Hey survivors!
Hope your settlements are holding strong—because in our next major update,
Dangers & Progression, we’re dialing things up a notch! While there’s plenty to talk about (yes, custom victory goals are coming!), today we want to give you a
first glimpse at something that’s been simmering beneath the surface:
the overhaul of environmental dangers.
Let’s take a look at what’s coming soon...
From
reworked radiation zones to
deadlier sandstorms and
disease outbreaks that’ll really put your survival strategies to the test, the wasteland is becoming even
more unforgiving—and we couldn’t be more excited.
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Spotlight: Radiation Rework – A Deeper Threat Beneath Your Feet[/h3]
Radiation is no longer just a simple value tied to each zone. Instead, it now
directly affects the ground itself.
Contaminated rain will irradiate the soil, while
clean rain helps decontaminate it over time.
A
brand-new overlay lets you view
ground radiation levels, adding a strategic layer to building placement.
Constructing buildings on contaminated ground will raise your settlement’s overall radiation level—exposing your settlers to danger unless they’re equipped with
protective clothing.
Resources gathered from irradiated ground—like
food and
water—can now
contaminate a zone’s storage,
spreading the risk even further.
This system brings back some
familiar mechanics from Endzone 1, requiring players to
think carefully about where they build and how they manage radiation to
keep their people safe.
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Spotlight: Sandstorm Rework – No Longer Just Dust in the Wind[/h3]
The old "
Sanded" zone state is gone for good. Sandstorms now
pack a real punch—each time one strikes, some of your
buildings will take damage.
If a building becomes
fully damaged, it’ll
stop functioning until it’s repaired. Just like construction, repairs are handled by your
unemployed settlers and will require
resources to complete.
To help you stay in control, you can now
disable all repairs in any given zone if needed—perfect for when
resources are tight or
priorities shift.
This
new system turns sandstorms into a dynamic, ongoing threat that
forces tough decisions about what to fix, when, and where.
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Spotlight: Diseases[/h3]
The old "
Sick" zone state has been
removed. Now, when a
disease outbreak occurs, it
directly affects your settlers—several are randomly selected and become sick.
Sick settlers are
unable to work and will stay that way
until they recover. Recovery can happen
naturally over time or be sped up by
visiting a hospital—just one of the new buildings from the upcoming update.
This rework puts the
focus on individual well-being rather than a broad zone effect, making disease a
more personal and
impactful challenge to manage.
That’s all for now—but it’s only the beginning. We’ll be sharing more details soon about the second major part of this update:
Progression. You’ll be able to
define your own goals for each play session, giving you even
more control over how you survive and thrive in the wasteland.
And that’s not all! Also part of the Progression topic, the update will bring
new buildings,
fresh expeditions, and
plenty of other additions to explore.
As always, a
huge thank you for your continued
support,
feedback, and
encouragement across Steam, Discord, and beyond. You’re helping shape the future of
Endzone 2, and we can’t wait to show you what’s next. 💚
Your Teams from Gentlymad & Assemble
[h3]We’d love to have you join us on
Discord! It’s the perfect place to share your feedback, connect with other players, and engage in discussions with our team.
Discord is our primary platform, and your input would be incredibly valuable. Don’t hesitate—come say hello! 😊[/h3]
