Don't Freeze: A Winter Card Survival News

[p]❄ Demo V0.2.4 Patch Notes ❄[/p][p]This update adds quality-of-life improvements to sleeping, crafting, and clothing, plus some new player guidance, bug fixes, and a fresh item to help you stay warm.[/p][p][/p][p]Gameplay[/p]

• [p]New item added: Hay (used in crafting, can be dried with grass).[/p]
• [p]Improved Bedroll recipe now includes Hay.[/p]
• [p]Starter Bedroll is now provided at the beginning of a new game (starts at 20% durability).[/p]
• [p]Bedroll durability now decreases based on how many hours you sleep.[/p]
• [p]Sleep popup now includes warmth bonuses or penalties based on how you sleep.[/p]
• [p]Added hypothermia warning for Sleeping on the Ground.[/p]
• [p]Chapter Title scenes and Game Over scenes are now skippable.[/p]
• [p]Bedroll, Improved Bedroll, and Bearskin Bedroll now require Cloth (not Scrap Cloth) for repair.[/p]
• [p]Fixed missing warning popup when leaving the Crash Site after max exploration while items remain in the Loot Pile.[/p][p][/p]

[p]UI/UX[/p]

• [p]Card Details Page now allows equip/unequip of clothing and torches.[/p][p][/p]
• [p]Equipped items now show durability on the Equipment Page.[/p]
• [p]“Harvest” button for canned food updated to say “Open” for clarity.[/p]
• [p]Sleep popup now shows warmth effects (bonus/punishment).[/p]
• [p]Objectives system updated with better guidance on moving cards.[/p]
• [p]Objective text now auto-scales height to prevent cutoff.[/p]
• [p]Fixed issue where tooltips remained visible after mouse was no longer hovering.[/p]
• [p]Bug report page now checks internet connection before submitting.[/p][p][/p]

[p]Bug Fixes[/p]

• [p]Fixed issue where sound settings were not saved between sessions.[/p]

[p][/p][p]As always, we’d love to hear what you think. Join our Discord and tell us how your latest run went.[/p][p][/p]

[p]❄ Demo V0.2.3a Patch Notes ❄[/p][p]We’ve patched up some bugs, rebalanced crafting requirements, and made a few quality-of-life updates. Thanks for all the feedback during the demo![/p][p][/p][p]Gameplay[/p]

• [p]Added confirmation popup when crafting Immovable Items in a Loot Pile.[/p]

[p]Immovable Items can’t be picked up once placed. Since Loot Pile contents disappear when you return to the Campsite or travel to another location, the popup warns you before crafting something permanent in a temporary spot.[/p][p][/p][p]UI/UX[/p]

• [p]Updated Under Darkness monologue to include guidance on how to overcome it.[/p]
• [p]Fixed crafted campfire sometimes not becoming the first item in the container (Loot Pile or Campsite).[/p]
• [p]Fixed crafted campfire sometimes appearing out of bounds.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Bug Fixes[/p]

• [p]Fixed New Game → Crafting menu showing clickable Craft button that did nothing.[/p]
• [p]Fixed combat mode allowing drag-and-drop of animal cards.[/p]
• [p]Fixed combat mode allowing drag-and-drop of player cards.[/p]
• [p]Fixed combat mode allowing animal cards to be clicked.[/p]
• [p]Fixed combat mode allowing player cards to be clicked.[/p]
• [p]Fixed combat mode showing mouse-over animations on animal cards.[/p]
• [p]Fixed combat mode showing mouse-over animations on player cards.[/p]
• [p]Fixed issue where pouring water into a water flask could freeze the game and block progress.[/p]

[p][/p][p]As always, we’d love to hear what you think. Join our Discord and tell us how your latest run went.[/p][p][/p]

[p]We’re part of the Debut Indie Festival from August 7–11![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Don’t Freeze is a survival card game where you explore a frozen wasteland, make tough choices, and try not to die (or lose your mind). If you’re into cold hands and colder hearts, grab the demo and give it a shot.[/p][p][/p][p]🧊 New? Hit that wishlist button.[/p][p]🃏 Already playing? Tell a friend. Misery loves company.[/p][p][/p][p]Come hang out, play the demo, and maybe survive a few more days![/p]

[p]We’re thrilled to share that Don’t Freeze is now featured in the East Asia Indie Games Celebration, a special Steam showcase spotlighting indie games inspired by East Asian cultures.[/p][p][/p][p]Event Dates: August 5 – August 19, 2025 (GMT+8)[/p][p][/p][p]Come explore our cold, card‑based survival world and discover a unique blend of strategy, tension, and seasonal solitude. Whether you’re a seasoned survivor or a newcomer, now’s the perfect time to wishlist or give our demo a try![/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[p]❄ Demo V0.2.3 Patch Notes ❄[/p][p]This update fine-tunes survival balance, improves UI clarity, and fixes a few issues with location popups and affliction recovery. Canned food also gets a more realistic treatment.[/p][p][/p][p]Gameplay[/p]

• [p]Canned food must now be opened (harvested) before eating.[/p][p][/p]
• [p]Opened canned food can be heated to restore extra warmth and sanity. Eating it cold reduces both.[/p]
• [p]Harvesting time is now tool-dependent — using a simple shiv to open a can takes longer compared to a hunting knife or can opener.[/p][p][/p]
• [p]Balanced food and drink consumption time taken to be more realistic.[/p]
• [p]Adjusted food/drink effects: hot or cooked food restores warmth, while cold food reduces it.[/p]
• [p]Reduced recovery and sleep time needed for afflictions.[/p]
• [p]Increased chances of finding seats at the Crash Site.[/p]
• [p]Increased chances of finding grass and wood in the Woods.[/p][p][/p]

[p]UI/UX[/p]

• [p]Updated affliction sleep time tooltips to be clearer and more informative.[/p]
• [p]Fixed location card image blocking the bottom part of the popup when scrolled down.[/p]
• [p]Updated scrollbar colour in the location popup to match the correct theme.[/p][p][/p]

[p]Bug Fixes[/p]

• [p]Fixed visual overlap in location popup that blocked content when scrolled to the bottom.[/p]

[p][/p][p]As always, we’d love to hear what you think. Join our Discord and tell us how your latest run went.[/p][p][/p]