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Treasure Hunt Event - Win up to $100! | Hotfix #8 is Live

Hey, Prospectors! 🏆 Treasure Hunt Event - Get GOLD 🏆 We’re celebrating launch week with a special in-game event - Treasure Hunt!

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changed🏆 Treasure Hunt Event - Get GOLD 🏆We’re celebrating launch week with a special in-game event - Treasure Hunt! Legend has it that valuable chests with gold have been hidden somewhere in Alaska… and the first person to find them will be rewarded!
changed📅 When?April 17-19 (Friday to Sunday) That’s 3 days = 3 chances to win!
changed📢 Important:You must complete the “Purification” story quest before participating • To receive your reward, share a screenshot with the treasure chest on social media using #alaskagoldfever • Winners will be announced within 14 days after the event ends. • Only the first person who found a chest will be rewarded with Steam Gift Cards. • To participate in contest you must download a newest game version!
changed📢 Important:Alongside the contest, we’ve also updated the game with a few fixes.
changed📢 Important:This update brings some performance improvements and several additional game improvements. Check our Steam Community thread to share feedback, bug reports, and ideas-it helps us prioritize future updates. You can also report bugs in-game (F5) or join our Discord if you need further support!
addedPatch Notes for version: 2026.04.17.07Added Treasure Hunt contest -Fixed a spot where players could get stuck between rocks -Fixed a hole in the cliff near the abandoned cabin -Fixed "zombie deers" -Adjusted LODs for better performance, disabling unnecessary shadows -Improved vegetation color tones -Optimized mesh and LODs of the abandoned cabin -Optimized skeleton and skull meshes

Alaska Gold Fever changes

changedWe’re celebrating launch week with a special in-game event - Treasure Hunt! Legend has it that valuable chests with gold have been hidden somewhere in Alaska… and the first person to find them will be rewarded!
changedApril 17-19 (Friday to Sunday) That’s 3 days = 3 chances to win!
changedYou must complete the “Purification” story quest before participating • To receive your reward, share a screenshot with the treasure chest on social media using #alaskagoldfever • Winners will be announced within 14 days after the event ends. • Only the first person who found a chest will be rewarded with Steam Gift Cards. • To participate in contest you must download a newest game version!
changedAlongside the contest, we’ve also updated the game with a few fixes.
changedThis update brings some performance improvements and several additional game improvements. Check our Steam Community thread to share feedback, bug reports, and ideas-it helps us prioritize future updates. You can also report bugs in-game (F5) or join our Discord if you need further support!

🏆 Treasure Hunt Event - Get GOLD 🏆

We’re celebrating launch week with a special in-game event - Treasure Hunt! Legend has it that valuable chests with gold have been hidden somewhere in Alaska… and the first person to find them will be rewarded!

⛏ How it works:

Each day, hidden treasure chests will appear somewhere on the map in Alaska Gold Fever. When you find one: • Stand within 3 meters of it • Press F1 and fill out a short form • You’re in! And the gold you found inside chest stays with you in your game!

💰 Daily Rewards: 🥇 1 × $100 Steam Gift Card 🥈 2 × $25 Steam Gift Card 🥉 3 × $10 Steam Gift Card

📅 When?

April 17-19 (Friday to Sunday) That’s 3 days = 3 chances to win!

📢 Important:

  • You must complete the “Purification” story quest before participating • To receive your reward, share a screenshot with the treasure chest on social media using #alaskagoldfever • Winners will be announced within 14 days after the event ends. • Only the first person who found a chest will be rewarded with Steam Gift Cards. • To participate in contest you must download a newest game version!

Good luck - and happy hunting! ⛏💰

By taking a part in contest you must agree with Official Conditions and Terms

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Alongside the contest, we’ve also updated the game with a few fixes.

This update brings some performance improvements and several additional game improvements. Check our Steam Community thread to share feedback, bug reports, and ideas-it helps us prioritize future updates. You can also report bugs in-game (F5) or join our Discord if you need further support!

Patch Notes for version: 2026.04.17.07

-Added Treasure Hunt contest -Fixed a spot where players could get stuck between rocks -Fixed a hole in the cliff near the abandoned cabin -Fixed "zombie deers" -Adjusted LODs for better performance, disabling unnecessary shadows -Improved vegetation color tones -Optimized mesh and LODs of the abandoned cabin -Optimized skeleton and skull meshes

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Thanks again for your support!🙌

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Baked Games Team

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