What changed in Unturned in 2024
196 updates · 4 main milestones · Feb 13, 2024 to Dec 19, 2024
- 11 eventsIncreased Industrial Generator Fuel Capacitybalance change
Fuel capacity increased by 50%, providing power for approximately 42 hours.
SteamNew Tree Models Introducednew contentNew tree models balancing older vanilla art style with recently-removed SpeedTree models.
SteamVanilla Sentry Guns Ammo Efficiencybalance changeSentry guns now have a 25% chance to consume ammo when firing.
SteamLMGs Enhanced for Suppressionbalance changeLMGs now shoot 3-4x as many bullets at a time for better suppression.
SteamResolved Server Lobby Screen Issuebug fixFixed inability to open server lobby screen in IMGUI mode.
SteamCombo Crate Event Items Availablenew contentNew items from the Combo Crate 2024 Workshop Event are now available.
SteamMaplestrike Grip Restoredbalance changeMilestoneGrip restored to the Maplestrike with slightly increased recoil to balance gameplay.
SteamImproved Vehicle Physics for Explorer and Tanknew contentVehicles can pivot in place and their treads conform to the terrain while moving.
SteamExplosions Rewritten for Consistencybalance changeExplosions, especially small ones, are now more reliable and consistent.
SteamServer Browser Curation Featurenew contentPlayers can create curation lists for server recommendations and filtering.
SteamFixed Item Sale Display in News Feedbug fixItem sale will not show in news feed with IMGUI mode enabled.
Steam - 5 eventsRemoval of SpeedTrees Graphical Settingvisuals
The SpeedTrees graphical setting has been removed due to various issues.
SteamTales of Terror Mod Difficulty Updatenew contentThe Tales of Terror mod has received a difficulty update and smoother gameplay.
SteamFive Nights at Nelson’s Mod Releasednew contentA new mod parodying a popular horror game, where players must survive five nights.
SteamUpcoming Replacement of Legacy Tree ModelsvisualsPlans to replace all vanilla legacy tree models with updated versions in an upcoming update.
SteamComboCrate 2024 Submissions Closingseasonal eventLast chance for submissions to the ComboCrate 2024 event, closing on December 1st.
Steam - 4 eventsComboCrate 2024 Submissions Opennew content
Over 150 submissions have been received for the ComboCrate 2024 event, with submissions closing on December 1st.
SteamSound Priority Issuebug fixAddressed an issue where only 64 sounds can be heard at the same time, affecting the sound of doors and campfires.
SteamStockpile Prices Adjustmentbalance changeStockpile prices will be adjusted for consistency after the Steam Scream Fest ends on November 5th.
SteamNew Salvageable ItemsgameplayFollowing the 3.24.6.0 Update, many new items can now be salvaged, including Chemicals and Explosives.
Steam - 12 eventsAdded New Accessibility Settingsnew content
New settings for Flashbang Brightness, Explosion Camera Shake Intensity, and Damage Flinch have been added to the Options menu.
SteamAdded New Weapons and Items in Curated Map Updatesnew contentMilestoneIntroduced various new weapons, including Dual Pistols, Tempest rifle, and more in the Midnight Update.
SteamNew Workshop Export Featurenew contentAdded a button in the Workshop menu to export all asset IDs to CSV files.
SteamFixed Level Editor Volume Property Issuebug fixLevel editor volume property changes now correctly mark the level as dirty.
SteamFixed Missing Vehicle Apply Paintjob Buttonbug fixThe Apply Paintjob button for vehicles was restored in-game.
SteamRemoved Maplestrike Grip Attachment Slotbalance changeThe grip attachment slot for the Maplestrike has been removed to assess its impact on gameplay.
SteamHalloween 2024 Event Announcementseasonal eventMilestoneA new craftable mystery box, the Halloween Candy Bag, will be available from October 20th to November 1st.
SteamCoalition Questline Improvementsquality of lifeAdded the ability to requisition airplanes and helicopters after achieving Major Rank and completing Pilot Andy's quests on the Russia map.
SteamRemoved Speedtree ModelsperformanceSpeedtree models have been removed due to performance issues and inconsistencies with cover mechanics.
SteamStockpile Price Consistency UpdateshopStockpile prices will be adjusted for consistency on November 5th, affecting older items.
SteamRemoved Skybox Ambience Optionui uxThe Use_Skybox_Ambience option has been removed to improve level design flexibility.
SteamIncreased Sentry Healthbalance changeHealth of Sentry and Hostile Sentry increased from 75 to 150, and Friendly Sentry from 75 to 300.
Steam - 4 eventsDeadline for Submissions Setquality of life
The deadline for submissions to the ComboCrate 2024 event is set for December 1st.
SteamSubmission Guidelines for ComboCrate 2024quality of lifeDetailed guidelines for submitting items to the ComboCrate 2024 event, including title requirements and item quantity.
SteamCraftable and Purchasable Boxes Introductionnew contentIntroduction of two different Workshop boxes for the ComboCrate 2024 event, one craftable and one purchasable.
SteamComboCrate 2024 Workshop Event Announcementnew contentAnnouncement of the ComboCrate 2024 event featuring community-contributed skins and cosmetics.
Steam - 12 eventsNew Default Server List Sortgameplay
Server list now sorted by a mix of ping, fullness, and player count for better visibility of busy servers.
SteamAdded '% Full' Column for Server Browsernew contentAn optional column displaying the fullness of servers in the server browser.
SteamIncreased Default Server Filter Max Pingbalance changeDefault server filter max ping raised from 200 to 300 ms and turned off for non-Internet defaults.
SteamOnline Safety Menu Toggle Addedui uxNew toggle at the bottom of the Options menu to show the online safety menu again.
SteamFixed Tree Climbing Difficultybug fixSnapping to slopes no longer inadvertently makes tree climbing easier.
SteamFixed Quick Filter Toggle Size Issuebug fixQuick filter toggles no longer show zero size with IMGUI glazier mode.
SteamFixed Fortification and Garage Alignmentbug fixAlignment issues in slots with Y forward for fortifications and garages have been fixed.
SteamFixed Third-Person Camera Blockagebug fixThird-person camera no longer blocked while snapped to floor prone.
SteamDeath Barriers Added in Specific LocationsgameplayDeath barriers implemented in PEI harbor foundation and Seattle bridge ramps.
SteamAdjusted Jumping Heightbalance changeJumping height adjusted for slight floor snapping height difference.
SteamFixed Tooltips for Steam Link Filterbug fixOriginal link URL now shown in tooltips when rewritten for Steam link filter.
SteamClarified Online Safety Toggles Wordingui uxImproved clarity of wording for online safety toggles in the options menu.
Steam - 13 eventsFixed Non-Vanilla Vehicle Errorbug fix
Removed error for non-vanilla vehicles with legacy ID less than 200 (including zero).
SteamOnline Safety Screenquality of lifeAdded online safety reminder screen when first opening multiplayer menus.
SteamVehicle Stamina Boost Fixbug fixFixed vehicle stamina boost not applied when using newer gear configuration.
SteamBoombox UI Performance ImprovementperformanceImproved performance of Boombox UI with thousands of songs installed.
SteamRagdoll Effect Fixbug fixFixed ragdoll effect on meshes with more than one material and on DL volatiles.
SteamVehicle Physics ImprovementsgameplayImproved handling of vanilla bicycle, dirtbikes, and snowmobiles.
SteamSkill Level Loss Adjustmentbalance changePlayers lose a level from a random skill in normal mode and two skills in hard mode (none in easy mode).
SteamIncorrect Item Spawn Fixbug fixFixed incorrect item spawns in St. Petersburg prison and hardware store.
SteamServer Browser Improvementsquality of lifeImplemented map selection screen and filtering for multiple maps in server browser.
SteamVolume Sliders Addednew contentAdded volume sliders for overall music, death screen, main menu, and ambient/in-game.
Steam - 3 eventsSDGNelson Plush Toy Collaborationnew content
Limited-edition collectible plush toy of SDGNelson/SDG-logo-character available through Makeship.
Steam10th Anniversary Event with Craftable Mystery Tophatseasonal eventCelebrate the 10th anniversary with a craftable mystery tophat containing classic items from Unturned 2.2.5.
SteamA Carr Update with Vehicle ImprovementsgameplayMilestoneMajor gameplay update featuring various vehicle improvements and an audio menu.
Steam - 45 eventsMerged vanilla vehicle color variants into paintable base vehiclesgameplaySteamBoss_Spirit zombie type bullet resistance fixedbug fixSteamOut of date info in reload, give, and vehicle help text fixedbug fixSteamNPC support EquipablePrefab override fixedbug fixSteamVehicle paint color preview when buying from NPC vendornew contentSteamChanging directions while driving is more responsivebalance change
Automatically brakes until velocity changes direction.
SteamNew Audio Menu with separate Game Volume sliderui uxSteamVehicle spraypaint items addednew contentSteamUpdated example assets and project packagesvisualsSteam-LogVehicleWheelConfigurations command-line flag addedsystemAssists in converting to new wheel system.
SteamPer-item-type options for Has_Durability tuninggameplaySteamVehicles no longer require a legacy IDgameplaySteamEscalation Bionic Spine and Spirit Signs adjustmentsbug fixSteamFixed visual issues with mythical effectsbug fixSteamKick for skin color too similar to terrain colorgameplayEnabled on PEI, Washington, and Russia servers.
SteamWheel model tread direction fixedbug fixSteamTire kickup particle effects on vanilla physics materialsvisualsSteamSpread_Midair and Recoil_Midair gun properties addedgameplaySteamRedirector asset type for replacing one asset with anothergameplaySteamLaser/light/rangefinder attachments fixedbug fixNow only affect damage and firerate when enabled.
SteamConverted barricade and structure rotations to use quaternionsgameplaySteamException with LDM /v command handling vehicle redirector asset fixedbug fixSteamVehicleRedirector asset type for consolidating vehicle color variantsgameplaySteamThird-person camera rotates independently of vehiclegameplaySteamNPC vendor asset property to override vehicle's paint colornew contentSteamFixed small visual bugs on Russiabug fixSteamNew wheel models for vanilla carsnew contentModels match suspension, steering angle, and speed.
SteamHas_Durability backwards compatibility issue fixedbug fixNot working when overridden by level config.
SteamOnExploded event for VehicleEventHookgameplaySteamOptions for adjusting volume and limiting framerate while alt-tabbingquality of lifeSteamPreliminary engine RPM and automatic gearbox systems for vanilla carsgameplaySteamRespawn affected vehicles when reloading assetsgameplaySteamPer-deadzone damage and radiation controlgameplaySteamPerform host bookmark GET request without protocol specifiednetworkIf address contains forward slash.
Steam - 12 eventsFixed Exception When Logging Out Inside Ambiance Volumebug fix
Exception when logging out inside ambiance volume.
SteamFixed Duplicate Repair/Salvage Blueprint Actionsbug fixDuplicate automatic repair/salvage blueprint actions.
SteamFixed NPC Date/Time Counter Sync Issuebug fixPotential cause of out-of-sync NPC date/time counter.
SteamReleased .2 Patch for Effect Cleanup Exceptionbug fixReleased a .2 patch to fix an exception related to effect cleanup.
SteamFixed Map Credits List Cut Off Issuebug fixMap credits list cut off in some cases without enough height.
SteamFixed Default Terrain Tiles Materialbug fixDefault new terrain tiles to Fallback_Green material.
SteamAdded Buildable Placement Rule Vehicle Propertynew contentBuildable_Placement_Rule vehicle property. Replaces vehicle Supports_Mobile_Buildables property.
SteamFixed Vehicle Battery Replacement Guid Issuebug fixReplacing vehicle battery using the wrong guid.
SteamFixed Russia Keycard Door Progress Issuebug fixFixed Russia keycard door progress for players who follow a friend into the room.
SteamAdded Default Actions Item Propertynew contentAdd_Default_Actions item property. Defaults to true when no actions are specified.
Steam - 7 eventsCorrected Backwards +/- Symbol for Scope Sway Descriptionbug fix
Fixed the incorrect symbol in the scope sway description.
SteamJaded Weapon Kit New Ragdoll Effect Availablenew contentA new ragdoll effect for the Jaded Weapon Kit is now available in crafting.
SteamCraftable Escalation Cosmetic Items During Release Eventnew contentNew cosmetic items can be crafted during the release event.
SteamFixed LOD Group Issues with Core Assetsbug fixResolved multiple LOD group issues identified through asset validation.
SteamEscalation Mystery Box, Map Bundle, and Singularity Aura Addednew contentNew items introduced including a mystery box, map bundle, and a mythical aura.
SteamNew Escalation Steam Achievements and Hush Up Achievement Itemnew contentIntroduced new achievements related to the Escalation update.
SteamMoved Spread_Hip Conversion Logging to Separate Command-Line FlagchangesLogging for Spread_Hip conversion has been moved to a new command-line flag.
Steam - 37 eventsOxygen Modifier Description Correctionbug fix
Fixed positive oxygen modifier incorrectly listed as stamina in item descriptions.
SteamRain Barrel Collider Orientation Fixbug fixFixed rain barrel item collider oriented along wrong axis.
SteamZombie Kills Condition LevelTableOverridenew contentAdded option to spawn specific zombies based on zombie kills condition.
SteamNPC Dialogue Text Animation Fixbug fixFixed NPC dialogue animated text when first character is '<'.
SteamExplosive Bullets Detonation Issuebug fixFixed explosive bullets not detonating in sentry guns.
SteamQuest Screen Scrollbar UI Scale Issuebug fixFixed quest screen scrollbar not taking UI scale into consideration.
SteamGroup Deletion Exit Queue Problembug fixFixed problems related to deleting group while in exit queue.
SteamEquipment Busy State Issuebug fixFixed equipment stuck in busy state after attempting to fire gun with invalid magazine.
SteamFirerate Offset AdjustmentotherFirerate offset can now be applied to all attachment types and supports negative values.
SteamSentry Gun Inconsistenciesbug fixFixed inconsistencies with ammo per shot, bullet damage multiplier, and spread multiplier for sentry guns.
SteamInvalid Render Mode Settingbug fixFixed setting invalid render mode in config file that made terrain invisible.
SteamExperience and Skill Loss Adjustmentbalance changeSeparated experience loss on death from skill loss; default to retaining skill levels but losing 50% of XP.
SteamDefault Allow_Per_Character_Saves SettingotherDefault setting for Allow_Per_Character_Saves changed to off in multiplayer.
SteamRussia Militia Spawns Issuebug fixFixed issue with Russia militia spawns containing Viper instead of Viper Magazine.
SteamVehicle Turret Quality Retentionbug fixFixed vehicle turret keeping previously equipped item's quality.
SteamNPC Condition/Reward Text Formattingbug fixFixed catch exceptions when formatting NPC condition/reward text.
SteamServer Bookmarks Featurenew contentAdded server bookmarks as an alternative to Steam's Favorites list.
SteamDango Headband Z-Fighting Issuebug fixFixed Dango headband circle z-fighting when far from origin.
SteamDoors Collider Issue When Destroyedbug fixFixed sneaky bug of doors stuck with colliders off if destroyed while animating.
SteamSpread and Recoil Multipliers for Swimmingnew contentAdded Spread_Swimming and Recoil_Swimming multipliers for guns.
SteamBuildable Transform Sync Issuebug fixFixed buildable transform out of sync if edit was cancelled on client.
SteamWeapon Change Animation Issuebug fixFixed changing weapons before rechambering animation finishes.
SteamPriority Over Cosmetic Behavior Fixbug fixFixed default Priority_Over_Cosmetic behavior being backwards.
SteamNPC Cutscene Mode Reward Typenew contentNew reward type for NPCs that hides viewmodel and prevents shooting weapons.
SteamCompression Artifacts on Clothingbug fixFixed compression artifacts on Kuwait pajama tops and detective top.
SteamCommand-Line Value for Scroll View Sensitivitynew contentIntroduced '-ScrollViewSensitivity' command-line value.
Steam - 31 eventsUnclear create/update workshop file error popup despite logging more details fixedbug fixSteamZombies and animals alerted by damage despite plugin cancelling fixedbug fixSteamIncluded character action and zombie animations in examples packagenew contentSteamIOBS event hook inconsistency between singleplayer and dedicated server fixedbug fixSteamAurora Skier helmet/glasses slight adjustmentsbug fixSteamStartup stuck if saving curated map auto-sub without write permissions fixedbug fixSteamInteractableObjectQuestEventHook component addednew contentSteamMelee swing and punch swoosh sound only audible for attacking player fixedbug fixSteamFade out group member labels near the center of the screengameplaySteamSeeds planted by non-players can grow by defaultgameplaySteamVarious minor visual issues around PEI fixedbug fixSteamCopying transform in global space only applies position, not rotation fixedbug fixSteamLime Tracksuit cap/fannypack slight adjustmentsbug fixSteamNo padding around news feed contents fixedbug fixSteamMap options to hide markers, name labels, and avatarsnew contentSteamReplaced tutorial button gap with confirmation buttonui uxSteamIncorrect level buildable object ID conflict warning fixedbug fixSteamLog rather than crashing when capturing screenshot larger than max supported texture sizebug fixSteamPhysics material discrepancies between some terrain materials accompanying boulders fixedbug fixSteamMissing impact effect in gaps around vanilla doors, doubledoors, gates, hatches, and shutters fixedbug fixSteamBulk disconnect message showing average for all clients rather than kicked clients fixedbug fixSteamPlanting seeds on top of vanilla berry bushes fixedbug fixSteamAssetBundleName:AssetPath format not supported by newer dat parser fixedbug fixSteamPharaoh hat/necklace and Strawberry Waitress hair fixesbug fixSteamReplaced Raw Explosives in vanilla carepackages with Demolition Chargesbalance changeSteamLack of warning for destructible objects with more than 8 sections fixedbug fixSteamMisplaced bookshelf in St. Petersburg fixedbug fixSteamBuildable distance from hull not considering train cars fixedbug fixSteamMerged barriers around Volk Military Base to increase draw distance and provide more coverbug fixSteam