Serum News

[h3]Calling all Survivors,[/h3]

We are happy to announce that the latest patch for Serum is now live. Patch #1 addresses several issues, including hotkey for healing items, combat mechanics, game UI, storage stacks, game balancing and more.

Our Early Access journey has only just begun; we are listening, so please do keep your feedback coming in.

[h3]Patch Notes:[/h3]

Combat Improvements:

• Players can now interrupt attack animations to perform a block with all weapons (visual animation may appear disrupted during this action).
  

Stamina Adjustments:

• Reduced stamina consumption during sprinting.
  

Quality of Life Updates:

• Added a "Store All" button to storage for transferring entire stacks of items.
  
• Weapons can now be rotated in the wheel menu for easier selection.
  
• Reduced the time required to complete gate puzzles.
  
• Added a hotkey for quickly using healing items (middle mouse button).
  

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[h3]Fellow Survivors,[/h3]

Today, we wanted to share the content and features still to come for Serum since we know that timely updates, fixes, and implementing community feedback are important to you, the player.

By far, the biggest decision has been to give co-op more time in development and integrate this later than planned within the early access window. While this may be disappointing to many of you, we feel it’s very important we can deliver updates and game content that live up to players' expectations because sacrificing the quality of the game is something we very much want to avoid.

The Serum roadmap below highlights the continued work going into Serum in the weeks and months ahead, leading up to the Version 1.0 release.



Quality of Life Fixes

First and foremost, our focus is to implement a range of quality-of-life improvements for players as one of our first tasks on Serum. This includes bug fixes and additional languages and translations, and we’ll continually look at player feedback to implement these so that the player experience in Serum is optimised.

As our early access journey gets underway next on our list will be achievements as we know that rewarding player interactions and milestones is important. We’ll also be looking to implement a UI revamp to ensure that it’s consistently intuitive for players as they brew, craft and upgrade in the game.

Further down the road, the roadmap also plans on introducing new combat options with combat traps allowing players to expand their arsenal of weapons with passive capability to trap adversaries in the game world.

New Biome

Canyon will be the third biome for players to explore in addition to ground zero (the node), the forest area and the swamp maps that are currently available. Canyon will introduce some new challenging adversaries and a new level boss creature to defeat as part of the game's narrative. This is a dry, arid location that will challenge the player with additional side quests to seek out survivors and reveal much more about the mutagen storyline.

Co-op mode

Co-op mode for up to 4 players gives survivors an opportunity to tackle Serum’s infected denizens as a team with friends. Player resources will be shared, and by working together, players can create their own strategies to maximize their effectiveness in the Serum world.

Of course, early access will see our ongoing work to balance the game, add new features, tweak existing ones, and optimize the overall game. Community feedback is still important, so do talk to us via Discord. We are listening.

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Game Island in partnership with Toplitz Productions are pleased to announce that our single player and co-op immersive story-driven survival adventure game Serum is now available for PC via Steam Early Access.

Serum throws the player head first into a dark and intriguing narrative driven by a unique game mechanic: the mysterious elixir (serum) is essential to survival, a lifeline to be injected regularly as momentary respite. Players will discover how this vital liquid can prolong their existence, amplify their abilities, and enhance their makeshift arsenal of weaponry as they uncover the Serum conspiracy.

Underpinning Serum’s thrilling narrative is the game's unique crafting mechanics, players will need to explore the shattered world, hunting and setting traps in order to harvest sources of Serum to create essential recipes, each granting distinct skills and abilities crucial for overcoming the diverse array of mutated enemies that lurk in the hazardous environment.

Will you source your next dose in time? The clock is ticking, and time is also an ever-present adversary.

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[h3]Five Essential Things to Know About Serum[/h3]

The Blight's Menace: Uncover the dark tale of Serum's narrative, where the Blight has ravaged the world, leaving chaos in its wake. Learn about the catastrophic event and the desperate need for a cure.

Hope in a Vial: Serum is not merely a plot device; it is a lifeline. Discover how this vital liquid can prolong your existence, amplify your abilities, and enhance your arsenal. But beware, time is of the essence, and the clock is ticking.

Adam's Odyssey: Assume the role of Adam, a daring Serum tester employed by EVAS. Dive into the challenges of testing potent Serum varieties, navigating a perilous world teeming with mutated monstrosities.

Crafting and Survival: Engage in a battle for survival where crafting weapons and traps is essential. Brew various Serum recipes, each granting distinct skills crucial for overcoming the diverse array of enemies that lurk in the hazardous environment.

Weapons & Abilities: Different weapons will be required for certain adversaries, What works on one enemy may not be as effective on others, adjust your tactical strategy and utilise powerful Serum abilities to help you overcome those who seek to do you harm.

Don't miss the chance to provide crucial feedback on Serum; we eagerly await your insights. Join the discussion on our Discord, delve into more Serum insights, and follow our Serum Diary on social media for exclusive updates.

Also, don't forget to check out the Serum Ultimate Edition which includes a Serum story codex, Serum cocktail recipe book and Serum official guide and the Serum Official Guide Edition which comes with the Serum official guide packed with expert insights and strategies.

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[h3]Calling all adventurers,[/h3]

Time is almost up as Serum arrives on Steam Early Access tomorrow. Uncover the truth against the odds and against the pressure of time. Craft Serum, the only substance that can save you and amplify your abilities and weapons. Will you survive?

Stay tuned for lots more details on our plans for our game during early access here on Steam and across our socials — we’re not done yet!

We appreciate all the feedback we’ve had from the players who played the Next Fest demo and were able to join the playtest. Your constructive feedback has and continues to be essential to us. Thank you.

[h3]Stay frosty![/h3]

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[h3]Calling all Survivors,[/h3]

Serum launches on Steam Early Access in 2 days. Survive the new mutated horrors of mankind, Locate serum under the pressure of time, time is running out. Will you survive?.

We’re now only hours away from launching SERUM and to say we’re excited is an understatement. Rest assured we intend to reveal all the additional features that will be coming to the game during its time in early access, not to mention further enhancements to the gameplay experience through your constructive feedback.

[h3]Please join us on our journey, we’d love for you to be a part of it.[/h3]

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