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v1.31Patch 1.31 - HUD Icons And Graphics
Patch 1.31 adds a few HUD icons, making the game slightly less austere in appearance. Obviously this is cosmetic- no changes to the story.
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Because The World Died
Also known as Because The World Died, because world died, because-the-world-died
Retro pixel art RPG set in a dying world full of coldness, rats, and hard choices. Survive long enough to uncover your past... or die. Nonlinear narrative. Money and resources. Many endings. Zero mercy. Why? Because The World Died.
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23 May 2026
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Browse past updates and patch notes for this game.
20 updates
June 2025
- Patch 1.30 - Rodent Content UpdatePatch 1.30 adds the portrait for your optional pet, the Black Rat. To enable it in an existing save or when migrating from DEMO, just use Skill - Fast Travel. PS. The game mostly uses Vexed Enigma assets, but this parti…
- Patch 1.29c - Hellish Difficulty Level/Ultra RealismIf you feel that the game is too easy and too unrealistic for your character, the patch 1.29c allows you to try the hellish and very realistic difficulty level, above just merely realistic/harsh. Would you like your cha…
- Patch 1.29- Somewhat Better Logo, Menu And UIPatch 1.29 improves some graphics (logo, menu, credits) and the user interface. Special thanks to all friends- without you such changes wouldn't be possible.
- Patch 1.28- A Few New IconsThis is a pretty minor patch that mainly improves a few icons.
May 2025
- Patch 1.27 - Western Wall, Contaminated LakePatch 1.27 adds two minor maps to the west from the Border Checkpoint and the Refugee Camp Ruins. These are not very important, but allow you a slightly different way to find Julia's Camp. No changes to the main story.
- Patch 1.25 - Car Repair And Clean WaterThis minor patch improves the quest about repair of the car (the one near the Church). It also allows you to enjoy clean water in your house (assuming that you own the house and do some repairs).
- Patch 1.23- Ashley And MeganMinor patch 1.23 adds a new minor character, trader and a side-quest. Also, it solves a major bug with the medical bag (permanently disappearing map). There are no changes to the main story.
- Patch 1.20 – The First True Major Update is Here!This isn't just a patch: it's a turning point. Version 1.20 brings the game to a whole new level with fresh content, deeper choices, and more to explore than ever before. More quests to challenge your skills and shape y…
- Patch 1.15 - The Refugee Camp Ruins, ExpandedPatch 1.15 adds a few details, among them partially accessible "Dead Zone" of the Refugee Camp. No changes to the main story, fully compatible saves.
- Patch 1.13 - Tony The HomelessThe patch adds a very minor character and a quest: Tony The Homeless. It's not important for the main storyline.
- Patch 1.12 - Poisonous BathPatch 1.12 introduces a new way to clean your character without soap or clean water — by using the cheapest public pool in Foxtown (added to the Red Engine Salvage location). But beware: your character’s health may suff…
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