Strayed News

Update 0.16.0.0 - Point-Blank

Welcome back to Strayed, Survivors.🔥

[p]Update 0.16.0.0 - Point-Blank brings a new Close Quarters Powerhouse, some Rugged New Attire, New Traps and much more![/p][p][/p]

P90 SMG

[p]A new, higher tier, compact SMG built for tight spaces and panic sprays. Best you use both hands while handling this weapon.[/p][p][/p]

Scrap Armor

[p]Made to bridge the gap between wood and metal armor, the Scrap Armor strikes the perfect balance of protection and cost effectiveness. Just try not to cut yourself on any of the sharp edges.[/p][p][/p]

Player Stashes

[p][/p][p]If you really don't want anyone finding your precious loot, you can hide items underground in a stash. These stashes are easy to craft right from your pocket, just takes some cloth. Just remember where you buried it, they're easy to lose.[/p][p][/p]

Landmines

[p]A new explosive trap. leave them around anywhere you like and wait for unsuspecting victims to go boom.[/p][p][/p]

Mini Monuments (...Miniments?)

[p]Three new small monuments to add some more loot and variety to the map.[/p][h2]Pumphouse[/h2][p][/p][h2]Bunker[/h2][p][/p][h2]Substation[/h2][p][/p]

Player Calling Cards

[p]Express yourself with the new Calling Cards! Your Calling Card will display under your username for other players when you kill them.[/p][p]We plan to include one calling card in each new skin pack we release going forward. Over the coming weeks we will retroactively add one calling card to each of the following skin packs: Halloween Weapons, Pumpkin Helmet, Gold Damascene, Ice Cold. Players that bought these packs will receive these calling cards at no additional cost. Free calling cards will also be rewarded to players during community events in the future.[/p]

Full Patch Notes:

[h3]Added[/h3]

[p]P90 SMG[/p]
[p]Scrap Armor[/p]
[p]Player stashes[/p]
[p]Landmines[/p]
[p]Mini monuments (pumphouse, bunker, substation)[/p]
[p]Player calling cards[/p]
[p]Shader pre-warm loading stage (to prevent shader stutters during gameplay)[/p]
[p]Ability to favorite skins (auto applies preferred skins when picking up an item)[/p]

[h3]Changed[/h3]

[p]Main menu is now offline mode[/p]
[p]Decreased monument spacing (increasing density)[/p]
[p]Rearchitected server hosting to increase server capacity[/p]
[p]Improved determinism between servers and clients[/p]
[p]Rewrote player / chunk detection logic[/p]

[h3]Fixed[/h3]

[p]Stutters when hitting trees / nodes with stone tools[/p]
[p]Reduced hitches when equipping a torch[/p]
[p]Removed blank reflections from monuments[/p]
[p]Explosions incorrectly measuring player damage[/p]
[p]Ability to change SteamVR world scale override[/p]
[p]Stability propagation not being consistent[/p]
[p]Pipebomb having inversed damage curve[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Join the Strayed Community![/h2][p]If you have concerns/questions/suggestions/feedback etc., don't hesitate to chat on our Discord: [/p][h2]Official Strayed Discord Server [/h2][p][/p][p]Other Strayers are waiting for you to survive with them. Follow us and stay tuned to more updates and announcements on our official channels:[/p][p]Official Strayed Subreddit[/p][p]Official Strayed X Page[/p][p]Official Strayed Instagram[/p][p]Official Strayed TikTok[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

Update 0.15.0.0 - Rainy 'Nades

[h2]Welcome back to Strayed, survivors.🔥[/h2][p]The Rainy 'Nades Update is here. This update drops a brand new Grenade Launcher into the mix along with some major upgrades to how the island looks, feels and plays.[/p][p][/p]

Multiple Grenade Launcher

[p]A handy new high-tier explosive weapon, an alternative to the rocket launcher that trades raw power for volume of fire. Deal splash damage to buildings or use it for defense and crowd control.[/p][p][/p]

New Weather Effects

[p]We’ve added a new dynamic weather cycle, featuring Calm, Rain, and Fog conditions. These effects bring more life and immersion to the island.[/p][p]During Rain or Fog, visibility drops, and solar panels won’t perform as well.[/p][p]You’ll now find a weather dropdown in the Offline Mode world settings, letting you change the weather on the fly.[/p][h2]Calm[/h2][p][/p][h2]Rain [/h2][p][/p][h2]Fog [/h2][p][/p]

Base Stability

[p]Base pieces now have a stability stat, visible when using a blueprint.[/p][p]A piece’s stability depends on the stability of the pieces it’s built on, as well as any supporting pieces around it.[/p][p]If a piece drops below 5% stability, it will break.[/p][p]This prevents players from building tall, unsupported towers and large overhangs.[/p][p][/p][p]It also means you can destroy the lower parts of a structure to potentially collapse everything above.[/p][p][/p]

Offline Mode Shooting Range

[p]Offline Mode now includes a shooting range. Test weapons, practice recoil, and sharpen your aim without risking your gear.[/p][p][/p]

New Skins!

[p]Forged in the spirit of an ancient craft, the Damascene Gold Skin Pack celebrates the art of embellishment once reserved for royal blades and armor.[/p][p]This pack brings that legacy to your arsenal.[/p][p]A fusion of wood, metal, and gold filigree that evokes both respect and fear.[/p][p]This pack includes skins for:[/p]

[p]Revolver[/p]
[p]STG[/p]
[p]Double Barrel Shotgun.[/p]

[h2]Get it on Steam[/h2][h2]Get it on Meta[/h2][p][/p][p][/p]

Full Patch Notes:

[h2]Added[/h2]

[p]Grenade launcher[/p]
[p]Rain and fog weather[/p]
[p]Base stability[/p]
[p]Offline mode shooting range[/p]
[p]Offline mode weather dropdown UI[/p]
[p]Damascene Gold Skin Pack[/p]

[h2]Changed[/h2]

[p]Solar panel output is impacted by weather types[/p]
[p]Day/Night ambience volume changes with altitude[/p]
[p]Wind ambience volume changes with altitude[/p]

[h2]Fixed[/h2]

[p]Ability to place overlapping build pieces[/p]
[p]Loot crates, rock nodes, and cloth pickups sometimes disappearing when approaching them[/p]
[p]Server slowdowns when ATVs are moving[/p]
[p]Rock structures desyncing between clients/server[/p]
[p]Slag not cooking in large furnaces[/p]

Nightfall - Strayed Halloween Event

Nightfall Is Here! 🎃

[p]Get ready for a spooky week in Strayed packed with limited-time content and chilling new additions. Snack on Candy Apples, decorate your base with pumpkins, and enter the Halloween Photo Contest to show off your haunting new cosmetics. The event runs from October 24 through November 2, so join the fun before it fades into the dark.[/p][p][/p][h2]Halloween Photo Contest[/h2][p]Visit the giant Jack-O-Lantern attraction at Depot and snap a selfie using the new in-game screenshot system. When you’re near the pumpkin, click “Capture Pumpkin Photo” (below your map) to take a screenshot. It will automatically save to your device’s photo gallery.[/p][p]Show off your new Halloween cosmetics and post your best shots on social media with #StrayedHalloweenContest. The best photos will be featured in an exclusive video on the official Strayed TikTok account![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Pumpkin Helmet[/h2][p]A sinister twist for fearless survivors. Carved, cracked, and ready for carnage. Perfect for striking fear into your enemies while showing off your Halloween spirit.[/p][p][/p][p]Show off this LIMITED-TIME skin before it disappears from the store after November 2nd. Once you own it, it’s yours forever![/p][p][/p][p]Available now - $2.99[/p][h3]Get it on Meta[/h3][h3]Get it on Steam[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Halloween Weapon Skins[/h2][p]Step into the shadows with a haunting collection of weapon skins forged for those who thrive after dark. Each weapon glows in the dark with haunting energy, from jack-o'-lantern grins, tormented souls, and a gilded Ouija board design that blurs the line between the living and the dead.[/p][p][/p][p]Available now - $1.99[/p][h3]Get it on Meta[/h3][h3]Get it on Steam[/h3][p][/p][h3][/h3][h3][/h3][h3][/h3][p][/p][h2]Pumpkin Rock and Skull Torch Pack[/h2][p]Light up the island this Halloween with the Pumpkin Rock and Skull Torch. The Pumpkin Rock glows in the dark, while the Skull Torch keeps the night even brighter.[/p][p][/p][p]Available now - $1.99[/p][h3]Get it on Meta[/h3][h3]Get it on Steam[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Halloween Skins 2025 Bundle[/h2][p]Get spooky and save! The Halloween Skins 2025 Bundle packs together all the haunting favorites — the Jack-O-Lantern Helmet, Halloween Weapon Skins Pack, and the Pumpkin Rock & Skull Torch Pack — for one killer deal this season.[/p][p]Grab the bundle and save $2 compared to buying each add-on individually. Dress to impress before the bundle vanishes after November 2nd![/p][p][/p][p]Available now - $4.99[/p][h3]Get it on Meta[/h3][h3]Get it on Steam[/h3][h3]
[/h3][p][/p][h2]Jack-o-Lantern Deployable[/h2][p]Bring the Halloween spirit to your base with the new Jack-o-Lantern deployable! Place them anywhere around your base to add a festive glow and show off your spooky style.[/p][p][/p][h2][/h2][p][/p][h2]Candy Apple[/h2][p]Regular apples have been replaced with Candy Apples, a sweet seasonal treat that drops from trees when you break them. Collect them as you explore and enjoy the taste of Halloween with every bite.[/p][p][/p]

[p][/p][h2]Haunted Loot Crates[/h2][p]The medium-tier loot crate has been given a chilling makeover. You’ll now find a skeleton and a pack of trapped wolves inside. Open it if you dare.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Cursed Celestial Bodies[/h2][p]We’ve brought back the Cursed Moon from our 2024 Halloween event, shrouding the island in a light orange hue when night falls. It really brings out the spooky seasonal vibes.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]From all of us at Crustacean Interactive, we hope you enjoy the Halloween experience we’ve crafted for you. Thanks for being part of the Strayed community. Stay safe, stay armed, and get spooky.[/p]

Update 0.14.0.0 - Double Down

[h3]Welcome back to Strayed, survivors.[/h3][p]Today's update introduces a brand new weapon and a handful of quality-of-life improvements to make your time on the island smoother and more consistent.[/p][h3]What's new?[/h3]

Double Barrel Shotgun

[p]A new close-range, over-under, double barrel shotgun, designed for quick, high-damage encounters (most likely at your neighbors doorstep)[/p][p][/p][p][/p]

Offline Mode Time of Day Slider

[p]A new time of day slider has been added to offline mode, letting creators and base builders adjust lighting for screenshots, cinematics and more![/p][p][/p]

Attachment Dragging

[p]Before this update, attachments would need to be transferred from a container into your player inventory before they could be attached to your guns. Attachments can now be dragged directly on to or off of weapons from any inventory. This will save time for survivors everywhere![/p][p][/p]

But Where's the Rest?

[p]On our roadmap, we stated new armor pieces would be coming this month, but they didn't. This has happened in the past with other content items on our roadmap that have seemingly not shown up. We understand your frustration, and we want to address it.[/p][p][/p][p]In the case of new armor pieces - we're expecting those next month. We want these to be the best they can be, which means getting the best resources and spending the right amount of time.[/p][p][/p][p]As for other content items, such as weather or model reworks - they're still planned or underway. Sometimes we plan far ahead for a content item and when we actually get to the point of implementing it, our attention needs to be shifted elsewhere. Most of the time it's because more effort needs to be put into Quest performance before content can be added, and this was/is the case for weather especially. Other times it's bugs, cheaters, or anything in-between. [/p][p][/p][p]We're also focusing effort into larger-scale content coming in the next couple months like biomes and graphical improvements, although they're moving at a slower pace than expected. We'll keep everyone up to date on these items as they get closer to releasing. [/p][p][/p][p]Bottom line is: We just want everyone to know that this content is still planned and/or in progress, and that we're working our hardest to deliver the best updates we can with the resources we have. We appreciate everyone's patience and support![/p][p][/p]

Stray Tuned... Be There At Nightfall...

[h2]10.24.2025[/h2][p][/p][p][/p]

Other Changes & Fixes

[h2]Changed[/h2]

[p]All deployable placements are now resimulated on the server[/p]
[p]Reimplemented paper doll rendering (it should be better now)[/p]
[p]Arrows are no longer grabbable when your bow is already loaded[/p]

[h2]Fixed[/h2]

[p]Super rare case where terrain would have distant square holes[/p]
[p]Hands and UI shaking/vibrating after respawning many times[/p]
[p]Dropped sulfur and gunpowder falling through terrain[/p]
[p]Various dropped blueprints that were not able to be picked up[/p]
[p]Most if not all cases where deployables could be overlapped with other objects[/p]
[p]Research benches overwriting blueprints in blueprint slot[/p]
[p]Monument tunnels going underwater[/p]
[p]Resource container placement ghost being larger than actual size[/p]
[p]Armored triangle ceiling being visually much thicker than other tiers[/p]
[p]Boxes placed prior to upgrading triangle ceiling to armored not being openable[/p]
[p]Boats decaying while players are seated[/p]

Update 0.13.0.0 - Speed & Silence

[p]Welcome back to Strayed, survivors.[/p][p]Update 0.13.0.0 brings new ways to move fast, strike quiet and stay alive.[/p][p][/p]

ATV Vehicle

[p]Tear across the island on the all new ATV vehicle! With room for two and a lightweight frame built for rough terrain, it's perfect for quick loot runs, daring escapes or chasing down your enemies before they even hear you coming. You can find the ATV on the road that circles the map.[/p][p][/p][p]ATVs will slowly decay over time, however, storing your ATV within the radius of a Resource Container will slow its decay rate by half. It can also be repaired with a blueprint.[/p][p][/p][p][/p]

Suppressors

[p]Silence your shots with the new Scrap and Military Suppressors. Whether you're stalking your next target from the shadows or taking sneaky pot-shots at a distance, these attachments let you stay off the radar and out of trouble[/p][p]The Suppressors reduce the distance that your gunshots can be heard from at the cost of Damage and Suppressor Durability.[/p][p][/p]

Beds

[p]Lay claim to your home with the new Bed[/p][p]A more efficient but expensive alternative to the sleeping bag. The Bed has a respawn timer twice as fast as a regular sleeping bag - 120 seconds.[/p][p][/p]

New Skins!

[p]The Sundown Skin Pack is now available! Kick back, catch some rays and waves. The Sundown Skin Pack wraps your loadout in warm tropical hues, from mellow mint to blazing reds and dusky purples.[/p][p]This pack includes one skin each for:[/p]

[p]Stapler[/p]
[p]Improvised LMG[/p]
[p]Handmade Pistol[/p]

[p]WARNING: Use of these skins may cause sudden urge to build sandcastles mid-raid.[/p][p][/p][p]https://store.steampowered.com/app/4036060/Strayed__Sundown_Pack[/p][p][/p][h2]Other Changes & Fixes[/h2][h3]Added[/h3]

[p]ATV vehicle[/p]
[p]Scrap and Military Suppressors[/p]
[p]Beds[/p]
[p]Resource container range visuals[/p]
[p]Wood high wall / gate decay[/p]
[p]Many deployables outside of RC range now decay (except sleeping bags)[/p]
[p]Blueprint shows when deployables and base pieces are decaying[/p]
[p]Held and dropped magazines now show equipped skin[/p]

[h3]Changed[/h3]

[p]Remote player bullet trails and impacts are now synced[/p]
[p]Randomized node spawn types[/p]
[p]Gripping boat hull enters first empty seat[/p]
[p]Boats now highlight when you can enter them[/p]
[p]Boat throttle now considers initial grab angle[/p]
[p]Improved workbench crafting display[/p]
[p]Sped up armored decay to 8 hours[/p]
[p]Method of handling player intersections (players are now killed if they physically cannot fit into a space)[/p]

[h3]Fixed[/h3]

[p]Various deployable placement checks[/p]
[p]Paper doll “fireflies” on PCVR[/p]
[p]Paper doll rendering over vignette[/p]
[p]Bag overlap checks are now accurate[/p]
[p]Deployables placed on the ground no longer “forget” their RC[/p]
[p]Rock structure inconsistencies near monuments[/p]
[p]Deployables no longer go invisible when RC or base is destroyed[/p]
[p]Skins sometimes not showing upon first pullout[/p]
[p]Dismounting from vehicles putting you in a random position[/p]
[p]Road “artifacting” issues[/p]
[p]Various unclamped textures left in Quest builds[/p]
[p]Overly aggressive military pistol LODs[/p]
[p]Lacking spare ammo causing damage to not register[/p]