Decision: Red Daze EXPERIMENTAL Patch 2024.03.04

Greetings, Survivors of the Dust Bowl!

We've just released a new Experimental patch, and here are the key improvements:

• All possible names from the pool are now available in the customization window at the game's start.
  
• Resolution information in the config window updates immediately.
  
• Fixed stashes updating after day change; the loot does not respawn anymore.
  
• Improved the appearance algorithm for powerful items, reducing early-game chances.
  
• Fixed squad members automatically taking gear from shared inventory after restocking.
  
• Weapon skill growth system is now balanced across different weapon categories.
  
• Increased damage for the "Sledge" hammer & for the "Hawk" pistol.
  
• Balanced damage for turret weapons.
  
• Reduced reload times for turret guns "Caesar-G" and "Kate-T."
  
• Settlers using ranged weapons no longer run too close to the enemy.
  
• Adjusted jump distance for werewolves and dogs for more realistic jumps.
  
• Halved the number of enemies while increasing their health for better balance.
  
• Increased loot chance on enemies to compensate for their reduced numbers without losing resource balance.
  
• Mercenaries and mentors have an infinite supply of first aid kits and food.
  
• Redesigned NPC behavior system for improved game optimization.
  
• Squad size is now capped at 7 members as intended.
  
• Fixed flickering objects on the screen when loading the environment.
  
• Excluded some buildings from navigation calculation for game optimization.
  
• Improved turret gunner animation for correct weapon holding.
  
• Improved lighting for daytime explosions.
  
• Reduced smoke show time after explosion effects.
  
• Reworked and optimized fog effect in the red zone.
  
• Added the ability to change weapons while reloading or shooting.
  
• Fixed loading screen freeze when switching characters with large squads.
  
• Option to create a squad is always displayed in the dialog.
  
• Fixed displaying extra "sleep required" message after switching characters.
  
• Fast travel now works correctly for all members of a player's party.
  
• Added a check to ally behavior to disable the desire to enter the red zone.
  
• Improved conversation behavior to reduce interruptions.
  
• Increased debuff for item parameters when lacking required skills.
  
• Overall performance improvement.
  
• Various small bug fixes.
  

To access the Experimental branch, follow these steps:

1. Open Steam.
   
2. Right-click on Decision: Red Daze in your library.
   
3. Select Properties.
   
4. Go to BETAS tab.
   
5. Choose “experimental” from the drop-down list.
   
6. Wait for the game to update the files.
   
7. Launch the game.
   

Enjoy this Experimental update and have an amazing week everyone!

— The Decision: Red Daze Team