Heat Death: Survival Train News

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...

We’re excited to announce that Heat Death v0.2.5.m_demo is live on the Steam public branch.

Here is what's new:
- Airborne Scout Drones (New Enemy Type): The old scout drones have been replaced with new airborne drones that are faster and more challenging to overcome.
- Rapid Burst (New Train Weapon): The Rapid Burst weapon uses train power instead of ammo. This weapon is designed to defend the train against the new drones.
- Heat as a Resource: This community-suggested system now physically propagates heat on the train, meaning you must consider structural module insulation (e.g., walls are better insulators than windows). Certain modules (like engines) will produce small amounts of heat, but if you keep the doors open during a storm, all of it will dissipate.
- Physical Train: Train physics is now more realistic. Each module has mass, and as you build them, the train becomes heavier, reducing its acceleration. Storms will also change the train's air drag, reducing its top speed during storms.
- Fall Damage: You'll now take fall damage. Please let us know how this affects your play style.
- Blueprint as a Resource: By popular demand, you can now unlock the modules you want instead of relying on random unlocks! Blueprints are now a collectible resource in your inventory.
- New Structure Unlocking System: Structural modules are no longer available from the start. You’ll need to reach train stations to unlock them.
- Fission Reactor (New Module): This powerful module generates energy using fuel. However, it’s radioactive while in operation and produces highly radioactive waste that must be stored or disposed of safely!
- Module Deterioration: Modules like the Engine, Dynamo, and Fission Reactor will now wear down over time, adding a new challenge to maintaining your train.
- Difficulty Levels and Game Balance: We’ve introduced new difficulty levels and rebalanced the game accordingly. You can adjust the difficulty level at any time during your adventure.
- Compass: The HUD now has a new compass UI that shows enemies while you're in battle.
- Infinite Player Inventory: Your inventory is now infinite! However, if you carry items beyond the limit, you won't be able to run or jump.
- Other Changes and Bug Fixes

Please note that: Due to the extensive changes, we had to reset the save files in this version, but you'll be able to load save files from this version in the first Early access release.

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

We are occasionally replaying some of our best VODs of previous streams and events so new store-page visitors can get an idea of the game looks in actions & watch some awesomely made trains being reviewed.

Full VODs of all previous Twitch and YouTube streams + many more trailer and devlogs + fun shorts of famous YouTubers playing Heat Death, are available on official YouTube channel:

Heat Death YouTube Channel

Hey survivors!

The 1st Mini Devlog of Heat Death: Survival Train is ready to watch on our YouTube channel:
2 Years of Game Design - Heat Death Game Devlog #1

In this devlog we will review the history of what we have done in past 24 months to bring heat death game to life!
About two years ago, we dove deep into the technical aspects of our game development. We built a robust testing platform to evaluate the feasibility and performance of several core game mechanics.
Watch the full video to learn more ...

Timecodes from this Devlog:
- Building The Base Platform
- Sketching & Conceptual Design
- Building Models & Materials
- Environment & Level Design

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