Will To Live Online News

[p]Hello, fighters! [/p][p]The Lunar New Year event has come to an end. The Old Man in White Robes thanks you for your active participation and for keeping the village safe. He is now leaving the outskirts of Solnechny until next time! [/p][p][/p][p]Along with this, we have prepared Update 0.6.17, which includes the following changes: [/p]

• [p]"Testing Grounds": The location has received a fresh new look. The dry and gray tones have been replaced by lush foliage, making the area feel much more "alive" and vibrant. [/p]

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• [p]Canyon: In version 0.6.16, we changed how objects are loaded in the "Testing Grounds" to load more assets simultaneously. Player feedback confirmed that gameplay in that area became smoother. In this update, we have implemented similar changes to the "Canyon" location. We hope this will also have a positive impact on the smoothness of gameplay there. [/p]

• [p]We have optimized various objects across different locations, including improvements to vegetation. [/p]

• [p]Improved descriptions for several quests. [/p]

[p]Servers are down for maintenance.  Holiday items and the Old Man in White Robes have been removed from the game. Please update your game client.[/p]

[p]Good day, fighters![/p][p]Today we released a patch for version 0.6.16 with the following improvements. The most important change in this version addresses the queue issue for participating in Adventures. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Adventure Master Queues [/h2][p][/p][p]When submitting an application to join an Adventure, you will no longer be removed from the queue if you are not in the required location (or even offline) at the moment of departure  - provided that your absence does not exceed 6 hours. [/p][p]This means that if you see a long queue, you can estimate your expected waiting time in advance and safely head off to another Adventure or visit other locations while going about your business. [/p][p]When you return, you will retain your place in the queue according to the original date and time of your application. [/p][p]These changes apply to all Adventures:  both event-based ones and those available from the Adventure Master in the Tunnels. 

PLEASE NOTE SEPARATELY THAT ONLY PLAYERS WHO ARE IN THE SAME LOCATION AS THE ADVENTURE MASTER AT THE MOMENT OF LAUNCH WILL BE SENT INTO THE ADVENTURE (OR WITH THE OLD MAN IN THE CASE OF THE “LUNAR NEW YEAR” EVENT). PLAYERS IN OTHER LOCATIONS WILL NOT BE TELEPORTED, BUT THEIR QUEUE POSITION WILL BE PRESERVED.
[/p][h2]Other Changes [/h2]

• [p]Additional optimization has been performed for the Lunar New Year Adventure location “Defend the Village.” [/p]

• [p]Improved the image transmitted by the drone. Please note that the drone’s resolution is intentionally different from the in-game resolution. This is designed to create a deeper sense of digital image transmission over distance, rather than to reduce or complicate visibility. The current image quality is better than before, but keep in mind that full-screen display naturally feels different in perception. [/p]

• [p]Fixed an issue where the drone operator could not see their own markers after exiting drone control mode. [/p]

• [p]Improved drone handling, while preserving its inertia effect. [/p]

• [p]Restored the drone’s maximum flight speed. [/p]

[h2]Additional Advice [/h2][p]If you experience performance issues in the Lunar New Year Adventure “Defend the Village,” we recommend setting the “Animation Quality” option in the game settings to “Medium.” [/p][p][/p][p]Update your game client. [/p]

Good day, fighters!

The “Lunar New Year” event has begun in the world of Will To Live Online, which means new adventures await you!





The mysterious The Old Man in white robes has once again appeared near Solnechny. But this time, he needs your help!

A small village where his loved ones live is under attack by reckless bandit thugs. If no one stands up to defend it, the settlement will be looted and many innocent residents will suffer.



Head to the village and hold the line until the onslaught of the thugs weakens. For a successful defense, you may receive a special item - a Gray Gunman Jacket, as well as a premium “Dragon” paint spray that can be applied to a wide range of weapons, including modified ones.

The Gunman Jackets have stats similar to the Ride Or Die vests, with one key difference - these jackets also protect your arms.



Only 10 fighters can take part in the village defense at a time (the event is quite demanding), and you will be able to attempt this challenge again every 4 hours.

The Spirits of the Elements quests are still available. As before, the Old Man asks you to appease the Spirits by launching fireworks in their honor at night. You will need to gather fillers and other components to craft fireworks: the crafting recipe becomes available in your inventory once you accept the quest. These components can be obtained in the usual ways: by completing quests, killing monsters, and finishing events. They can also be earned through the successful defense of the village. Occasionally, you may find sky lanterns, which can be launched into the sky as a festive decoration.

The event runs from February 16 to March 3 inclusive (UTC). After that, the fillers and fireworks will be removed from the game along with the Old Man in white robes.




• In the “Testing Grounds” location, object streaming has been adjusted. Now, more objects are loaded immediately upon entering the location. This slightly increases loading time and memory usage, but reduces lag while moving through the area, since many objects will already be preloaded instead of causing stutters during streaming. Work in this direction will continue in future updates.
• Improved NPC death effects (similar to player characters), added the ability to decapitate NPCs with a headshot, and enhanced NPC death animations.
• Adjusted the safe zone size near the warehouse keeper in the “Big Village” location: it is now once again possible to run into the safe zone.
• The recon drone feed is now displayed in full-screen mode (similar to a helmet view). This reduces hardware requirements since double rendering is no longer used, and makes drone controls more intuitive and precise, with its own handling characteristics for players who want to master this tactical tool. The drone image quality is improved, and issues with low LODs and partially loaded locations are minimized. While controlling the drone in this mode, the player will still hear what is happening around their character, preventing unexpected surprises.
• Weapons with the “Dragon” skin have been removed from the in-game store. The “Dragon” appearance is now available during the “Lunar New Year” event as a premium paint spray, and the list of supported weapons has been significantly expanded.
• Work has been done to address FPS drops in the inventory when 3D preview mode is enabled. Further improvements will follow in future updates. For maximum performance without lag while using the inventory, we strongly recommend disabling 3D preview mode.
• Fixed minor issues with mini-map marker display.
• Addressed several issues that could cause the game client to crash.
• Fixed a UI bug that allowed players who had just completed an Adventure to reapply immediately. While such applications were not accepted, they negatively affected queue times for others. This fix should reduce waiting times for players who are actually in line.
• Fixed an issue that caused crashes on Steam Deck (and Linux systems in general) during server selection.
• Improved Linux support.
• Added descriptions to some clan quests.
• Corrected typos in some item descriptions.
• Fixed minor issues in location design.

[p]So, fighters! [/p][p]Are you ready to dive into the final adventure of this year?! If so, get comfortable while the update is downloading and check out the update details! [/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]The New Year Adventure has begun! [/h2][p]In many settlements across the world of WTL, New Year trees have appeared, and along with them the well-known Smuggler, familiar to many of you. As before, he offers to exchange gift cards for contraband goods that he somehow managed to get his hands on.[/p][p][/p][p]But this time, the residents of the village of “Korovye” have truly stood out! They decorated a large New Year’s tree near the warehouse \[the burden has never been so light] and invite all of you to take part in the New Year’s Adventure! [/p][p][/p][p]As is customary, danger may be waiting for you in an Adventure. After all, what kind of adventure is it without some risk? In this Adventure, a formidable enemy awaits you the RD-02 Frosty drone! [/p][p][/p][p]By defeating RD-02 Frosty, as tradition dictates, you will receive the largest number of gift cards along with other useful items. Among the rewards, you can also find paint sprays “Frost” and “Snowman’s Rage”, a grand ushanka, a frost bat, and many other items. There is also a very rare artifact among the rewards that does not require a container. It may seem like just a trinket, but it is expensive and beautiful. [/p][p][/p][p]Players above level 20 can take part in the Adventure, regardless of faction. Lower-level players can still earn gift cards by completing quests and killing monsters — nothing has changed in that regard. [/p][p]
The Adventure itself is designed to last 30 minutes and can be entered every 4 hours. The Adventure format also allows factionless players not to worry about competing with faction players: your equipment will not be destroyed, as it is not required there, and faction warfare is disabled within the Adventure. This way, we want players to fight RD-02 Frosty together as one, without dividing themselves into clans and factions. Let the New Year Adventure be kind and friendly! [/p][p][/p][p]A new item has also appeared in the Smuggler’s exchange the Digitizer paint spray. This is an animated pixel-art–style paint with a digital display that informs you about the number of rounds in the magazine, the need to reload, and weapon repairs. In short - modern digital technology! [/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]The event starts with the release of the update and will last until January 11 inclusive. There is plenty of time: enough for everyone to play at a relaxed pace and obtain all the rewards. [/p][p][/p][h2]Other Changes [/h2][p][/p][p]• Respawn points in the “Maze” location have been reworked. Previously, it was possible for a character to respawn in areas they had not yet visited. This is no longer possible. More bodies have also been added to the Maze so players can scavenge medkits and bolts, giving lost fighters a better chance to survive. [/p][p]• Fixed a bug affecting Listeners in the Maze that allowed them to level up over time to level 100 and become virtually unkillable, dealing extreme damage. This will no longer happen, and in general, it is now actually possible to risk fighting them. [/p][p]• Improved game stability on Linux. [/p][p]• Reworked the caching system. The “cache” option has been removed from the graphics settings, as it now works differently and much more stably. [/p][p]• Fixed an issue where video memory could overflow in certain cases. [/p][p]• The stun and fracture effects from grenades are no longer applied to characters in No-PK mode, from characters in No-PK mode, or in locations with forced No-PK mode. [/p][p]• Titanium powder can now be listed for sale in the commission shop. [/p][p]• Fixed minor issues in location design. [/p][p] [/p][p]🎄🎄🎄 Our team sincerely wishes all of you a Merry Christmas! We wish you every happiness, good health for you and your loved ones, peace, and love! Thank you for being with us! 🎄🎄🎄[/p]

Good day, fighters!

Mr. NukePumpkin is saying goodbye and thanks each of you for participating! He is leaving the world of WTL until next year!

The servers have been temporarily shut down for an update. In this version, we’ve added a small mini-event as a “test run” of a new mechanic designed for players of levels 5–7. Now, in the Solnechny Outskirts location, you can encounter a new PvE event called “Highway Bandits.” This is a group of hostile NPCs that grant decent experience for these levels, and overall, they make the location feel more alive. The event moves around the map, and you can see where they’re headed.

In the future, we plan to expand this direction and add similar activities to other locations, gradually increasing their variety and difficulty.

Along with Mr. NukePumpkin, all Halloween items have been removed, and the sale has ended as well.

Update your game client. Enjoy the game, fighters!