Hunters,
We hope you are enjoying the game so far and are satisfied with the recent addition of emissions and radioactive rain.
Today, we would like to address an aspect of the game that has been a focal point for the community, both new and veteran hunters, since the game's early access launch: the difficulty of the game.
One of the biggest complaints from new players is that the game is too difficult, with enemies one-shotting them. While this level of difficulty is largely by design and intended to challenge players, we are aware that it may be discouraging for casual or new players. On the other hand, our veteran hunters crave a more hardcore experience, such as having all items lost upon death and having a permanent death mode, requests that we agree are fitting for the game.
To address the needs of both parties, we are pleased to announce that we are introducing difficulty settings in the upcoming major update 0.29.
[h3]Difficulty Modes[/h3]
We have provided three pre-set difficulty modes for players who do not wish to adjust all the settings themselves. These settings are:
RookieThis setting is suitable for new players who are new to the genre or anyone who prefers a casual experience. In this difficulty, resources will be plentiful, enemies will deal less damage, and your character will be more durable.
SurvivorThis setting provides the intended ZERO Sievert experience, where the world is challenging but not unjust. Resources are limited, and players must plan their moves carefully. Enemies are more formidable, and players are more susceptible to damage.
HunterAs the title suggests, this mode is for hardcore hunters who value immersion above all else. In this mode, players will lose all items in their inventory upon death.
[h3]Difficulty Customisation Options[/h3]
For hunters who like to personalise their gaming experience, we have also provided individual sliders to modify almost all elements of the game. We welcome your
feedback on the new settings, and if you encounter any new bugs, please report them in the
bug report channel on our Discord server.
TradingIn this section, players can adjust multipliers for sell price, item price, vendor money, and more.
LootThis is where players can experiment with what they'll be able to find out in the wastes. You can set the drop rate, minimum/maximum weapon durability, determine if NPCs can drop armour, and more here.
ProgressionThis section provides options for customising the progression of the game, including character HP, transportable weight, hunger and thirst decay rates, skill exp rate, rouble and quest item rewards, and service prices.
EnemiesDying too often or are you gunning down enemies too easily? Here is where players can adjust enemy HP and damage dealt.
HardcoreIf players would like to change what items they lose upon death or try out a permadeath run, this will be where they'd find those changes.
*Note: Each save game has its own difficulty settings and they are not shared globally. Changing the difficulty settings will require you to start a new game, as the settings cannot be changed mid-game.
[h3]Other Features[/h3]
Field of View (Under Graphic Settings)This new addition to the game introduces the player field view, meaning that the map will only be visible to players in a limited, forward-facing angle, rather than a full 360 degree view.
Teleportation (to NPC)The bunker can be vast, so for convenience, we are offering bunker NPC teleportation services. Simply press 'H' and select the NPC you are eager to visit!
Main MenuLast but not least: We have reworked the main menu to provide a better experience, both in terms of visual appeal and functionality.
Goodbye for now, hunters! We look forward to next week's release of update 0.29 and hope the new difficulty settings bring lots of excitement for all players. Remember to tune in this Thursday at 4:00 PM GMT on our
Twitch channel to get an early look at
our Community Manager Lottie getting killed in Hardcore mode the new features. Keep an eye on our content creators, too, as they'll be releasing content for the update soon. As always, we welcome your thoughts and opinions on how we can make the game the best it can be, if you have any feedback please do not hesitate to reach out in our
feedback channel.
Happy hunting!
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