Terminus: Zombie Survivors News

Hey everyone!

We’ve just released version 1.0 on the beta branch! This update focuses on revamping the overall art and animations, with improvements to gameplay and the UI.

How to Join the Beta: Open your Steam Library > Right-click Terminus: Zombie Survivors > Select Properties > Go to the Betas tab > Choose “beta – Beta branch”.


[h3]Character Animation Updates[/h3]



We’ve added over 10 new character animations, such as breaking furniture, reinforcing doors and windows, cutting chain link fences, and more. These new animations make it easier to see the progress and results of actions.


[h3]Location and Garden Art Improvements[/h3]



We’ve enhanced the art for grocery stores, pharmacies, and parks, adding decorations like posters, clocks, and TVs to the walls. Additionally, we’ve added 36 new pieces of art for different stages of crop growth, making it easier to visually gauge their development. Other updates include flag animations and water waves.


[h3]Improved Interactions[/h3]



We’ve improved interactions such as refueling, retrieving fuel, and filling water so they can be done in one motion. This makes managing resources with large quantities much simpler and requires fewer clicks.


[h3]Gameplay Improvements[/h3]



We’ve added over 30 new furniture items, including freezers, refrigerated displays, and counters. Additionally, you can now upgrade generators and antigen extractors. Cooked food now spawns as well. Explore new furniture and upgrade generators for better capacity and efficiency!


There have also been bug fixes and other improvements to enhance gameplay immersion. Check out the detailed patch notes below for more information. If you encounter any issues or have feedback, please leave a comment or join the discussion. Your suggestions are incredibly valuable for the development of the game!

Version 1.0 will be officially released on August 20 after final polishing. We sincerely thank everyone who participated during the Early Access period.


Thank you!

Best,
In-geon
Longplay Studios


https://store.steampowered.com/app/1534980

Check out the detailed patch notes below.

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ART & ANIMATION: Improved the art for grocery stores, pharmacies, and parks.
ART & ANIMATION: Added decorations such as posters, clocks, and TVs to the walls of various locations.
ART & ANIMATION: Added wake effects when boats leave the dock.
ART & ANIMATION: Added character animations for throwing Molotov cocktails and grenades.
ART & ANIMATION: Added animation effects to base flags.
ART & ANIMATION: Modified the grenade explosion effect to have a more pixel art feel.
ART & ANIMATION: Added 36 new growth stage artworks for crops in the garden.
ART & ANIMATION: Added character animations for creating gardens.
ART & ANIMATION: Added character animations for watering gardens.
ART & ANIMATION: Added character animations for fertilizing gardens.
ART & ANIMATION: Applied color changes based on the water level of gardens.
ART & ANIMATION: Added character animations for cutting chain link fences.
ART & ANIMATION: Added character animations for collecting water from ponds, the sea, and rainwater collectors.
ART & ANIMATION: Added character animations for breaking furniture.
ART & ANIMATION: Added character animations for forcing open doors or windows.
ART & ANIMATION: Added character animations for repairing doors or windows.
ART & ANIMATION: Added character animations for upgrading generators.
ART & ANIMATION: Improved the artwork for the terminus building.
ART & ANIMATION: Changed the main menu animation.
BUG FIX: Fixed a visual bug where black dots appeared on the floor at wall corners.
BUG FIX: Fixed a visual bug where light was not displayed when turning on a portable generator.
BUG FIX: Fixed a bug where tooltips were not properly translated in the sleep popup when satiety and hydration were at 0.
BUG FIX: Fixed a crash that could occur in some widescreen environments.
BUG FIX: Fixed a bug where background music would not loop in military bases, research centers, and docks.
BUG FIX: Fixed a bug where companions could move to an underground tile when arriving at a location by car.
BUG FIX: Fixed a bug where snow and Ariadne's thread effects were not applied on the way to the helipad.
BUG FIX: Fixed a bug where rainwater collectors could overlap with debris, aviation fuel pumps, sandbags, and burnt cars.
BUG FIX: Fixed a bug where zombies occasionally spawned on top of vehicles in military bases.
BUG FIX: Fixed a visual bug where corpses were generated in the wrong direction in military bases.
BUG FIX: Modified the game so that construction workers cannot throw furniture onto water tiles.
BUG FIX: Fixed a bug where the state of the electric siphon pump did not decrease after use.
BUG FIX: Fixed a bug where trees at the dock were not displayed based on the character's position.
BUG FIX: Fixed a bug where the vision of other zombies was not updated when a zombie broke down a door.
BUG FIX: Fixed a bug where the helipad was incorrectly marked as found on map pieces.
GAMEPLAY: Added over 30 new pieces of furniture (freezers, refrigerated display cases, counters, etc.) to grocery stores and pharmacies.
GAMEPLAY: Increased the maximum number of seeds obtained when harvesting at 100% growth to 3.
GAMEPLAY: Lowered the satiety threshold for dividing food from 15 to 10.
GAMEPLAY: Made certain foods (pizza, burgers, minced meat, cheese, coffee, sandwiches) discoverable through furniture searches or fortified house trades.
GAMEPLAY: Modified the game so that items that do not fit the library setting (rice, pasta, flour, etc.) are not found there.
GAMEPLAY: Adjusted item spawn rates in research centers to better fit the setting.
GAMEPLAY: Modified the game so that firefighter zombies do not drop grenades.
GAMEPLAY: Slightly increased the temperature effects provided by clothing and gloves.
GAMEPLAY: Made generators and antigen extractors upgradable.
GAMEPLAY: Doubled the generation rate of gardens when creating maps.
GAMEPLAY: Halved the state degradation rate of bags during movement.
GAMEPLAY: Work gloves now degrade slightly when crafting or upgrading items.
GAMEPLAY: Leather gloves now degrade slightly during melee attacks.
GAMEPLAY: Reduced the overall spoilage rate of food by approximately 20%.
GAMEPLAY: Added guidebooks (church, clothing store, park, gas station).
LOC: Fixed translation errors in terminus NPC dialogues.
LOC: Improved Japanese translations.
LOC: Improved Spanish translations.
LOC: Fixed incorrect display of Korean particles.
SANDBOX: Fixed an issue where parks might not spawn when increasing the number of all locations in sandbox mode.
SANDBOX: Changed location frequency adjustments to percentages in sandbox mode.
UI: Added a "Max Refuel" feature to refuel multiple gas cans at once.
UI: Added a "Fill to Max" feature to fill multiple gas cans at once from fuel pumps.
UI: Improved the fuel siphoning process with the siphon pump by using motion-based methods.
UI: Added a "Fill All Bottles" feature to fill multiple bottles at once when collecting water.
UI: Enabled the use of hotkeys to open the inventory, crafting, and map windows even when the attack window is open.
UI: Made salt and pepper shakers with the same remaining amount stackable.
UI: Made lighters and gas lighters with the same remaining gas stackable.
UI: Made dead animals appear above traps when on the ground.
UI: Changed the low condition notification for clothing to appear earlier.
UI: Updated the antigen extractor to allow an unlimited number of zombie heads to be inserted.
UI: Added completed ending badges to the survival history scene.
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[h2]Terminus: Zombie Survivors will complete its Early Access and officially launch version 1.0 on August 20![/h2]


1.0 Release Date Trailer:
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Hey everyone!

We’re excited to announce that Terminus: Zombie Survivors will officially launch version 1.0 on August 20!

Thanks to your incredible support over the past three years, we’ve expanded the game with new endings, large locations, numerous crafting and cooking recipes, unique zombies, and much more. Your interest and feedback have been invaluable.

Additionally, the supporter DLC will be discontinued with the official release. We deeply appreciate your support during Early Access and hope for your continued support as we approach the full release.

Check out the FAQ for the 1.0 release below.
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1534980/view/4172103171327194591

Stay updated on social media!
YouTube: youtube.com/TerminusZombieSurvivors
Twitter: twitter.com/LongplayStudios
Website: TerminusZombieSurvivors.com

Thank you for being part of our journey!

Best,
In-geon
Longplay Studios

Hey everyone!

I'm excited to announce that 'Terminus: Zombie Survivors' is set to release version 1.0 in August 2024. Thank you all for being part of this journey over the past three years during early access. While the exact release date is still being finalized, I wanted to share some frequently asked questions and their answers with you.




Q: When exactly is the release date in August?
A: We will announce the exact release date soon. Stay tuned for more updates!

Q: Will all progress carry over to version 1.0?
A: Yes, all your progress and saved data from the early access version will carry over to version 1.0.

Q: Will the game price change after the release?
A: The price will increase to $19.99 after the Steam Summer Sale ends on July 11th. Regional prices may vary according to Steam's suggested prices.

Q: Are there new features or content in version 1.0?
A: The core content will remain consistent with version 0.9.10. Our focus is on polishing the art, gameplay, and UI to ensure the game is as stable and refined as possible. A supplemental update reflecting these improvements will be released soon.

Q: Will updates continue after version 1.0?
A: Absolutely! We will continue to develop and improve 'Terminus: Zombie Survivors' with post-launch updates that include new content, features, and support for the Steam Workshop. Keep an eye out for more exciting additions!

Q: Will the game be available on other platforms like Epic Games, GOG, or PC Game Pass?
A: No, the PC version of the game is available exclusively on Steam.

Q: Will there be a console or mobile version in the future?
A: We are not considering a console version at this time. We are exploring the possibility of a mobile version, but it has not yet been finalized. Our current focus is on enhancing the quality of the PC version.

Q: Will there be more platforms or languages added?
A: No, the final platforms and languages are set. The game is currently available on PC and Mac, and supports eight languages: English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Spanish, German, and French. We have finalized these as the supported platforms and languages to ensure the sustainability of future updates.

Q: What will happen to the supporter DLC? When can I register my name as a supporter?
A: The supporter DLC will be discontinued once the early access period ends. We initially offered the DLC to gain financial support during early access, and your contributions have been invaluable. We sincerely thank you again for your support! Although the DLC will no longer be available for purchase, you can still register your supporter name in the credits even after the sales have ended.


We'll be back soon with more news. Thank you for playing 'Terminus: Zombie Survivors' and for being part of our journey!

Best,
In-geon
Longplay Studios

• BUG FIX: Fixed an issue where the survival skill selection window could be closed by using hotkeys for other windows.
  
• BUG FIX: Fixed an issue where companions in a park could incorrectly move to a pond tile when the player arrived by car.
  
• GAMEPLAY: Changed so that empty lighters cannot be provided as quest items to fortified houses.
  

Thank you for your feedback! If you have any problems, please let me know in the comments, discussions, or by email at [email protected]. Thank you.

Best,
In-geon
Longplay Studios

Hey everyone!

I'm excited to share the latest V0.9.10 supplemental update for 'Terminus: Zombie Survivors'. In this update, we've expanded the house art sets to a total of 10 and improved the quality of existing house art by revamping 240 pieces of furniture, walls, and tiles. Alongside these art improvements, we've added new sandbox options, improved performance, and made several UI upgrades.

Check out the patch notes below for more information.




[h3]Art[/h3]

• Added 7 new house art sets and improved 3 existing ones.
  

[h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]

• Fixed a bug that allowed characters to clear debris in their path while moving.
  
• Fixed a bug where the gameplay settings popup incorrectly indicated changes even when defaults were selected.
  

[h3]Gameplay[/h3]

• Modified emergency drinking water so that it cannot be used in crafting fishing bait, fertilizer, or as bait for traps.
  
• Increased the effect of fertilizer on crop growth speed.
  
• Reduced the weight of matches from 0.1 to 0.05.
  

[h3]Performance[/h3]

• Improved performance for faster in-game sight and distance calculations.
  
• Enhanced the music playback method to reduce stuttering when loading music.
  

[h3]Sandbox[/h3]

• Added an option in sandbox mode to adjust vehicle fuel efficiency.
  
• Added options in sandbox mode to adjust character experience gain rates, reading speed, and crafting speed.
  
• Added options in sandbox mode to adjust crop growth speed and the rate at which food spoils.
  

[h3]UI[/h3]

• Enabled shortcut keys to open other modals such as crafting, cooking, and maps while the inventory is open.
  
• Improved the experience tab in the character panel to stack survival skills.
  
• Added a feature to see how many skills are acquired out of the total available by hovering the mouse over survival skills.
  
• Added functionality to click chain link fences to either climb over or cut them.
  
• Fixed an issue where changing the resolution with a controller would deselect the chosen option.
  

We're always working to make your gaming experience better. If you have any feedback or encounter any issues, please feel free to leave a comment, join the discussion, or email us at [email protected]!

Thank you!


Best,
In-geon
Longplay Studios