What changed in MISERY in 2025

Players can no longer destroy bunker or shop doors with landmines.

Added a Feedback button in the main menu for player suggestions.

Fixed the bug preventing weapon pickup from corpses.

Fixed an issue where players received lethal doses of radiation unexpectedly.

Players can now cancel placing furniture and building by right-clicking.

Fixed the bug where the pickup confirmation window would stick.

Players can now open the menu while dead to kick/ban unwanted players.

Fixed missing characters in Chinese, Polish, and Turkish localizations.

Single-player mode can now be accessed with a single button press, requiring no internet connection.

A new anomaly has been spotted that players need to be cautious of.

Fixed the status desync of doors in a nuclear bunker location.

Mouse sensitivity is now adjustable as a float value for fine-tuning.

Kicked players are now killed instantly and cannot rejoin the world.

Fixed the bug where artifacts' effects were stacking incorrectly on pickup from corpses.

Fixed the collision issue with stoves.

Fixed the glitch causing containers to get stuck.

Players can now change the Field of View in the main menu.

Fixed the shinings counter to prevent resets.

Reworked the multiplayer code to eliminate map desyncs and solve the void bug.

Fixed the bug causing white icons and missing textures.

Players can now create a new server after exiting to the main menu.

A range of minor fixes and improvements have been implemented.

New cooperative buildings for garages have been added.

Flies will now leave if there are no items left on the corpse.

Players can now find new wearable items.

Trees and ground collision in anomalies have been fixed.

New points of interest introduced in Village and City biomes.

Players can find festive items for New Year celebrations.

Camera shake on impact has been reduced.

Players can now burn all unwanted items in the crematorium.

Whistle direction is now visible even if the person is off-screen.

Players can now communicate via text by hitting Enter.

Players must confirm before picking up furniture to avoid accidental destruction.

New furniture and decorations have been added to the game.

Resolved the bug causing sudden FPS drops when jumping or playing for extended periods.

Players can now find delicacies when defeating Crayfish.

Improved audio range for better communication with teammates.

The emissions counter reset on game restarting bug is fixed.

A few new locations and points of interest added.

If you do not have enough space in the bench inventory, products will be spawned on the bench.

You should now have no problems hosting or joining servers.

This fella is still VERY dangerous.

Now flies are buzzing around your bodies, and decomposition time is much longer.

A big update is expected next month, along with a series of patches focused on performance, QoL features, and bug fixes.

Some guitar songs that were specifically written or exclusively licensed by GSC have been removed from the game.

To celebrate the lifting of the DMCA strike, MISERY is back in the store with a special 50% discount on the Supporter Bundle.

A non-functional DEMO button on the Steam page has been reported, and the team is working with Steam support to remove it.

A helicopter model, unintentionally left in the resources, has been permanently removed following community research.

All references and Easter Eggs related to GSC games have been removed as per their request.

Now you can space them as you wish for a neater bunker.

Prevents accidental disconnects.

Easier to avoid if you pay attention.

Fixed or at least seriously improved.

Prevents exiting without saving your world.

Now the scale is x2 for more precise tuning.

You can now attack and switch a flashlight on/off while running.

Now you can build there.

Almost two dozen new items to find in expeditions, including new carpets.

Now they work in accordance with the description.

Caused by a Windows microphone permission issue.

Limit who can join your world to your Steam Friends.

Implementing confirmation for furniture pickup to prevent accidental destruction.

Adding sound for the anomaly detector.

Working on a solution to prevent loot from vanishing when players disconnect.

Investigating crashes occurring when pressing the Esc key.

Adding the ability to switch flashlight while sprinting.

Addressing missing symbols in the Traditional Chinese font.

Addressing FPS drops that occur during jumping.

Addressing high-pitched and distorted voice chat issue caused by sound packet rate.

Implementing a warning on exit to remind players to save their world manually.

Adding aim toggle and FOV switching in the main menu.

Adding an autosave feature to prevent loss of progress.

Fixed a bug causing location desyncs in multiplayer that was not present in the Demo.

Outfits from KLETKA are now available in MISERY as part of a deeper collaboration.

The Zaslavie Supporter Pack is available for purchase, including a cosmetic hat.

MISERY has officially launched on the Steam store with a release discount and bundles.

More furniture and interior items added.

More crops and improved farming mechanics.

More points of interest and secrets added.

Expansion of the game's lore.

New ingredients, recipes, and workbenches added.

New gameplay mechanics related to temperature.

Complete overhaul of weapon and impact animations.

General improvements to user interface and experience.

New unique artifacts added to the game.

Full integration for community-made content.

New achievements added to the game.

Improvements made to enemy AI behavior.

Additional cosmetic items and loot introduced.

A long-term survival goal introduced.

More hazards and phenomena to discover.

New enemies introduced in the game.

Hardcore Mode and Adventure Mode introduced.

Players can have dogs, cats, hamsters, or even a fish.

New visual skins and cosmetics available.

No more unwanted visitors

You won’t lose your save anymore when you die.

Grilling time has been reduced by 3x.

You can now disable head bobbing.

New sounds, blood VFX, and enemy hit reactions make close combat feel more impactful.

Expedition time has been significantly increased.

No more silly limitations while running. True mobility is now possible.

Expect new enemy spawns and a more dense creature population.

You can now view players on your server, mute, or kick unwanted guests.

Batteries, generators, and other components can now be found during expeditions, along with new containers and general loot.

You can now run with your flashlight on. Flashlight bobbing animation will be tuned down and brightness increased in future patches.

You can now reload your gun directly from your inventory.

Choose your microphone device and enable proximity chat.

Resources like scrap now take only 1x1 space, freeing up inventory.

This nasty bug should now occur far less frequently.

It’s easier to see your stuff now.

Easier at the beginning, but the longer you survive, the more dangerous the Zone becomes.

The free MISERY Demo is now live, allowing players to explore the first 10 days of content.

Significant bugs in the UI have been resolved, with more improvements planned for the next demo patch.

The game now runs smoother with ongoing efforts to improve visuals and optimization.

The visuals have been enhanced to create a beautifully melancholic and haunting atmosphere.

The infamous void bug and desync issues have been fixed.

The game has been translated into many languages, with ongoing work for perfect translations by real people.

The early experience has been improved to make the learning curve less steep for new players.

Players can now adjust FoV settings.

Initial 60-second onboarding phase has been enhanced.

Players must now manage their mental state to avoid panic attacks and heart attacks.

Sledgehammer can now be crafted at the crafting bench.

Weather may affect the world and creatures in the zone.

Pistol animations and hands IK updated for realism.

New items include 'Detector busel', 'Vitamins', and 'Antidepressants'.

Player stats are now properly reset after respawn.

More stable and reliable server hosting and joining.

New aiming system for more immersive gunplay.

Shooting mechanics have been improved for better feel and responsiveness.

Trader NPC now sells new items including ammo.

Balance tweaks implemented to improve gameplay fairness, especially in early days.

A siren alarm will notify players about emissions, signaling the need to return to the bunker.

Improved visual effects for a better combat experience.

Bomber plane spawn rate increased by 50%.

New emotes available from F5 to F8.

New anomalies include 'Black Holes', 'Wandering Lights', 'Hedge', and 'Deaf Meadow'.

Death screen has been updated for a smoother experience.

New firearms include PPSh, Mosin, and TT 33.

Melee hit detection range increased by 20% for more consistent hits.

Players can now drink directly from natural water sources.

Expeditions are now detached from the time of day, allowing exploration during nighttime.

Optimization pass for smoother performance across the game.

Fixes across collisions, animations, textures, logic, and tech bugs.

New textures for a refreshed visual look.

Addressing the issue of enemies camping at the gates.

Enhancements to movement mechanics and clearer inventory management.

Working on dynamic anomalies, a day/night cycle, and weather systems to enhance gameplay variety.

Addressed several annoying bugs reported during the playtest.

Exploration at night will be possible with increased risks; days will be slightly longer.

Adding Survival (hard) and Adventure (more forgiving) modes, plus an optional Hardcore mode with permadeath.

Tuning the difficulty curve to make the early game smoother while keeping deeper zones challenging.

Developing smarter AI that exhibits unique behaviors.

Localization efforts are underway for many languages, with details available on the Steam page.

Enhancements to lobby management including private lobbies and better cross-region support.

Implementing quality-of-life features including a Field of View slider and a toggle for head wobble.

The first playtest allows players to experience the game with new content and features.

The developers are working on polishing the overall gameplay experience based on player feedback.

The next playtest will include fixes for major bugs reported by players.

Players are encouraged to share feedback and bug reports to help improve the game.