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Devblog: Experimental Branch Merge and Major Updates!



Hello Survivors!

I'm so excited to announce that the experimental branch is merging into the main game (finally), bringing a slew of enhancements, bug fixes, and new features to improve your Last Whisper Survival experience.

[h2]Here's what you can expect in this latest update:[/h2]

[h3]New Features and Improvements[/h3]
  • Workbench Retrieval: You can now retrieve your workbench by pressing 'Z'.
  • Fishing Rod: Improved durability and the ability to repair your fishing rod.
  • Item Highlights: Lootable items are now highlighted for easier discovery.


[h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]

  • Water Bug: Fixed the notorious water bug affecting gameplay.
  • Mining Sound Adjustment: Adjusted mining sounds for a better audio experience.
  • Hive Enemy Balance: Balanced the hive enemy for a more challenging yet fair encounter.
  • Hive Mining Sound Fix: Fixed the issue with the hive mining sound always being at max volume.
  • Police Station Doors: Removed garbage blocking the doors in the police station.
  • Car Visibility: Fixed the bug where cars were not visible.
  • Car Explosion Crash: Resolved the crash caused by car explosions.
  • Quest Door Text: Fixed the text display issue on quest doors.


[h3]Balance Changes[/h3]
  • Weapon Balance: Players now start with a green (uncommon) tier 1 weapon.
  • Weapon Mod Prices: Adjusted the prices for weapon mods.
  • Repair Bench: Added more items that can be repaired on the repair bench.
  • Big Backpack: Increased the big backpack slots from 15 to 16.
  • Tree Cutting Animation: Edited the animation for tree cutting.
  • Food and Water from Bandages: Removed the food and water bonus from bandages.
  • Player Character Balance: Balanced the food and water consumption rates of the player character.
  • Trader Inventory: Traders now sell better weapons.


[h3]Additional Updates[/h3]

  • New Car: Added a car near the safe zone for easier transportation.
  • AZERTY Keyboard Input: Added support for AZERTY keyboard input.
  • Input for 1 to 8: Mapped inputs for quick access slots 1 to 8.
  • Gamepad Inputs: Expanded gamepad input options for more seamless control.


Thank you for your continued support and feedback. Keep surviving, and we'll see you in the wasteland!

Stay safe,
Maxime