Hello, Deadsiders!
The new build 0.2.9.test.8519 is live on the Public Test Server (PTS). Move into position.
Important changes:
- Fast travel between the safe zones on a handcar ↓
- Transferring modded weapons ↓
- Improved pistol animations ↓
- New achievements ↓
Some changes can impact the gameplay and your Deadside experience in a significant way.
The live release of Update 0.2.9 is planned for May 5th.
Public Test Server is available to all players who own the game. By uploading an update to that server, we let the community publicly test it before releasing it.How to connect to the Public Test Server (PTS):
- Right-click Deadside in your Steam library; click on Properties…;
- Choose BETAS, then select the “public_test_server - PTS” branch from the drop-down menu;
- Wait for an update to download and launch the game;
- Connect to one of the available official PTS servers depending on your location.
How to switch back to the live version of the game:
- Right-click Deadside in your Steam library, then click on Properties…;
- Choose BETAS, then select the “None” branch from the drop-down menu;
- Wait for an update to download and launch the game;
- Connect to one of the available official live servers depending on your location.
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Full release notes
- Added a fast-travel system between the safe zones:
- You can now travel quickly between safe zones while carrying your equipment;
- Added new locations and interactive NPCs in the safe zones;
- Dog tags are back as currency for fast travel. Can seldom be found in hidden stashes (5% chance) or obtained by completing missions:
- Transferring modified weapons. Now weapons equipped with mods can be placed in a backpack or storage without having to remove modifiers or sсopes;
PLEASE, NOTE: For now, you cannot switch the currently equipped weapon by dragging a modded weapon to a weapon slot. This feature will be added to the game with the next update.
- All animations of pistol handling have been redesigned (basic grips, moving, reloading);
- Added in-game notifications about upcoming maintenance on the server;
- Added new Steam achievements;
- Added new decorations and environmental details.
Bug Fixes
- Axe and knife attacks do not cause damage to low objects (respawn beacon);
- Items do not stack in a partially occupied hot bar upon pressing Shift+LMB;
- The “Take all” button does not equip items from the ground into the hot bar;
- Fixed numerous graphical bugs and collisions.
Bug reports are especially important at the testing stage as they allow us to make necessary changes quickly. Leave feedback in the Test server section on the Deadside Steam Steam forums or in the #feedback-pts channel of our Discord server.
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