Winter Survival News

It’s been three days already since we’ve released our brand-new demo, and we’re so thankful for the amount of constructive feedback we’ve gathered so far from you. Without your support, we wouldn’t be able to track those pesky bugs & issues, and bring the solution to you as fast as we can.

Today, I’d like to announce that we’ve already implemented most of your feedback into the demo. This means easier wolves on explorer difficulty, improved tutorial system, more hiding bushes and healing materials, and so on. Full patch notes are available down below 👇

[h2]Patch Notes: 7810[/h2]

[h3]General:[/h3]

• Wolves should now again grant experience when killed.
  
• Disorder hits perks now properly and applies negative perks.
  
• DLSS no longer breaks when loading or changing level.
  
• You should no longer get stuck if Wolf attacks you while you are solving the padlock puzzle.
  
• HDR options removed as they were not working correctly. Will likely bring them back in future once we can apply fixes. (You might need to reset your configs if you previously played with HDR options).
  
• Added Hunting Station and craftable spear recipe to starting shelter in Sickness scenario.
  
• Fixed issues related to wolf attacks when two different wolf attacks occuring fast one after another, would cause loss of input.
  
• More eating animations added (will add option to allow skipping of these in Difficulty settings in the future.)
  
• Dollar Coins can now stack.
  
• Fixed issue where you could hit yourself with the spear and have it break or get stuck unexpectedly.
  
• Many sound effect tweaks.
  

[h3]Localizations:[/h3]

• Spanish added. (There might be some translations still missing - we are using it as a test before adding more.)
  

[h3]Tutorials:[/h3]

• Tutorials should be more reliably repeatable in "How To Play" section.
  
• Tutorials have been tweaked based on feedback to make impaling and torch sections a little clearer.
  
• Minor tweaks to digging section.
  

[h3]Balance:[/h3]

• Bleeding damage left by Wolf on the player reduced by 60% on all difficulties.
  
• Added few bandages and spears for explorers to find.
  
• Crow detection boxes increased so its easier to hit them with rocks or snowballs.
  
• Set that perception fatigue has 5% chance to trigger (same as on Survivalist difficulty) was on 2.5% before.
  
• Reduced the total amount of wolves on the map slightly to make it less dangerous on all difficulties.
  
• Tweaked the rates that Wolves 'forget' the player, allowing players to 'lose' wolves by hiding in bushes while in combat and sneaking around the bush while wolf searches for them in their last 'seen' location. (Generally we want to make getting into combat with wolves more avoidable and allow for more options other than running or fighting.)
  
• Added chance for Fiber to be collected from Tall Grass, as an alternative to more lucrative berry bushes in order to be able to craft bandages a bit more easily.
  
• Makeshift syrup will now also heal you for 100 health on top of delaying the RRI Effect.
  
• On "Explorer" (easy) difficulty impaling is now automatic as long as you are charging the spear and roughly aiming at the wolf when he jumps at you. (We are working on a custom difficulty options where you can tweak all options individually to your liking but it will likely not be before release of early access).
  
• Tweaked energy losses for the demo, so we lose energy faster (more sleeping required).
  

[h3]Animals:[/h3]

• Animals should no longer see us through buildings.
  
• Animals should no longer hear us when crouched which should allow sneaking in wild and hiding in the bushes to be much more effective (we are still tweaking this further so that you can't walk all the way up to deer in future fixes).
  
• Minor rotation adjustment tweaks to wolf movement that should make them spin in circles less often.
  
• Boars should now be properly skinnable.
  

[h3]Visuals:[/h3]

• Tweaked many places to raise the visual quality (mainly noticable in shelter and hot springs in the sickness scenario)
  
• Work on visuals is ongoing and will continue until early access release and further :)
  
• Reduced flashlight intensity as it was too intense and whitened everything.
  
• Several minor graphical tweaks to raise the quality a little (higher texture sizes on terrain, RVT's etc.)
  
• Noise/Smearing artifact effects removed from Grass and other foliage.
  
• Noise/Smearing artifact effects removed from River.
  
• Refactoring of color grading based on players feedback
  
• Increased view distance on clear weathers
  

[h3]Extra information that might be helpful:[/h3]

• Don't hold the button to swing torch, press and release - don't let the red bar disappear.
  

[h3]Known issues at time of release:[/h3]

• Deer might be slow to notice us. (Due to crouching noise fixes).
  
• Fainting (getting to 0 energy) might lock up inputs and not play the fainting animation properly.
  
• When spear is in hand the Quick Actions Tab (bottom right corner) might wrongly show extra information for auto impaling / to release to impale regardless of difficulty.
  

Apart from making the wolves easier on the explorer difficulty, we've also prepared for you a short video which should teach you how to fight with those pesky, furry friends. Keep in mind that from now on, releasing the spear before wolf jumps on you is only related to the survivalist difficulty. Let us know what you guys think!

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By the way – as you can see in the video, we also have some problems while fighting with them, so there is nothing to be worried about.

Oh... And one more thing – we clearly see that there is a little confusion about where to find our demo, since some of you might think that it's actually a prologue.

You can freely download the demo from the Winter Survival's Steam page. It's definitely worth a try since it's a truly open world survival experience. Go and check it for yourself.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1394960/Winter_Survival/

Before we finish I'd like to invite all of you to our live stream on February 6th, 2024 at 7 pm CET time. We'll be talking everything Winter Survival and we cannot wait to see you there. Feel free to ask any questions you might have – we'll do our best to answer them.



~Your humble marketing guy – Sewek

It’s finally this day most of you have been waiting for! I’m thrilled to announce that our brand-new demo for Winter Survival is officially available. 🔥 It’s been one hell of a ride recently, but I’m so thankful for your constant support and feedback that we’ve received during this time.



I hope that you’re gonna love the demo as much as we did while making it for you. Rest assured, we’re still open to hear your overall feedback regarding the game – performance, any issues, user experience – every single comment is a valid point for us to check, so don’t hesitate and use the bug-reporting tool that you can find in the demo by pressing F7 key.

You can also check our fresh demo trailer that we’ve prepared. Just to get into the proper mood, you know? Take a look and let us know what you think 💥

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For those of you who won’t have time to play our demo during this week, you don’t need to be worried. The demo will be available for almost three weeks from now on, as it’ll be a part of the upcoming Steam Next Fest which starts next Monday (February 5th). As you can see - plenty of time to delve into it, right?



[h2]Stay up-to-date 📰[/h2]

And with that information, we’ve come to an end. I won’t bother you much longer since you’re probably eagerly waiting to get your hands on the demo. What can I say? Enjoy it, have fun, share your screenshots and videos with us, and if you feel like Winter Survival is what you’re looking for, consider adding the game to your wishlist 🙇

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1394960/Winter_Survival/

~Your humble marketing guy – Sewek

P.S Don't forget to also check other two survival titles from our friends – Serum and Occupy Mars.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1610520/Serum/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/758690/Occupy_Mars_The_Game/

Welcome to another Winter Survival development update. In the previous episode we’ve delved really deep into some of the more advanced mechanics that you will encounter during your gameplay. Also, I’d like to remind you that our brand-new demo is coming on January 29th, 2024! If you feel like you need some more information about the advanced mechanics or demo, feel free to check two previous announcements. 💥



So, what do I have for you today? In this devlog I’m gonna tell you everything you need to know about possible starting scenarios in the game and how you can tailor your gameplay experience according to your needs. Ready to embark on a journey together? Grab your favorite drink, have some snacks, and let’s roll! 🔥

[h2]How do these scenarios work?[/h2]

Let’s start from the very beginning – every game starts with you choosing your starting scenario and tailoring everything according to how you would like to begin. If you’re looking for a challenge you might want to pick the late evening time with barely any equipment, heavy blizzard and the bear patrolling the surrounding area.



On the other hand, if you’re looking for a casual start to the game, you might prefer to choose an early, sunny morning, with the proper equipment and shelter already built right in front of you. In other words – it doesn't matter if you’re an expert survivalist or a total rookie in this field – everyone will be able to find something for themselves.



One thing to keep in mind here is that every single scenario has some sort of quest to complete at the beginning. Think of it as a short story mode set within the endless mode itself. For instance one scenario might be all about curing the disease and the other simply has you sneaking by the bear. I don’t want to spoil too much, so you will have to try it out for yourselves once the game enters Early Access on February 28th, 2024.



Please keep in mind that for the demo purposes you’ll be able to choose only once starting scenario. The others will unlock as you’ll get your hands-on Early Access version.

[h2]Enjoy our brand-new series "Two Minutes with Devs"[/h2]

If you're following us on social media and YouTube, you've probably seen that we've recently started a brand-new series of videos called "Two Minutes with Devs". In the series our talented team members will give you some in-depth details about our games. If you've somehow missed it, check it out right now and let us know what you think and what would you like to see next.

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[h2]Stay up-to-date 📰[/h2]

And we’ve come to the end. Let me know how you like the idea of choosing your own scenarios in the comments down below. And while I caught your attention I’d like to once again remind you that in just 4 days you will be able to jump straight into the winter land where predators are just a few of possible dangers that await you in Winter Survival. If you’re dying to know more about the game, consider adding it to your wishlist 🙇

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1394960/Winter_Survival/

~Your humble marketing guy - Sewek

Today I have some excting news to share with you – a gripping 16-minute gameplay footage that showcases the chilling challenges and intense struggles that await you in the frigid wilderness. Check it out now and let us know what you think 👇

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Also, make sure to mark these dates in your calendar if you're eager to check what Winter Survival is:

🔍 Demo Release Date: January 29th, 2024
🚀 Early Access Launch: February 28th, 2024

Explore the harsh beauty of our meticulously crafted winter landscape, where every decision could mean the difference between life and frosty demise. Challenge your survival skills and see how long you can survive without descending to madness. If you don't want to miss any future updates regarding Winter Survival, consider adding the game to your wishlist.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1394960/Winter_Survival/

As we slowly but surely approach the Winter Survival’s release date, I’m sure that you’re eagerly waiting for some exciting news regarding our sanity testing, survival game. The good thing is – you don’t have to wait any longer as today, I’m thrilled to share a release date for our brand-new demo. You can call me the bearer of the great news from now on😏Without further ado, let’s roll.



[h2]Demo Release Date 📅[/h2]

Let’s kick things off with the most anticipated news of today’s devlog, shall we? You’ll put your survival skills to the test on January 29th, 2024! Are you ready to brave the elements, fight with deadly predators, and face the most deviant enemy – your mind?



And if you thought that’s the only good news we have for you today, you’re hardly mistaken. Back in February 2023 when we released Winter Survival: Prologue, we noticed that the majority of our community members wanted to experience our game in a more of an open world survival style, rather than following the story.



This brand-new demo is the answer to all of those comments. You’ll still have some tasks that you can complete on your way, but these are totally optional for you. So, in other words – exploring, gathering materials, building your shelter, crafting new items, and adapting to the environment – that is the essence of our upcoming demo.



[h2]Stay up-to-date 📰[/h2]

And that’s it for today! I hope you cannot wait to delve into our world, when the demo is gonna be available on January 29th, 2024. You can expect more and more materials coming from us in the upcoming days and weeks, so if you don’t want to miss anything in the world of Winter Survival, consider adding the game to your wishlist.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1394960/Winter_Survival/

And last but not the least, make sure to check out two other survival titles from our friends over Pyramid Games and Game Island. Occupy Mars introduces its highly anticipated Nuclear Update today, so you might want to check it out for yourself.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/758690/Occupy_Mars_The_Game/

Serum on the other hand is a mysterious, survival adventure where your life depends on a bizarre liquid that took control over your body. Combine that with battling dangerous creatures, and stunning graphics, and you have a mixture that you don’t want to miss. Also, I've heard that they're going to announce their own demo as well, so I'd highly advise you to check out their Steam page.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1610520/Serum/

Your humble marketing guy - Sewek