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[h2]Hello Deadsiders! [/h2]

Today we begin public testing of version 0.10.0!

The main focus of this update is the highly anticipated map expansion in the southwest, which adds the largest city in Deadside so far, Kamensk. This city was so large that we needed to make some serious optimizations to the game overall, so that players will have optimal performance in these dense areas. These improvements will be felt all over the map, not just in Kamensk.

This map expansion is a two part process; first we added the large city, which is in this update, and in a future update, the rest of the expanded area outside of Kamensk will be populated with more structures and POIs. For now though, enjoy the new city, the art team worked very hard on it.

Outside of the expanded map, this update has a handful of changes, improvements, and bug fixes. More details on these features, and the complete patch notes, are at the bottom of this post.

⚠️Warning:



The release of version 0.10.0 to the live servers will require a base wipe. All bases will need to be deleted for the update to function correctly on release.

[h2]Feedback:[/h2]
Share your impressions and thoughts in the #feedback-pts channel on the Official Deadside Discord server

The community provides significant support in the development of the game when taking active part in testing updates as it helps us to make the game better. Join us.
Public Test Server is available to all players who have the game in their Steam library.

How to connect to the Public Test Server (PTS):

• Right-click Deadside in your Steam library; click on Properties…;
  
• Choose BETAS, then select the “public_test_server - PTS” branch from the drop-down menu;
  
• Wait for the update to download and launch the game;
  
• Connect to one of the available official PTS servers, which depends on your location.
  

How to switch back to the live version of the game:

• Right-click Deadside in your Steam library, then click on Properties…;
  
• Choose BETAS, then select the “None” branch from the drop-down menu;
  
• Wait for an update to download and launch the game;
  
• Connect to one of the available official live servers depending on your location.
  

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[h2]Version 0.10.0 Patch Notes:
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[h3]Main Features:[/h3]

• Expansion of the map to the south-west
  
• New location - large city of Kamensk in the south-west of the map
  
• New type of bots in the city - "urban bandits".
  

[h3]Other changes and fixes:[/h3]

• Improved level design of the southern safe zone and Sosnovka area
  
• The respawn beacon, and tripwires must now be placed in the hotbar slot to use
  
• Added a requirement to set the base flag - the hammer must be in the hot bar
  
• AI will no longer strafe and shoot at the same time, and their movement is generally less erratic and more fair
  
• Fixed the lack of reaction of roe deer and wolf to grenade and C4 explosions
  
• Multiple fixes of graphical bugs and level design
  
• Optimisation of the game's graphical content
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the server list to not be displayed for some players.
  

[h3]SFX:[/h3]

• Added growl sounds for wolf in an idle state
  
• Improved reload sounds for all weapons
  
• Fixed a problem with the sound level inside the bunker
  
• Fixed incorrect or missing SFX for interactions with physical materials
  
• Improved the sound of sniper rifles firing
  

[h3]Thank you for reading, stay tuned for news on the release of 0.10.0![/h3]

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[h2]Hello Deadsiders![/h2]

On Nov 28th at 08:00am PDT /15:00 GMT, Hotfix 0.9.0.2 will be deployed

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⚠️Servers will be rebooted and may be temporarily unavailable while the update is being deployed. Game client update is required.

[h2]This hotfix will include:[/h2]

• Fixed a problem that caused helmets and armor to not provide the proper protection
  
• Fixed a bug that caused items to disappear when split into two stacks, while the inventory was completely full
  
• Weapon reload was causing input issues if the weapon has been picked up with empty hands before
  

We have made the decision to provide 18 slots of safe zone storage for free, instead of 15. This should make the game a bit more fair to players who don't own the supporter pack.

[h2]Enjoy this improved version of update 0.9.0![/h2]

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[h2]Hello Deadsiders![/h2]

On Nov 23rd at 03:30am PDT /10:30 GMT, Hotfix 0.9.0.1 will be deployed

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⚠️Servers will be rebooted and may be temporarily unavailable while the update is being deployed. Game client update is required.

The purpose of this hotfix is to fix an issue included in version 0.9.0, which caused any equipped weapon to be deleted when switched out with another weapon from an external inventory. After this hotfix, this issue should no longer be present.

Even though bugs like these tend to be part of the “early access experience”, we still try our best to put out the most polished product we reasonably can, even if that product is still ultimately unfinished. This issue was unexpected and snuck up on us, and we apologize again for any inconvenience this caused.

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[h2]Hello Deadsiders![/h2]

On November 21st, at 9:00AM GMT / 1:00AM PDT, we will begin the release of version 0.9.0!

⚠️Warning:
During the patch deployment, servers may be temporarily unavailable. Game client update is required.

Update 0.9.0 is a regular update, which features the addition of Roe Deer, a new animal that roams the forests of Deadside. It also brings level design improvements, improvements to weapon models, and some other important fixes. Unfortunately, version 0.9.0 means the end of our seasonal Halloween event, with seasonal items no longer spawning in game. Any items you did collect during the event, you will be able to keep, as there will be no wipe with this update. So, let’s take a look into the features of this update!

[h3]Roe Deer[/h3]


One of the main features of version 0.9.0, is another new large animal, Roe Deer! These small deer roam the forests of Deadside, and create another way for you to collect food for your character. Unlike duck hunting, which is restricted to only bodies of water, Roe Deer can be found all over the map. With this addition, you are no longer required to travel to a body of water or a town to find food, which we hope is a welcome change

[h3]Server Performance[/h3]

We are aware that the performance of our servers has not been ideal recently, so, version 0.9.0 will contain a few adjustments to improve server performance. These changes are minor however, and while they definitely will improve server performance, we still have a lot of work ahead of us. Please understand that improving server performance is a priority for us right now, and it takes time to correctly identify and fix issues in this area. We will keep you updated on this process in as time goes on

[h3]Map Design[/h3]

Update 0.9.0 will come with some improvements to the already existing map, this includes a new industrial building and and construction crane in Beregovoy, a new shop building near the south safezone, new kitchen furniture in some buildings, road signs and barriers added to some roads, and finally, popular trees have been added into some settlements.


Our art team has been hard at work creating the map expansion in the southwest of the map, while also improving the already existing map at the same time. You are now beginning to see some of these new models and improvements, although there is still a lot more to come in the future

[h3]Improved Weapon Model[/h3]


If you haven’t been following our recent updates, we are currently in the process of improving the existing weapon models in Deadside, and version 0.9.0 continues this process. There are improvements to the AR4 model, as well as some minor adjustments and improvements to various other models

[h3]Other Changes:[/h3]

• Now, when [ESC] is pressed in the Main Menu, the Player returns to the main menu.
  
• Made the hit sounds on characters more distinct
  
• Removed seasonal Halloween content from spawn pools
  
• Added hints to the loading screen
  

Thank you for reading, we have some big things in the works that we hope to finish for you soon!

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[h2]Hello Deadsiders! [/h2]

Today we begin public testing of version 0.9.0! While this update isn’t huge, it does contain some important fixes, and it has some new features as well. Unfortunately, this update also brings an end to our Halloween event, it was fun while it lasted! Don’t worry though, any seasonal items you collected during the event will stay on your character or in storage.

Version 0.9.0 Will Include:

• Roe Deer
  
• Level Design Changes
  
• Adjustments to SFX
  
• Improvements to the AR4 weapon model
  
• Removal of seasonal Halloween items from spawn pools
  
• A few minor adjustments to improve server performance
  
• Added hints to the loading screen
  

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More details on these features, and the complete patch notes, are at the bottom of this post

[h2]Feedback:[/h2]
Share your impressions and thoughts in the #feedback-pts channel on the Official Deadside Discord server

[h2]Survey:[/h2]
Please complete this Survey after testing: it helps us improve the game. You can edit your answers at any moment.

The community provides significant support in the development of the game when taking active part in testing updates as it helps us to make the game better. Join us.
Public Test Server is available to all players who have the game in their Steam library.

How to connect to the Public Test Server (PTS):

• Right-click Deadside in your Steam library; click on Properties…;
  
• Choose BETAS, then select the “public_test_server - PTS” branch from the drop-down menu;
  
• Wait for the update to download and launch the game;
  
• Connect to one of the available official PTS servers, which depends on your location.
  

How to switch back to the live version of the game:

• Right-click Deadside in your Steam library, then click on Properties…;
  
• Choose BETAS, then select the “None” branch from the drop-down menu;
  
• Wait for an update to download and launch the game;
  
• Connect to one of the available official live servers depending on your location.
  

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[h3]Roe Deer[/h3]

One of the main features of version 0.9.0, is another new large animal, Roe Deer! These small deer roam the forests of Deadside, and create another way for you to collect food for your character. Unlike duck hunting, which is restricted to only bodies of water, Roe Deer can be found all over the map. With this addition, you are no longer required to travel to a body of water or a town to find food, which we hope is a welcome change

[h3]Server Performance[/h3]

We are aware that the performance of our servers has not been ideal recently, so, version 0.9.0 will contain a few adjustments to improve server performance. These changes are minor however, and while they definitely will improve server performance, we still have a lot of work ahead of us. Please understand that improving server performance is a priority for us right now, and it takes time to correctly identify and fix issues in this area. We will keep you updated on this process in as time goes on

[h3]Map Design[/h3]

Update 0.9.0 will come with some improvements to the already existing map, this includes a new industrial building and and construction crane in Beregovoy, a new shop building near the south safezone, new kitchen furniture in some buildings, road signs and barriers added to some roads, and finally, popular trees have been added into some settlements.

Our art team has been hard at work creating the map expansion in the southwest of the map, while also improving the already existing map at the same time. You are now beginning to see some of these new models and improvements, although there is still a lot more to come in the future

[h3]Improved Weapon Models[/h3]

If you haven’t been following our recent updates, we are currently in the process of improving the existing weapon models in Deadside, and version 0.9.0 continues this process. There are improvements to the AR4 model, as well as some minor adjustments and improvements to various other models

[h3]Other Changes:[/h3]

• Now, when [ESC] is pressed in the Main Menu, the Player returns to the main menu.
  
• Made the hit sounds on characters more distinct
  
• Removed seasonal Halloween content from spawn pools
  
• Added hints to the loading screen
  

[h3]Thank you for reading, stay tuned for news on the release of 0.9.0![/h3]

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