What changed in How to Survive in 2014

74 updates · 26 main milestones · Jan 15, 2014 to Oct 21, 2014

  1. 6 events
    Storm Warning Edition Bundleddlc release

    All available DLCs have been bundled into the Storm Warning Edition.

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    Storm Warning Edition Bundleddlc release

    All available DLCs have been bundled into the Storm Warning Edition.

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    Barricade! DLC Releaseddlc releaseMilestone

    A new DLC focused on gathering resources and fortifying positions to protect against night hordes.

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    Barricade! DLC Releaseddlc releaseMilestone

    A new DLC focused on gathering resources and fortifying positions with barricades and turrets against hordes.

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    One Shot Escape DLC Releaseddlc releaseMilestone

    A new DLC where players have one chance to fix a vehicle and escape the islands with scarce resources.

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    One Shot Escape DLC Releaseddlc releaseMilestone

    A new DLC where players have one chance to fix a vehicle and escape the islands with scarce resources.

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  2. 24 events
    El Diablo Islands DLC Launchdlc releaseMilestone

    El Diablo Islands – brand new DLC for H2S Steam version is now available.

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    New Main and Side Questsnew content
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    New Weather Effects: Fog and Stormnew content
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    New Main and Side Questsnew content
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    New Weapons: Electro Gun and Blower Gunnew content
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    New Weather Effects: Fog and Stormnew content
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    New Environment: Volcano (3 Islands)new content
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    New Zombie Animal: Iguananew content
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    New Weapons: Electro Gun and Blower Gunnew content
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    Extension of the Original Storynew contentMilestone

    Players can choose to continue playing the original story or restart it in its extended version.

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    New Environment: Volcano (3 Islands)new content
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    El Diablo Islands DLC Launchdlc releaseMilestone

    Brand new DLC for H2S Steam version is now available.

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    New Game Elements: Toxic Clouds, Lava Flow, Electric Pylons, Weather Remote Controller, Electric Backpack, Fireproof Bootsnew content
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    New Living Animal: Iguananew content
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    New Game Elements: Toxic Clouds, Lava Flow, Electric Pylons, Weather Remote Controller, Electric Backpack, Fireproof Bootsnew content
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    Invite Friends to Play New Questsother

    Players can invite a friend to play online the new quests even if he doesn't have the DLC yet.

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    New Zombiesnew content
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    Extension of the Original Storynew contentMilestone

    Players can choose to continue playing the original story or restart it in its extended version.

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    New Zombie Animal: Iguananew content
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    New Characters: Scientist & Scientist's Assistantnew content
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    New Characters: Scientist & Scientist's Assistantnew content
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    New Zombiesnew content
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    New Living Animal: Iguananew content
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    Invite Friends to Play New Quests Without DLCgameplay

    Players can invite friends to play online the new quests even if they don't have the DLC.

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  3. 20 events
    Introduced Nina as a new playable characternew contentMilestone

    Nina added to the character selection screen with a unique skill tree.

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    Corrected memory leak causing crashesbug fixMilestone

    Memory leak causing random crashes when traveling between islands has been fixed.

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    Removed progression blockers for corrupted save filesquality of lifeMilestone

    System implemented to remove 'Missing stick' or 'Unrepaired boat' progression blockers.

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    Added crafting for flamethrowers and improved chainsawsnew contentMilestone
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    Fixed bugs in monkey quest rewardsbug fix

    Two bugs related to monkey quest rewards have been resolved.

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    Added Russian language supportlocalization
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    Future DLC support for 'Hello, my name is Nina'dlc releaseMilestone

    Files added to support players without the Nina DLC to play with those who have purchased it.

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    Added Russian language supportlocalization
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    Fixed bugs in monkey quest rewardsbug fix
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    New skill tree for Ninanew contentMilestone

    A new skill tree available when playing as Nina.

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    Fixed progression blocker for 'Missing stick' or 'Unrepaired boat'bug fixMilestone

    System implemented to remove progression blockers even if save files are corrupted.

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    Fixed minor network bugsbug fix
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    Corrected memory leak causing crashesbug fixMilestone

    Issue occurred when traveling between islands.

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    Added Japanese language supportlocalization
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    Upcoming DLC: 'Hello, my name is Nina'dlc releaseMilestone

    DLC files added to allow players without the DLC to play with those who have it.

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    Added crafting for flamethrowers and improved chainsawsnew contentMilestone
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    Fixed minor network bugsbug fix

    Some minor bugs or network bugs have been resolved.

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    Introduced character 'Nina'new contentMilestone

    Nina is the 4th playable character with a unique skill tree.

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    New skill tree for character 'Nina'new contentMilestone

    Available when playing as Nina.

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    Added Japanese language supportlocalization
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  4. 22 events
    Tombstone Feature for Player Deathsnew content

    Players can now see where friends and other players have died via tombstones.

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    New Skill Tree for Ninanew content

    Nina has a unique skill tree that includes crafting flamethrowers and improved chainsaws.

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    13 New Achievementsnew content

    Added 13 new achievements for players to unlock.

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    Sniper Gun Projectile Propulsionbalance change

    Sniper gun now propels projectiles in increments of 5.

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    New Playable Character: Ninanew contentMilestone

    Introduced Nina with a unique skill tree and the ability to craft flamethrowers.

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    New Backpack with Extended Inventorynew content

    Introduced a new backpack that allows crafting extensions for up to 11 additional inventory slots.

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    Boomerang Damage Rebalancedbalance change

    Boomerang damage has been slightly reduced.

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    New Playable Character: Ninanew contentMilestone

    Introduced a new character with unique skills and crafting abilities in the upcoming DLC.

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    Resource Rebalance in Kovac's Waybalance change

    Rebalanced resources with fewer food, medicinal plants, and spare parts.

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    New Backpack with Extended Inventorynew content

    Introduced a new backpack that allows crafting extensions for up to 11 additional inventory slots.

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    Kovac's Way DLC Releasednew contentMilestone

    Introduces a new difficulty level with scarce resources and new climatic events.

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    Kovac's Way DLCnew contentMilestone

    Introduced a new difficulty level with scarce resources and new climatic events.

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    Tombstone Featurenew content

    Players can now see where friends and other players have died through tombstones.

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    Sniper Gun Projectile Propulsionbalance change

    Sniper gun now propels projectiles 5 by 5.

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    12 New Monkey Quests Addednew content

    Added 12 new quests involving monkeys.

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    Resource Rebalance in Kovac's Waybalance change

    Fewer food, medicinal plants, and spare parts available in the new difficulty.

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    12 New Monkey Questsnew content

    Added 12 new quests involving monkeys.

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    Boomerang Damage Rebalancebalance change

    Boomerang's damage has been rebalanced and slightly reduced.

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    New Climatic Event: Rainnew content

    Added rain that fills wells and extinguishes campfires.

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    13 New Achievements Addednew content

    Added 13 new achievements for players to unlock.

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    New Kovac Videonew content

    Added a new video to introduce the Kovac's Way mode.

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    New Animal-Based Armor Partsnew content

    Added the possibility to craft new animal-based armor parts.

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  5. 2 events
    Online Story Co-op Mode Releasednew contentMilestone

    The long awaited online story co-op mode is finally available for PC gamers.

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    Online Story Co-op Mode Releasednew contentMilestone

    The long awaited online story co-op mode is now available for PC gamers.

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