What changed in How to Survive in 2015

90 updates · 2 main milestones · Oct 19, 2015 to Dec 30, 2015

  1. 4 events
    Local Co-op Feature Coming in Januarynew contentMilestone

    Local co-op mode will be added to How to Survive 2, allowing players to play with friends.

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    Local Co-op Feature Coming in Januarynew contentMilestone

    A new local co-op feature will be added to How to Survive 2 in January.

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    Steam Winter Sale Announcementseasonal event

    The Steam Winter Sale starts, including discounts on How to Survive games.

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    Steam Winter Sale Announcementseasonal event

    The Steam Winter Sale starts, including all How to Survive games.

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  2. 22 events
    Damage Per Second Information Added to Weapon Descriptionsgameplay

    DPS information calculated using default ammo stats.

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    Trunk Inventory Save Fixbug fix

    Fix added to trunk inventory to save it correctly before leaving the game or starting a mission.

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    Network Improvements and Correctionsnetwork

    Various network improvements and corrections.

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    Various Confirmation Menus Addedui ux

    Various confirmation menus have been added.

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    New Recipe Addednew content

    New recipe added to Kitchen building.

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    Fix for Trunk Inventory Savingbug fix

    Trunk inventory now saves correctly before leaving the game or starting a mission.

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    Thanksgiving Mission Addedseasonal event

    Special Thanksgiving Mission now available in How To Survive 2.

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    New Recipe Added to Kitchen Buildingnew content
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    Character Customization Menu Addednew content

    Character customization menu added.

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    DPS Information Added to Weapon Descriptiongameplay

    Damage per second information has been added to weapon description using default ammo stats for calculation.

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    Option Menu Addedui ux

    Option menu added including volume controls for sound effects, music, VO, map opacity, and damage display.

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    Various Network Improvements and Correctionsnetwork
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    New Sound Effects Addedaudio

    New sound effects added for menus, bows, and crossbows.

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    Character Customization Menu Addednew content

    Players can now customize their characters.

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    New Radio Quest Givernew content

    Radio quest giver added in Kovac bunker with a new quest and a new enemy.

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    New Radio Quest Giver in Kovac Bunkernew content

    A new quest featuring a new enemy has been added.

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    Thanksgiving Mission Availableseasonal event

    Special Thanksgiving Mission now available on How To Survive 2.

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    New Sound Effects Addedaudio

    Some sound effects added in the menus, for bows and crossbows.

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    Kovac Bunker Icons Added to Mapui ux

    Kovac bunker icons added to the map.

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    Various Confirmation Menus Addedui ux
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    Kovac Bunker Icons Added to Mapui ux
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    Option Menu Addedui ux

    New option menu includes volume controls for sound effects, music, VO, map opacity, and damage display.

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  3. 58 events
    Fixed positions for hammer, screwdriver, wrench, lime, and cutting pliernew content

    No more randomized locations

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    Updated camp's collision to fix various holesbug fix
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    Fixed melee attack on stairs with melee weaponbug fix
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    Increased melee damage of advanced ranged weaponsbalance change
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    Fixed melee attack of ranged weaponbug fix
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    Crafting items no longer displayed in quick inventoryquality of life
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    Hunger gauge decreases slower than thirst gaugegameplay

    Now reflects real-life dynamics

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    Zombies can drop lead-made braceletsnew content

    Useful resource to create bullets

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    Improved zombie pathfinding to climb on cars more frequentlyai
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    Decreased damage of pelican's slimebalance change
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    Added message box for network errorsui ux
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    Decreased damage of pelican's slimebalance change
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    Removed recipe for black glassesgameplay

    Considered useless for now

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    Various improvements in online multiplayer codenetwork

    To prevent deconnections and bugs

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    Reduced drop rate of chocolate bars from zombiesbalance change
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    Fixed melee attack on targets on stairsbug fix
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    Fixed shooting distant small targets with paddle controlbug fix
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    Increased melee damage of advanced ranged weaponsbalance change
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    Added message box for network errorsui ux
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    Balanced stopping power and perforation values of arrowsbalance change
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    Increased fire rate of advanced ranged weaponsbalance change
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    Fixed melee attacks targeting cursor position with Keyboard/Mousebug fix
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    New 3D models for collectible plantsnew content

    Replaced generic box models

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    Reduced drop rate of chocolate bars from zombiesbalance change
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    Building upgrades now work in multiplayer modebug fix

    Upgradable to camp level

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    Reduced damage and health of infected deerbalance change
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    Balanced stopping power and perforation values of arrowsbalance change
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    6th quest of Kovac now requires killing 5 deer instead of 8balance change
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    Various improvements in online multiplayer codenetwork

    Prevented deconnections and bugs

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    Fixed shooting distant small targets with paddle controlbug fix
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    Removed crash when viewing 3D model of wooden stick in inventorybug fix
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    New 3D models for candies and chipsnew content
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    Reduced resources needed to upgrade buildingsbalance change
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    Crafting items no longer displayed in quick inventoryquality of life
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    Slightly improved damage of baseball batbalance change
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    Updated kitchen's recipesgameplay
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    Melee attacks now target cursor position with Keyboard/Mouse controlsbug fix
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    Zombies can drop lead-made bracelets for bullet creationnew content
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    Increased fire rate of advanced ranged weaponsbalance change
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    Hunger gauge decreases slower than thirst gaugebalance change

    Adjusted to reflect real-life conditions

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    Sprinting zombies can be stopped more efficientlybalance change

    Using weapons with high stopping power, and they don't perform attacks too fast anymore

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    Reduced damage and health of infected deerbalance change
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    Removed crash when viewing 3D model of wooden stick in inventorybug fix
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    Resources to upgrade buildings have been reducedbalance change
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    6th quest of Kovac now requires killing 5 deers instead of 8balance change
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    Updated camp's collision to fix various holesbug fix
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    New 3D models for collectible plantsnew content
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    Sprinting zombies can be stopped more efficiently with high stopping power weaponsbalance change

    Zombies don't perform attacks too fast anymore

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    New 3D models for candies and chipsnew content

    Replaced generic box models

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    Removed recipe for black glasses (currently useless)gameplay
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    Building upgrades now work in multiplayer modebug fix

    Upgradable to camp level

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    Fixed positions for hammer, screwdriver, wrench, lime, and cutting pliernew content

    No longer randomized

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    Increased availability of 'stone' resources in town environmentnew content
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    Improved damage of baseball batbalance change
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    Fixed melee attack of ranged weaponbug fix
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    Updated kitchen's recipesgameplay
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    More resources of 'stone' available in town environmentnew content
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    Improved pathfinding for zombiesai

    Zombies should be able to climb on cars more frequently

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  4. 6 events
    Halloween Special Release Datedlc release

    The release date for How to Survive 2 Early Access has been moved to October 29th.

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    Primal Fear Armor Set for Franchise Ownersnew content

    A special 'Primal Fear' armor set will be offered to players who own any game in the franchise on Steam.

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    Primal Fear Armor Set for Franchise Ownersnew content

    A special 'Primal Fear' armor set will be offered to players who already own a game from the franchise on Steam.

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    Halloween Special Early Access Release Datedlc release

    The release date for How to Survive 2 Early Access has been moved to October 29th.

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    Voodoo Rock Guitar Weapon for Early Access Playersnew content

    A 'Voodoo Rock Guitar' weapon will be available to players who join during the first month of Early Access.

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    Voodoo Rock Guitar Weapon for Early Access Playersnew content

    A 'Voodoo Rock Guitar' weapon will be available for players who join during the first month of Early Access.

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