Big Update: New Patch, New Tool, New Quest, Community Survey & More!
Hello everyone, This update introduces a new layer of gameplay focused on drilling and expanding mining operations, including a new tool, a new mine, and related side quests.
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addedThis update introduces a new layer of gameplay focused on drilling and expanding mining operations, including a new tool, a new mine, and related side quests. It also improves tutorials and player guidance, while addressing several gameplay issues and further refining systems like sled behavior and resource processing.
changedNew gold mine to discover!You can purchase the Forgotten Mine from the Pastor. This location features extremely tough rock formations that require specialized tools to break through.
added🔧 How to unlock?To unlock the new mine and the Drill tool, the player needs to progress through the following steps: Complete 4 main story quests (complete the “Purification” quest). After that, a new quest related to the Drill becomes available. This quest leads the player to the new location - Forgotten Mine. The Drill can be obtained from the Engineer during this questline.
added🔧 How to unlock?Only after completing these steps can the player fully access the new mine and start using the new tool.
addedPatch Notes for version: 2026.05.05.01Added a new tool: Drill -Added interaction descriptions for the lamp -Added a message when attempting to refuel the lamp without oil in the inventory -Added a new type of rocks that can only be mined with the Drill -Added a new mine with its own camp that can be expanded -Added 2 new side quests: “Mr. Driller” and the purchase of the Forgotten Mine -Added a compass tutorial at the beginning of the game -Added a tutorial tip about hiding tools using the Alt key -Improved log physics after cutting down trees -Adjusted the amount of iron required to smelt an ingot -Fixed a rare issue that blocked mine cart reversing even when nothing was obstructing it -Improved dog sled behavior
changedCommunity Survey - Help Shape Future Events!We’d love to hear your thoughts about our recent events and the future of Alaska Gold Fever!
Alaska Gold Fever changes
addedThis update introduces a new layer of gameplay focused on drilling and expanding mining operations, including a new tool, a new mine, and related side quests. It also improves tutorials and player guidance, while addressing several gameplay issues and further refining systems like sled behavior and resource processing.
changedYou can purchase the Forgotten Mine from the Pastor. This location features extremely tough rock formations that require specialized tools to break through.
addedTo unlock the new mine and the Drill tool, the player needs to progress through the following steps: Complete 4 main story quests (complete the “Purification” quest). After that, a new quest related to the Drill becomes available. This quest leads the player to the new location - Forgotten Mine. The Drill can be obtained from the Engineer during this questline.
addedOnly after completing these steps can the player fully access the new mine and start using the new tool.
addedAdded a new tool: Drill -Added interaction descriptions for the lamp -Added a message when attempting to refuel the lamp without oil in the inventory -Added a new type of rocks that can only be mined with the Drill -Added a new mine with its own camp that can be expanded -Added 2 new side quests: “Mr. Driller” and the purchase of the Forgotten Mine -Added a compass tutorial at the beginning of the game -Added a tutorial tip about hiding tools using the Alt key -Improved log physics after cutting down trees -Adjusted the amount of iron required to smelt an ingot -Fixed a rare issue that blocked mine cart reversing even when nothing was obstructing it -Improved dog sled behavior
This update introduces a new layer of gameplay focused on drilling and expanding mining operations, including a new tool, a new mine, and related side quests. It also improves tutorials and player guidance, while addressing several gameplay issues and further refining systems like sled behavior and resource processing.
Drill
A modern tool designed for fast and efficient mining. It allows you to break through hard rock much quicker than traditional methods. The Drill can be repaired directly in your inventory using Iron Ore.
New gold mine to discover!
You can purchase the Forgotten Mine from the Pastor. This location features extremely tough rock formations that require specialized tools to break through.
🔧 How to unlock?
To unlock the new mine and the Drill tool, the player needs to progress through the following steps: Complete 4 main story quests (complete the “Purification” quest). After that, a new quest related to the Drill becomes available. This quest leads the player to the new location - Forgotten Mine. The Drill can be obtained from the Engineer during this questline.
Remember to officialy buy a mine!
Only after completing these steps can the player fully access the new mine and start using the new tool.
Patch Notes for version: 2026.05.05.01
-Added a new tool: Drill -Added interaction descriptions for the lamp -Added a message when attempting to refuel the lamp without oil in the inventory -Added a new type of rocks that can only be mined with the Drill -Added a new mine with its own camp that can be expanded -Added 2 new side quests: “Mr. Driller” and the purchase of the Forgotten Mine -Added a compass tutorial at the beginning of the game -Added a tutorial tip about hiding tools using the Alt key -Improved log physics after cutting down trees -Adjusted the amount of iron required to smelt an ingot -Fixed a rare issue that blocked mine cart reversing even when nothing was obstructing it -Improved dog sled behavior
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Community Survey - Help Shape Future Events!
We’d love to hear your thoughts about our recent events and the future of Alaska Gold Fever!
We’ve prepared a short survey focused on the Treasure Hunt contests and other types of activities you’d like to see in the game. Your feedback will help us understand what you enjoyed the most, what could be improved, and what kind of challenges and rewards would keep you engaged.
If you have a moment, please take the survey and help us shape future updates and community events! 🙌
