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0.7.51 - More monsters, Fixes and Rebalancing

Volunteers!

Nearga spent this weekend on fixing the most disturbing things which you’ve been sending us. Thanks for all your feedback – it's crucial for the development of DESOLATE.

Additions and Rebalancing:

  • Expanded & re-balanced enemy variety in the starting game area:

>Pier (Sectors H7-H8) - added Dorgs & herbivore creatures
>Sector H7 - added Dorgs, Sapsi & herbivore creatures
>Sector H6 - added Sapsi, Hunters
>Sector G8 - re-balanced enemy placement
>Sector G7 - added Marauders, Dorgs, Sapsi & Hunters
>Sectors F7 & F8 - re-balanced Marauder spawn placement, added Dorgs, Sapsi & Hunters
>Sectors E7 & E8 - re-balanced Marauder spawn placement added herbivore creatures, Dorgs, Sapsi
>Sectors D7 & D8 - added Dorgs, Sapsi, Grootches and herbivore creatures
>Sectors D6 & E6 - added Marauders, Hunters & herbivore creatures
>Sectors F6 - added Grootches & New Light Soldiers

  • Throwing stone now deals less damage, but has a higher chance to stun enemies.
  • You can now access the main game without playing the Prologue.
  • Added “Voice Volume” parameter in Audio Settings.
  • “Wild” Vegetables don’t deal damage upon consumption.
  • A recipe for a Backpack now added to Crafting by default.
  • Shooting Changes - it is now easier to hit enemies in the head; headshots now also deal critical damage.
  • Salve now replenishes 10% Health.
  • FPS are now locked at 144.
  • Added an option to turn off the character model display in the game menu - which lowers the CPU load.
  • Loot containers respawn timers now increased from 10 to 20 minutes.
  • Decreased Fall Damage, Re-worked Fall Distance.
  • Marauders and New Light Soldiers now show visible effects of being hit with a
  • Critical Attack from a Modified Weapon.
  • Over-load debuff now only triggers after you’ve exceeded max Inventory Weight.
  • Temporarily turned off rain due to re-working an optimising weather events.
  • All actions are now re-bindable in the Options menu.
  • Added an “/Unstuck” command, which you can type in chat to return to a nearest spawn point to escape getting stuck.

    Fixes:

    • Fixed an issue with inventory screen appearing as empty sometimes - if the issue persists, please tells us on the comments below, official Discord or Steam Discussions
    • Fixes for synchronisation issues - enemies’ animations are now displayed properly when playing online.
    • Fixed an issue where VR menu would turn on during the game launch - if the issue persists, please tells us on the comments below, official Discord or Steam Discussions.
    • Fixed an issue with player’s Near Death state timer not working properly during co-op play.
    • Location optimization - re-worked several spots in terms of CPU load, bug fixes
    • Fixed an issue where Dorgs & Sapsi could deal damage to a player behind their back during their attack animation
    • Fixed an issue with Player Markers not displaying properly on the map during co-op play
    • Fixed an issue with recipes costing 0 gold if you try to sell them.
    • Daily quests from Biologist & Engineer did not add to their Reputation, and killing creatures wasn’t registered during quests - fixed
    • Players couldn’t craft with full inventory - fixed.
    • Difficulty setting didn’t adjust properly on some occasions - fixed.
    • After reaching Safe Zone Oasis, if a player died and chose “Resurrect at Base” option, he would respawn at the Pier - fixed.

    Please notice

    We’re seeing reports of people not seeing each other servers. The reason is a Steam limit on servers being displayed. While we’re working out this issue, you can join each other’s game through the Friend List.

    If you’re enjoying the game - please don’t hesitate to give us a review.