What changed in Rust in 2018

658 updates · 35 main milestones · Jan 4, 2018 to Dec 13, 2018

  1. 18 events
    Fixed broken monument puzzlesbug fix
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    Fixed branch/combiner showing the title 'blocker' when aimed atbug fix
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    EAC SDK updatesystem
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    Removed Charitable Rust Jerry Canother
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    Fixed some M39 sounds not playingaudio
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    Bucket Helmet cost reductionbalance change
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    Batteries have less capacity but higher charge efficiencybalance change
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    Fix for workshop ADS simulationbug fix
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    Batteries must have at least 5 seconds of juice to begin discharginggameplay
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    Root combiner can be chained with other root combinersgameplay
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    Updated and improved a few electrical item descriptionsui ux
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    Lowered solar panel power output to 20balance change
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    Solar panel power output scaled by healthgameplay
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    Enabled Christmas contentseasonal event
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    Fixed Force-Feature exploitbug fix
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    Updated ceiling light sounds to be less loud and annoyingaudio
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    Added short circuit detection to root combinergameplay
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    Fixed batteries not being able to be wired in seriesbug fix
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  2. 25 events
    Added Wire Toolnew contentMilestone
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    Scientists hug cover more but can get frustratedai
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    Fixed hot air balloon push through object exploitsbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed HAB not deflating under certain circumstancesbug fixMilestone
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    Cargo ship particle effects simulationvisuals

    Particle effects on the cargo ship now simulate in local space.

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    Added underwear censorship optionquality of life
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    Fixed anti-hack issues causing projectile_invalidbug fixMilestone
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    Added electricitynew contentMilestone
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    Elevator kill trigger addedgameplay

    All elevators in the game now have a kill trigger to crush players.

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    New AI systems load balancingai

    New AI systems are now properly load balanced without sacrificing reaction time.

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    Updated Military Tunnel Lab scientists to new AI systemsai
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    Added tick_populations and tick_individuals resource spawn convarsgameplay
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    Elevator entity parenting triggersgameplay

    All elevators in the game now use entity parenting triggers.

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    Scientist movement adjustmentsai

    Scientist movement is slower when walking sideways or backward.

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    Fixed melee anti-hack issues with vehiclesbug fixMilestone

    Fixed issues when parented to vehicles.

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    Added M39new contentMilestone
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    Updated junkpile scientists to new AI systemsai
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    Ladder placement on cargo shipgameplay

    Can place ladders anywhere on the cargo ship.

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    Storage boxes drop items at damage positiongameplay

    Storage boxes drop their items at the last position they took damage at.

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    Added ocean_patrol_path_iterations convargameplay
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    Cargo Ship scientist speed fixai

    Scientists at the Cargo Ship should no longer move super fast under certain conditions.

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    Fixed ore spawn issues on custom mapsbug fixMilestone

    Fixed issues with certain biome distributions.

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    Added 17 electrical componentsnew contentMilestone
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    Hunting bow overhaulbalance change

    Overhauled hunting bow for better responsiveness.

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    Exposed NPC vending machines to SDK prefab listmodding
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  3. 22 events
    Added SAM Sitenew content
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    Fixed packet flooding kick when applying skin using repair benchbug fix
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    New asset bundle layoutchanges
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    Temporary game ban supportother
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    Fixed anti hack issues when jumping off moving entitiesbug fixMilestone
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    NPC updates for the new Cargo Ship featuresai
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    Increased L96 Costbalance change
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    Optimized tree impostorsperformance
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    Fixed out of control pumpkin multiplicationbug fix
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    Tactical Gloves provide 80% AimSway reduction (was 100%)balance change
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    Added wind option to generic shadersvisuals
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    Sleeping in Safezone no longer permitted by NPC guardsgameplay
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    Fixed tool cupboard exploits using shelvesbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed multiple ladder exploitsbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed network interpolation jitter shortly after spawnbug fix
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    Fixed network interpolation jitter on physics propsbug fix
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    Physics props now always preserve their correct velocity when parentingperformance
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    Added Hot Air Balloonnew content
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    Boat wake foam shaders to prevent fading out close to watervisuals
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    Reduced L96 Conditionbalance change
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    Fixed DST related packet flooding kickbug fix
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    Added Cargo Ship loot respawnsnew content
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  4. 4 events
    Halloween Themed Items for Saleshop

    Special Halloween themed items available on the Rust Item Store.

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    Halloween Content Updateseasonal event

    New Halloween themed NPCs and items available until November 1st.

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    New Halloween NPCsnew content

    New NPCs that drop Halloween goodies including graveyard fences, loot bags, and coffins.

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    Strobe Light Controlquality of life

    Players can disable strobe lights using console command 'strobelight.forceoff 1'.

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  5. 23 events
    Fixed Hapis MT Puzzlebug fix

    Fixed Hapis MT puzzle breaking.

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    Increased Grenade Usage by Military Tunnel Scientistsgameplay

    Scientists at Military Tunnel throw grenades in more situations.

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    Added Extra Clothing Slotquality of life
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    Disabled Tree Impostor Shadowsperformance

    Due to Unity gfx jobs related crash.

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    Reduced Fruiting Life Length for Corn and Pumpkinsgameplay

    Greatly reduced corn and pumpkins fruiting life length.

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    Added Roadsign Glovesnew content
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    Optimized OC Dynamic Occludee Processingperformance
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    Added Tactical Glovesnew content
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    Added Cargo Ship Eventnew contentMilestone

    The CCSC Lazarus patrols the waters, packed with Scientists and loot.

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    Fixed Metal Shopfront Exploitbug fix
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    Added Burlap Glovesnew content
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    Added 8x Scopenew content

    A new scope for weapons.

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    Lowered Health for Military Tunnel Scientistsbalance change

    Scientists at Military Tunnel have slightly lower health.

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    Fixed Vending Machine Placement Issuebug fix

    Fixed vending machine breaking when placed on wooden foundations.

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    Fixed Respawn Timers for Military Tunnel Scientistsbug fix
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    Fixed Motion Blur and Culling Issuesbug fix

    Fixed motion blur and culling-related popping issues on dynamic occludees.

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    Fixed Hazmat/Scientist Suits Motion Blur Issuesbug fix

    At a distance.

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    Adjusted Scientist Accuracygameplay

    Scientist on the bridge outside of Military Tunnel is not as accurate with his pistol.

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    Fixed Add to Team Functionalitybug fix

    Fixed addtoteam forcing players to team without accepting invite.

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    Optimized Shadow Renderingperformance

    Optimized shadow rendering on most monuments.

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    Fixed Garage Door Placement Issuebug fix

    Fixed garage door blocking placement of triangle floors.

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    Introduced L96 Riflenew content

    A new rifle added to the game.

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    Increased Map Zoom Out Distancequality of life

    Can zoom out farther on map.

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  6. 49 events
    Animals Roam in Restricted Distance from Spawngameplay
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    Fixed Frame-rate Stutter Caused by Ambience Sound Emitter Removalbug fix
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    Fixed Censor Cube Glitches Around Smoke Grenadebug fix
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    Pumpkins and Corn Give Less Seeds When Consumedbalance change
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    Added Occlusion Culling Graphics Optionvisuals
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    Pumpkin and Corn Now Stackable to 10balance change
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    Slot Machines Introducednew content
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    Added New Optimized Impostor Renderingvisuals
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    New Boat Event Addednew content
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    Fixed Passing Loot Through Floor Using BBQ Exploitbug fix
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    Bandit Guards Shoot Better at Long Rangegameplay
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    Major Performance OptimizationsperformanceMilestone

    Focused heavily on performance with various optimizations.

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    Fixed Terrain Texture Not Resized on Graphics Quality Changebug fix
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    Fixed Workbench Phrasesbug fix
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    Scientists at Military Tunnel Use More Reactive Sensory Systemgameplay
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    Atmosphere Volumes Now Visible from Outside Bandit Campvisuals
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    Deprecated Navmesh Grid System Removedchanges
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    Fixed Smoke Grenade Issues with Glass Windowsbug fix
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    Fixed Snow Jacket Namebug fix
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    Scientists at Military Tunnel Use Syringesgameplay
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    Fixed RHIB Disappearing on Server Restartsbug fix
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    Fixed Invisible Supply Signal Smokebug fix
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    Removed 'MoveToContainer Failed!' Messagechanges
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    Recycler at Bandit Town Better Protected by Guardsgameplay
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    BBQ Allows Deployables Underneathquality of life
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    Repair Bench Allows Deployables on Shelvequality of life
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    Fixed Entities Sometimes Showing Wrong Skinsbug fix
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    Fixed Tree Impostor Shadow Orientationbug fix
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    Workbenches Now Decay After a Long Periodbalance change
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    Bandit Guards Aggro Smoke Grenade Throwersgameplay
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    Added 'Max Tree Meshes' Graphics Optionvisuals
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    Fixed Being Able to Turn Recycler On/Off if Not the Userbug fix
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    Scientists at Military Tunnel Throw Grenadesgameplay
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    Scientists at Military Tunnel Hear Footsteps, Explosions, and Gunfiregameplay
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    Junkpile Scientists Fire Pistol Instead of Fleeinggameplay
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    Scientists at Military Tunnel Stay Engaged with Enemiesgameplay
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    Scientists at Military Tunnel Use New Aim Systemgameplay
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    Removed World Reflection Quality as Not Supportedchanges
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    Fixed Rowboat Becoming Invisiblebug fix
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    Fixed Boats Decaying While in Usebug fix
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    Fixed Nametag Performance Issuebug fix
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    Health Over Time Takes Longer to Convert into Healthbalance change
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    Added 'Hide Sign' Optionquality of life
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    Scientists at Military Tunnel Reload in Covergameplay
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    Reorganized Graphics and Performance Settingsquality of life
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    Fixed Stall During Ocean Patrol Point Generation on Some Custom Mapsbug fix
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    Added Prefab Warmup to Loading Screenquality of life
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    Fixed Various Skin Icon Issuesbug fix
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    Bandit Guards Kill Sleeping Players After 20 Minutesgameplay
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  7. 33 events
    Fixed see through gap between single sheet metal door and doorwaysbug fix
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    Moved parts of the procedural generation to native codeperformance
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    Fixed an out of bound exploit at MTbug fix
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    Added RHIB spawnsnew content
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    Fixed jackhammer holster positionbug fix
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    Added puzzles to Hapis Islandnew content
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    Added Compound Bownew content
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    Added Farming tooltip with plant infonew content
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    Fixed puzzles not being indestructiblebug fix
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    Team member names appear overtop of dots on mapgameplay
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    Fixed AllowedContents breaking on server restartbug fix
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    Made it so team indicators do not show through wallsgameplay
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    Wire barricades slightly easier to place on rough terrainbug fix
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    Added swamps mini biomesnew content
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    Reduced cost of Revolver and DBS at compoundbalance change
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    Fixed missing ladder at LS pool sidebug fix
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    Fixed NPC vending machines appearing as Out of Stockbug fix
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    Fixed demo playback errorsbug fix
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    Compound awning performance fixbug fix
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    Updated underwater vegetation visualsvisuals
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    Fixed instances where the LS APC would get stuck against decorbug fix
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    Fixed ambience memory leak + pooling errorbug fix
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    Fixed food crates spawning on top of each other at MTbug fix
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    Oil barrel no longer marks player hostilebug fix
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    Wire barricades no longer damage players through floorsbug fix
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    Updated death match loot tables (Savas KOTH)gameplay
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    Fixed workshop skin icon uploadbug fix
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    Fixed Fridge players getting pushed inside fridgebug fix
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    Added Humanoid Shopkeepers to bandit townnew content
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    Fixed streamer mode not hiding teammate namesbug fix
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    Fixed too large colliders at powerlines concrete basebug fix
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    Xmas gift box no longer marks player hostilebug fix
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    Added Bandit Town Casinonew content
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  8. 21 events
    Added Watchtowernew content
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    Fixed method allowing players to use vending machine as doorbug fix

    (kinda)

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    Disabled forceSingleInstancesystem

    Multiple servers on one box are now disabled

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    New visuals for puzzle elementsvisuals
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    Small wooden sign can be placed on shelvesgameplay
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    Can place storage boxes under research tablegameplay
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    Added Jackhammernew content
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    Added Compassnew content
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    Improved water foamvisuals
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    Updated Stone world modelvisuals
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    Fixed exploit allowing passing loot through walls using research tablebug fixMilestone
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    Added Team Systemnew content
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    Fixed some small server memory leaksbug fix
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    Downloadable Skin lightingvisuals
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    Fixed tunnel brightness exploitbug fixMilestone
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    Added Hapis old rock cave prefab for moddersnew content

    For modders working to restore old procgen maps

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    Small refinery can no longer be fully submerged underwatergameplay
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    Fixed exploit allowing passing loot through walls using BBQbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed workshop skin normal mapsbug fix
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    Fixed guntrap, spinner, tunalight being destroyed after upgrading/rotating wallbug fix
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    Faster Ambient Occlusion effectvisuals
    Steam
  9. 23 events
    Overpriced Blue Keycard Availablenew content

    An overpriced blue keycard is now available at the compound.

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    Optimized Ambient Occlusionperformance

    Ambient occlusion has been optimized to be 2x faster.

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    Custom Map Support Implementednew content

    Added support for custom maps via levelurl server startup parameter.

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    Improved Terrain Texturing Qualityvisuals

    Terrain texturing quality has been improved at mid-far distances.

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    Options Menu Max Gibs Reducedui ux

    The maximum gibs in the options menu has been reduced from 10000 to 2000.

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    Spas 12 Damage Increasedbalance change

    The Spas 12 shotgun now does 20% more damage.

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    Upgraded to .NET 4.xsystemMilestone

    The game has been upgraded to use .NET framework 4.x.

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    Hostile Timer Increasedbalance change

    The hostile timer has been increased from 10 minutes to 30 minutes.

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    Improved High Quality Shadowsvisuals

    High quality shadows are now softer in TSSAA mode.

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    Removed Tiling Texture from Hoodiebug fix

    Removed an unwanted tiling texture effect on hoodie skins.

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    Fixed Chair Exploit to Move Through Wallsbug fix

    Fixed an exploit that allowed players to move through walls using chairs.

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    Fixed Grenades Passing Through Wallsbug fix

    Fixed an issue where grenades would go through walls at monuments.

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    Fixed Dive Sites Despawning Too Quicklybug fix

    Fixed an issue where dive sites were despawning too quickly.

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    Fixed Weapon Skins Overriding Clothing Skinsbug fix

    Fixed an issue where weapon skins would override clothing skins on viewmodels.

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    Increased Despawn Timer on Sulfurbalance change

    The despawn timer for sulfur has been increased.

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    Increased Despawn Timer on Gunpowderbalance change

    The despawn timer for gunpowder has been increased.

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    Savas Offshore Junkpiles and Dive Sites Addednew content

    New offshore junkpiles and dive sites have been added to the game.

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    Monuments Puzzles Addednew content

    New puzzles have been introduced at various monuments.

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    Updated Diving Gear Artvisuals

    Diving mask, fins, and tank have been updated with proper art.

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    Fixed Diving Tank Error in VMbug fix

    Fixed an error related to the diving tank when selling in the vending machine.

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    Compound Extra Exit Routes Introducedgameplay

    Additional exit routes have been added to the compound.

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    Fixed Console Command Exploitbug fix

    Fixed an exploit that allowed players to see through walls using console commands.

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    Upgraded to Unity 2018.1systemMilestone

    The game engine has been upgraded to Unity version 2018.1.

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  10. 17 events
    Improved Hair Textures and Materialsvisuals
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    Optimized Radial RPCsperformance
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    New Boat Soundsaudio
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    Improved Underwater Renderingvisuals
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    New Chainsaw Soundsaudio
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    Fixed Various Map Sound Issuesbug fix
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    Enhanced AI for Scientistsai

    Includes reasoning about hostility and searching for lost targets.

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    Introduced Diving Gearnew content

    Includes Diving Goggles, Wetsuit, Flippers, and Cylinder for underwater exploration.

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    First Person Clothing Addednew content
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    Improved CPU-side Rendering Performanceperformance
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    Fixed Various Exploits and Hacksbug fixMilestone

    Includes fixes for crafting queue drops, speed hacks, and silent attacks.

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    Added Scientists Compound Monumentnew content
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    Improved Hair Dye Coloursvisuals
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    Local Player Footsteps Quieterquality of life

    Local player footsteps are now quieter than those of other players.

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    Improved Ambient Occlusionvisuals
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    Fixed Animal Spawning Issuesbug fix

    Animals now spawn correctly on Hapis.

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    Added Underwater Dive Sites and Loot Cratesnew content
    Steam
  11. 77 events
    Added world reflection graphics settinggraphics
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    Added world reflection graphics settingvisuals
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    All signs, banners and frames are now repairablegameplay
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    Repair bench wood cost removalbalance change
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    Xmas tree no longer craftablegameplay
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    Fixed workshop skin corruption issuebug fix
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    Terrain Blend Maps for better monuments transitionvisuals
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    Fixed foundation rotation exploitbug fix
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    Upgraded to Unity 2017.1.3system
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    Added Incendiary Shotgun Shellsnew content
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    Stripped unused tree assets (disk space usage)performance
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    Added Spas-12 Shotgunnew content
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    Fixed incorrect star positions relative to sun and moonbug fix
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    Fixed painted signs sometimes resetting on server restartbug fix
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    Improved cliff mesh placement next to monumentsperformance
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    Fixed dark lighting at the gates of Military Tunnelsbug fix
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    Bed can be picked up with hammer + building privilegegameplay
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    Mailbox repairablegameplay
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    Fixed dark lighting at the gates of Military Tunnelsbug fix
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    Moved our grass and overgrowth to new foliage shadervisuals
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    Fixed weird sprint+aim exploitbug fix
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    Fixed S11 Cave having no build block volumes (Hapis)bug fix
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    Fixed workshop skin corruption issuebug fix
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    Fixed weird sprint+aim exploitbug fix
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    Mailbox repairablegameplay
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    Added Spas-12 Shotgunnew content
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    Fixed workshop skin loading issuebug fix
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    Added Chainsawnew content
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    Scientists have proper loot tablesgameplay
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    Optimized tree performance at low tree quality settingsperformance
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    Reduced forest size in areas for performance reasons (Hapis)performance
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    Improved cliff mesh placement next to monumentsworld
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    Repair bench wood cost removalbalance change
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    Scientists have slightly more healthbalance change
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    Stripped unused tree assets (disk space usage)performance
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    Bed can be picked up with hammer + building privilegegameplay
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    Added glaucous willow and spicebush plantsworld
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    Water purifier can no longer be placed on barbecue and fireplacegameplay
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    Added upkeep grief protectionbalance change
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    Scientists have slightly more healthbalance change
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    Vastly improved interior lightingvisuals
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    Fixed locker, bed, workbench floating slightly after construction placed on no longer existsbug fix
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    Fixed S11 Cave having no build block volumes (Hapis)bug fix
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    Searchlight no longer accessible without TC accessgameplay
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    Added Incendiary Shotgun Shellsnew content
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    Optimized conditional model performanceperformance
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    Bed can be repairedgameplay
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    Optimized client file cache performanceperformance
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    Xmas tree no longer craftablegameplay
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    Slightly harder to wall off southern convoy (Hapis)balance change
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    Upgraded to Unity 2017.1.3system
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    Optimized conditional model performanceperformance
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    Moved our grass and overgrowth to new foliage shadervisuals
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    Repairing items now costs 20% instead of 50% of their total costbalance change
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    Fixed locker, bed, workbench floating slightly after construction placed on no longer existsbug fix
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    Searchlight no longer accessible without TC accessgameplay
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    Scientists have proper loot tablesgameplay
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    Optimized client file cache performanceperformance
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    Increased tree view distance at high tree quality settingsperformance
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    Repairing items now costs 20% instead of 50% of their total costbalance change
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    Added upkeep grief protectiongameplay
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    All signs, banners and frames are now repairablegameplay
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    Fixed workshop skin loading issuebug fix
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    Added Chainsawnew content
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    Slightly harder to wall off southern convoy (Hapis)gameplay
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    Vastly improved interior lightingvisuals
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    Reduced forest size in areas for performance reasons (Hapis)balance change
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    Bandages and syringes now show their healing informationgameplay
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    Fixed painted signs sometimes resetting on server restartbug fix
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    Increased tree view distance at high tree quality settingsperformance
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    Added glaucous willow and spicebush plantsnew content
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    Fixed foundation rotation exploitbug fix
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    Fixed incorrect star positions relative to sun and moonbug fix
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    Bed can be repairedgameplay
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    Water purifier can no longer be placed on barbecue and fireplacegameplay
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    Bandages and syringes now show their healing informationquality of life
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    Optimized tree performance at low tree quality settingsperformance
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  12. 67 events
    Wild Animals now spawn in biomes and terrain that fits their environmentai
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    Melee Tip Hides Soonerui ux
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    Optimized Foliage Systemperformance

    Includes a variety of different foliage types.

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    Section Names for each tutorial instead of 'task list'ui ux
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    Improved overall terrain splat mappingperformance
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    Added Research Tutorialnew content
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    Fixed some streaming sound related performance spikesperformance
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    Netting costs 1 Rope instead of 3changes
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    Visual Upgrades on World Generationvisuals

    Improvements to terrain, rocks, foliage, and more.

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    Added Frog Bootsnew content
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    Loot Barrels now drop 2 Scrap instead of 1balance change
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    Loot Barrels Drop Rate Increasedbalance change

    Loot Barrels now drop 2 Scrap instead of 1.

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    Fixed inaccurate upkeep time on the tool cupboardbug fix
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    Higher Densities of Icebergs and Icesheetsperformance
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    Fixed Streaming Sound Performance Spikesperformance
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    Post Processes and LUTs Refreshvisuals
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    Workbench Experiments can now reveal ammo typesgameplay
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    Research Tutorial Addednew content
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    AK47 horizontal recoil kicks in fasterbalance change
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    Fire Arrows Cost Reducedbalance change

    Fire arrows now cost 2 cloth instead of 10.

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    Double Metal Door now default blueprintnew content
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    Fixed Missing Mesh Referencesbug fix

    Resolved issues with skinnable items.

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    Fixed Task List Display Issuesbug fix

    Resolved display issues under certain resolutions.

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    Higher Densities of Icebergs and Icesheetsvisuals
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    Fixed missing mesh references on skinnable itemsbug fix
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    Improved Overall Terrain Splat Mappingperformance
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    Scientists have reduced accuracybalance change
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    VM Animation Updateschanges
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    Fixed Harbor Spawn Issuesbug fix
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    Fixed various small world generation issuesbug fix
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    Workbench Experiments Reveal Ammo Typesgameplay

    Workbench experiments can now reveal different ammo types.

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    Wild Animals Spawn Adjustmentsai

    Wild animals now spawn in suitable biomes and terrain.

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    Fixed doors not decaying when their upkeep was not paid forbug fix
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    Double Metal Door Default Blueprintnew content

    Double Metal Door is now a default blueprint.

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    New Trees Addednew content
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    Post Processes and LUTs refreshvisuals
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    Fixed hilltop rocks sometimes overlapping monumentsbug fix
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    Fixed Doors Not Decayingbug fix

    Resolved issue with doors not decaying when upkeep was unpaid.

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    Added Pickles, with a chance of botulismnew content
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    Fixed Garage Doors Taking Splash Damagebug fix
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    AK47 Horizontal Recoil Adjustmentbalance change

    Horizontal recoil kicks in faster.

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    Aim Sway inactive for several seconds after a shotbalance change
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    Netting Cost Reducedbalance change

    Netting now costs 1 Rope instead of 3.

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    Aim Sway Adjustmentbalance change

    Aim sway is inactive for several seconds after a shot.

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    Added Road Exploration Tutorialnew content
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    Fixed Various World Generation Issuesbug fix
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    Fixed Hilltop Rocks Overlapping Monumentsbug fix
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    Fixed harbors not spawning correctlybug fix
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    Fixed Garage Doors taking splash damagebug fix
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    Added Workbench Tutorialnew content
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    Fire arrows cost 2 cloth instead of 10balance change
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    Road Exploration Tutorial Addednew content
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    Melee tip hides soonerui ux
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    Section Names for Tutorials Addedui ux

    Replaced 'task list' with section names for each tutorial.

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    Fixed Inaccurate Upkeep Time on Tool Cupboardbug fix
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    Added Frog Bootsnew content

    Frog Boots introduced for players who helped during Early Access.

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    Fixed task list not displaying under some resolutionsbug fix
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    Added Pickles with Botulism Chancenew content
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    Workbench Tutorial Addednew content
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    Added new treesnew content
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    Visual upgrades on the world generationvisualsMilestone

    Includes terrain, rocks, foliage and more.

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    Changed default server information imageui ux
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    Optimized foliage system with a lot of different foliage typesperformance
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    Improvements in lighting process/ Higher IBL contributionvisuals
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    Improvements in Lighting Processvisuals

    Higher IBL contribution for better lighting.

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    Scientists' Accuracy Reducedbalance change
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    Default Server Information Image Changedui ux
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  13. 53 events
    Reduced Player Tick Delay (Peeker's Advantage)balance changeMilestone
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    Added 10 Tutorialsnew content
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    Added Functional Water Wellsnew content
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    Maps Have More Cliffs and Hillsworld
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    Updated Ak47 Admire Animationvisuals
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    Fixed Spawning in the Ocean on Savasbug fix
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    Mini Water Well Monuments Addednew content
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    Added Functional Water Wellsnew content
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    AI No Longer Ghost Through Fences and Transparent WallsaiMilestone
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    Military Tunnels Level Design Refreshchanges
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    Players No Longer Spawn on Islandsbug fix
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    Removed Wood Cost from Double Sheet Metal Doorsbalance change
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    AI No Longer Ghost Through BarricadesaiMilestone
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    New Network Interpolation and Extrapolationnetwork
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    Rivers Have a Nicer Colorvisuals
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    Added Recycler to Savas KOTHnew content
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    Hapis Updated with New Water Well Monumentsnew content
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    Fixed Ice Lake Exploit Near Trucksbug fix
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    AI No Longer Ghost Through BarricadesaiMilestone
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    Removed Pillar Building Blockbalance change
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    Monuments No Longer Spawn on Islandschanges
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    Hapis Old Caves Now Have Lightingvisuals
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    New Network Interpolation and Extrapolationnetwork
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    Maps Have Significantly More Cliffs and Hillsworld
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    AI No Longer Ghost Through Fences and Transparent WallsaiMilestone
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    Hilltop Rocks Introducednew content
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    Removed Wood Cost from Double Sheet Metal Doorsbalance change
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    Updated Eoka Admire Animationvisuals
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    EAC SDK Updatesystem
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    Reduced Player Tick Delay (Peeker's Advantage)balance changeMilestone
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    Added 10 Tutorialsnew content
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    Updated Savas KOTH Loot Table with Newly Introduced Itemschanges
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    Players No Longer Spawn on Islandsgameplay
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    Hapis Old Caves Now Have Lightingvisuals
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    Removed Pillar Building Blockbalance change
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    Updated Water Bucket Admire Animationvisuals
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    Updated Savas KOTH Loot Table with Newly Introduced Itemsgameplay
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    Added Recycler to Savas KOTHnew content
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    Fixed Spawning in the Ocean on Savasbug fix
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    Updated Double Shotgun Admire Animationvisuals
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    Added Hilltop Rocksnew content
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    Fixed Hapis Floating Barrels at Site Abug fix
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    Military Tunnels Level Design Refreshchanges
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    Rivers Have a Nicer Colorvisuals
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    Updated Rock Admire Animationvisuals
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    Fixed Hapis Floating Barrels at Site Abug fix
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    Mini Water Well Monuments Addednew content
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    EAC SDK Updatesystem
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    Updated Mp5 Admire Animationvisuals
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    Updated Admire Animations for Various Itemsvisuals

    Includes Ak47, Double Shotgun, Eoka, Mp5, Water Bucket, and Rock.

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    Monuments No Longer Spawn on Islandsgameplay
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    Fixed Ice Lake Exploit Near Trucksbug fix
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    Hapis Updated with New Water Well Monumentsnew content
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  14. 58 events
    New third person sounds for all handheld water containersaudio
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    Added burning fuse sound to survey chargeaudio
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    Lower global max voice count on gunshotsperformance

    Performance fix with many scientists shooting at once

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    New third person sounds for all handheld water containersaudio
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    Fix for Patrol Helicopter floating in Junkyardbug fix
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    Optimized player network updatesperformance
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    Fixed players spawning in ocean (Savas Island)bug fix
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    Added burning fuse sound to survey chargeaudio
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    Added 25 loading screen tipsnew content
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    Fixed crash on exitbug fixMilestone
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    New flare soundsaudio
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    New flare soundsaudio
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    New third person sounds for the medical syringeaudio
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    Fixed crash on exitbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed wind generator not being able to be removed by admins using 'ent kill'bug fix
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    Fixed barrels floating at site B (Hapis)bug fix
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    Misc minor sound tweaks & polishaudio
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    Added 20 new contextual game tipsnew content
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    Fixed having hat skins not allowing the root item to be craftablebug fix
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    SMG Costs reduced by 1 spring and 5 HQMbalance change
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    Fixed memory leak in vending machine UIbug fix
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    Fixed wind generator not being able to be removed by admins using 'ent kill'bug fix
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    Fixed physics.steps exploitbug fix
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    Fixed barrels floating at site B (Hapis)bug fix
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    Fix for Patrol Helicopter floating in Junkyardbug fix
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    Added eat / drink admin console commandsother
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    SMG Costs reduced by 1 spring and 5 HQMbalance change
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    Machette is now default blueprint and needs WB1new content
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    Optimized player network updatesperformance
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    New third person deploy sound for the building planneraudio
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    Fixed players spawning in ocean (Savas Island)bug fix
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    Guitar admire animation updatedvisuals
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    Fixed having hat skins not allowing the root item to be craftablebug fix
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    Note and Building Plan now require wood to craftbalance change
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    Guitar admire animation updatedvisuals
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    Added eat / drink admin console commandsother
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    Flashlight admire animationvisuals
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    Misc minor sound tweaks & polishaudio
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    Fixed physics.steps exploitbug fix
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    Optimized reflection probe refreshperformance
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    Added 25 loading screen tipsnew content
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    Fixed cheat report opening when typing in chatbug fix
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    Removed paperother
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    Flare admire animationvisuals
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    Added 20 new contextual game tipsnew content
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    Removed paperother
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    Flashlight admire animationvisuals
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    Added printpos / printrot / printeyes admin console commandsother
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    New third person sounds for the medical syringeaudio
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    New third person deploy sound for the building planneraudio
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    Lower global max voice count on gunshotsperformance

    Performance fix with many scientists shooting at once

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    Added printpos / printrot / printeyes admin console commandsother
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    Note and Building Plan now require wood to craftgameplay
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    Flare admire animationvisuals
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    Optimized reflection probe refreshperformance
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    Fixed memory leak in vending machine UIbug fix
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    Machette is now default blueprint and needs WB1balance change
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    Fixed cheat report opening when typing in chatbug fix
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  15. 83 events
    Fixed community UI exceptionbug fix
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    Fixed bloom exceptionbug fix
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    Fixed an exploit near Military Tunnels entrance allowing players to go out of boundsbug fixMilestone
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    Hazmat suit now researchable and craftablegameplay
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    Fixed Small Refinery not generating charcoalbug fix
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    Fixed HTTP image exceptionbug fix
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    Jack O Lantern can be picked upgameplay
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    Retired viewmodel layer (unused)changes
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    Added third person aim down sight soundsaudio
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    Increased junk pile respawn time from 20 to 30 minutesgameplay
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    Optimized workshop skin download processingperformance
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    Optimized skin icon loadingperformance
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    Fixed shelves being placed on Roadsbug fix
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    Fixed bloom exceptionbug fix
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    Optimized skin icon loadingperformance
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    Fixed HTTP image exceptionbug fix
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    Fixed an exploit near Military Tunnels entrance allowing players to go out of boundsbug fixMilestone
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    New flashlight soundsaudio
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    Must wait 30 seconds to repair a structure after it was damagedgameplay
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    Optimized skin icon memory usageperformance
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    Fixed Vending machine not been destroyed if construction no longer existsbug fix
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    Fixed planner exceptionbug fix
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    Added new Hazmat suitnew content
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    Optimized game object memory usageperformance
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    Fixed skin loading exceptionbug fix
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    New binocular soundsaudio
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    Fixed Jack O Lantern can no longer be placed through wallsbug fix
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    Added third person bandage soundsaudio
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    Admins get warnings when anti hack is disabledquality of life
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    Fixed AutoTurrets not losing any health upon pickupbug fix
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    Fixed various Unity exceptionsbug fix
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    Increased junk pile respawn time from 20 to 30 minutesgameplay
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    Fixed explosive bullet damage being too highbalance change
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    Fixed planner exceptionbug fix
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    Optimized workshop skin download processingperformance
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    Can rotate tool cupboard after placement with hammergameplay
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    Retired viewmodel layer (unused)changes
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    Admins can get combat log of other playersquality of life
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    New flashlight soundsaudio
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    Dropbox can no longer be placed under waterbug fix
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    Fixed AutoTurrets not losing any health upon pickupbug fix
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    Added new Hazmat suitnew content
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    Fixed Vending machine not being destroyed if construction no longer existsbug fix
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    Added third person grenade soundsaudio
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    EAC SDK updatesystem
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    Fixed various Unity exceptionsbug fix
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    Fixed not being able to rotate workbenches when deployingbug fix
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    Fixed arrowheads not showing up in outlinesbug fix
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    Fixed an exploit inside the Military Tunnels allowing players to build in unintended areasbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed Jack O Lantern can no longer be placed through wallsbug fix
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    Jack O Lantern only accepts woodgameplay
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    Fixed chairs been placed inside trees and clutter (Exploit fix)bug fixMilestone
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    Fixed network stream exceptionbug fix
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    EAC SDK updatesystem
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    Added third person aim down sight soundsaudio
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    Fixed chairs being placed inside trees and clutter (Exploit fix)bug fixMilestone
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    Fixed not being able to rotate workbenches when deployingbug fix
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    Fixed explosive bullet damage being too highbalance change
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    Fixed terrain hole at launch site on Hapisbug fix
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    Admins get warnings when anti hack is disabledquality of life
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    Fixed community UI exceptionbug fix
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    Fixed weapon holster exceptionbug fix
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    Fixed maximum anisotropic filtering not being set correctly for certain texturesbug fix
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    Fixed an exploit inside the Military Tunnels allowing players to build in unintended areasbug fixMilestone
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    Small Furnace now emits heatgameplay
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    Fixed skin loading exceptionbug fix
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    Fixed Small Refinery not generating charcoalbug fix
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    Fixed terrain hole at launch site on Hapisbug fix
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    Fixed weapon holster exceptionbug fix
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    Dropbox can no longer be placed under waterbug fix
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    Fixed arrowheads not showing up in outlinesbug fix
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    Fixed exception in voice recorderbug fix
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    Added third person grenade soundsaudio
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    Optimized skin icon memory usageperformance
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    Fixed maximum anisotropic filtering not being set correctly for certain texturesbug fix
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    Fixed exception in voice recorderbug fix
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    Fixed shelves been placed on Roadsbug fix
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    Optimized game object memory usageperformance
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    Fixed network stream exceptionbug fix
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    Must wait 30 seconds to repair a structure after it was damagedgameplay
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    Admins can get combat log of other playersquality of life
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    Added third person bandage soundsaudio
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    New binocular soundsaudio
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  16. 72 events
    Salvaged Icepick admire animation updatedgameplay
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    Water bottle admire animation updatedgameplay
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    Crossbow admire animation updatedgameplay
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    Optimized elevator volumes (server perf)performance
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    Bandage admire animation updatedgameplay
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    Added Fire Arrowsnew content
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    EAC SDK updatesystem
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    Beancan grenade auto admiring on deploygameplay
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    Added final art for tool crate (purple box)new content
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    Mace admire animation updatedgameplay
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    Pickaxe admire animation updatedgameplay
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    Added Fire Arrowsnew content
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    Optimized tool cupboard queries (client perf)performance
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    Fixed Hapis Sky Domebug fix
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    Added final art for tool crate (purple box)new content
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    Salvaged axe admire animation updatedgameplay
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    Big cleaver admire animation updatedgameplay
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    Slightly darker sky at midnightvisuals
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    Water bottle admire animation updatedgameplay
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    Salvaged Icepick admire animation updatedgameplay
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    Bone knife auto admiring on deploygameplay
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    Longsword admire animation updatedgameplay
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    Fixed missing sound refs on a few SoundPlayersbug fix
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    Fixed Harbor mine entrance (Hapis)bug fix
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    Bota bag admire animation updatedgameplay
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    Mace admire animation updatedgameplay
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    Hammer admire animation updatedgameplay
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    Fixed Christmas light exploitsbug fix
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    EAC SDK updatesystem
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    Fixed stars being barely visible at nightbug fix
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    Fixed odd junk pile placementbug fix
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    Optimized tool cupboard queries (client perf)performance
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    Slightly darker sky at midnightvisuals
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    Fixed road grass decor not aligning to groundbug fix
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    Fog and wind are now randomized every 18 hoursgameplay
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    Optimized elevator volumes (server perf)performance
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    Added Bone Arrowsnew content
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    Hammer admire animation updatedgameplay
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    Torch admire animation updatedgameplay
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    Torch admire animation updatedgameplay
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    Big cleaver admire animation updatedgameplay
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    Fog and wind are now randomized every 18 hoursgameplay
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    Added Bone Arrowsnew content
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    Fixed only 100 key combinations (nerfed key raiding)balance change
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    New first person deploy sounds for itemsaudio
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    Most items have third person deploy sounds nowaudio
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    Beancan grenade auto admiring on deploygameplay
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    Fog density no longer changes per biomegameplay
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    Fixed road grass decor not aligning to groundbug fix
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    Pickaxe admire animation updatedgameplay
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    Bone knife auto admiring on deploygameplay
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    Crossbow admire animation updatedgameplay
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    Bandage admire animation updatedgameplay
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    Fixed Hapis Sky Domebug fix
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    Fixed washed out sky at clear weather conditionsbug fix
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    Fog density no longer changes per biomegameplay
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    Fixed stars being barely visible at nightbug fix
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    Fixed odd junk pile placementbug fix
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    Bota bag admire animation updatedgameplay
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    New first person deploy sounds for itemsaudio
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    Improved fog algorithmgameplay
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    Owner can always open key lockgameplay
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    Improved fog algorithmvisuals
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    Fixed washed out sky at clear weather conditionsbug fix
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    Fixed only 100 key combinations (nerfed key raiding)balance change
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    Salvaged axe admire animation updatedgameplay
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    Longsword admire animation updatedgameplay
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    Most items have third person deploy sounds nowaudio
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    Fixed Christmas light exploitsbug fix
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    Fixed Harbor mine entrance (Hapis)bug fix
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    Fixed missing sound refs on a few SoundPlayersbug fix
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    Owner can always open key lockgameplay
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  17. 13 events
    Tool Cupboard Destruction Fixbug fix

    Tool cupboard correctly destroyed if construction below no longer exists.

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    Tool Cupboard Submersion Fixbug fix

    Tool cupboard can no longer be fully submerged inside world layer (rocks).

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    Site A Cave Building Block Fixbug fix

    Site A cave no longer building blocked (Hapis).

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    Shelves Destruction Fixbug fix

    Shelves are now correctly destroyed if construction below no longer exists.

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    Refinery Ladder Fixbug fix

    Refinery ladder fix (Hapis).

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    Refinery Ladder Fixbug fix

    Fixed an issue with the refinery ladder on Hapis.

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    Xmas Event Endedseasonal event

    The Christmas event has concluded.

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    Melee Weapon Swings Audiblenetwork

    Nearby players' melee weapon swings are now audible.

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    Site A Cave Building Block Fixbug fix

    Site A cave is no longer building blocked on Hapis.

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    Shelves Destruction Fixbug fix

    Shelves correctly destroyed if construction below no longer exists.

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    Tool Cupboard Destruction Fixbug fix

    Tool cupboard is now correctly destroyed if construction below no longer exists.

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    Tool Cupboard Submersion Fixbug fix

    Tool cupboard can no longer be fully submerged inside world layer (rocks).

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    Melee Weapon Swings Audibleaudio

    Nearby players melee weapon swings are now audible.

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