The Ahra Prime Times: overview of the released Weapon Framework and future plans

Greetings, survivors on Ahra Prime!

I hope the new Weapon Framework has been enjoyable so far — even in its current alpha state. It still needs tuning, but the direction is clear, and the foundation is finally in place.

Today I want to outline the upcoming updates for HIRAETH and highlight a new Early Access feature: the ability to have your name appear inside the world of Ahra Prime.

Weapon Framework — What’s Next

The recent update introduced many new systems, and several areas now require refinement:

• AddedWeapon FrameworkUI icons need correction, Fix Jam and Repair/Cleaning must be enabled, and melee damage/speed requires balancing (currently too high). The bow is coming soon. Additional weapons and tools will be added gradually in future updates.
• AddedVehicleA new camera/look-around system from behind the wheel is in development, along with collision improvements.

• ZED Mode: AI does not always react correctly to the player. Ragdoll still needs polishing.

After these fixes, current Steam Achievements will be updated, and new ones will be added — tied to Weapons, the Vehicle, and ZED Mode.

Many systems across the game also need general refinement. Some improvements have already begun, such as the recent crafting changes.

Gameplay Changes

Difficulty selection is coming soon. The system has existed internally since the beginning, but only the mixed “medium” Drifter mode was active.

The full set will be:

• WAYFARER — easy

• DRIFTER — medium (default)

• OUTCAST — challenging

• VOID RIDER — nightmare

Difficulty will affect:

• movement speed and stamina

• damage and healing

• item availability

• enemy strength

• SAVE/LOAD behavior

• Steam achievements

Additionally:

• The vehicle will soon become available only after completing the Comm Center quest.

• Higher‑tier weapons will require a Marksman skill level.

Why these changes?

Once these systems are confirmed stable, the next steps will include:

• new quests on Nesoi Island

• visual updates to the island

• an entirely new location

System-Level Changes

Independent of game content, several technical updates are planned:

• A new version of Unreal Engine has been released, promising better rendering performance — in short, more FPS. I will attempt to migrate soon, though I cannot guarantee a smooth transition yet.

• A new version of NVIDIA DLSS is available and should also improve FPS.

Demo Update

A new update for the demo version is planned soon.

📡 Colony Registry — Player Submissions

Starting today, you can submit your name to be included in the world of Ahra Prime. A symbolic but visible feature — your name will appear in various terminals across the game.

This option is available to all owners of HIRAETH.

Details here: https://steamcommunity.com/app/2646160/discussions/4/568165608207820611/

Thank you for your continued testing and feedback on the recent additions.

Enjoy your Sunday.

Paweł