Strayed News

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

[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][p][/p][p][/p]

[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]

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

[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][p][/p][p][/p]

[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][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][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][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][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]

[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]https://store.steampowered.com/app/2359470/Strayed/[/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[p]Welcome back to Strayed, survivors! Update 0.12.0.0 is here, bringing tougher bases, refined resources and one of our most powerful weapons yet, as well as some new features and highly requested additions to offline mode.[/p][p][/p][p]A new tier of base piece is now available. Stronger, heavier, and built to withstand the harshest raids, the armored base pieces are twice as strong as metal with 2000 health![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]The Metal Refinery is your means of turning metal fragments into beautiful, shiny Refined Metal. [/p][p][/p][p]Put wood into the fuel column and metal fragments into the out column. When you turn on the refinery, you'll see some of the fuel slots light up orange - this is the fuel level. Over time, the fuel level will jump upwards or downwards, and you'll have to update the amount of wood to match it (Hint - watch the arrow on the left side of the fuel column).[/p][p][/p][p]By matching the fuel level with wood you can maintain the highest yield of refined metal; 80%. Some of your metal fragments will turn into waste - Slag - you can control the amount of slag produced by maintaining the proper fuel level. [/p][p][/p][p]If you end up with more slag on your hands than planned, no worries; slag can be re-melted into metal fragments in a furnace. [/p][p][/p][p]If this complicated refinery jargon is going over your Strayer-head, just simply follow the Add/Remove Wood warnings inside the UI panel to maintain a high yield. Happy refining![/p][p]
[/p][p]Rain down bullets with the newest addition to Strayed’s arsenal: a heavy-hitting, high-recoil light machine gun.[/p][p][/p][p]The ILMG holds an impressive 90 rounds of rifle ammo in it's fuel-canister drum. You can try to spray the whole thing at once, but you'll quickly notice this gun's unique vertical climb recoil. The longer you shoot, the higher the barrel goes. This one will take some practice![/p][p][/p][p]Test the strength of your base designs in offline mode! C4, Rockets and Rocket Launcher have been added to the offline spawn menu.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]You can now use a magazine to slap empty mags out of some guns. Your reloads just got a whole lot more satisfying, Strayer![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Your previous death location now shows on the map, letting you navigate easily to recover your lost items, if they have not already been taken.[/p][p][/p][p]Sleeping bags within 60 meters of each other will now share a timer, preventing players from respawning in the same area too frequently. When placing a bag, you'll now notice the bag ghost will turn yellow when within sharing range of another bag.[/p][p][/p][p]Break the system with the new 404 Not Found Skin Pack! This pack features three wireframe-style skins: White, Black and Textured for three favorite weapons. These skins make every shot look like a dev tool gone rogue. [/p][p]These skins are available on:[/p]

• [p]AK[/p]
• [p]STG[/p]
• [p]Military Pistol[/p]

[p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][h2]Other Changes & Fixes[/h2][h3]Added[/h3]

• [p]Improvised LMG[/p]
• [p]Metal Refinery deployable/mechanic[/p]
• [p]Refined Metal and Slag[/p]
• [p]Armored base pieces[/p]
• [p]In-headset moderation tools[/p]
• [p]C4, Rocket Launcher, and Rockets to offline mode spawn menu[/p]
• [p]Ability to damage base pieces and deployables in offline mode[/p]
• [p]Last death location to map[/p]
• [p]Magazine slapping mechanic[/p]
• [p]Bag timer migration (60 meters)[/p]

[h3]Changed[/h3]

• [p]Offline mode is now playable without internet[/p]
• [p]Distant rendering of various deployables[/p]
• [p]Garage doors no longer animate at distance[/p]

[h3]Fixed[/h3]

• [p]Main menu login times have been significantly reduced[/p]
• [p]Failure to login now shows rather than blanking out menu[/p]
• [p]Non-functional graphics settings showing on Quest[/p]
• [p]Sleeping player armor slots allowing non-armor items[/p]
• [p]Dying while interacting with door breaking future interactions[/p]
• [p]Snap deployables (doors) sometimes placing wrong[/p]
• [p]Invisibility glitch when getting out of seats sometimes[/p]
• [p]Structures sometimes not unloading when spawning/respawning in a new area[/p]
• [p]Safe zones mistakenly being rectangular/allowing players to build within it barely[/p]
• [p]Players slowly slouching over time[/p]
• [p]Ladders not being able to be placed in left-handed mode[/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]https://store.steampowered.com/app/2359470/Strayed/[/p][p][/p][p]
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