End of Everything News

[hr][/hr][p][/p][p]This update focuses on improving the core survival experience, reducing frustration, and increasing gameplay clarity.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🧭 Navigation & World Awareness[/h2][p][/p][p]• Added a Minimap System
 - Shows player position
 - Displays death bag location
 - Supports player-built structures
 - More map icons coming in future updates[/p][p]Full 2D Rendered minimap display that follows the player.
[/p][p][/p][p]• Increased tree spawn rates via RNG world generation
 - Improved access to wood
 - Reduced early-game grind[/p][p]• Compass tool has now also been removed.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🎒 Inventory & Storage Overhaul[/h2][p][/p][p]• Removed weight system entirely
 - Now fully slot-based inventory[/p][p][/p][p]• Storage upgrades:
 - Wooden Crates: 25 slots
 - Metal Crates: 35 slots[/p][p][/p][p]• Items stack size has also been updated to better fit the new inventory system.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🎒 Death Loot System Improvements[/h2][p][/p][p]• Players now drop a single backpack on death containing all items from inventory.[/p][p][/p][p]Features: [/p][p]• 30-minute despawn timer [/p][p]• Mini-Map Icon[/p][p][/p][h3]Backpack Visibility[/h3]

• [p]Added a world-space UI icon above dropped backpacks[/p]
• [p]Makes it easier to locate your items from a distance in 3D view[/p]

[p][/p][p]New death will not replace previous backpack.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🦠 Sickness System[/h2][p][/p][p]Unsafe consumption now causes sickness instead of direct damage[/p][p]Causes:
• Dirty water
• Rotten meat[/p][p][/p][p]Effects:
• Can reduce health total below normal limits
• Stamina drops to 0 briefly
• Green sickness overlay
\[• Increasing coughing sounds 0.2.6 Update][/p][p]
• Cured with antibiotics[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]💧 Water Systems[/h2][p][/p][p]Dirty Water:
• Drinkable from sinks, toilets, bathtubs, showers
• Restores thirst but may cause sickness
• Respawns after ~6 in-game hours[/p][p][/p][p]Wells (New):[/p][p][/p][p][/p]

• [p]Players can now construct their own water wells to provide a renewable water source for their base. [/p]
• [p]Once built, players can hold the interact key on the well to drink water directly, restoring thirst. [/p]
• [p]Wells will consume stored water and slowly replenish over time, preventing unlimited use. [/p]
• [p]This allows players to establish long-term survival bases in remote areas without relying entirely on indoor water sources.[/p]

[p]Buildable & world-spawned clean water source [/p][p]Respawns after ~6 in-game hours[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🥩 Food System Updates[/h2][p][/p][p]• Rotten food now causes sickness instead of damage
• Better integration with survival systems[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🧰 Crafting & UI Improvements[/h2][p][/p][p]• Improved crafting readability
• Clearer resource requirements
• Added text labels above crafting icons[/p][hr][/hr][h2]📦 Item Description Improvements[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]• Food, drinks, and medical items now show:
 - Accurate stat changes
 - Clear effects[/p][hr][/hr][h2]💰 Old World Money[/h2][p][/p][p]• Currency now appears in the world[/p][p][/p][p]Found in:
• Vehicles
• Corpses[/p][p]• Will be used with traders in future updates[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🎓 Tutorial System[/h2][p][/p][p]• Added beginner tutorial covering:
• Movement & exploration
• Looting
• Water usage
• Inventory
• Crafting basics[/p][hr][/hr][h3]📦 Storage Fixes[/h3][p][/p]

• [p]Fixed an issue where newly built storage containers could spawn with random loot[/p]
• [p]All player-built storage now start empty as intended[/p]
• [p]Fixed storage container names displaying with internal prefixes (e.g. [c]object_box[/c])[/p]
  • [p]Container names now display correctly in UI[/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]📦 Tutorial Improvements[/h3][p][/p]

• [p]Increased storage container slot size in the tutorial[/p]
• [p]Provides more space for new players to manage early loot[/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]🧾 UI Improvements[/h3][p][/p]

• [p]Removed unnecessary item name text from resource material UI[/p]
• [p]Cleaned up duplicate or redundant text elements across crafting, inventory, and building interfaces[/p]
• [p]Improved overall UI clarity and readability[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]🖥 UI, Resolution & Accessibility[/h2][p][/p][p]• Improved 2K / 4K UI scaling
• Better readability across displays
• Fixed missing control text
• General UI improvements[/p][hr][/hr][h2]❤️ Developer Notes[/h2][p][/p][p]This update directly addresses player feedback around navigation, inventory frustration, and survival clarity.

https://steamcommunity.com/app/3116480/discussions/[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you to everyone who has supported the game and helped shape its direction.[/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Update 0.2.6 will expand the game with new systems, improved progression, and deeper survival mechanics.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🧠 New Player Experience Improvements[/h2][p][/p][p]• New tips & hints system during gameplay[/p][p][/p][p]Guides players through:
• Looting
• Crafting
• Water sources
• Survival basics[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🔪 New Early Weapons[/h2][p][/p][p]• Bone Knife[/p][p][/p][p]• Wooden Club[/p][p][/p][p]• Spiked Wooden Club[/p][p][/p][p]• More early combat options coming soon![/p][hr][/hr][h2]📦 Item Description Expansion[/h2][p][/p][p]• All items receive clearer descriptions[/p][p][/p][p]Helping players understand:
• Crafting uses
• Resource value
• Functionality[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🌍 World & Loot Improvements[/h2][p][/p][p]Loot Rebalance:
• Kitchens → Food
• Bathrooms → Water / meds
• Tool areas → Materials[/p][p][/p][p]More Lootable Objects:
• Increased number of searchable containers[/p][hr][/hr][h2]💧 Survival System Expansion[/h2][p][/p][p]• New water sources:
 - Water barrels[/p][p][/p][p]• Clean bottled water added to vending machines[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🐄 Animal AI & Food Sources[/h2][p][/p][p]New animals planned:
• Chickens
• Pigs
• Cattle
• Birds[/p][p][/p][p]• Expands food gathering systems[/p][hr][/hr][h2]💰 Traders & Economy[/h2][p][/p][p]• Traders introduced[/p][p][/p][p]Players can exchange currency for:
• Food
• Water
• Equipment[/p][hr][/hr][h3]⚔ Weapon Description Improvements[/h3][p][/p][p]Weapon tooltips now display additional combat stats:[/p]

• [p]Damage — how much damage the weapon deals per hit[/p]
• [p]Speed — how fast the weapon can attack[/p]
• [p]Range — how far the weapon can hit enemies[/p]
• [p][/p]

[p]This allows for better weapon comparison and decision-making during survival.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]🛠 General[/h3][p][/p]

• [p]Minor backend fixes and consistency improvements[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]🧟 Infected Improvements[/h2][p][/p][p]• New sound effects (including Hellhounds)
• More audio variation
• Animation improvements
• Hellhound physics fixes[/p][p][/p][p]• New Tank-style zombie boss
 - Located in underground facility[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🏗 Building & Base Systems[/h2][p][/p][p]• Hold interact to destroy structures
• Zombies attack player-built structures
• Expanded structure health systems[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🌧 Environment Improvements[/h2][p][/p][p]• Rain system improvements
• Lighting baked across maps
• Fog improvements for atmosphere[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🎮 Controller Support[/h2][p][/p][p]• Improved controller compatibility
• Steam Input support investigation
• Fixed mixed UI input prompts[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🚀 Looking Ahead[/h2][p][/p][p]Update 0.2.5–0.2.6 represents a major step forward for End of Everything, improving survival depth, world interaction, and player experience.[/p][p][/p][p]More systems, content, and improvements are already in development.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]⚠️ Save File Compatibility Notice[/h2][p][/p][p]Please note that older save files may not automatically reflect all fixes or changes included in this and other updates.[/p][p][/p][p]Due to how certain world objects, systems, and placed items are saved, existing saves may continue using older data, which can cause some issues listed in the changelog to appear unfixed.[/p][p][/p][p]If you are still experiencing problems after this update, starting a new save file is strongly recommended to ensure all changes are applied correctly.[/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Thank you for supporting the project.[/p][p][/p][p]🔗 Get End of Everything on Steam[/p][p][/p][p]Kind regards,
NekMinute[/p][p]
Solo Developer of End of Everything[/p][p]Happy Dayz Games[/p]

[hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Development for Update 0.2.5 is currently underway and will introduce major improvements to survival systems, world interaction, the new player experience, and overall gameplay balance.[/p][p][/p][p]Many of these changes come directly from community feedback, and development will continue evolving as new systems and improvements are added to the game.[/p][p][/p][p]Some systems will arrive earlier through smaller updates leading up to the full 0.2.5 release.[/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Update 0.2.5 will introduce several improvements to survival mechanics, crafting clarity, and early gameplay systems while development continues toward the full 0.2.6 update.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🦠 Sickness System[/h2][p]A new sickness system will be introduced.[/p][p]Instead of taking direct damage from unsafe items, players may now become sick when consuming contaminated resources.
[/p][p]Possible causes include:[/p][p]• Drinking dirty water
• Eating rotten meat[/p][p][/p][p]When sick, players may experience effects such as:[/p][p]• Health reduction over time
• Brief stamina drops (stamina can temporarily drop to 0)
• A green sickness screen overlay
• Coughing sounds that increase as sickness worsens[/p][p][/p][p]If left untreated, sickness can reduce the player's overall health significantly below the normal 100 HP limit.[/p][p][/p][p]Players will need antibiotics to cure sickness.
[/p][hr][/hr][h2]💧 Dirty Water Improvements[/h2][p]Dirty water now works with the sickness system.[/p][p][/p][p]Players can drink dirty water from environmental sources including:[/p][p]• Toilets
• Sinks
• Bathtubs
• Showers[/p][p][/p][p]Dirty water restores thirst but carries a risk of sickness.[/p][p][/p][p]Dirty water sources respawn after approximately 6 hours of in-game time.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🥩 Rotten Food System[/h2][p]Rotten meat will now properly interact with the sickness system.[/p][p][/p][p]Eating spoiled meat will risk causing sickness instead of immediate damage.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🧰 Crafting UI Improvements[/h2][p]Several improvements are being made to improve crafting interface readability.[/p][p][/p][p]Improvements include:[/p][p]• Better crafting UI visibility
• Clearer crafting material requirements
• Improved crafting menu readability[/p][hr][/hr][h2]💰 Old World Money (Phase 1)[/h2][p]The Old World Money currency will begin appearing across the world.[/p][p][/p][p]Players will begin finding currency items scattered throughout buildings and containers.

Sources: Cash registers, Safes, ATMs, Corpses, Vehicles.
[/p][p]This currency will later be used with traders, which are planned to be introduced in updates leading into 0.2.5.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🎓 Tutorial Level (Introduced in 0.2.5)[/h2][p]A basic tutorial level will be introduced to help new players learn the core mechanics of the game before entering the main world.[/p][p][/p][p]The tutorial will cover:[/p][p]• Movement and exploration
• Searching containers and looting
• Drinking water from environmental sources
• Inventory management
• Crafting basic tools
• Basic survival mechanics[/p][p]The tutorial system will expand and improve over time as development continues.[/p][p][/p][p]To prevent exploitation, Steam achievements and player stats will be disabled while inside the tutorial level.[/p][p][/p][p]Players will also have the option to skip the tutorial and begin directly in the open world.[/p][hr][/hr][p]The player death system will be redesigned.[/p][p][/p][p]Instead of dropping multiple item stacks, players will drop a single backpack containing their inventory.[/p][p]Features include:[/p][p]• Backpack remains for 30 minutes • Directional marker to help locate the dropped backpack • UI timer showing remaining despawn time[/p][p][/p][p]If the player dies again before retrieving their backpack, a new backpack will spawn containing the player's current inventory.[/p][hr][/hr][p]Several UI improvements are planned.[/p][p][/p][h3]Resolution Improvements[/h3][p]• UI scaling improvements for 1440p (2K) and 4K resolutions • Improved UI readability on large displays • Adjustments to time-of-day and date UI elements[/p][p][/p][h3]UI Fixes[/h3][p]• Fix controls text not displaying correctly in the options menu • Improvements to UI layout and readability[/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Update 0.2.6 will introduce several major gameplay systems and improvements to the survival experience.[/p][hr][/hr][p]Improving the early gameplay experience is a major focus of this update.[/p][p][/p][p]A new tips and hints system will appear during gameplay to guide players through survival mechanics such as:[/p][p]• Looting containers
• Crafting items
• Finding water sources
• Basic survival strategies[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🔪 New Early Weapons[/h2][p]Several early survival weapons will be introduced:[/p][p][/p][p]• Bone Knife[/p][p][/p][p]• Wooden Club[/p][p] [/p][p]• Spiked Wooden Club[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]These give players more options during early survival encounters.[/p][hr][/hr][p]
[/p][h2]📦 Item Description Improvements[/h2][p]All items will receive clearer descriptions explaining their purpose and uses.[/p][p][/p][p]This will help players better understand:[/p][p]• crafting materials
• survival resources
• item functionality[/p][hr][/hr][p]Several improvements are being made to world exploration and loot distribution.[/p][p][/p][h3]Loot System Rebalance[/h3][p]Loot tables across the world are being rebalanced so items appear in more appropriate locations.[/p][p]Examples include:[/p][p]Kitchen containers → food items
Bathrooms → water / medicine
Tool containers → tools and materials[/p][hr][/hr][h3]Increased Lootable Objects[/h3][p][/p][p]More environmental objects across the wasteland will become lootable containers, increasing exploration rewards.[/p][hr][/hr][p]New water sources will be introduced to improve survival balance.[/p][p][/p][p]New sources include:[/p][p]• Water barrels[/p][p][/p][p]Players can also find clean bottled water in vending machines across the world.[/p][hr][/hr][p]New animals will be introduced to expand survival gameplay.[/p][p][/p][p]Animals planned include:[/p][p]• Chickens
• Pigs
• Cattle (Beef)
• Birds[/p][p][/p][p]These will provide additional food resources for players.[/p][hr][/hr][p]The Old World Money system will expand with the introduction of traders.[/p][p][/p][p]Traders will allow players to exchange currency for survival supplies such as:[/p][p]• Food
• Water
• Equipment[/p][hr][/hr][p]Several improvements are being made to infected behavior.[/p][p][/p][p]• Hellhounds receive new sound effects
• Increased infected sound variety
• Animation improvements
• Hellhound rigidbody fixes

Introduction of a Tank-style zombie boss with underground facility.[/p][hr][/hr][p]Several improvements are planned for building systems.[/p][p][/p][p]• Players can hold interact to destroy built structures
• Zombies will properly attack player-built structures
• Structure health systems will be expanded where needed[/p][hr][/hr][p]Environmental systems will receive several visual improvements.[/p][p][/p][p]• Rain system improvements and fixes
• Lighting baked across maps for improved visuals
• Fog system improvements for atmosphere[/p][hr][/hr][p]Controller support will continue expanding.[/p][p][/p][p]• Continued controller compatibility improvements
• Investigation into Steam Input layouts
• Fix UI prompts showing both keyboard and controller inputs simultaneously[/p][hr][/hr][p]Update 0.2.5-0.2.6 represents a major step forward in improving survival mechanics, world interaction, and the new player experience in End of Everything.[/p][p][/p][p]Many of these improvements are being developed directly from community feedback, and development will continue expanding the world and gameplay systems moving forward.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you to everyone supporting the project — this is only the beginning.[/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]🔗 Get End of Everything now on Steam
[/p][p]Kind regards,
NekMinute[/p][p]
Solo Developer of End of Everything Happy Dayz Games[/p]

[p]Hello survivors,[/p][p][/p][p]A new update for End of Everything is now live.[/p][p][/p][p]Update 0.2.4 focuses on fixes, stability improvements, and UI polish while laying groundwork for upcoming gameplay systems planned in future updates.[/p][p][/p][p]As a solo developer, releasing smaller updates allows development to move forward steadily while gathering feedback from the community and improving the core survival experience on the road toward version 1.0.0.[/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p][/p][p]This update focuses on stabilizing the current build, improving the UI and player stats systems, and introducing small survival adjustments.[/p][p][/p][h2]Fixes & Improvements[/h2][p]• Various bug fixes and gameplay polish
• Stability improvements across core gameplay systems
• Additional UI cleanup and readability improvements
• Fixed an issue where zombie and hellhound groaning sounds could loop continuously
• Fixed loading screen resolution scaling issues on 1440p (2K) and 4K displays
• Fixed in-game UI scaling issues on 1440p (2K) and 4K resolutions[/p][p][/p][h2]Loot & Survival Changes[/h2][p]• Zombies now have a chance to drop Rotten Meat when killed
• Rotten meat can restore hunger but damages the player's health, creating a risky survival option when food is scarce[/p][p][/p][h2]UI & Player Stats[/h2][p]• Additional work on the UI and player stats systems
• Improvements to the organization and readability of UI elements
• Continued groundwork for integrating player stats into the main menu[/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p][/p][p]Over the next few weeks and months, updates beginning with 0.2.5 will continue expanding the survival experience.[/p][p][/p][p]This includes the introduction of many more tools, melee weapons, firearms, equipment, craftable items, resources, and additional building pieces, which will roll out across upcoming updates following 0.2.5 as development progresses toward version 1.0.0.[/p][p][/p][p]The goal is to steadily expand the world, improve immersion, and strengthen the core survival gameplay loop while giving players more ways to explore, build, craft, and survive in the wasteland.[/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]⚠️ Save File Compatibility Notice[/h2][p][/p][p]Please note that older save files may not automatically reflect all fixes or changes included in this and other updates.[/p][p][/p][p]Due to how certain world objects, systems, and placed items are saved, existing saves may continue using older data, which can cause some issues listed in the changelog to appear unfixed.[/p][p][/p][p]If you are still experiencing problems after this update, starting a new save file is strongly recommended to ensure all changes are applied correctly.[/p][p][/p][p]This is expected behavior during Early Access development as core systems continue to evolve.[/p][p][/p][p]Improvements to save compatibility and migration are planned as development progresses.[/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p][/p][p]I want to give a huge thank you to everyone who has supported End of Everything throughout the Early Access process and now into its full release stage.[/p][p][/p][p]Over the past few years working on this project, I’ve learned an incredible amount about game development. As a solo developer, every update, system, and improvement has been a learning experience, and I’ve done my best to listen to player feedback and shape the game in that direction.[/p][p][/p][p]I truly appreciate everyone who stuck with the project during Early Access and helped guide its development. Your feedback has been incredibly valuable in improving the game and pushing it forward.[/p][p][/p][p]I also want to apologize if the development process felt lengthy at times. During this period I was also completing my Game Design diploma at university, which helped me grow as a developer and allowed me to bring more knowledge and improvements back into the game and my studio.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you all for your patience, support, and feedback along the way. It genuinely means a lot.[/p][p][/p][p]Development will continue as we move forward toward the 1.0.0 complete release, with many more improvements and features still to come.[/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]🔗 Get End of Everything now on Steam
[/p][p]Kind regards,
NekMinute[/p][p]
Solo Developer of End of Everything Happy Dayz Games[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]🚨 Critical Fixes & Core Improvements[/h2][p][/p][h3]🛠️ Repair Station (Anvil) Exploit & Validation Fixes[/h3][p]Fixed a critical item duplication exploit involving the Repair Station (Anvil)[/p]

• [p]Certain non-repairable items could previously be inserted, causing duplication and broken interactions[/p]
• [p]Stackable items can no longer be placed into the Repair Station, preventing unintended behavior and exploits[/p]
• [p]The Repair Station (Anvil) now strictly validates repairable items and safely handles edge cases to prevent exploits and UI issues[/p]
• [p]Added additional safety handling to prevent invalid items from being accepted through unusual inventory interactions[/p]

[h3]🗺️ Playable Area Boundary System[/h3][p]Invisible wall edges have been removed[/p]

• [p]Approaching the edge of the map now displays a screen overlay warning indicating you are leaving the playable area[/p]
• [p]Remaining outside the boundary for 10 seconds will result in player death, preserving immersion while enforcing map limits[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where players could respawn inside or too close to the out-of-bounds trigger, causing repeated damage after death[/p]
• [p]Players now correctly respawn safely back inside the playable area after an out-of-bounds death[/p]
• [p]Adjusted out-of-bounds warning text to be wider and more readable across different screen sizes[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]🔧 Gameplay & Systems Updates[/h2][p][/p][h3]🧠 Infected AI & Combat Overhaul[/h3][p]Infected behavior has been significantly improved to feel more reactive, readable, and dangerous.[/p]

• [p]Added a new Investigate state — infected will now search last known locations instead of instantly disengaging[/p]
• [p]Added line-of-sight and field-of-view detection, preventing infected from reacting through walls or outside their vision[/p]
• [p]Added hearing groundwork, allowing infected to react to sound-based events (footsteps, doors, gunshots) as this system expands[/p]
• [p]Added a search pattern system, where infected scan and check multiple points around where you were last seen or heard[/p]
• [p]Attacks now use a windup + recovery system for more readable, fair, AAA-style combat pacing[/p]
• [p]Added type-based special attacks (where supported by animations):[/p]
  • [p]Walker — Grab[/p]
  • [p]Runner — Tackle[/p]
  • [p]Hellhound — Pounce[/p]
• [p]Improved infected variety through type-based tuning (FOV, hearing range, chase frequency, attack tweaks, special chances)[/p]

[h3]🎮 Keybinds/Controller Support (Groundwork)[/h3][p]Initial groundwork added for controller support[/p]

• [p]Default keybinds have been added to the Gameplay tab in the in-game options menu[/p]
• [p]This is an early implementation and will be expanded and refined in future updates[/p]

[h3]⛏️ Weapon/Tool & Harvesting Balance Pass[/h3][p]Axes can now harvest stone and metal, but at a slower rate[/p][p]Added new tools and weapons:[/p]

• [p]Machete[/p]
• [p]Stone Pickaxe[/p]
• [p]Stone Hatchet[/p]
• [p]Stone tools harvest resources slower than steel variants, reinforcing early-game progression and balance[/p]
• [p]Added proper item descriptions for the Machete, Stone Pickaxe, and Stone Hatchet[/p]

[h3]💤 Sleep System — Risk & Reward Update[/h3][p]Sleeping now involves a 30-second vulnerable period where no actions can be performed[/p]

• [p]Upon waking, the player gains +20 HP[/p]
• [p]This adds meaningful risk when sleeping in the open — placing a sleeping bag without nearby structures leaves you exposed during the sleep duration[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]🧍 Player UI & Respawn Fixes[/h2][p][/p][h3]📊 Player Stats UI Update[/h3][p]Player stats are now visible on the home screen and are fully functional (no longer placeholders)[/p]

• [p]More stats will be added over time as systems expand[/p]

[h3]🏕️ Sleeping Bag Respawn Fix[/h3][p]Fixed all known issues where sleeping bags would sometimes fail to become the player’s new respawn point[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🔜 More Hotfixes & Planned Updates[/h2][p][/p][p]The following features, fixes, and improvements are planned as development continues toward full release:[/p][h3]🧩 UI, Controls & Quality of Life[/h3]

• [p]Fix Extras section issues[/p]
• [p]Add text UI hints and tips for new players[/p]
• [p]Add intro dialogue text on new game start[/p]
• [p]Add environmental text triggers across the map to better explain the world and tease upcoming Easter eggs[/p]
• [p]Add hover prompts on building slots (e.g. Hold F to interact), including an option to destroy placed objects[/p]

[h3]🌍 World, Loot & Environment[/h3]

• [p]Increase the number of lootable world objects throughout the wasteland[/p]
• [p]Fix environmental rain effects not functioning correctly[/p]
• [p]Expand environmental storytelling and interaction density[/p]

[h3]🧟 Enemies, AI & Combat[/h3]

• [p]Add animal AI (beef, chicken, pork, birds) as new survival food sources[/p]
• [p]Add missing sound effects for Hellhounds[/p]
• [p]Increase sound variety for infected enemies[/p]
• [p]New infected animations and behavior tweaks[/p]
• [p]Fix Hellhound rigidbody issues[/p]
• [p]Add at least one zombie boss type (Tank-class infected)[/p]
• [p]Fix zombies running into player-built structures[/p]
• [p]Allow zombies to attack structures, with health systems added to player builds over upcoming updates[/p]

[h3]🍖 Survival & Status Systems[/h3]

• [p]Add remaining food items currently planned for the game[/p]
• [p]Zombies will always have a chance to drop Rotten Meat, which restores hunger but damages health[/p]
• [p]Add a Poison Manager system:[/p]
  • [p]Deals damage over time when infected[/p]
  • [p]Antibiotics disable the poison effect[/p]
  • [p]System can be enabled or disabled for balancing and difficulty tuning[/p]

[h3]🧍 Player Flow[/h3][p]New game flow update:[/p]

• [p]Player spawns in a house[/p]
• [p]Wakes up in a bed[/p]
• [p]Intro text UI dialogue plays before gameplay begins[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]⚠️ Save File Compatibility Notice[/h2][p][/p][p]Please note that older save files may not automatically reflect all fixes or changes included in this and other updates.[/p][p][/p][p]Due to how certain world objects, systems, and placed items are saved, existing saves may continue using older data, which can cause some issues listed in the changelog to appear unfixed.[/p][p][/p][p]If you are still experiencing problems after this update, starting a new save file is strongly recommended to ensure all changes are applied correctly.[/p][p][/p][p]This is expected behavior during Early Access development as core systems continue to evolve.[/p][p][/p][p]Improvements to save compatibility and migration are planned as development progresses.[/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]🔗 Get End of Everything now on Steam[/p][p][/p]

[p]Note on Early Access & Pricing:[/p][p]With nearly two years of Early Access development, End of Everything is approaching its full release. As part of this transition, the price will increase to $5.99 USD at launch. This change reflects the current scope of the game and helps support continued development. Updates, fixes, and new content will continue after release at the same pace as during Early Access.[/p]

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[/p][p]Kind regards,
NekMinute[/p][p]
Solo Developer of End of Everything Happy Dayz Games[/p]

[h2]🔧 Update 0.2.2a — Hotfix
[/h2][p]This hotfix focuses on balance tweaks, usability improvements, and fixing several immersion-breaking issues.
[/p][h3]✅ Fixed & Improved[/h3]

• [p]Water Sources Added
  Sinks, toilets, showers, and baths now provide dirty water. Drinking it carries a health risk, but offers more survival options beyond bottled water.[/p]
• [p]Infected Hit Sound Fix
  Resolved an issue where infected hurt sounds would restart and overlap when hit multiple times in quick succession.[/p]
• [p]Day / Night Cycle Adjustment
  Day length increased to 20 minutes and night length adjusted to 10 minutes (previously 10 / 10).[/p]
• [p]Environmental Loot Expansion
  Feathers can now be found in world props such as couches and office chairs.[/p]
• [p]Campfire Visual Fix
  Missing branches on the campfire model have been restored.[/p]
• [p]Stick Drop Balance
  Stick drops from hitting trees reduced from 1–2 to 0–1 for better early-game balance.[/p]
• [p]Sleep System Fixes
  Sleeping now works at all times of day. Players can no longer sleep if enemies are nearby.[/p]
• [p]XP Bar UI Adjustment
  XP bar repositioned slightly to the right for improved visibility.[/p]
• [p]Dismantle Balance Pass
  Dismantle efficiency reduced from 0.75% → 0.35% across all items.[/p]
• [p]Player Stats UI Update Player stats are now visible on the home screen as a placeholder. The PlayerStatsManager has been moved to the main menu for better initialization.[/p]
• [p]Storage Container Fixes[/p]
  • [p]Wooden Storage Box now spawns with 10 slots (previously 5)[/p]
  • [p]Metal Storage now spawns with 20 slots[/p]
  • [p]Metal crate lid position adjusted for better visuals[/p]

[hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]🔜 More Hotfixes Coming Soon[/h3][p][/p][p]A few additional hotfixes are planned in the lead-up to full release, focusing on final balance adjustments, polish, and stability improvements. These updates will help ensure core systems are fully tuned before End of Everything transitions out of Early Access and into full Indie release.[/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Please report any issues via Steam Community Discussions.[/p][p][/p][p]🔗 Get End of Everything now on Steam [/p]

[p]Note on Early Access & Pricing:[/p][p]With nearly two years of Early Access development, End of Everything is approaching its full release. As part of this transition, the price will increase to $5.99 USD at launch. This change reflects the current scope of the game and helps support continued development. Updates, fixes, and new content will continue after release at the same pace as during Early Access.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Kind regards,
NekMinute[/p][p]
Solo Developer of End of Everything Happy Dayz Games[/p]