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Alpha Devblog #28 - Alpha 1.7 Preview

Hello all,

Thank you all very much for the continued support and issue reporting on our current 1.6 stable build. We'll continue 1.7 work while sorting the issues you find in 1.6. If you’d like to keep an eye on exactly what we’re up to please check out the changelog. Below are just a few of the reworks and additions going into the 1.7 patch.

[h3]Structure Textures and Shaders[/h3]
For some time textures on structures have always looked very uniform and repetitive because of their large surfaces. In the coming update we’ll introduce improved textures alongside a new set of shaders with the ability to "vertex paint" different textures. This will break up the large surfaces and achieve a more realistic and weathered look. We’re making interior shader adjustments also and we’ll likely showcase those in a coming devblog. The images below are a work in progress.


Structures have more detail and variation in detail


Vegetation detail and vertex painting


Higher quality textures​

[h3]Prop Re-Work and Re-Texture[/h3]
This shader and texture improvement also applies to general world props. We’ve taken some time to analyze how much time an item spends on screen. We’ll use this information to update world props as we move through additional design phases. You can help with this by suggesting what props could use an update on our forum.


Improved exterior props and textures​

[h3]Merch Shop[/h3]
We have opted into a 3rd party seller (Teespring) to provide those that have requested it the ability to pick up some cool merch and help out the team.

[img ]https://i.imgur.com/REE088A.png

Thanks for the continued support and continued issue and suggestion reporting :). Below are some helpful links to anyone new and interested in the game. If you'd like to follow a bit closer, please consider joining our Discord. We're here, we're listening!

[h3]If you're enjoying the game, please consider writing a review or updating your current one. Thank you! :)[/h3]

[h3]Links[/h3]
Discord: https://discord.gg/survivethenights
Changelog: https://changelog.survivethenights.net
Forum: https://community.survivethenights.net
Twitter: https://twitter.com/STNgame
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/STNgame
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/a2zinteractive
Website: https://www.survivethenights.net
Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/a2zinteractive



Survive the Nights 50% Off - Steam Winter Sale

Survive the Nights is now 50% off for the Steam Winter Sale - now through January 5th. You can also participate in our in-game winter event. If you have any questions before purchasing, please join our discord and speak with the developers or players within our friendly community.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/541300

[h3]Merch - 30% Off Sale[/h3]
[img ]https://i.imgur.com/REE088A.png
Use promo code THIRTY on Teespring to receive a 30% discount on all merch now through 1/5.

[h3]Links[/h3]
Discord: https://discord.gg/survivethenights
Changelog: https://changelog.survivethenights.net
Forum: https://community.survivethenights.net
Twitter: https://twitter.com/STNgame
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/STNgame
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/a2zinteractive
Website: https://www.survivethenights.net
Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/a2zinteractive

Patch Notes - Alpha 1.6 Winter Event

Hello all,

We're dropping just a quick update with some holiday fun on default servers today. Have a good time and remember, don't blow your fingers off with those fireworks!

[h3]Holiday Content[/h3]
'Tis the season! We've added some Christmas content to the game. Some of you might remember last year's holiday event and it now returns for 2020. You can find a large Christmas tree in each town, power it up, fight the waves and you'll be rewarded with some presents. In addition, this year we've added a small tree to each house on the island :) We hope you all have the best holiday possible for 2020. Thanks much for the continued support. Stay safe and happy holidays!

Trees in houses

Town tree

[h3]Patch Notes - Alpha 1.6 Winter Event (Holiday Content)[/h3]

Christmas Content
  • Christmas tree event with prizes.
  • Christmas decoration in the environment.


Fixes
  • Fireworks can now be seen from much further away than previously possible.
  • Improved firework visual.
  • Stoves can no longer be started with only tinder.


[h3]Merch - 30% Off Sale[/h3]
[img ]https://i.imgur.com/REE088A.png
Use promo code THIRTY on Teespring to receive a 30% discount on all Survive the Nights merch now through 1/5.

[h3]Links[/h3]
Discord: https://discord.gg/survivethenights
Changelog: https://changelog.survivethenights.net
Forum: https://community.survivethenights.net
Twitter: https://twitter.com/STNgame
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/STNgame
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/a2zinteractive
Website: https://www.survivethenights.net
Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/a2zinteractive

Experimental Patch Notes - Alpha 1.6.34

Hello all,

We've released 1.6.34 on our experimental branch via steam. This build will be moved to the stable branch if no major issues are found by players. You can find our patch notes below. Please report bugs and issues in game using the F1 menu.

If you'd like to track the patch progress and follow more closely with development, check our changelog and feel free to join our Discord.

How to get into experimental branch:
  1. Open Steam and go to your games library.
  2. Right click on STN and select "Properties"
  3. Navigate to the "Betas" tab and select "experimental" in the drop down menu.
  4. Close the properties window.


[h3]Experimental Patch Notes - Alpha 1.6.34[/h3]

Christmas Content
  • Christmas tree event with prizes.
  • Christmas decoration in the environment.


Fixes
  • Fireworks can now be seen from much further away than previously possible.
  • Improved firework visual.
  • Stoves can no longer be started with only tinder.


Thanks for the continued support and continued issue and suggestion reporting :). Below are some helpful links to anyone new and interested in the game. If you'd like to follow a bit closer, please consider joining our Discord. We're here, we're listening!

[h3]Links[/h3]
Discord: https://discord.gg/survivethenights
Changelog: https://changelog.survivethenights.net
Forum: https://community.survivethenights.net
Twitter: https://twitter.com/STNgame
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/STNgame
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/a2zinteractive
Website: https://www.survivethenights.net
Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/a2zinteractive

Alpha Devblog #27 - Alpha 1.7 Preview

Hello all,

The team has released the 1.6 patch on our default servers. Thank you all very much for the continued support and issue reporting. We'll continue working on 1.7 while sorting the issues you find in 1.6.

[h3]Graphical Overhaul [/h3]
The graphical overhaul will consist of many components one of them being the global terrain. Our current terrain system, while not awful, hasn't really had much work done to it since we started here. Andre has started work on higher quality terrain textures and better blending between them. We've increased the height map quality to reduce spikiness and allow for more precise terrain height painting. We've also upgraded terrain vegetation textures and shaders allowing for reflections and normal maps. We'll share more about that in coming devblogs. Below are a few shots showcasing old terrain textures, mountain sides, paths and road connections.


Old terrain


New terrain updated map and blending


New mountainside


New mountainside wet


Old path and mountainside


New path and mountainside​

[h3]Holiday Content[/h3]
Tis the season! We'll be adding some Christmas content to the game. Some of you might remember last year's holiday event and it will return for 2020. You can find a large Christmas tree in each town, power it up, fight the waves and you'll be rewarded with some presents. In addition, this year we've added a small tree to each house on the island :) We should have holiday update out shortly.


Trees in houses


Town tree​

[h3]Weeklong Deal Sale Reminder - 30% Off [/h3]
Survive the Nights is now 30% off for the entire week, now through December 21st. If you have any questions before purchasing, please join our discord and speak with the developers or players within our friendly community.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/541300

[h3]Merch Shop[/h3]
We have opted into a 3rd party seller (Teespring) to provide those that have requested it the ability to pick up some cool merch and help out the team.

[img ]https://i.imgur.com/REE088A.png

Thanks for the continued support and continued issue and suggestion reporting :). Below are some helpful links to anyone new and interested in the game. If you'd like to follow a bit closer, please consider joining our Discord. We're here, we're listening!

[h3]If you're enjoying the game, please write a review or update your current one. Thank you! :)[/h3]

[h3]Links[/h3]
Discord: https://discord.gg/survivethenights
Changelog: https://changelog.survivethenights.net
Forum: https://community.survivethenights.net
Twitter: https://twitter.com/STNgame
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/STNgame
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/a2zinteractive
Website: https://www.survivethenights.net
Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/a2zinteractive