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Steam News16 June 20251y ago

Dustland Update v.0.1.9

Steam post image In this patch, we focused heavily on optimization. Our main goal was to resolve the issue of ping spikes as player count increases—and along the way, we’ve touched and optimized many core game systems.

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What changed

5 fixes2 additions11 changes0 removals
  • Performance
  • Gameplay
  • Maps
  • UI and audio
  • Store
  • Fixes
changedSteam post image In this patch, we focused heavily on optimization. Our main goal was to resolve the issue of ping spikes as player count increases—and along the way, we’ve touched and optimized many core game systems.
changedIMPROVEMENTS
addedNew mechanic: Shelter Lifeline. You’ll now receive radio messages when a storm clears, when another player activates the elevator, or when Lesley is pleased with your mission progress.
changedPlayer limit on the map increased: 15 → 20.
changedTUNING & OPTIMIZATION
fixedFixed the issue with ping spikes. Ping should now remain significantly lower even with 5 or more players on the map.
Player limit on the map increased:1520Player limit on the map increased: increased, buff

Dustland changes

changedSteam post image In this patch, we focused heavily on optimization. Our main goal was to resolve the issue of ping spikes as player count increases—and along the way, we’ve touched and optimized many core game systems.
changedIMPROVEMENTS
addedNew mechanic: Shelter Lifeline. You’ll now receive radio messages when a storm clears, when another player activates the elevator, or when Lesley is pleased with your mission progress.
changedPlayer limit on the map increased: 15 → 20.
changedTUNING & OPTIMIZATION

Steam post image In this patch, we focused heavily on optimization. Our main goal was to resolve the issue of ping spikes as player count increases—and along the way, we’ve touched and optimized many core game systems.

IMPROVEMENTS

  1. New mechanic: Shelter Lifeline. You’ll now receive radio messages when a storm clears, when another player activates the elevator, or when Lesley is pleased with your mission progress.

  2. Player limit on the map increased: 15 → 20.

TUNING & OPTIMIZATION

  1. Fixed the issue with ping spikes. Ping should now remain significantly lower even with 5 or more players on the map.

  2. Optimized all lootable items.

  3. Optimized player character components.

  4. Optimized the shooting system.

  5. Partially reworked the marker system; events and event-related monsters are now displayed on the map.

  6. Status effects (both positive and negative) are now shown in the HUD.

  7. Updated the parameter widget in the character creation screen.

  8. Optimized monster behavior logic.

  9. The aiming reticle now automatically hides when interacting with NPCs.

  10. A dedicated weapon tab has been added to the shop.

BUG FIXES

  1. Fixed a bug where players could see each other’s markers on the map.

  2. Fixed a bug that allowed multiple actions to be assigned to a single button.

  3. Fixed a bug where hit marks appeared when shooting at corpses.

4.Fixed a bug that allowed players to bring items from the Tutorial into the Shelter by dropping and picking them up near the gate.

Thank you to everyone who stays with us and actively helps shape the project by sharing your feedback and comments. Together, we’ll keep making the game better!

Have a nice game! Best regards, Dustland team. Dustland Discord

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Steam News / 16 June 2025

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