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Developer Q&A: Insights Into Permafrost’s World



Hello Survivors!

Curious about Permafrost and its features? Check out our new Q&A where we dive into the game's mechanics, exploration, and survival elements. Want to know more about the intricacies of resource management, co-op gameplay, and how extreme weather affects player strategies?

Discover what inspired the team to create the unforgiving frozen world of Permafrost and get unique insights on the game.

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Play the demo and Wishlist on Steam now.

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Update to Steam Demo

[h3]Fixed[/h3]
  • An issue where the Rock & Flint Stone quest cannot be handed in.
  • A bug where Sensitivity and Invert options didn't update on UI.
  • The rabbit trap has a wrong state during creation or when placing it in the world.
  • The gunshot camera screen bug.
  • The collision in the Church that deflected the gunshots.
  • A bug where the host could hear the client's dialogues from a distance.
  • Balanced random encounters spawning.
  • An issue where a client could corrupt the quick slot interactions by interacting with the workbench.


[h3]Added[/h3]
  • Auto-open of survey upon exiting the App.
  • Invert Camera Options.
  • Sensitivity Mouse Option.
  • Motion Blur Option.
  • Camera Shake Option.


[h3]Known Issues[/h3]
  • Performance drops and sometimes frequent hitches can occur, especially when playing co-op mode.
  • Weather effect changes can appear inconsistently for Host & Clients
  • At the end, the main quest can start from the beginning in Multiplayer
  • Save System is currently not implemented.
  • Some ingame settings (sensitivity of mouse, audio settings) are not being saved when restarting the game.
  • New players will see the character creator shaders loading longer than expected
  • Client will sometimes not see clothes of host and other clients if too far away from each other
  • Deer can behave strangely – they sometimes disappear when they’re at distance from the player.
  • Video setting "Motion Blur OFF" can cause display issues with certain hardware configurations.
  • The control options (camera shake, inverting mouse, mouse sensitivity) are all working but may not updating properly in the UI when returning to the settings menu.

Play Permafrost with the Devs during Steam Next Fest!



Greetings, survivor!

Today Steam Next Fest officially gets under way and you can now download and play the Permafrost demo.

Lone wolf it and survive the frozen landscape alone or team up with three other players for co-op to increase your chances of survival.

From today we're also giving you the unique opportunity to play with the developers from SpaceRocket Games across four different multiplayer rooms where you can join a co-op game session to brave the sub zero world. Head over to the games demo page here.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3197110/Permafrost_Demo/

[h3]Playable developer sessions will take place on Thursday October 17th between 1pm and 3pm and again at 6pm through to 10pm CEST[/h3]

Online Co-op Multiplayer Rooms are PermaDevTeam 1, PermaDevTeam 2, PermaDevTeam 3 and PermaDevTeam 4

[h3]Demo Hotfix[/h3]
A hotfix was applied to the demo with these additions and changes.


[h3]Join the Permafrost Discord and don't forget to wishlist the game![/h3]



Play the Permafrost Demo – Available Now!



The Permafrost playable demo is now live!

Jump into the frozen apocalypse today through to October 21st as part of Steam Next Fest and experience a world where survival hinges on your resourcefulness. Explore the desolate landscape, craft essential tools, and build shelters, all while battling the brutal cold and dangerous threats. Play solo or team up with up to three friends for co-op survival!

Check out our new Permafrost Demo Trailer :

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Want a sneak peek? Check out demo playthroughs by Floppysword and GameEdged as they brave the harsh environment and showcase survival strategies. Try the demo and wishlist Permafrost on Steam!

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Permafrost - The Adventure of Ice and Frost at Steam NEXT Fest



Greetings, brave survivor and master of the frozen wilderness!

A chilled challenge awaits you! Permafrost is taking part in Steam NEXT Fest and bringing the cold right into your room. Are you ready to face the merciless eternal winter? Build, hunt, and survive in a world trapped in a sub-zero apocalpse. Every breath freezes, every decision can lead to your downfall. Every little detail counts here - from your choice of equipment to your plan to save yourself from freezing to death.

The arctic-like climate has no mercy for the hesitant and the faint-hearted! Prepare yourself well, because this demo will demand a lot from you. Test your limits and see if you have what it takes to survive.

Put on your thickest woollen socks, pack your hottest drinks and prepare for the challenge of your life, survivor! We await you in the unforgiving realm of Permafrost - at the Steam NEXT Fest!