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Steam News22 January 20265mo ago

Beta Patch 036 is out!

What an awesome week for the game it has been! Once again I can't thank you guys enough for the support. It makes such a difference and I hope my last few Social Media posts showed my appreciation!

In this update4

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What changed

0 fixes8 additions35 changes0 removals
  • Compatibility
  • Balance
  • Store
  • Gameplay
  • UI and audio
  • Fixes
addedLet's get into it. Beta Patch 036.Firstly, there was a desire for player's to know where they were at in terms of their Merchant Status in grand scheme of things...and just having a number to look at didn't do it for them. So I've added a Progress Bar for that (perhaps not the final look) so you can get an idea:
addedLet's get into it. Beta Patch 036.You'll also notice a new Strength and Stamina stat as well. You will earn strength for pushing/pulling your cart around and carrying things:
changedLet's get into it. Beta Patch 036.Stamina system has also drastically changed and is much more dynamic:
changedLet's get into it. Beta Patch 036.NO MORE RUINING YOUR GAME BECAUSE YOUR 1 CART IS GONE!
addedLet's get into it. Beta Patch 036.Carts and an upgrade for each cart has been added as I continue to bolster and test the Cart Upgrade System. Wagon traders will have carts available to purchase anytime you want.
changedLet's get into it. Beta Patch 036.Oh... carts can also receive damage now. ...this will be adjusted and balanced!

A Merchant's Promise changes

addedFirstly, there was a desire for player's to know where they were at in terms of their Merchant Status in grand scheme of things...and just having a number to look at didn't do it for them. So I've added a Progress Bar for that (perhaps not the final look) so you can get an idea:
addedYou'll also notice a new Strength and Stamina stat as well. You will earn strength for pushing/pulling your cart around and carrying things:
changedStamina system has also drastically changed and is much more dynamic:
changedNO MORE RUINING YOUR GAME BECAUSE YOUR 1 CART IS GONE!
addedCarts and an upgrade for each cart has been added as I continue to bolster and test the Cart Upgrade System. Wagon traders will have carts available to purchase anytime you want.

What an awesome week for the game it has been!

Once again I can't thank you guys enough for the support. It makes such a difference and I hope my last few Social Media posts showed my appreciation!

Okay enough of the sap....what have I been doing with my time?

Let's get into it. Beta Patch 036.

Firstly, there was a desire for player's to know where they were at in terms of their Merchant Status in grand scheme of things...and just having a number to look at didn't do it for them. So I've added a Progress Bar for that (perhaps not the final look) so you can get an idea:

You'll also notice a new Strength and Stamina stat as well. You will earn strength for pushing/pulling your cart around and carrying things:

Stamina system has also drastically changed and is much more dynamic:

NO MORE RUINING YOUR GAME BECAUSE YOUR 1 CART IS GONE!

Carts and an upgrade for each cart has been added as I continue to bolster and test the Cart Upgrade System. Wagon traders will have carts available to purchase anytime you want.

Oh... carts can also receive damage now....this will be adjusted and balanced!

Please see:

https://steamcommunity.com/app/2932960/discussions/2/595153155946221705/

if you would like to Opt into Beta!

To close it out..here is the Official list of what this update has.

As always I'm in Discord if you need anything. Thank you!

Beta Patch 036

Improvements:

  • Environment Lighting Adjusted

  • Updated Player Stats Menu

  • Added Strength Stat to Player

  • Added Stamina Stat to Player

  • New Progression System for Strength and Stamina (testing)

  • Stamina UI Updated

  • Jumping now costs Stamina

  • Carrying Items prevents Stamina Regeneration

  • Sprinting with Items Costs Stamina

  • Carts are now purchasable

  • 3 Available Cart Types

  • Added Upgrade for each cart type (Further testing)

  • Adjusted Item handling and rotation

  • Adjusted Item Reset Orientation

  • Reduced Glass Item Damage on some items

  • Updated Item Damage appearances (still improving)

  • Wheel Damage rates adjusted

  • Items materials should be more consistent upon destruction

  • Detaching from cart while looking at crates will not open crate UI

Bugs Fixed:

  • Cart Wheels would sometimes explode when being attached

  • Cart Wheels would not attach if swapped around with other wheels

  • Toggle UI (Defaulted to “P”) would also hide reticle.

  • Not all traders restocked at dawn

  • When disconnecting from the cart, your player would jump if you tried to beforehand

  • Exiting Water in Tutorial didn’t count sometimes and player could drown

  • Holding a group of forage items (mushrooms) would not pack correctly into a crate

  • Crates could not be sold in Tutorial

  • Crate Slots text was showing through the other side of the crate

  • Some Tutorial Debug Items were left in scene

  • Reset Item Rotation Improved

  • Black UI image was appearing when looking at upgrades outsize Upgrade Areas

  • Typing a name and pressing P would hide the UI

  • Rakesfelm Magistrate would not sell house if Ivernox House was purchases as well

  • Filler for crates would load in too high causing collision issues

  • Player could step up onto Cart Handrails while attached to the cart

Source

Steam News / 22 January 2026

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