Cold Sweat News

[p]Start: Friday April 3rd, approx. 9:00am CT[/p][p]End: Monday April 6th, approx. 9:00pm CT[/p][p][/p][p]In order to play, please click "Request Access" on the main Steam page. You will receive an email when the playtest is live. Once you get that email, download / update the game and jump in!
[/p][p]Request Access Here:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3321290/Cold_Sweat/
[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Check this news post to get details on new features you can expect to see in this playtest. There are a few new things not mentioned in this post, so keep your eyes peeled while playing... 👀[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][p]I hope to get your help with the following items as you play this new build:[/p]

• [p]Report bugs via in-game menu button (avoid Steam discussions for now as they are harder to keep track of there. Please use the in-game bug reporting tool)[/p]
• [p]Fill out new survey (find the button in the in-game pause menu)[/p]
• [p]Send any feedback, suggestions, and ideas via the in-game feedback menu button[/p]

[h2]❗UPDATE❗[/h2][p]Due to some unexpected (but positive) personal events, I plan on pushing back the next beta to sometime in the beginning of April. [/p][p][/p][p]This will give me enough time to resolve some personal things and properly playtest all the changes that I'm excited for you to play. Things are shaping up really well so far and I can't wait to hear your feedback on the state of the game![/p][p][/p][p]Keep your eyes peeled for more updates here. When the playtest is live, you will receive an email notification. Be sure to request access and wishlist the game![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]👀 SNEAK PEEK 👀[/h2][p]Here are just a few new things you might notice during the next playtest...[/p][p][/p][p]You ready for a new challenge?[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]The zombie mutations appear to be getting worse...[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Looking for more supplies?[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Try not to get ambushed, visibility may be limited...
[/p][p][/p][p]Scrapping is love, scrapping is life[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]CURRENT PROGRESS[/h2][p]Currently Working On:[/p][p]☐ Improved tutorial[/p][p]☐ Playtesting[/p][p][/p][p]Completed Features:[/p][p]☑ More meaningful Base Module upgrades[/p][p]☑ Scrapping system overhaul and more uses for scrapped items[/p][p]☑ Map Modifiers for increased difficulty and better loot[/p][p]☑ Simplified and more meaningful Danger system[/p][p]☑ Trader Inventory overhaul[/p][p]☑ Toggle Controls for Sprint, Crouch, and ADS[/p][p]☑ Difficulty Settings (Lose Items On Death toggle, enemy HP and damage multipliers)[/p][p]☑ Per-magnification scope sensitivity settings[/p][p]☑ Enemy AI Improvements[/p][p]☑ Inventory / weight management[/p][p]☑ Common material availability[/p][p]☑ A few new surprises and systems[/p]

[p]Registration is now open for Public Beta Test #2. Navigate to the Cold Sweat Steam page and click "Request Access". Be sure to add it to your wishlist as well![/p][p][/p][p]Exact date is still TBD, but expect an acceptance email mid-February.[/p][p] [/p][p]Completed Features:[/p][p]☑ More meaningful Base Module upgrades[/p][p]☑ Scrapping system overhaul and more uses for scrapped items[/p][p]☑ Map Modifiers for increased difficulty and better loot[/p][p]☑ Simplified and more meaningful Danger system[/p][p]☑ Trader Inventory overhaul[/p][p]☑ Toggle Controls for Sprint, Crouch, and ADS[/p][p]☑ Difficulty Settings (Lose Items On Death toggle, enemy HP and damage multipliers)[/p][p]☑ Per-magnification scope sensitivity settings[/p][p][/p][p]Currently Working On:[/p][p]☐ Enemy AI Improvements[/p][p]☐ Improved tutorial[/p][p]☐ Inventory / weight management[/p][p]☐ Common material availability[/p][p]☐ A few new surprises and systems[/p]

[p]To everyone who joined the playtest and left feedback, thank you! The beta is now closed and you will no longer be able to access the playtest.[/p][p][/p][p]To hear news about development and the next playtest dates, please be sure to "Wishlist" and "Follow" the game on Steam![/p][p][/p][p]Based on player feedback, the overall gameplay loop is there but a few things are missing the mark. I plan on making the following changes for the next playtest to gather more feedback and am looking forward to hearing what you think! Those changes will include:[/p]

• [p]More meaningful Base Module upgrades[/p]
• [p]Scrapping system overhaul and more uses for scrapped items[/p]
• [p]More difficult and rewarding Night Raids (they currently feel too similar to a normal raid)[/p]
• [p]Simplified and more meaningful Danger system (red skulls determining map difficulty and loot value)[/p]
• [p]More satisfying enemy AI (this is a big one for many players)[/p]
• [p]Trader Inventory overhaul[/p]
• [p]Improved tutorial to include explanations for things like ergonomics and various ammo types[/p]
• [p]Inventory / weight management (items were generally too heavy)[/p]
• [p]Common material availability (many struggled to find enough basic items like cloth, metal, etc.)[/p]
• [p]A few new surprises and systems :)[/p]

[p][/p][p]Did I miss anything in this list? Let me know your thoughts here. [/p][p][/p][p]Thank you again for your interest in Cold Sweat and I'm looking forward to hearing your feedback in the next playtest. Happy Holidays![/p]

[p]Due to some scheduling conflicts that came up, the first public beta is live right now! Request access on the store page and begin playing immediately![/p][p]This beta is planned to run from 12-16-2025 to the end of 12-21-2025. Enjoy a week of early playtesting :)[/p][p][/p][p]Please use the in-game feedback options to report bugs, leave feedback, and complete the survey to let me know how you are enjoying the game. I'll be monitoring things and help resolve any issues that may come up.[/p]