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V24.2 Beta Branch Update!

[p]Hey Folks, the latest patch is now live in the Public Testing Branch, including new content like the Clay Mixer, Melon Crates, furniture pieces, and several gameplay tweaks and fixes.[/p][p]This update also introduces environmental storytelling: scattered lore notes and POIs are now available for players to discover.[/p][p][/p][p]Please Note: [/p]
  • [p]Lore notes are currently in English only[/p]
  • [p]You must start a fresh save: notes will not appear correctly in old saves[/p]
  • [p]Start your journey by accessing the Lore Journal in the Tutorial tab (J key)[/p]
  • [p]Please post any feedback or issues in the Public Beta Hub forum section. [/p]
[p][/p][p]Thanks for testing with us, and wherever you are in the world, we hope you have a safe and happy holiday!![/p][p][/p][h3]How to access a Steam beta branch[/h3]
  1. [p]Open Steam and go to your Library[/p]
  2. [p]Right-click The Infected[/p]
  3. [p]Click Properties…[/p]
  4. [p]Go to the Betas tab[/p]
  5. [p]Under Beta Participation, pick Beta Branch from the dropdown[/p]
  6. [p]Close the window[/p]
[h2]Additions[/h2]
  • [p]Lore Added[/p][p]– Includes new POIs with lore notes/environmental storytelling.[/p]
  • [p]New Settings Options[/p][p]– Toggle to hide POI map icons[/p][p]– Toggle to disable loot respawn[/p]
  • [p]New Items & Furniture[/p][p]– Melon Crate (holds up to 20 melons) [/p][p]– Clay Mixer[/p][p]– Advanced Clay Mixer (requires new trader tech)[/p][p]– Walk in Freezer, place storage chests or counters into the freezer (requires new trader tech)[/p][p]– New Furniture type: Bar Counters – both short and long versions[/p]
  • [p]New Candle-Based Lights[/p][p]– Candle Lamp[/p][p]– Candle Wall Lamp[/p][p]– Candle Ceiling Lamp[/p]
  • [p]New Build Parts[/p][p]– 2 new large garage door frames, 2x1 and 2x2 [/p][p]– 2 new large garage doors, 2x1 and 2x2 [/p][p]– Flat ceiling ramp[/p]
  • [p]Utility Additions[/p][p]– Movable Ladder, so you can climb to hard-to-reach places[/p][p]– ATV location info can now be purchased from the trader for 250 coins[/p]
[h2]Changes[/h2]
  • [p]Clay crafting removed from workbenches – use a Clay Mixer now.[/p]
  • [p]Inventory now displays Month/Season.[/p]
  • [p]Mike now has 10 possible spawn locations.[/p]
  • [p]Plastic max stack increased from 10 to 25.[/p]
  • [p]Watermill build cost updated:
    – Now requires 25 Aluminum + 25 Cobalt (no more Iron).[/p]
  • [p]Watermill trader tech now costs 2500 coins (was 1500).[/p]
  • [p]Elevator Frame cost updated – now includes 15 Cobalt Ingots.[/p]
[h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]
  • [p]Harvesting animals didn’t show what was added to inventory – fixed.[/p]
  • [p]Player could become stuck sprinting after using ladders – fixed.[/p]
  • [p]AI wouldn’t detect players in some POIs – fixed.[/p]
  • [p]Garbage Containers placed in elevators became permanently attached – fixed.[/p]
  • [p]Stoves placed in elevators could not be removed - fixed. [/p]
  • [p]Gates saved in an open state would reload closed – now behave properly.[/p]
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