Survival Machine News

[p]We’re currently working on another major feature for our game — automation! Many of you have asked for this, especially as progression introduces more complex recipes and blueprints. We hope this feature will improve late-game gameplay and take some of the manual workload off your shoulders.[/p][p]Automation is not yet available in the game. It’s a feature still in active development, and we’re very open to your feedback and ideas on how it should work. Let’s get started![/p][h3]Premises[/h3][p]The automation system is designed to automatically pull resources collected by Survivors from crates and barrels and transfer them directly into the appropriate processing units. This means players no longer need to manually move resources — the Machine does it for you![/p][h3]How does it work?[/h3][p]Everything begins in the Alpine Biome, where you need to find the appropriate blueprint to upgrade your Machine. Installing it will grant you access to a new feature called “Automated Production.”[/p][p][/p][p]Once the upgrade is installed, the Survivor approaches the selected processing station, opens its interface, and clicks the icon located at the top center of the screen. At this point, you can choose between two modes:[/p]

• [p]Manual Mode (M): The original system remains intact – players choose a recipe by manually inserting required resources[/p]

• [p]Automatic Mode (A): Players select a recipe, and the station will automatically draw the required resources from Machine Storage, removing the need for manual insertion[/p]

[p][/p][p]Change mode into automatic, choose what recipe you want to process and... viola! You should be able to see a marker above the station indicating which material or item is currently being produced.[/p][p]From that moment on automation will keep running until the resources are depleted or the Machine runs out of fuel. So keep an eye on it![/p][p][/p][p]Similar to Automatic Turrets, here you’ll also need to build a power network. For automation to work, you must construct a g,l,enerator and then connect the radio receiver to the appropriate processing station using these special walls and floors.[/p][p][/p][h3]Production chain[/h3][p]We want our system to allow you to process resources in a way that makes even the most advanced recipes as automated as possible.[/p][p]Processing stations take resources from the barrels and crates that you have placed on the Machine. Once processed, the resources are returned to the Machine’s storage and are ready to be used by another, more advanced station that requires them to craft more complex recipes.[/p][p]
[/p][p]In this way, you can create your own production chain that produces the necessary materials and items without the need for your direct involvement. Pretty neat, right? [/p][h3]Wrap up![/h3][p]I’m curious to hear what you think of this concept and would really appreciate your feedback and ideas! We might not be able to implement everything, but we’ll seriously consider every suggestion.[/p][p]Catch us on our Discord, and we’re also looking forward to your feedback here in the comments under this post! [/p][p]Ah! I almost forgot! We’re still waiting for your feedback in our survey - just clink on the link! Those who complete it and leave their email address (optional!) will receive a Supporter Pack as a reward (limited to first 100 Survivors!) [/p][p]Dzięki! [/p][p]Berdol [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p][/p][p]Before Christmas, we managed to release one more hotfix. Thanks to everyone who reported bugs through our Bug Reporter! Version 0.6.1 fixes several issues you mentioned to us— check out the details below![/p][h3]Fixes and Improvements[/h3]

• [p]Added a failsafe in case zombies summoned by the Zombieburg do not arrive. After 5 minutes, if zombies are still alive, the machine exits its blocked state and automatically completes the quest and move to next battle phase[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the flag for DLC machine skins was not appearing correctly[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where a client joining a lobby would see the default farmer skin instead of another player’s DLC skin[/p]
• [p]Fixed missing English localization for the objective text: “Fix the bridge 1/6”[/p]
• [p]Fixed incorrect lighting on all three new skins[/p]
• [p]Fixed poor-looking lights on the Mad Rig [/p]
• [p]Fixed cockpit windows on DLC skins not displaying correctly (Pavel’s/player's cockpit)[/p]

[h3]Wrap up![/h3][p]
Once again, thanks to all Survivors for your support! Remember, you can currently grab the game on Steam with a 30% discount. Highly recommended!

Remember to join our Discord, where you can always chat with us and share your ideas or report any issues! [/p][p]Dzięki![/p][p]Berdol
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[p]We have a lot of new stuff coming with patch 0.6.0! Not only the usual bug fixes and minor improvements - and we have a lot of those - but also we’re introducing some new features! In this post you’ll find out about: [/p]

• [p]game updates, [/p]
• [p]our brand new Supporter Pack, [/p]
• [p]feedback survey we’re counting you to take part in (there’s a reward if you do!)[/p]
• [p]Custom Sale waiting for you!  [/p]

[p]Ready? Let's go![/p][h2]1. Patch 0.6.0 - what’s new?[/h2][h3] 1.1 Lexicon[/h3][p][/p][p]Today’s update introduces the brand-new Lexicon — your go-to source for all essential knowledge about the world of Survival Machine. It’s organized into clear categories, making it easy to navigate and quickly find what you need.[/p][h3] 1.2 New Weapon: Winter Mega Bonk[/h3][p][/p][p]A powerful new weapon has joined the arsenal — the Winter Mega Bonk! This special legendary club slows zombies with heavy attack, giving you an easier target or precious time to escape when things get dangerous. Search every chest carefully![/p][p][/p][h3] 1.3 Various fixes across all board[/h3][p]We’ve introduced a wide range of gameplay changes. These updates affect co-op, the user interface, animations, crafting, and many other tweaks — both big and small — all aimed at improving your overall Survival Machine experience.[/p][p]Want to see everything we’ve changed? Here you go: [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h2]2. Supporter Pack[/h2][p][/p][p]We’ve created a Supporter Pack for our most dedicated players! [/p][p]Remember — you don’t need the Supporter Pack to fully enjoy the game, but purchasing it helps support the continued development of Survival Machine.[/p][p]What’s inside?[/p]

1. [p]Three Machine skins — the first one is available right away, but if you want more, we’ve hidden dedicated skin blueprints throughout the world.[/p]
2. [p]A set of wallpapers.[/p]
3. [p]A collection of music for your spare time: The Official Game Soundtrack, crafted by Zofia Domaradzka and Krzysztof Łochowicz.[/p]
4. [p]Two new character outfits with two hero faces to choose from. Check them out![/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]You can learn more about the contents of the Supporter Pack here:[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h3]Wondering how to find your Supporter Pack?[/h3][p]You have two simple ways to access the bonus materials:[/p]

• [p]Through Steam: Go to your Steam Library, right-click Survival Machine, select Manage, then Browse Local Files. The Supporter Pack contents will be right inside that folder![/p]

• [p]In the Game Menu: Just launch the game, head to the Extras section, and click on Supporter Pack.[/p]

[h2]3. Survey[/h2][p]There’s no such thing as too much good feedback — that’s why we’ve prepared a special survey with a few important questions about Survival Machine.[/p][p]As a thank-you, every Survivor who completes the survey and provides their email address will receive free access to the Supporter Pack![/p][p]Providing your email is NOT required. If you’d rather not share it, we completely understand — your answers are what matter most to us![/p][p]However, if you’d like to receive the Supporter Pack, we’ll need your email so we can send you the unlock code.[/p][h3]You can find the survey at this LINK! Thank you for your help![/h3][h2]4. Custom Sale![/h2][p]Last but not least! Custom Sale! From now on, you can get the Survival Machine at a promotional price — we’ve prepared a 30% discount for you until 17th of December. This is a great opportunity for anyone considering getting a Survival Machine for themselves or their team! Highly recommended — we promise it’s worth it![/p][h2]5. Wrap Up![/h2][p]As always, we truly appreciate your feedback, ideas, and opinions! We read and discuss every single message — your input has a real impact on the development of the Survival Machine.[/p][p]Thank you for being with us — there’s still plenty of exciting things ahead![/p][p]Dzięki[/p][p]Berdol[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p]Survival Machine keeps evolving, and today’s Patch 0.6.0 is the best proof of that. It not only fixes various issues but also brings new content to the game. What exactly changes with today’s patch? Let’s dive in!
[/p][h2]What's new?[/h2][p][/p][h3]1. Lexicon[/h3][p][/p][p]Yes! With today’s update, the lexicon has arrived in the game! This is where you’ll find all the most important information about the world of Survival Machine.[/p][p]We’ve divided it into several categories to make navigation easier and to help you quickly access the information you’re looking for. In the lexicon, you’ll find things like the production costs of specific items, buildings, weapons, and upgrades,and check what benefits creating/owning a given item provides you. When in doubt, check the lexicon![/p][h3]2. New Weapon: Winter Mega Bonk[/h3][p]A new weapon is here! Allow me to introduce you to Winter Mega Bonk, a special legendary weapon which slows down zombies giving you easy prey or time to retreat and run for your life!|

Look around the world and don't miss any chest - Winter Mega Bonk is hidden somewhere, you just have to look carefully![/p][p] [/p][h2]Let's check the details of today’s patch:[/h2][h3]- Critical Fixes and Stability[/h3]

• [p]Crafting: Fixed a bug where the Crafting Table occasionally yielded 0 items when crafting.[/p]
• [p]Connection: The connection error SR#12 has been replaced with a clear text message explaining why the player cannot connect.[/p]
• [p]Log Errors: Implemented numerous fixes eliminating log spam and various null errors throughout the game.[/p]

[h3]- Co-op[/h3]

• [p]Desynchronization: Fixed durability desynchronization of items in Co-op mode after loading a saved game.[/p]
• [p]Connectivity: Significantly improved connection stability, reducing the frequency of player disconnections.[/p]
• [p]Quests and Dialogue: Fixed a bug where clients (guests) would lose active quests after loading.[/p]
• [p]Dialogue: Fixed the issue where the NPC (Pavel) speech bubble appeared empty for the client after loading the game.[/p]
• [p]Storage: Removed the storage desynchronization bug.[/p]

[h3]- User Interface, Controllers[/h3]

• [p]Hotbar/Inventory (Controller): Corrected the description/tooltip for the X button when managing the hotbar in the inventory on a controller.[/p]
• [p]Keybinds:[/p]
  • [p]Fixed keybinding issues, including the inability to change the 'E' key for use/build actions.[/p]
  • [p]Added the ability to rebind keys for category switching, allowing them to be placed near movement keys.[/p]
  • [p]Quest descriptions and objectives will no longer unnecessarily update when changing keybindings.[/p]

[h3]- Gameplay and Mechanics[/h3]

• [p]Animations: Shortened the Equip / Unequip animations.[/p]
• [p]Crafting: Implemented "hold to craft" with a delay and a visual progress bar for the crafting process. The delay may vary depending on item type, tier and so on.[/p]
• [p]Items/Spawns: Fixed the problem with candles on Medium and Low graphical settings where they would appear just in front of the player[/p]
• [p]Quests:[/p]
  • [p]Fixed a bug in the wooden pickaxe quest that required the item to be re-equipped even when it was already in the hotbar.[/p]
• [p]Combat: The player can no longer kill a zombie while facing away from it (attack angle/hitbox correction).[/p]
• [p]Miscellaneous:[/p]
  • [p]Adjusted and tuned the operation of Turrets.[/p]

[h3]- World, Graphics, and Collision[/h3]

• [p]Collision:[/p]
  • [p]Added missing collision to the elevator in the Oil Rig hard location.[/p]
  • [p]Removed numerous holes, gaps, and areas where the player could fall under the map or textures.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed the softlock bug in the wood near the zombie fort cannon.[/p]
• [p]Graphics:[/p]
  • [p]Removed grass that was incorrectly placed on a barricade (Bridge World Chunk).[/p]
  • [p]Fixed a bug where the cannonball flew off during the code puzzle.[/p]
• [p]World: Corrected the pathing (route) for hay bales.[/p]

[h3]- Localization and Other[/h3]

• [p]Localization: Added missing translations for:[/p]
  • [p]The name "Tool Fury" in Norwegian.[/p]
  • [p]Two new options in Custom Mode.[/p]
• [p]Settings: Graphical settings will now save correctly upon exiting the game.[/p]
• [p]HUD/Sonar: Fixed an issue where Coal and Tin Ore were permanently marked as selected in the sonar display.[/p]

[h2]Wrap up![/h2][p]Thank you for being with us and for your constant support — it means a lot to us! I hope you enjoy today’s update. If you have any feedback you can always let us know here on Steam or on our Discord![/p][p]Dzięki [/p][p]Berdol[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p]We love playing solo, but Survival Machine truly shines in co-op mode! Helping each other clear roadblocks, exploring Points of Interest together, defending the Machine from zombie attacks and the ominous Zombiestein — a helping hand is always welcome! That’s why we decided to compete in this year’s Steam Awards in the Better With Friends category![/p][h3]Vote for Survival Machine![/h3][p]We’ll be incredibly grateful for every vote you choose to give us! We truly feel we’re not alone in this development — your support, feedback, and ideas have greatly shaped Survival Machine into the game it is today, and there’s still so much ahead! That’s why we believe the Better With Friends category fits us perfectly! [/p][p][/p][p]Enjoy the game Survivors! Until next time![/p][p]dzięki![/p][p]Berdol
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