What changed in Kenshi in 2014

Version 0.71 will introduce a new feature for managing multiple squads.

Most random crashes have been fixed, but a major crash related to the Havok library remains unresolved.

Screenshots of progress on the new world map, with biomes needing further content.

Improvements to current human models and new character designs, including the Bone People race.

Most random crashes have been fixed, but a major crash related to the Havok library remains unresolved.

Improvements to current human models and new races like the Bone People are in development.

Version 0.71 will introduce a new multiple squad management feature.

Progress on the new world map with various biomes is underway, but still months from completion.

Improved performance when many ragdolls are present.

Pack animals will now catch up after a fight.

Improved performance when many ragdolls are present.

Pack gars will now catch up after a fight.

Another possible stability improvement for the random crash.

Handy for loading old savegames when level data has changed

It wasn't supposed to be in the game yet

Fixed issues with stopping and leaving walkable areas

It wasn't supposed to be in the game yet

Unconfirmed

Fixed issues with stopping and leaving walkable areas

Handy for when loading an old savegame when level data has changed

Weather coding is finished, with animations needed before implementation in a future update.

Significant progress made on pathfinding, with plans for further bug fixes and stability improvements.

Players will start with various creatures including The Beak Thing, The Leviathan, Big Wolf Things, and The Crazy Bone Cow.

Weather coding is finished, with animations needed before implementation in a future update.

Introduction of a Smelter for melting down weapons and armor, and a Corpse Furnace for body disposal.

The foundations of the sneak ability are now in the game, requiring further balancing.

Introduction of a Smelter for melting down old weapons and armor, and a Corpse Furnace for body disposal.

The foundations of the sneak ability are now in the game, requiring further balancing.

Significant progress made on pathfinding, with ongoing bug fixes and stability improvements planned.

Players will start with various creatures including The Beak Thing, The Leviathan, Big Wolf Things, and The Crazy Bone Cow.

An extra writer has joined to gradually add more dialogue, starting with events like bandit harassment.

New dialogue is being added gradually, with initial content focusing on bandit interactions.

Thugs and bandits can now harass and rob players instead of always attacking on sight.

Creatures are now mostly coded in, introducing the Beak Thing, a blind carnivorous giraffe/bird creature.

A new terrain engine is necessary for the 64-bit build, currently looking worse until upgraded to DX11.

Buildings can now be constructed with multiple floors.

Fighting in isolated areas has minimal effect on faction relations; individuals can be temporary enemies or allies.

Implemented multi-threaded resource loading for smoother model and texture creation, reducing loading hiccups.

More details added to the GUI, including visible calculations for character stats and penalties.

A new terrain engine is implemented for the 64-bit build, initially looking worse due to texture unit limitations.

Players can now construct buildings with multiple floors.

A 64-bit version is now available, while the 32-bit version will continue but may experience occasional crashes.

Introduced a new dialog/AI hybrid system that considers situation details and remembers past actions.

Characters are less disadvantaged by being outnumbered; higher-level characters can fend off groups more effectively.

Characters are less disadvantaged by being outnumbered; higher-level characters can handle groups more effectively.

NPCs now have a schedule; they go to bed at night and shopkeepers close their shops.

A 64-bit version is now available, while the 32-bit version will continue but may experience occasional crashes.

Stealth programming is at 90%, introducing new gameplay mechanics.

NPCs now have a schedule; they go to bed at night and shopkeepers close their shops at night.

Stealth programming is at 90%, with content at 5%.

More details added to the GUI, including visible calculations for character stats and penalties.

Implemented multi-threaded resource loading for smoother model and texture creation, reducing loading hiccups.

Fighting in isolated areas has minimal effect on faction relations; individuals can be temporary enemies or allies.

A new dialog/AI hybrid system that takes into account situation details and remembers past actions.

Thugs and bandits can now harass and rob players instead of always attacking on sight.

Creatures are now mostly coded in, introducing the Beak Thing, a blind carnivorous giraffe/bird creature.

The stealth function is complete and allows sneaking past enemies, with future updates planned for stealing mechanics.

Shopkeepers now close their shops at night and will shoo players away.

Terrain for the world map is mostly finished; towns and cultures are yet to be developed.

Foundations for pathfinding are complete, but bugs are still being addressed.

Programming for the weather system is complete; animation and visuals are next.

Terrain for the world map is mostly finished, but textures and foliage are still pending.

Stealth function is complete and will allow sneaking past enemies; shopkeepers will close shops at night.

Basic actions for beasts are implemented, with ongoing work on animations and AI.

Beasts are being developed, currently can perform basic actions like running and walking.

AI for guard shifts and patrols has been scheduled, enhancing gameplay dynamics.

Programming for the weather system is finished; animation and visuals are next.

Foundations of pathfinding are finished, currently ironing out remaining bugs.

Foundations of dialogue programming are 75% done, but content is less than 5%.

A freelance writer has been hired to enhance NPC dialogue, adding depth and meaning to interactions.

The new 64-bit engine is officially finished.

The new 64-bit engine is officially finished.

NPCs will react based on past encounters, making interactions more meaningful.

Freelance writer hired to improve NPC dialogue, adding depth and memory to interactions.

NPCs will now show memory and reactions to player actions, making interactions more meaningful.

A new weather system is being developed to add more depth to the game environment.

Improvements to the pathfinding system are being worked on to enhance navigation.

New features focused on stealth and thievery are being developed to enhance gameplay variety.

Development on the 64-bit engine is progressing well, aiming for improved stability.

Additional audio sound effects from Kole Hicks.

Subtle tweaks to help characters deal better when outnumbered.

Gun turrets are more effective when placed at a higher altitude than their target.

Rookies are more likely to die than veterans when defeated.

New difficulty settings added to the New Game and Import Game windows.

Resources adjusted by biome only.

Totally revamped wall placement for smoother user experience.

Strength improves slightly faster from encumbrance.

Resources are adjusted by biome only for easier prospecting.

Significant improvements to frame rate for smoother gameplay.

Bandits can now catch you if you are running away and can't run fast enough.

Slightly better building placement in general, easier to place furniture inside buildings.

Resolved issue with reset position during game imports.

Strength improves slightly faster from encumbrance.

New options in New Game and Import Game windows, including an 'Amount of death' slider.

You can now upgrade or delete a whole chain of walls at once.

Resolved bug where splint kits sometimes caused healing to get stuck.

Totally revamped wall placement system for better user experience.

Daytime speed was running too fast when time was sped up.

Players can no longer run away while stumbling.

Significant improvement in game performance.

Resolved freeze-up issue for characters outnumbered in battle.

Fixed research ETA and corrected daytime speed when time is sped up.

Additional audio sound effects added from Kole Hicks.

Resolved issue with high-velocity ragdolls.

Bandits can now catch you if you can't run fast enough.

Added multipliers to enhance speeds for research, building, and production.

Rookies are more likely to die than veterans when defeated due to toughness affecting degeneration rate.

Skin tone wasn't being randomized properly for NPC generation, now fixed.

Heavy club was overpowered, adjustments made to balance.

Gun turrets now have an advantage when placed at a higher altitude than their target.

Improved performance of characters when outnumbered.

Splint Kits are now available for research.

Easier to place furniture inside buildings.

Max blood stat is now influenced by character's strength.

Added slider to increase difficulty, making characters more likely to die from wounds.

Characters would sometimes be invisible when dead or paused, this has been fixed.

You can now upgrade or delete a whole chain of walls at once.

Heavy club was overpowered, adjustments made.

Added 3 new walls and gates, levels 3-5.

New harpoon turrets including a double barrel and 6-shot version.

Fixed the storage chest not working and a visual bug for storage boxes inventory.

Fixed a bug where characters would stand idle when attacking distant enemies.

Added option to enable or disable civilians in towns to improve performance.

Farming, wells, and mines now depend on available resources in the area they are built.

Random patrols are now likely to attack your base and other towns.

Players can now own and dismantle furniture in purchased buildings.

Most machines and mines require fewer workers and show improved efficiency with upgrades.

Added an option to enable or disable civilians in towns to improve performance.

Three new walls and gates at levels 3-5 have been added.

Fixed a bug with the female character editor limits using the male limits.

Most machines and mines require fewer workers and show improved efficiency with upgrades.

Fixed a bug that duplicated stacked items in inventory.

Changed the name of the town from Catan/Capan to Catun.

Limited population slider options to 2x to prevent frame rate issues.

Random patrols are now likely to attack player bases and other towns.

Made indoor buildings more tolerant and easier to place.

Changed the name of the town from Catan/Capan to Catun.

Made indoor buildings more tolerant and easier to place.

Fixed a bug that duplicated stacked items in inventory.

Stopped gates and walls from appearing red before placement.

Fixed a bug where clicking to attack an enemy too far away would cause characters to idle.

Players can now analyze surrounding terrain for resources using the new prospecting button.

Players can now own and dismantle furniture in purchased buildings.

Introduced harpoon turrets, including double barrel and 6-shot versions.

Players can now analyze surrounding terrain for resources using the new prospecting button.

Limited population slider options to 2x to prevent frame rate issues.

Added training turrets for turret skill training.

New training turrets added for improving turret skills.

Stopped gates and walls from appearing red before placement.

Fixed a bug with female character editor limits using male limits.

Fixed issues with the storage chest and visual bugs in storage boxes inventory.

Farming, wells, and mines are now dependent on available resources in the area.

Still buggy to import a game with purchased buildings.

Still buggy to import a game with purchased buildings.

Updated crafting requirements for leather armour.

Adjusted the difficulty of the Cannibal hunters start to be less easy.

New crafting options available for players.

Storage boxes added for chainmail, leather, armour plates, wheat, water, and hemp.

New storage boxes for chainmail, leather, armour plates, wheat, water, and hemp.

New crafting options available for players.

Adjusted to be less easy for players starting with this option.

Fixed a lot of the hairstyles that were broken.

You can buy-back items you buy or sell at a trader for the same cost.

You can rotate the camera using any mouse button when in the character editor.

Build mode has a proper window at the top for confirm/cancel.

Build mode has a proper window at the top for confirm/cancel.

You can buy-back items you buy or sell at a trader for the same cost.

You can rotate the camera using any mouse button when in the character editor.

Added lots more hairstyles and fixed the broken old ones.

Towns and research don't copy into other loaded games.

Fixed a major memory leak that was causing the regular super-crashes.

Inventory item right-click first tries to equip the item.

Research button on the town info panel opens the tech window.

You can exit build mode by pressing the speed buttons.

Fixes to the character portraits.

Fixed a problem where 1000 extra characters could spawn in the area, crippling the frame rate.

You can exit build mode by pressing the speed buttons.

Fixed a major memory leak that was causing the regular super-crashes.

Inventory item right-click first tries to equip the item.

Fixes to the character portraits.

Fixed a lot of the hairstyles that were broken.

Research button on the town info panel opens the tech window.

Added lots more hairstyles and fixed the broken old ones.

Towns and research don't copy into other loaded games.

Fixed a problem where 1000 extra characters could spawn in the area, crippling the frame rate.

Halved the number of targeted bandit assaults as it's a temporary system.

Corrupted character stats (usually dexterity) bug fixed. Existing corrupted characters will have their stats guessed.

The number of targeted bandit assaults has been halved as it's only a temporary system for now.

Addressed a few other small crash issues.

A few other small crash fixes implemented.

Resolved the issue with corrupted character stats, particularly dexterity. Existing corrupted characters will have their stats guessed.

New Walls and gates (level 1 & 2) added, old walls phased out.

Added new walls and gates (level 1 & 2), phasing out old walls.

Fixed the issue where stacking medkits would recharge them instead of merging.

The city name 'Catan' has been changed to 'Capan'.

Increased encounter rate to make bandit encounters more frequent.

AI for the 'bodyguard' task has been fixed and can now be set as a permanent job.

Combat sword hit-boxes and ranges have been refined to reduce misses.

Increased frequency of bandit encounters.

Characters will now inform players if they cannot carry others due to injury.

Introduced a new animation as a temporary improvement to the medical system.

Resolved the issue where characters' hair would vanish.

Inventory medkits display how full or empty they are.

More pain equals more gain for toughness experience.

Players can now research and build crossbow turrets.

Bodyguard task can now be set as a permanent job with shift-click.

Players can now research and build crossbow turrets.

Characters unable to carry due to injury will now notify the player.

Changed name to avoid confusion with a board game.

A new sky system has been introduced.

Reduced instances of missing targets.

Medkits in inventory now display GUI bars to indicate fullness.

Toughness XP now increases based on the amount of damage received instead of enemy attack skill.

Fixed issue where wounded arms would continue to dangle after healing.

Temporary improvement to the medical system feel.

Fixed a significant memory leak, which should improve the 'super crash' issue after long play sessions.

Fixed the 'Failed to load compositor' crash that some systems were experiencing (untested).

Dust bandit raids now return home after defeating you.

Dust bandit raids now return home after defeating the player.

Fixed the issue where KO time increased when loading the game.

Splint kits now work and can be used on arms and legs during first aid if the medic has a splint kit.

Implemented error logging and a 'save failed' warning message to help identify corrupt savegames.

Added a new farming village with plans for further development.

Added auto-save option to the game.

Fixed the multiplying/vanishing shopkeepers issue when big changes were made to population options (import required).

Hungry bandits will attempt to rob you and take all your resources. Lock up your storage boxes!

Shopkeepers and their bodyguards won't run out to save the town; town guards won't stray too far when chasing enemies.

Your base will get randomly assaulted by dust bandits, starving bandits, and sometimes cannibals.

Fixed numerous bugs in the faction assault system.

Fixed a significant memory leak, improving the 'super crash' issue after long play sessions.

Fixed the 'Failed to load compositor' crash that some systems were experiencing (untested).

Shortened some level 1 research times, all research is now 25% faster, and building speed is 2x slower.

Added female backpack models and made a few other clothing tweaks.

Fixed the multiplying/vanishing shopkeepers issue when big changes were made to population options (import required to restore shopkeepers, untested).

Fixed a bug that gave all hungry bandits a +5 to combat skills.

Fixed many crashes based on player crash dumps.

Fixed the issue of KO time increasing when loading the game.

Shortened some level 1 research times, all research is now 25% faster, but building speed is 2x slower.

Fixed many crashes based on player crash dumps.

Added auto-save to the options.

Fixed a bug that gave all hungry bandits a +5 to combat skills.

Added female backpack models and made a few other clothing tweaks.

Your base will get randomly assaulted by dust bandits, starving bandits, and sometimes cannibals.

Splint kits now work and can be used on arms and legs during first aid if the medic has a splint kit.

Shopkeepers and their bodyguards won't stray too far from town when chasing enemies.

Implemented error logging and a 'save failed' warning message to help catch corrupt savegame causes.

Hungry bandits will try to rob you and take all your resources. Lock up your storage boxes in a safe building!

Added a new farming village with plans for further development.

Fixed numerous bugs in the faction assault system.

Increased the number of bandits in the game.

Stats window now includes more useful information, derived stats, and training advice.

Added a 'Toughness' stat that affects damage resistance and is increased by getting hurt.

Reduced blood recovery rate from 0.5 to 0.3.

Cannibals now use clubs to prevent victims from dying on the way to cages.

Cannibals now use clubs to prevent victims from dying on the way to cages.

Fixed shopkeepers not coming back to their shops.

Fixed a random crash issue.

Introduced new rules for medical system affecting knockout, vital bodypart degeneration, and coma states.

Fixed the stats of the Sleeveless longcoat.

Cannibals are made a little stronger to compensate for using clubs.

Introduced new rules for medical system affecting knockout, damage, and recovery.

Added a Toughness stat that affects critical health thresholds and damage resistance.

Fixed stats of Sleeveless longcoat.

Blood recovery rate reduced from 0.5 to 0.3.

Way more bandits have been added to the game.

Fixed a random crash that was occurring.

Cannibals are a little stronger to compensate for using clubs.

Fixed issue with shopkeepers not returning to their shops.

Fixed a rare crash that occurred on loading.

Fixed some rare crash on load bug.

Resolved an issue that caused corpses to disappear too quickly.

Bleed rate is now shown in the GUI with arrows instead of a confusing number.

Characters can now explain why they are unable to perform certain tasks.

Default basic technologies are added back without needing the Outpost blueprint.

Factions can approach your base and make threats, allowing for diplomatic interactions.

Characters can now provide reasons for being unable to perform tasks.

Factions can approach your base and make threats, allowing for diplomatic interactions.

Bleed rate is now shown in the GUI with arrows instead of a confusing number.

Adjusted world population movements to increase encounters with bandits and NPCs.

Cannibals now properly kill their prisoners.

Adjusted the world's population movements to increase encounters with bandits.

Fixed an issue that caused corpses to vanish too quickly.

Research tree is disabled with a helpful message when no research bench is available.

Research tree is disabled with a message when no research bench is available, aiding beginners.

Default basic technologies are restored instead of requiring the Outpost blueprint.

Fixed an AI bug that stopped the lockpick training from working properly.

Bleeding takes 33% longer to stop, blood recovery rate reduced by 1/6th, and bleed rate increased by about 65%.

Bodyparts injured below 0 now degenerate slowly until bandaged.

Bleeding takes 33% longer to stop, blood recovery rate reduced by 1/6th, and bleed rate increased by about 65%.

Various crash fixes have been applied.

Bodyparts injured below 0 will now degenerate slowly until bandaged.

Fixed the ragdolls not re-initialising on game load.

Various crash fixes addressed.

Fixed the blunt damage levels of clubs.

Improved trader shopping AI, though not tested in all situations.

Fixed the blunt damage levels of clubs.

Improved trader shopping AI, though not tested in all situations.

Fixed an AI bug that stopped the lockpick training from working properly.

Fixed the ragdolls not re-initialising on game load.

NPC faction patrols will now heal you if you are allied.

Resolved issues with escaping from cages.

A direction arrow has been added to the world map to indicate the player's facing direction.

Resolved the issue with resetting squad positions when importing a game.

You can no longer accidentally close shop doors.

Resolved the issue with 'reset squad positions' when importing a game.

The number of trader caravans has been increased.

The bloodloss rate has been increased, particularly affecting horsechoppers.

The bloodloss rate has been increased, particularly affecting horsechoppers.

Fixed the issue with multiple plastic surgeons when increasing squad sizes in options.

NPC faction patrols will now heal you if you are allied.

New objects for training the lockpick skill can now be researched and built.

Further improvements made to the cannibal AI.

Trader and cannibal AI have been improved to prevent them from standing around in the desert.

Further improvements made to the cannibal AI.

Resolved the issue with multiple plastic surgeons when increasing squad sizes in options.

New objects for training the lockpick skill can now be researched and built.

If a bodypart is wounded below 0 and left un-bandaged, it will cause slow bloodloss until death.

Players can no longer accidentally close shop doors.

Resolved an issue with escaping from cages.

Wounded bodyparts below 0 will cause slow bloodloss until death if left un-bandaged.

A direction arrow has been added to the world map to indicate the player's facing direction.

Trader and cannibal AI have been improved to prevent them from standing around in the desert.

The thievery skill is now active and affects lockpicking success.

The Thievery skill is now active and affects lockpicking success.

The number of trader caravans has been increased.