🔪 New Update – Quality of Life, Lockpicking & Better Zombie Spawns

[p]Hey Survivors,[/p][p]A new update just went live! This one focuses on improving early gameplay, polishing zombie spawns, and adding new systems like lockpicking and new POIs to explore.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🆕 New Features & Content[/h2]

• [p]🔪 Starting Weapon – You now start with a knife, even after you die, so you’re never defenseless.[/p]
• [p]⛽ Gas System Update[/p]
  • [p]Gas Tank Added – You can now fill your gas can using a gas tank in the first town.[/p]
  • [p]Craftable Gas Tank – Gas tanks can also be crafted directly from your inventory.[/p]
• [p]💀 New Zombie Spawn Effect – Added new visuals when zombies spawn.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed zombies spawning in the air.[/p]
  • [p]Changed the effect color from purple to blue for a better look.[/p]
  • [p]Removed the purple Niagara particles completely.[/p]
• [p]🏦 Bank & City Adjustments[/p]
  • [p]Removed the bank door cross.[/p]
  • [p]Reduced the number of zombie spawns in Bank City for better balance.[/p]
• [p]🪜 Ladder Update – Ladders can now be used faster and more smoothly.[/p]
• [p]🚗 Vehicles – Added cars on the new roads across the rest of the map.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]🗺️ Exploration & Loot[/h2]

• [p]📦 Loot Added – First lootable items have been placed in the new map zones.[/p]
• [p]🏗️ New Construction POI – A new area under construction has been added to the world.[/p]
• [p]🌀 Weird Zone POI – A strange, mysterious area to discover has been added (WIP).[/p]
• [p]💬 Car Controls Tip – Added a description in the input menu:[/p]
  • [p]“You need to be in the car to flip it.”[/p]
• [p]🔒 Lockpicking System – You can now use lockpicks to open:[/p]
  • [p]Certain chests.[/p]
  • [p]Some locked doors around the map.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]🧟 Zombie Spawning Improvements[/h2]

• [p]Fixed spawn distance and timing for zombies on the main map.[/p]
• [p]Removed the zombie that spawned too early in the tutorial — it now appears when you approach.[/p]
• [p]Adjusted spawn distance across all zones for smoother gameplay.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]🎧 Audio & Economy[/h2]

• [p]Fiber Resource – Added a new custom sound when gathering fiber.[/p]
• [p]Money Balance – Reduced the amount of money found in chests.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]🖱️ Controls & Interactions[/h2]

• [p]You can now press \[E] to loot all, or click the button if you prefer using the interface.[/p]

[hr][/hr][p]🔥 This update makes exploration smoother, improves combat flow, and introduces new mechanics like lockpicking and vehicle tweaks. As always, your feedback helps me shape the next updates — keep sharing your thoughts![/p][p]See you in the wasteland,
Shatterland Dev[/p]