Heat Death: Survival Train News

The February update (version 0.3.1.c_EA) is now available on Steam in open beta!

Check out the new features and improvements:
Extraction Beam: This brand-new train module lets you mine and scrap wrecked trains for valuable materials. It also allows you to gather resources from a distance, boosting your efficiency.
New Dome Building: A mysterious new building has been added to the dome. Explore it to find additional resources and hidden secrets!
Balance Adjustments: We've made subtle tweaks to the game's balance to make resource gathering easier and reduce consumption in certain situations.
Expanded Building Options: You can now place hatches and fences on the third floor of your train, giving you more creative freedom.
Localization Support: We've laid the foundation for future support of multiple languages.
Enhanced Indoor Lighting: Enjoy improved indoor lighting that adds to the game's atmosphere.
Bug Fixes and Tweaks: This update also includes a variety of bug fixes and minor tweaks to improve your overall gameplay experience.

A Word on Update Schedules:
We're committed to delivering monthly updates packed with new features, explorable areas, and bug fixes. While we may not be able to respond to every comment, we read and analyze them all, using your input to shape the future of the game. Thank you for your continued support and feedback!

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!