What changed in MISERY in 2026

197 updates · 9 main milestones · Jan 21, 2026 to Sep 5, 2026

  1. 5 events
    Custom Worlds Settings Now Editablequality of life

    Players can now change settings in custom worlds and save a game to apply the changes.

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    Container Closing Functionality Restoredbug fix

    Players can now close containers using the 'E' key again after a temporary issue.

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    Steam Deck Layout and Controls Fixedbug fix

    Multiple layout and control issues on Steam Deck have been resolved, including scrolling, inventory, voice chat, attachments menu, and radial menu.

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    ALT and SHIFT Locks Fixedbug fix
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    Corpse Collision Fixbug fix

    No more blocking by dead bodies.

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  2. 8 events
    Added key bindings for quick drop and quick movehotbar

    New key bindings available in settings for quick drop and quick move actions.

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    Fixed Always Pressed ALT Issuebug fix

    Resolved the issue where the ALT key was always detected as pressed.

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    Fixed gamepad compass bugbug fix

    Resolved an issue where the compass would not disappear when using a gamepad.

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    Wallpaper can now be placed on all walls with doorways and windowsworld
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    Rebind option for LootAll buttonhotbar

    Players can now rebind the LootAll button in the settings.

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    Improved gamepad support on PCperformance

    Game now automatically detects a connected gamepad.

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    Fixed critical electricity system issuesbug fix

    Resolved problems with the electricity system, addressing the most critical issues.

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    Added virtual cursor for gamepad in inventoryui ux

    Players can now control the cursor with a gamepad in the inventory.

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  3. 7 events
    Loot all feature for open containersquality of life

    Press 'R' to loot all from an open container, equipping items in empty slots.

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    Hermit crab location fixbug fix

    Hermit crab should no longer get stuck.

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    Global rework of shadows and physicsperformanceMilestone

    Significant FPS boost, up to 300% in some areas and hardware configurations.

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    Change difficulty and custom parameters without new gamegameplay

    Players can now change difficulty and custom parameters for their world without starting a new game.

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    Electricity fix for combinerbug fix

    Combiner should now work properly.

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    Various minor fixes and asset updateschanges
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    Anomalies damage and sound fixbug fix

    Fixed anomalies that had extremely high damage and no sound, causing random instakills.

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  4. 16 events
    Domesticated dwarf AI bugs fixedbug fix
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    Large bunkers optimization improvedperformance
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    Major asset optimizationsperformance

    LODs, draw distance, navigation, etc.

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    Improved death feedbackgameplay
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    Enemy AI optimizations improvedai
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    Melee weapon collisions fixedbug fix
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    Plague doctors now have gunsnew content

    Peace treaty is over.

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    Minor changes and bug fixesother
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    DirectX reverted to 11system

    DX is back to 11 for better compatibility; DX12 can still be used with -dx12 parameter.

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    Wild dwarf behavior improvedai
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    Anomaly animations improvedvisuals
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    Sprinting on Steam Deck fixedbug fix

    General sprinting interruptions also fixed.

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    Camera clipping in 3rd-person view fixedbug fix
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    Show/hide HUD hotkey changedui ux

    Changed to 'Alt+1' to work on any keyboard layout.

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    Microfreezes when opening the menu fixedbug fix
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    Incoming damage flinch reducedbalance change

    Flinch significantly reduced for more accurate shooting under fire.

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  5. 5 events
    Increased loot in UN and military crates in Factory biomebalance change
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    Fixed Exoskeleton armorbug fix
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    Launch game with '-dx11' to fix crashes and VRAM errorsperformance

    Temporary solution for integrated graphic card or old PC users experiencing issues.

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    Increased inventory space in Butcher Workbenchquality of life
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    Fixed Advanced Splitter and Combiner recipesbug fix
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  6. 15 events
    Grafts no longer regeneratebalance change

    Grafts stopped regenerating back to their full form to prevent infinite swarms.

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    Lightbulbs return to loot spawnnew content
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    Hunting loot chances improvedbalance change

    Loot chances are now more balanced, providing a mix of luck and reward.

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    Sledgehammer is now craftable againnew content

    The sledgehammer is now craftable in the standard workbench.

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    First round of optimization implementedperformanceMilestone

    Switched to DX12 and improved UE navigation tech, increasing FPS by up to 200%.

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    Loot in the Factory biome fixedbug fix

    Many containers that were supposed to have loot didn't due to a bug.

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    Butcher table inventory size increasedbug fix

    Some trophy recipes are also fixed.

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    Minimum armor added to jackets and uniformsbalance change

    All jackets/uniforms now have some minimum armor, and rigs/armor vests provide armor for the whole body except the head.

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    Increased damage from Chuvirlabalance change

    Be really cautious with this monster.

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    Ash efficiency increased 5 timesbalance change

    This change addresses an infinite money glitch related to bread farming.

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    UN temporarily stopped dropping supplies to Factory zonenetwork

    This is to prevent ZAF from bombing it with GRAD.

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    Increased selling price of artifactsbalance change
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    HUD toggle hotkey changedquality of life

    To switch HUD on and off, you now need to press ALT+'~'.

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    Landmines spawn visibility fixedbug fix

    Landmines are now more visible and not drowned in soil and concrete.

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    Bread price increased to 10balance change
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  7. 18 events
    Code locks fixedbug fix
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    Invisible rain bug fixedbug fix
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    Plastic available for purchase from resource tradernew content
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    Deer trophy crafting fixedbug fix
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    Text plates crafting price reducedbalance change
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    Bunker spawn glitch fixedbug fix

    You will no longer get stuck in textures during your Bunker expeditions.

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    Minor fixes and improvementsbug fix
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    Radio telescope getting stuck fixedbug fix
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    Additional box loot spawning fixedbug fix
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    Invisible HUD bug fixedbug fix

    Remember, you can turn the HUD on and off in Settings or with the “~” hotkey.

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    Pooping bug fixedbug fix

    You can poop again!

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    Minor fixes and improvementsother
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    Sewing Kit and Gun Cleaning Kit spawns fixedbug fix
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    Winter texture glitch fixedbug fix
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    Door gaps fixedbug fix
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    Military box spawn exploit fixedbug fix
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    Placement UI elements getting stuck in building mode fixedbug fix
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    Clothes and gear desyncs fixedbug fix
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  8. 28 events
    New electrical itemsnew content

    Advanced splitter and combiner added for engineering.

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    Text input fields bugs fixedbug fix
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    Workbench items no longer disappearbug fix

    Fixed issue where workbench items would disappear when loading a saved game.

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    New threat - GRADnew content

    Beware of the UN trying to deliver supplies; artillery will strike if you approach.

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    Over 50 new itemsnew content

    Includes clothes, armor, items, decorations, and furniture.

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    New Crafting Stationsnew content

    Introducing Butcher Table for crafting taxidermy and Construction Station for building items.

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    Hardcore mode save issue fixedbug fix

    Starting a hardcore mode game now correctly affects previous saves.

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    Gas Masks overlay fixedbug fix
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    Various bug fixes and improvementsother
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    Custom signs for navigationnew content

    Players can craft custom signs to improve navigation.

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    MISERY coming to GeForce Nowother

    MISERY will be available on GeForce Now later in August.

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    Dwarves can walk in the bunkergameplay

    Dwarves can now navigate the bunker and use vertical ladders.

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    Stacked items counter enlargedui ux

    Improved readability for stacked items counter.

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    Melee weapon blockinggameplay

    Players can now block attacks using melee weapons.

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    Sitting on furnituregameplay

    Players can now sit on chairs, beds, benches, and toilets.

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    Separate ADS sensitivity tuningsystem

    Players can now tune the ADS sensitivity separately from mouse sensitivity.

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    New hit soundsaudio

    Updated sound effects for hits.

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    Craftable wallpapersnew content

    Players can now craft various wallpapers to decorate their bunkers.

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    QoL improvements in building mechanicsquality of life

    Enhancements to building mechanics for better user experience.

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    Weapon animations and reload bugs fixedbug fix
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    Bomber plane sound fixedaudio

    Fixed issue with silent bombings.

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    Anomaly settings fixedbug fix

    Fixed swapped anomaly settings in custom mode.

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    Headshots now inflict more damagebalance change

    Improved damage for headshots to encourage precise shooting.

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    New biome - Factorynew contentMilestone

    Explore the new Factory biome, a brutal industrial area in Zaslavie.

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    New POI in Bunker biomenew content

    A new point of interest has been added to the Bunker biome.

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    Guest item pickup timeoutnetwork

    Guests joining the server now have a timeout for picking up items and destroying structures.

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    Player collision togglesystem

    Players can now turn OFF and ON player collision in settings.

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    5 new mutantsnew content

    Introducing five new mutants inspired by community ideas.

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  9. 1 event
    Zalsavie Armed Forces Bombing Adjustmentbalance change

    Zalsavie Armed Forces won't bomb bunkers anymore.

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  10. 2 events
    Minor Bugfixesbug fix
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    Equip All Artifactsnew content

    Players can now equip all artifacts in the game.

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  11. 15 events
    Masks and Hats as Separate Itemsnew content

    Players can wear a gas mask and a ushanka simultaneously.

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    Various Bug Fixes and Improvementsbug fix

    Addressed various bugs and improvements, including issues with seasons.

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    New Locations in City and Nuclear Bunker Biomesnew content

    Added new locations to explore in the City and Nuclear Bunker biomes.

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    Cigs Stack Size Increasedbalance change

    Cigs can now stack up to 20.

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    Military Rig Fixedbug fix

    Fixed issues related to the Military rig.

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    Baba Yaga Hut Instakill Bug Fixedbug fix

    Fixed the instakill bug associated with the Baba Yaga hut.

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    Crafting Stations Overflow Bug Fixedbug fix

    Grilled cockroaches are now safe from overflow issues.

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    Traders Display Item Statsui ux

    Traders now show item stats for better decision-making.

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    Craftable Padlocks for Doors and Containersnew content

    Players can now craft and set up padlocks to secure doors and containers.

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    Item Stats in Descriptionsquality of life

    Items now display stats for damage and protection comparison.

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    New Posters Addednew content

    Introduced new posters to the game.

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    Dwarves Retain Inventory After Shiningsbug fix

    Fixed issue where Dwarves would lose their inventory after shinings.

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    Drag-and-Drop Inventory Swapquality of life

    Added drag-and-drop functionality for swapping items in inventory.

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    Hardcore Mode Respawn Fixbug fix

    Fixed the respawn issue in Hardcore mode, ensuring it's truly a one-life mode.

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    Crawfish Vulnerability Increasedbalance change

    Crawfish are now more vulnerable to melee weapons.

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  12. 6 events
    Fixed bug with initial season setupbug fix
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    Fixed aiming issuesbug fix
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    Various small fixes and improvements in UI and mechanicsui ux
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    Fixed bug with the mannequin chestbug fix
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    Fixed incorrect backpack weight after selling itemsbug fix
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    Fixed shooting during animationsbug fix
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  13. 1 event
    Fix for Initial Evacuation Phase Stuck Issuebug fix

    Resolved an issue where the initial evacuation phase would become stuck.

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  14. 16 events
    Toggle Compass Featurequality of life

    You can now toggle the compass on and off.

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    Failing Save Bug Fixedbug fix

    There is still one problem - sometimes saving takes a long time.

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    Season Cycle Fixbalance change

    Seasons now change every 10 days and can be chosen in custom games.

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    Food Spoiling/ Refrigerating Timers Fixedbug fix
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    10 Player Server Supportnew contentMilestone

    You can now create worlds for up to 10 players.

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    Dwarf Power Generator Output Doubledbalance change
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    Death in Initial Evacuation Phase Bug Fixedbug fix
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    Mannequin Gear Loss Issue Resolvedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where mannequins would disappear along with the player's gear.

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    Item Selling Restrictionsquality of life

    You can now only sell items if they are empty to prevent accidental selling.

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    Batteries and Generators Retain Chargequality of life

    Batteries and generators now retain charge when picked up and replaced.

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    Minor Bug Fixesbug fix

    A couple of minor bug fixes have been implemented.

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    New Points of Interest in Village Biomenew content

    A couple of new points of interest have been added.

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    3rd Person View Addedgameplay

    Hit V to switch between 1st person and 3rd person camera.

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    Crawfish Behavior Changebalance change

    Crawfish are now mostly peaceful and will only attack when it rains or if harassed.

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    Mannequins and Weapon Racksnew content

    You can now find or craft special items to display your weapons and clothing in your bunkers.

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    Twins Take Grenade Damagebalance change
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  15. 8 events
    Minor Bug Fixesbug fix

    Various minor bugs have been addressed.

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    Fixed Large Crop Box Slots Functionalitybug fixMilestone

    Resolved issues with large crop box slots and infinite production bug.

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    Removed Double Sound Effect on Item Consumptionbug fix

    Fixed the issue of double sound effects occurring when consuming items.

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    Mental Decline in Nuclear Bunkergameplay

    Players will now experience a gradual loss of sanity while in the nuclear bunker.

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    Fixed Fence Model and Environmental Materialsbug fix

    Various fixes applied to the fence model and environmental materials.

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    Pause Functionality in Single-Player Modegameplay

    Players can now pause the game by hitting ESC.

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    New Compass Modelnew content

    A new compass model has been introduced for better navigation.

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    Post-Panic Attack Relaxation Mechanicgameplay

    Players can now recover after a panic attack with the help of medications.

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  16. 2 events
    Invisible Wires Now Visiblebug fix

    Invisible wires have been fixed and are now visible.

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    Minor Bug Fixesbug fix
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  17. 1 event
    Default Difficulty Setting Fixbug fix

    Default difficulty setting is back to Adventurer for old saves.

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  18. 5 events
    Various small bugs fixedbug fix
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    Hotfix for electricity and craft stationsbug fix

    Fixed issues with electricity, crematorium, and craft stations.

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    Adjusted ambient sound frequencybug fix

    Reduced the frequency of ambient sounds.

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    Resolved issues with achievementsbug fix
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    Fixed missing texturesbug fix
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  19. 13 events
    Over 30 Achievements Addednew content

    Achievements include challenges exclusive to HARDCORE mode.

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    Custom Experience Creation Featurenew contentMilestone

    Players can create custom experiences with adjustable settings.

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    Food System Overhaulbalance change

    Most food found is now spoiled; good food available from traders.

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    New Climbing Mechanic Addednew content

    Players can now climb ladders.

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    Full Steam Deck and Gamepad Supportnew content

    Enhanced portability for playing on Steam Deck.

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    Steam Cloud Saves Support Implementednew content

    Players can now save progress across multiple devices.

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    Overall Performance Improvementsperformance

    Optimization and various bug fixes implemented.

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    Mushroom Pickup Feature Restorednew content

    Players can now pick up mushrooms again.

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    New Locations and Improved Ambient in Nuclear Bunkernew content

    Enhancements made to the Nuclear Bunker biome.

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    Teleporting Ghoul Bug Fixedbug fix
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    4 New Difficulty Presets Introducednew contentMilestone

    Explorer, Adventurer, Survivor, and HARDCORE modes added.

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    Reworked Broken Weapons Systembalance change

    Players can sell rusty weapons and find non-broken ones.

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    Localization Updatedlocalization
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  20. 25 events
    Vegetables can be sold againgameplay

    Barman now buys vegetables once more.

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    Hamster gas mask is now craftablenew content
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    Multiple softlocks fixedbug fix

    Fixed multiple softlocks on locations.

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    Screen shake on damage reducedbalance change

    Screen shake on receiving damage further reduced.

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    Localization hotfix coming soonlocalization

    Some texts are not yet translated, but a hotfix is on the way.

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    Slur filter added to text chatui ux
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    Craftable Hamster gas masknew content

    A new craftable item, the Hamster gas mask, has been added.

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    Merchants no longer buy vegetablesbalance change

    Merchants only want 'valuable loot' now.

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    Weapon repair prices slashedbalance change
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    New visual variations for mutantsvisuals
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    Close containers with E buttonquality of life

    You can now close containers with the E button.

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    Brightness adjustment addedui ux

    New setting for brightness adjustment.

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    New character: Techniciannew content

    New character in SIRZEZ to help with rusty scrap.

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    ESC crash bug fixedbug fix

    ESC crash bug is finally conquered as promised.

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    New items addednew contentMilestone

    Includes hats, helmets, equipment, clothing, melee weapons, and new rugs.

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    Weapon repair prices reducedbalance change

    Prices for weapon repairs have been slashed.

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    Autosave feature addednew contentMilestone

    Game will be automatically saved in a separate slot at every Shining Event.

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    Aiming/running/squat mode switching addedui ux

    Toggle on/off or hold to aim.

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    Cycle items in quick slots using mouse wheelquality of life
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    Chicken house bug fixedbug fix

    No more random death and collision glitches.

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    Minor rebalance of item prices and durabilitybalance change
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    Busel detector lag fixedbug fix
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    Vegetables can be sold againbalance change

    Barman buys vegetables again after player feedback.

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    Multiple minor UI fixes and improvementsui ux
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    Flashlight toggle with mouse scrollquality of life

    Use mouse scroll button to switch flashlight on/off when attached to a gun.

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