What changed in Romero's Aftermath in 2015
200 updates · 32 main milestones · Sep 24, 2015 to Dec 21, 2015
- 6 eventsCorrect Reputation for Lawmen Killing Lawmenbalance change
Lawmen using a Sheriff badge now applies the correct amount of reputation upon killing another lawman.
SteamCorrect Reputation for Lawmen Killing Lawmenbalance changeLawmen using a Sheriff badge now applies the correct amount of reputation upon killing another lawman.
SteamAggressors Logout Delay in SafezonesgameplayAggressors can no longer instantly log out once inside a safezone, they must wait 10 seconds.
SteamAggressors Logout Delay in SafezonesgameplayAggressors can no longer instantly log out once inside a safezone, they must wait 10 seconds.
Steam - 18 eventsReputation System OverhaulgameplayMilestone
Reputation system now includes bandits and lawmen, with new icons and rules for aggression.
SteamLegendary Servers ChangesgameplayNo time restrictions, base building allowed, and 200% loot spawn rates on Legendary servers.
SteamPVP Servers ChangesgameplayNo time restriction, base building allowed, and 100% loot spawn rates on all PVP servers.
SteamHoliday Cosmetics Addedseasonal eventSpecial festive crates now drop containing character cosmetics and weapon skins.
SteamReputation System RevampgameplayMilestoneReputation system updated with new icons and rules for aggressors.
SteamPVP Server ChangesgameplayNo time restrictions, base building allowed, and 100% loot spawn rates on all PVP servers.
SteamTrade UI Improvementsui uxFixed display error, added greyscale effect until accept button is clickable, and added animation on accept.
SteamHoliday Cosmetics Addedseasonal eventSpecial festive crates dropping containing character cosmetics and weapon skins.
SteamTrade UI Improvementsui uxFixed display error, added greying out feature, and animation for trade acceptance.
SteamPVE Servers ChangesgameplayNo time restriction, base building allowed, and 50% loot spawn rates on all PVE servers.
SteamPVE Server ChangesgameplayNo time restrictions, base building allowed, and 50% loot spawn rates on all PVE servers.
SteamLegendary Server ChangesgameplayNo time restrictions, base building allowed, and 200% loot spawn rates on Legendary PVE and PVP servers.
SteamServer Channels CombinedgameplayNovice and veteran servers have been combined into one server type.
SteamServer Channels CombinedgameplayNovice and veteran servers have been combined into one server type.
Steam - 8 eventsAdjusted zombie spawn rate in Lutonbalance change
Corrected the spawn rate of zombies in Luton, which were spawning 2x faster than normal.
SteamChanged liberation status visibilityui uxLiberation status is now only displayed to players within a liberation radius, making it harder to grief liberators.
SteamLiberation status visibility changesui uxLiberation status is no longer displayed to all players on the map; players must be within a liberation radius to see the current status of the town.
SteamFixed teleporting players issuebug fixMilestoneResolved issues with teleporting players being unable to damage zombies, unable to damage players, and server crashes related to this.
SteamReduced zombie wandering in Luton, Bamburg & Kosvalebalance changeZombies in Luton, Bamburg & Kosvale are now less likely to wander into nearby forest/desert areas.
SteamAdjusted zombie spawn rate in Lutonbalance changeZombies in Luton were spawning 2x faster than normal and this has been corrected.
SteamReduced zombie wandering in Luton, Bamburg & Kosvalebalance changeZombies in Luton, Bamburg & Kosvale are now less likely to wander into the nearby forest / desert.
SteamFixed teleporting players issuebug fixMilestoneResolved issues with teleporting players being unable to damage zombies and players, and server crashes related to this.
Steam - 4 eventsFixed PVP aggressor bugbug fix
Resolved issue where a player killing a PVP aggressor would become one themselves.
SteamFixed rare server crash due to claim flagbug fixSteamFixed bug with PVP aggressor causing unintended player status changebug fixSteamFixed rare server crash due to claim flagbug fixSteam - 24 eventsChanged harvesting button prompt to Yui uxSteamFixed player collision blocking doorways after deathbug fixSteamChanged harvesting button prompt to Yquality of lifeSteamPVP aggressors can be killed in safezonesgameplayMilestone
Shooting a PVP aggressor does not flag you as an aggressor.
SteamSpawn at closest base location after death if multiple bases existgameplaySteamFixed invisible traps, mines, and no collision barricadesbug fixSteamFixed invisible traps, mines, and no collision barricadesbug fixSteamPVP aggressors can now be killed in safezonesgameplayMilestoneShooting a PVP aggressor does not flag you as an aggressor.
SteamFixed repeating machine gun helicopter soundbug fixSteamDeath notifications in group now display name, weapon, and distancebug fixSteamFixed Compass not working when taken from GIbug fixSteamFixed repeating machine gun helicopter soundbug fixSteamFixed Compass functionality when taken from GIbug fixSteamFixed inability to place Claim Statues after timer expiresbug fixSteamFixed item loss when destroying storage boxesbug fixSteamDeath notifications in group now display name, weapon, and distancebug fixSteamFixed consumable item display in quickslotsbug fixSteamFixed consumable item display in quickslotsbug fixSteamSpawn at closest base location after death if multiple bases existgameplaySteamFixed destruction of sleeping bags outside Base boundariesbug fixSteamFixed destruction of sleeping bags outside base boundariesbug fixSteamFixed item loss when destroying storage boxesbug fixSteamFixed player collision blocking doorways after deathbug fixSteamFixed issue with placing Claim Statues after timer expiresbug fixSteam - 12 eventsHandgun Silencer Attachment Fixbug fix
Fixed issue where handgun silencers were not properly attaching to Kruger.
SteamHandgun Silencer Attachment Fixbug fixFixed issue where handgun silencers were not properly attaching to Kruger.
SteamRespawn Location Bug Fixbug fixMilestoneFixed bug where sometimes you would respawn exactly where you died.
SteamDeath Notifications in Group Chatui uxDeath related notifications are now displayed in group chat for players that are grouped.
SteamRespawn Location Bug Fixbug fixMilestoneFixed bug where sometimes you would respawn exactly where you died.
SteamIced Kruger RenamedchangesIced Kruger renamed to Bumble Bee Kruger to better fit its color pattern.
SteamIced Kruger RenamedchangesIced Kruger renamed to Bumble Bee Kruger to better fit its color pattern.
SteamDeath Notifications in Group Chatui uxDeath related notifications are now displayed in group chat for players that are grouped.
Steam - 8 eventsFixed crash related to global inventory item swappingbug fixMilestoneSteamFixed crash related to global inventory item swappingbug fixMilestoneSteamFixed crash related to disabling grassbug fixMilestoneSteamFixed lack of reward in Bamburg PVE liberationbug fixSteamFixed crash related to disabling grassbug fixMilestoneSteamNew option to hide from player listui ux
Tab menu now has an option to hide yourself. Type /leave to hide and /join to reappear.
SteamFixed lack of reward in Bamburg PVE liberationbug fixSteamNew option to hide from player listui uxTab menu now has an option to hide yourself. Type /leave to hide and /join to reappear.
Steam - 16 eventsWindow Collision Fix in Stawfordbug fix
Fixed window collision issues on the 5-story building in Stawford.
SteamSteam Update for .exe Renaming Errorbug fixApplied a Steam update to resolve the .exe renaming error.
SteamGlobal Inventory Item Swap Crash Fixbug fixFixed a crash related to swapping items in the Global Inventory.
SteamGlobal Inventory Item Swap Crash Fixbug fixFixed a crash that occurred when swapping items in the Global Inventory.
SteamImproved Group Invite Systemui uxSending and accepting group invites is now easier with the new Tab menu.
SteamSteam Update for .exe Renaming Errorbug fixApplied a Steam update to resolve the .exe renaming error.
SteamWindow Collision Fix in Stawfordbug fixResolved window collision issues on the 5-story building in Stawford.
SteamImproved Group Invitesquality of lifeSimplified the process of sending and accepting group invites with the new Tab menu.
Steam - 16 eventsDeadline for Base RemovalgameplayMilestone
Players have until November 30th to remove their bases to avoid losing them.
SteamServer Consolidation AnnouncementnetworkCertain servers will be removed on December 1st, 2015, requiring players to move their items off these servers.
SteamNew Message System for Announcementsui uxIntroduced a new message system that displays a message only once upon game launch for patch notes and announcements.
Steam100% Return on Dismantling Base Objectsquality of lifePlayers will receive a full return of resources when dismantling base objects starting today.
SteamMap Theme Change to WoodlandworldMilestoneThe map theme will shift to a forest/woodland/rolling hills theme, with only 10-15% remaining desert themed.
SteamDeadline for Base RemovalgameplayMilestonePlayers have until November 30th to remove their bases to avoid losing them after the December 1st patch.
SteamServer Consolidation AnnouncementnetworkCertain servers will be removed on December 1st, 2015, requiring players to move their items.
SteamRemoved Halloween Night SkyvisualsThe Halloween themed night sky has been removed from the game.
SteamMap Theme Change to WoodlandworldMilestoneThe map theme will shift to a forest/woodland/rolling hills theme, with only 10-15% remaining desert themed.
SteamNew Message System for Announcementsui uxIntroduced a new message system that displays a message only once upon game launch, useful for patch notes and announcements.
SteamItem Quantity Specification in StoreshopPlayers can now specify the quantity of items they wish to acquire in the store.
SteamRemoved Halloween Night SkyvisualsSteamDeployable Items Persistence Displayquality of lifeDeployable items like gardens and animal traps now show how long they will persist until despawn.
SteamBase Dismantling Return Policyquality of lifePlayers will receive a 100% return when dismantling base objects starting today.
SteamDeployable Items Persistence DisplaygameplayDeployable items like gardens and animal traps now show how long they will persist until despawn.
SteamSpecify Item Quantity in StoreshopPlayers can now specify the quantity of an item they wish to acquire in the store.
Steam - 10 eventsFixed shadow render distance savingbug fix
Fixed shadow render distance not saving in the options menu.
SteamFixed shadow render distance savingbug fixFixed shadow render distance not saving in the options menu.
SteamTrick or Treat Stash Boxes Spawnseasonal eventSpecial Trick or Treat stash boxes will spawn around the world starting October 30th.
SteamTrick or Treat Stash Boxes Spawnseasonal eventSpecial Trick or Treat stash boxes will begin spawning around the world starting October 30th.
SteamDropped resources if backpack is fullgameplayIf you dismantle a base object and do not have enough room in your backpack for the resources, they will be dropped on the ground.
SteamFixed patch download issuebug fixIssue where players were unable to download the patch has been fixed
SteamFixed patch download issuebug fixIssue where players were unable to download the patch has been fixed
SteamDismantle build menu structuresgameplayMilestoneYou can now dismantle a build menu placed structure by having a wrench equipped and holding V on the base object. Full resources returned within 600 seconds.
SteamDismantle build menu structuresgameplayMilestoneYou can now dismantle a build menu placed structure by having a wrench equipped and holding V on the base object. Full resources returned within 600 seconds.
SteamDropped resources when backpack is fullgameplayIf you dismantle a base object and do not have enough room in your backpack for the resources, they will be dropped on the ground.
Steam - 16 eventsHalloween 100% Bonus GC Saleseasonal event
Celebrate Halloween with a 100% bonus on GC purchases.
SteamResolved yellow storage container inaccessibilitybug fixFixed yellow storage container inaccessibility issue; old containers must be destroyed.
SteamGeneric case key introducedchangesCase keys for various editions have been replaced by a single 'Generic' case key.
SteamHalloween 100% Bonus GC Saleseasonal eventCelebrate Halloween with a 100% bonus on GC purchases.
SteamResolved yellow storage container inaccessibilitybug fixFixed yellow storage container inaccessibility issue; old containers will need to be destroyed.
SteamUnified case key for weapon caseschangesCase keys for multiple weapon cases have been replaced by a single 'Generic' case key.
Steam - 20 eventsNew Halloween Weapon Skinsnew content
1 Halloween Weapon skin for the MX-TAC and 1 for the SCAR-X10.
SteamNew Halloween Cosmeticsnew content3 new Halloween Shirt cosmetics, 1 Jacket cosmetic, 3 new Mask cosmetics, 1 Scarf cosmetic, and 1 new Helmet cosmetic.
SteamNew Spooky Case and Keynew contentNew Halloween themed series of 'Spooky Case' and 'Spooky Key' available.
SteamUpdated Graphics Options Menuui uxUpdated graphics options menu with more information available online.
SteamNew Trick or Treat Chestnew contentNew chest spawning in the world containing valuable items and Halloween cosmetics.
SteamGrass Settings Related Crashes Fixedbug fixMany crashes related to grass settings have been fixed.
SteamNew Spooky Case and Keynew contentHalloween themed series of 'Spooky Case' & 'Spooky Key' now available.
SteamNew Trick or Treat Chestnew contentNew chest spawning in the world containing valuable items and Halloween cosmetics.
SteamNovice Server Migration Reminderquality of lifePlayers with 20+ hours must migrate to Veteran servers.
SteamNovice Server Migration Reminderquality of lifePlayers with 20+ hours must migrate to Veteran servers.
SteamNew Halloween Updatesseasonal eventMilestoneIntroduction of Halloween themed content and collectibles.
SteamNew Halloween Cosmeticsnew contentAdded 3 new Halloween Shirt cosmetics, 1 Jacket cosmetic, 3 new Mask cosmetics, 1 Scarf cosmetic, and 1 Helmet cosmetic.
Steam - 8 eventsShadow Optimization Updateperformance
Updated new shadow optimization that should be 10-15% faster
SteamBuilding Boundaries Particle UpdatevisualsBuilding boundaries particle updated to properly reflect the land you have claimed
SteamUI Responsiveness Bug Fixbug fixMilestoneFixed bug with shadows that would cause UI to become unresponsive and not displaying status effects, health, liquids etc.
SteamBuilding Boundaries Particle UpdatevisualsBuilding boundaries particle updated to properly reflect the land you have claimed
SteamSafe Zone Idle Crash Fixbug fixMilestoneFixed crash that could happen while idle in a safe zone
SteamShadow Optimization UpdateperformanceUpdated new shadow optimization that should be 10-15% faster
SteamUI Unresponsive Bug Fixbug fixMilestoneFixed bug with shadows that would cause UI to become unresponsive and not displaying status effects, health, liquids etc.
SteamSafe Zone Idle Crash Fixbug fixMilestoneFixed crash that could happen while idle in a safe zone
Steam - 4 eventsFixed critical memory leak in inventory/customize screensbug fixMilestone
Resolved an issue causing lower FPS when opening and closing these menus repeatedly.
SteamFixed crash related to Gamesettings.ini corruptionbug fixSteamFixed crash related to Gamesettings.ini corruptionbug fixSteamFixed critical memory leak in inventory/customize screensbug fixResolved an issue that caused lower FPS when opening and closing these menus repeatedly.
Steam - 10 eventsCorrected MRE Food Item Spawn Issuebug fix
Found issue with MRE food item not spawning in the world and it has been corrected.
SteamWeapon Skins Crate Edition 3 Now Spawningnew contentSteamFixed Frequent Disconnect Issuebug fixSteamNew /roll Command for Loot Distributionnew contentAdded new command - /roll - to allow players in a group to roll for loot.
SteamAmmunition Drop Rate Increasedbalance changeMilestone100% of ammunition now drops on death instead of 50% being destroyed and the other 50% dropping.
SteamNew /roll Command for Loot Distributionnew contentAdded new command - /roll - When in group other players will see what random number you have rolled.
SteamWeapon Skins Crate Edition 3 Now Spawningnew contentSteamCorrected MRE Food Item Spawn Issuebug fixFound issue with MRE food item not spawning in the world and it has been corrected.
SteamAmmunition Drop Rate Increasedbalance changeMilestone100% of ammunition now drops on death instead of 50% being destroyed.
SteamFixed Frequent Disconnect Issuebug fixSteam - 12 eventsNovice PVP Servers Grace Period Extendedgameplay
Grace period increased to 20 hours of gameplay, up from 15 hours.
SteamGrace Period Increased for Novice PVP Serversbalance changeNovice PVP servers now have a grace period of 20 hours of gameplay, up from 15 hours.
SteamTime Restraints Removed from Novice PVP ServersgameplayTime restraints have been removed for 7 days to allow players to transition to Veteran PVP servers.
SteamTime Restraints Removed from Novice PVP Serversbalance changeTime restraints have been removed for the next 7 days to allow players to graduate to Veteran PVP servers.
Steam - 6 eventsRomero's Aftermath Open Beta Releasenew contentMilestone
The game is now available for all players to download and play for free.
SteamSurvival Skills and Gameplay MechanicsgameplayMilestonePlayers can battle zombies, compete against other survivalists, and use skills like trapping and cooking.
SteamCosmetic Items and CustomizationsstorePlayers can purchase cosmetic skins and customizations, but all items can also be acquired through gameplay.
SteamCosmetic Items and CustomizationsstorePlayers can purchase cosmetic skins and customizations, but all items can also be acquired through gameplay.
SteamSurvival Skills and Gameplay MechanicsgameplayMilestonePlayers can battle zombies, compete against other survivalists, and utilize skills like trapping and cooking.
SteamRomero's Aftermath Open Beta Releasenew contentMilestoneThe game is now available for all players to download and play for free.
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