What changed in Don't Starve in 2015
86 updates · 23 main milestones · Apr 28, 2015 to Dec 17, 2015
- 30 eventsWildbores are More Aggressivebalance changeSteamFixed Numerous Crashes and Other Issuesbug fixSteamSwordfish Damage Increasedbalance changeSteamNew Character Added - Walaninew contentSteamIncreased Warning Time for Volcanic Rock Strikesbalance change
Increased time between volcanic rock warning shadow appearing and impact.
SteamNew Character Added - Walaninew contentSteamVolcanic Eruption Durations Reducedbalance changeEruption durations reduced, intensity increased.
SteamItems on Fire Extinguish When They Hit Waterquality of lifeSteamBoat Lantern Degrades Slowerquality of lifeSteamTweaked Loot from Whalesbalance changeSteamSwordfish Damage Increasedbalance changeSteamHunger Drain Reduced While Poisonedbalance changeSteamReduced Log Drops from Mangrove Treesbalance changeSteamReduced Log Drops from Mangrove Treesbalance changeSteamVolcanic Eruption Durations Reducedbalance changeEruption durations have been reduced, but intensity increased.
SteamPoisoned Enemies Now Move Slowerbalance changePoisoned enemies now move slower, attack less often, and deal less damage.
SteamSand Can Now Be Refined into Empty Bottlesquality of lifeSteamIncreased Time Between Volcanic Rock Warning and Impactbalance changeSteamTweaked Loot Provided by Whalesbalance changeSteamWalani Missing Examine Stringsbug fixKnown issue: Walani is missing examine strings for her Surfboard.
SteamFixed Numerous Crashes and Other Issuesbug fixMilestoneSteamVolcanic Rock Strike Damage Reducedbalance changeDamage from volcanic rock strikes has been significantly reduced.
SteamWildbores More Aggressivebalance changeSteam - 16 eventsDon't Starve: Shipwrecked Early Access Launchdlc releaseMilestone
Don't Starve: Shipwrecked is now available on Steam Early Access, featuring new characters, biomes, items, creatures, and water exploration.
SteamNew Seasons, Creatures, and Biomes in Shipwreckednew contentMilestoneThe initial version of Shipwrecked contains new seasons, creatures, biomes, and many other exciting ways to die.
SteamDon't Starve: Shipwrecked Early Access Launchdlc releaseMilestoneDon't Starve: Shipwrecked will launch into Steam’s Early Access program on December 1st.
SteamEarly Access Available on Windows OnlyperformanceInitial launch of Shipwrecked in Early Access is only available on Windows through Steam.
SteamFeedback-Driven Adjustments Plannedbalance changeThe developers aim to adjust and adapt the game based on player feedback during the Early Access period.
SteamFeedback-Driven Adjustments Plannedbalance changeThe developers aim to adjust and adapt the game based on player feedback during the Early Access period.
SteamNew Seasons, Creatures, and Biomes in Shipwreckednew contentMilestoneThe initial version of Shipwrecked contains new seasons, creatures, biomes, and many other exciting ways to die.
SteamDon't Starve: Shipwrecked Early Access Launchdlc releaseMilestoneDon't Starve: Shipwrecked will launch into Steam’s Early Access program on December 1st.
SteamIntegration of Shipwrecked with Original Don't StarvegameplayMilestonePlayers will eventually be able to move between worlds of Don't Starve and Shipwrecked, a feature currently in development.
SteamDon't Starve: Shipwrecked Early Access Launchdlc releaseMilestoneDon't Starve: Shipwrecked is now available on Steam Early Access, featuring new characters, biomes, items, creatures, recipes, and water exploration.
SteamWorld Migration Feature Under DevelopmentgameplayWorld migration (traveling between worlds) is not yet working but will be completed before the final release.
SteamCompatibility with Reign of Giantsquality of lifeShipwrecked is compatible with and without the Reign of Giants expansion.
SteamNew Playable Characters and Boss Encounters Comingnew contentMilestoneNew playable characters and boss encounters are planned for future updates before the final launch.
SteamIntegration of Shipwrecked with Original Don't StarvegameplayMilestonePlayers will eventually be able to move between worlds in Shipwrecked and the original game, a change based on community feedback.
SteamWorld Migration Feature Under DevelopmentgameplayWorld migration (traveling between worlds) is not yet working but will be completed before the final release.
SteamNew Playable Characters and Boss Encounters Comingnew contentMilestoneNew playable characters and boss encounters are planned for future updates before the final launch.
Steam - 2 eventsDon't Starve: Shipwrecked Expansion Announcementdlc releaseMilestone
Announcing the upcoming single-player expansion featuring new playable characters, biomes, creatures, and seasonal effects.
SteamDon't Starve: Shipwrecked Expansion Announcementdlc releaseMilestoneAnnouncing the upcoming single-player expansion featuring new playable characters, biomes, creatures, and seasonal effects.
Steam - 4 eventsStand Alone Updater Key Length Supportsystem
Modified to support entry of longer keys; fixes updater issues on Mac
SteamFullscreen and Secondary Monitor Resolution Fixesbug fixVarious resolution fixes for fullscreen and secondary monitors.
SteamFullscreen and Secondary Monitor Resolution Fixesbug fixVarious resolution fixes for fullscreen and secondary monitors.
SteamStand Alone Updater Key Length SupportsystemModified to support entry of longer keys; fixes updater issues on Mac
Steam - 15 eventsReign of Giants DLC Integrated for Freebalance changeMilestone
The Reign of Giants DLC has been integrated into Don't Starve Together at no additional cost.
SteamEnd of loyalty discount for new Don’t Starve purchasesbalance changeNew Don’t Starve owners will no longer receive Don’t Starve Together for free or a loyalty discount after June 3, 2015.
SteamCaves Development Updatequality of lifeThe team is actively working on adapting caves into Don't Starve Together.
SteamNew Pricing Structurebalance changeNew pricing for Don't Starve and Don't Starve Together announced, including giftable copies.
SteamNew Players Welcomequality of life2 million new players have joined the Don't Starve Together community.
SteamDon't Starve Together Free for Existing Ownersdlc releaseMilestoneAll Don’t Starve owners will receive Don’t Starve Together for free on June 3, 2015.
SteamDon't Starve Together Released for Previous Ownersnew contentMilestoneAll previous owners of Don’t Starve now have access to Don't Starve Together.
SteamEnd of Loyalty Discountbalance changeNew Don’t Starve owners will no longer receive Don’t Starve Together for free or a loyalty discount after June 3, 2015.
SteamNew Pricing Structure IntroducedstoreNew pricing for Don't Starve and Don't Starve Together packages announced.
SteamRelease of Don't Starve Togethernew contentMilestoneAll previous owners of Don’t Starve now have Don't Starve Together available in their Steam library.
SteamIntegration of Reign of Giants DLCnew contentMilestoneThe Reign of Giants DLC has been integrated into Don't Starve Together for free.
SteamDon’t Starve owners receive Don’t Starve Together for freedlc releaseMilestoneAll Don’t Starve owners will be gifted Don’t Starve Together on June 3, 2015.
Steam - 9 eventsThrough the Ages Expansion Delaychanges
The release of the Through the Ages expansion has been delayed as focus shifts to completing Early-Access.
SteamCaves content developmentgameplayMilestoneDevelopment on caves content is ongoing, with updates to follow.
SteamStreamlined UI for server managementui uxA streamlined UI will be implemented to help players find and manage servers more easily.
SteamModdable Vote-Kick OptionsmoddingVote-kick options will become moddable for enhanced player control.
SteamCaves Content UpdategameplayMilestoneDevelopment is ongoing for caves content, which will be a significant addition to the game.
SteamStreamlined Server UIui uxA streamlined UI will be implemented to help players find and manage servers more easily.
SteamUpcoming collaborative toolsnew contentNew collaborative tools such as writeable signs will be introduced to help players work together.
SteamUpcoming Collaborative Toolsnew contentNew collaborative tools such as writeable signs will be added to enhance player interaction.
Steam - 10 eventsAddressed Herd Size Bugsbug fixMilestone
Fixes for bugs causing beefalo and rock lobster herds to grow uncontrollably have been brought over from DST.
SteamEnabled LARGEADDRESSAWARE for Windows BuildsperformanceThis change helps address memory issues with large mods.
SteamAddressed Herd Size Bugsbug fixFixes for beefalo and rock lobster herd size issues from DST have been brought over to DS.
SteamVersion Check for Workshop Modsui uxThe Mods screen now checks for version updates before downloading Workshop mods, improving user experience on slow connections.
SteamVersion Check for Workshop Modsui uxThe Mods screen now checks for updates before downloading Workshop mods, improving user experience on slow connections.
SteamAdded Game ID Query Function for ModsmoddingNew mod function TheSim:GetGameID allows modders to identify the game version for compatibility.
SteamAdded Game ID Query Function for ModsmoddingTheSim:GetGameID will return 'DS' for Don’t Starve and RoG, and 'DST' for Don’t Starve Together, aiding mod compatibility.
SteamFixed Crock-Pot Insta-Rot Issuebug fixCrock-pot-insta-rot issue fixes from DST have been applied to DS, affecting both stewer and dryer components.
SteamEnabled LARGEADDRESSAWARE for Windows BuildsperformanceThis change helps address memory issues with large mods.
SteamFixed Crock-Pot Insta-Rot Issuebug fixMilestoneBug fixes for the crock-pot-insta-rot issue have been implemented, affecting stewer and dryer components.
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