Steam News27 May 20261mo ago

Devs Diary #11

Chop and block Hello, Hikers! In the wild, it’s not the strongest who survive, but those who have the right tool in their hands to defend themselves and clear a path through new obstacles.

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addedChop and blockIn the wild, it’s not the strongest who survive, but those who have the right tool in their hands to defend themselves and clear a path through new obstacles.

addedChop and blockLooking for raw power? This is your new best friend. A weapon with massive damage but a slow attack speed.

changedChop and blockYou can use “Heavy Strike” by holding down the left mouse button for a devastating swing, and also shield yourself from enemies and block some incoming damage with “Block” via the right mouse button when creatures get too close.

addedChop and blockWe’ve added destructible barriers right in front of the entrances to some locations. You’ll have to hack your way in – and the two-handed axe is the perfect tool for the job. Steam post image

Chop and block

Hello, Hikers!

In the wild, it’s not the strongest who survive, but those who have the right tool in their hands to defend themselves and clear a path through new obstacles.

Two-handed axe:

Looking for raw power? This is your new best friend. A weapon with massive damage but a slow attack speed.

You can use “Heavy Strike” by holding down the left mouse button for a devastating swing, and also shield yourself from enemies and block some incoming damage with “Block” via the right mouse button when creatures get too close.

Destroyable barriers:

We’ve added destructible barriers right in front of the entrances to some locations. You’ll have to hack your way in – and the two-handed axe is the perfect tool for the job. Steam post image

Get ready to hack your way through.

See you on the trail!

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Steam News / 27 May 2026

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