommend to stick to the main highway as it circles an entire section and is linked to all of the locations.
The section is yet to undergo optimization both performance and memory consumption wise. We plan to have most of the optimization implemented with our next update as well as adding additional options to the menu which will allow players more control over the terrain details and balance the performance vs quality even more.
This new gameplay element opens a doorway to a lot of new features that we want to add, including vehicles and faction missions. These features will be gradually added on a weekly basis updated.
Our lead programmer Oleksii Myrgulskyi and his team is currently working on a new feature that will allow us to dynamically manipulate the sections of the game world. This complex system will lay a foundation for the seamless open world section transition, allowing us to create much larger sections without consuming additional resources or causing an impact on performance.
New Interface
The new deployment interface has been implemented.
It is accessible from the Main Camp interface and it allows players to travel to all of the existing sites and the new Free Roam section.
Additional Information
This is the first major update we are releasing since the beginning of the Early Access and your feedback is very important to us. Please keep in mind that all of the features introduced are still being developed, and will be improved with upcoming updates. Players are strongly encouraged to report any issues or problems.
I am opening a new pinned discussion thread on the forum dedicated to the Free Roam gameplay. Please post your comments and finding there.
Thank you!