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Hotfix 0.0.8

Hello Survivors!


[h3]TL;DR - The update improves gameplay with lowered zombie night difficulty for single-player, reduce fuel consumption, and increase durability for Tier I tools, weapons and chest items. It also fixes issues with revive, Machine customization, achievements, object interactions, crashes, and flying zombies.[/h3]

New fixes are online (you may need to restart Steam for the update to activate):
  • Lowered zombie night difficulty across all difficulty levels for single-player
  • Reduced generator fuel consumption
  • Increased durability of Tier I tools and weapons
  • Increased durability of items found in chests to 60-70%
  • Items durability now degrades twice as slowly in solo play
  • Addressed issues with world elements not loading correctly
  • Improved functionality of the revive option; it should now work properly
  • Machine customization should now load correctly after saving
  • Resolved issue preventing the "Make Way" achievement from triggering
  • Resolved issue preventing the "New Horizon" achievement from triggering
  • Improved interactions with closely placed objects
  • Addressed an issue where some zombies were flying (we only accept dancing zombies!)
  • Players joining games should now be able to change keybindings
  • Addressed several crash scenarios
  • Adjustments to the 3-star level Factory Point of Interest

I hope this fix will significantly improve your experience, and we want to thank you, Survivors, for your quick response and detailed feedback! Thanks to your input, we’re able to improve Survival Machine quickly so everyone can fully enjoy the game.

But this is not the end — we’re already working on another fix that will greatly impact the single-player experience. This fix should be released within the next few days! Thank you for being with us and sharing your thoughts, it really helps!

Dzięki!
Berdol

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Hotfix 0.0.7

EDIT: Hotfix 6.0 is back! You might need to restart Steam for the update to download Survivors!
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Survival Machine's team reporting ''Operation Bug Hunt 6.0'' a success! No more ''stealth'' zombies, forgetful Machines, or shy HUDs!

Want the whole list? Here it is!
  • Increased the number of diagrams found in chests and improved their descriptions for better clarity.
  • The machine now properly stops before roadblocks
  • Fixed a camera issue when using the glider.
  • Removed shadows from water to reduce visual glitches.
  • Machine customization colors will now save correctly between sessions.
  • Fixed an issue where the HUD could disappear for some players.
  • Improved loading of resources for players starting a new game.
  • Fixed several cases where zombies would either not spawn at night or spawn with a noticeable delay.
  • Resolved a few crash instances to improve overall stability.
  • The game will now display a warning message if downloaded files are corrupted—re-downloading the game will resolve this.
  • Added a failsafe to prevent the bow from becoming locked during use.
  • Fire traps now have a proper crafting cost assigned.
  • Fixed a blocker in the tutorial where players could bypass manually opening the tunnel door, potentially breaking progression.
Its all thanks to your feedback and engagment! Thank you for that very, very much Survivors! Enjoy the game!

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Hotfix 0.0.6.1

[h3]Hello Survivors![/h3]
Some new changes for you:
  • Fixed additional instances of infinite loading affecting some players.
  • Resolved an issue where the machine would not stop at roadblocks—thank you to everyone who reported this so quickly!
  • Made several improvements to reduce overall energy consumption
  • Pistons I and Pistons II now provide greater fuel efficiency.
  • Coal has been made a more efficient fuel source.
  • The machine bonus now further reduces fuel consumption.

[h3]Thanks for all your feedback![/h3]
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Hotfix 0.0.6

[h2]Ready for the weekend Survivors? Good, we have another batch of fixes for you![/h2]

I don't want to take to much of your time - its Friday and Im sure you're eager to play! So what changes Hotfix 5.0 is bringing?

Fixes & Improvements
  • Increased the drop rate of Fabric Scrap and reduced the crafting cost of several early-game items to ease progression.
  • Overhauled all roadblocks with clearer quests designed to resolve blockers related to saves and quest progression. If you still encounter issues, please report them via the in-game bug reporter. Note: previously started quests and roadblocks may now appear as completed to allow players to continue their playthroughs.
  • Players can now place the large generator on wooden floors above the deck, offering more flexible base-building options.
  • Fixed a bug where zombies would occasionally not appear during a zombie night event.
  • Resolved an issue where resources were missing in the tutorial area for some players.
  • Addressed additional cases of infinite loading screens.
Thanks for your attention — I won't take up any more of your time! Have a great evening, Survivors

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Beat the challenge and get yourself a brand-new Tommy Gun!

[h2]🔥 Beat the challange and unleash the Legend: Tommy Gun 🔥[/h2]

Looks cool right? I thought so! And it can be yours under one condition: you'll beat the challange!

[h3]What exactly do you have to do? Easy! Invite your friends to join the game and together break the weekend peak of 1,500 players! [/h3]

Shouln't be a problem for you Survivors!



So what exactly Tommy can do for you? Locked behind rusted steel and buried in forgotten crates, the legendary Tommy Gun waits for a true Survivor to claim it. With its massive drum magazine, it spits lead like no other—perfect for mowing down hordes before they even reach you.

Sure, it reloads slower than a steam engine in winter, but those who time it right will catch a brief, golden window for a turbo-charged reload, letting you get back to blasting faster—and harder.

Only found in hidden chests. Legendary. Powerful. Iconic.

[h2]Will you be the one to wield it? You can, but you have to beat the challange! Good luck Survivors! [/h2]

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