Heat Death: Survival Train News

Heat Death: Survival Train v0.3.0.m_EA is now live!

What's New:

- Respawning: We've changed the respawn system so you'll always respawn on the train, whether you have a body scanner or not.
- Module Deterioration: Modules will no longer deteriorate on their own. However, they will take damage during storms. You can protect them by enclosing them with walls and a roof.
- Multi-Engine: The effect of the second engine on train speed has been increased.
- Resources: We've increased the availability of resources, and blueprint costs for certain modules have been further decreased.
- Save Slots: We've added two more save slots, bringing the total to five, to help you better organize your playthroughs.
- Tweaks and More: Various tweaks and bug fixes to enhance your overall experience.

As always, we greatly appreciate your feedback and support. Thank you for being part of this journey with us!

Heat Death: Survival Train v0.3.0.m_EA is now live in open beta!

What's New:

- Respawning: We've changed the respawn system so you'll always respawn on the train, whether you have a body scanner or not.
- Module Deterioration: Modules will no longer deteriorate on their own. However, they will take damage during storms. You can protect them by enclosing them with walls and a roof.
- Multi-Engine: The effect of the second engine on train speed has been increased.
- Resources: We've increased the availability of resources, and blueprint costs for certain modules have been further decreased.
- Save Slots: We've added two more save slots, bringing the total to five, to help you better organize your playthroughs.
- Tweaks and More: Various tweaks and bug fixes to enhance your overall experience.

To opt into the beta version, please follow these steps:

1. Open your Steam library and right-click on "Heat Death: Survival Train."
2. Select "Properties," then go to the "Betas" tab.
3. From the drop-down menu, select "openbeta - Open beta."

As always, we greatly appreciate your feedback and support. Thank you for being part of this journey with us!

Heat Death v0.3.0.k_EA is now live! This update focuses on improving the game balance based on community feedback.

What's New and Improved:

- Challenge Adjustments: We’ve reduced enemy counts in both easy and normal difficulty levels to smooth out your gameplay experience.

- Power Boost: Power cells now add 600 power capacity to your train (previously 500).

- Enhanced Energy: Fission fuel generators now generate more power—+300 in easy mode and +240 in normal mode (up from +180).

- Stronger Trains: Build 33% heavier trains with the same acceleration power.

- Slower Deterioration: Modules now deteriorate slower in easy mode.

- Warmer Interiors: Staying inside your train before constructing a heater is now 15% warmer.

- Reduced Enemy Damage: Enemies deal less damage in both easy and normal modes, giving you a fighting chance.

- Tougher Scrappers: Scrappers are now twice as durable in normal mode and completely indestructible in easy mode (unless you blast them directly!).

- Solar Panel: The Solar panel produces 60 power under the starlight, and it won't deteriorate anymore.

- Blueprint balance: Blueprint requirement for certain modules and crafting recipes has been reduced.

- Resources: We've added more materials to the stations. Also, it's more likely to find resources inside the lockers and enemies.

- Bug Fixes: We’ve fixed a few bugs affecting the battery charger and SeedEx placement.

- Tweaks and More: Various tweaks and bug fixes to enhance your overall experience.

As always, we greatly appreciate your feedback and support. Thank you for being part of this journey with us!

Heat Death v0.3.0.j_EA is now live on Steam in open beta!

What's New and Improved:

- Challenge Adjustments: We’ve reduced enemy counts in both easy and normal difficulty levels to smooth out your gameplay experience.

- Power Boost: Power cells now add 600 power capacity to your train (previously 500).

- Enhanced Energy: Fission fuel generators now generate more power—+300 in easy mode and +240 in normal mode (up from +180).

- Stronger Trains: Build 33% heavier trains with the same acceleration power.

- Slower Deterioration: Modules now deteriorate slower in easy mode.

- Warmer Interiors: Staying inside your train before constructing a heater is now 15% warmer.

- Reduced Enemy Damage: Enemies deal less damage in both easy and normal modes, giving you a fighting chance.

- Tougher Scrappers: Scrappers are now twice as durable in normal mode and completely indestructible in easy mode (unless you blast them directly!).

- Bug Fixes: We’ve fixed a few bugs affecting the battery charger and SeedEx placement.

- Tweaks and More: Various tweaks and bug fixes to enhance your overall experience.

To opt into the beta version, please follow these steps:
1. Open your Steam library and right-click on "Heat Death: Survival Train"
2. Select "Properties," then go to the "Betas" tab.
3. From the drop-down menu, select "openbeta - Open beta."

As always, we greatly appreciate your feedback and support. Thank you for being part of this journey with us!

Welcome to Early Access Launch day!

The wait is over! Heat Death: Survival Train Early Access launches in just a few hours.

What to Expect:

• An Expanded World: Explore a significantly larger map, three times the size of the public demo.
  
• A Customizable Arsenal: Upgrade your train with over 20 unique modules.
  
• Intense Combat: Face off against formidable enemies.
  
• Endless Possibilities: Immerse yourself in a thrilling, open-world adventure.
  

Expect around 9 hours of gameplay on average, but your journey can last up to 10s of hours depending how robust you want your train and how much you discover of the world. Some professional players may beat the game a bit faster by just completing the essential tasks.

Join Us for the Launch Stream!
Be among the first to experience Early Access with us! Tune in to our special launch stream on Twitch, YouTube, or here on Steam. Watch an official walkthrough, ask questions, and join the community.

Launch Trailer
Learn more about the game before the launch with our brand-new trailer, premiering on YouTube 2 hours before Early Access release: Our YouTube Channel

New public demo
Can’t wait to start your adventure? Download the new public demo now! It’s been updated with bug fixes and balance improvements.

Your journey begins now...