📢 ☵ HIRAETH 0.9.8.3 – EA Update: Performance, Nesoi & Inventory

[p]This new update brings major improvements to performance, the look of Nesoi Island, and inventory management.

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• [p]Persistent expanded/collapsed view – you can now collapse a bag or crate view and the system remembers it. No more clutter after moving items![/p]
• [p]Better item refresh – after using or transferring items, your selected category stays visible instead of resetting to ALL.[/p]
• [p]Note: works well in BAGS and STUFF; OPERATOR has a different system and will be refined in the next patch.[/p]
• [p]I removed a lot of non-essential, but overwhelming items from the backpack and chest on Last Drop[/p]

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• [p]New terrain and rock material – optimized for weather effects (snow, rain, etc.) while keeping high performance and future expandability.[/p]
• [p]Higher FPS & stability – multiple optimizations to boost framerate and eliminate potential issues.[/p]
• [p]New world color palette – Nesoi now looks more alien and survival‑themed. This is just the beginning; upcoming display modes will include dystopia, cinematic, realistic.[/p]
• [p]Test colors added – blue and green tones are now present, still experimental.[/p]

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• [p]Fixed collision issues in many places (e.g., Cave near lake, Aaron Ravine).[/p]
• [p]Major fixes for roads, collision and display, but soon a version of the roads at a truly Hiraeth-appropriate level![/p]
• [p]Mount Athens test new look, huge rocks, runs without old FPS problems![/p]
• [p]More grass clumps and stones across the island, just start - will be more without FPS drop[/p]
• [p]Alien Plant – now separate entities with interaction. They glow when approached, but beware: they feed on your battery’s energy.[/p]

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• [p]After switching to the new engine, many sounds needed fixes. Several are now restored, including Air Lock and many others. Still need works, but nice progress![/p]

[p][/p][h2]⚙️ Quality of Life & Minor Changes[/h2]

• [p]Crafting tool checkbox is now 2x larger.[/p]
• [p]Numerous small stability and QoL improvements.[/p]
• [p]Auto save now works every hours and after sleep. More options soon.[/p]

[p][/p][p]NOTE: I've recently noticed that after playing for a long time, weapons can disappear. I've made some changes to this version. The previous code was also correct and compliant with the documentation, but the engine has its issues in this regard. If you still lose your weapon, please report it. This is related to dynamic world loading, which is always a challenge.[/p][p][/p][p]🌌 These are just the first steps in reshaping Nesoi. Jump in, explore, and let me know how it feels. Your feedback is invaluable in shaping the future of HIRAETH!
[/p][p]Paweł[/p][p][/p]