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Steam News28 July 202623d ago

Hotfix 07/29/2026

Multiplayer Fixed an issue where enemies could become desynchronized after respawning. In some cases, one player would see an enemy dead while another still saw them alive and invulnerable.

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What changed

3 fixes6 additions4 changes2 removals
  • Fixes
  • Server
  • Gameplay
  • UI and audio
fixedMultiplayerFixed an issue where enemies could become desynchronized after respawning. In some cases, one player would see an enemy dead while another still saw them alive and invulnerable.
fixedMultiplayerFixed an issue where the server incorrectly replicated the client's head pitch rotation.
addedWeaponsAdded weapon recycling. Firearms can now be dismantled into scrap.
changedWeaponsUpdated weapon controls: U — Unload Ammo R — Recycle Weapon
addedWeaponsAdded a fire mode indicator to the ammo counter, showing whether the weapon is set to Semi , Burst , or Auto .
changedWeaponsImproved head hitboxes for more accurate headshots.

Forest Doesn’t Care changes

fixedFixed an issue where enemies could become desynchronized after respawning. In some cases, one player would see an enemy dead while another still saw them alive and invulnerable.
fixedFixed an issue where the server incorrectly replicated the client's head pitch rotation.
addedAdded weapon recycling. Firearms can now be dismantled into scrap.
changedUpdated weapon controls: U — Unload Ammo R — Recycle Weapon
addedAdded a fire mode indicator to the ammo counter, showing whether the weapon is set to Semi , Burst , or Auto .

Multiplayer

  • Fixed an issue where enemies could become desynchronized after respawning. In some cases, one player would see an enemy dead while another still saw them alive and invulnerable.

  • Fixed an issue where the server incorrectly replicated the client's head pitch rotation.

Weapons

  • Added weapon recycling. Firearms can now be dismantled into scrap.

  • Updated weapon controls:

    • U — Unload Ammo

    • R — Recycle Weapon

  • Enemies now drop their equipped weapons when killed.

  • Added a fire mode indicator to the ammo counter, showing whether the weapon is set to Semi, Burst, or Auto.

  • Improved head hitboxes for more accurate headshots.

  • Removed the Unload option from melee weapons.

Controls

  • Added key rebinding support for Jump and Sprint.

Animations

  • Added a new drinking animation when consuming water from a bottle.

Gameplay

  • Blood now appears on your hands after attacking enemies with melee weapons.

  • Campfires in the main camps are now permanently lit and can be used immediately.

  • Removed logs from the barter system.

  • Added a redesigned New Game introduction pop-up window.

Audio

  • Fixed an issue where footstep sounds could play from an incorrect position due to foot bone attachment.

Item Info

  • Improved the Item Info panel in the inventory. Available item actions now update based on the current context, displaying the correct options depending on whether you're interacting with a container or your own inventory.

Source

Steam News / 28 July 2026

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