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Steam News9 April 20262mo ago

Bugfix Update #37 - Tree Gathering Rebalance, New Server, Convoy Fix

Greetings, Survivors! We are coming with another Bugfix Update! This time we have focused on some much-requested balance changes, fixing convoys and adding a new server.

In this update4

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What changed

8 fixes5 additions4 changes0 removals
  • Server
  • Gameplay
  • Maps
  • Balance
  • Fixes
  • UI and audio
addedGreetings, Survivors!We are coming with another Bugfix Update! This time we have focused on some much-requested balance changes, fixing convoys and adding a new server. We keep observing the most common issues and do our best to fix them over time. Thank you for all your bug reports!
addedChangelogAdded a new server in Singapore. When downloading a new map, the game will verify which server works best and switch to it.
addedChangelogAdded some starting resources to Vehicles in games started with Convoy.
addedChangelogRemoved an option to start a new game with Terrain Elevation disabled.
changedChangelogRebalanced the time needed to cut a tree. The time needed to cut a tree has been reduced by 30%.
changedChangelogRebalanced the Infected Dogs. Their movement speed has been increased by 100%, while their damage was reduced by 50%. This should also make the Dog Lairs easier to defeat (they were vastly harder than Lairs with Infected Humans before).

Infection Free Zone changes

addedWe are coming with another Bugfix Update! This time we have focused on some much-requested balance changes, fixing convoys and adding a new server. We keep observing the most common issues and do our best to fix them over time. Thank you for all your bug reports!
addedAdded a new server in Singapore. When downloading a new map, the game will verify which server works best and switch to it.
addedAdded some starting resources to Vehicles in games started with Convoy.
addedRemoved an option to start a new game with Terrain Elevation disabled.
changedRebalanced the time needed to cut a tree. The time needed to cut a tree has been reduced by 30%.

Greetings, Survivors!

We are coming with another Bugfix Update! This time we have focused on some much-requested balance changes, fixing convoys and adding a new server. We keep observing the most common issues and do our best to fix them over time. Thank you for all your bug reports!

Changelog

  • Added a new server in Singapore. When downloading a new map, the game will verify which server works best and switch to it.

  • Added some starting resources to Vehicles in games started with Convoy.

  • Removed an option to start a new game with Terrain Elevation disabled.

  • Rebalanced the time needed to cut a tree. The time needed to cut a tree has been reduced by 30%.

  • Rebalanced the Infected Dogs. Their movement speed has been increased by 100%, while their damage was reduced by 50%. This should also make the Dog Lairs easier to defeat (they were vastly harder than Lairs with Infected Humans before).

  • Updated the game to auto-detect the default graphics quality better when starting the game for the first time or resetting the settings.

  • Fixed a bug that allowed placing towers in locations that should be unavailable.

  • Fixed a bug that resulted in the game setting the ultra graphic settings upon settings reset.

  • Fixed changing the "custom" level from the dropdown not working when changing the quality level in a language other than English.

  • Fixed a bug where starting a new game with Convoys was not available.

  • Fixed the missing food in games started with Convoy.

  • Fixed the disabled Research Center in games started with Convoy.

  • Fixed another batch of issues that could've resulted in getting stuck in the Scientists storyline or the storyline starting with a noticeable delay.

  • Fixed another batch of issues that could've resulted in the game crashing or decreased stability.

Major Update Preview

Are you waiting for the Major Update #6? We have some good news! We will do our best to deliver the next Major Update Preview next week. Expect a nice lecture about exciting new changes coming to the Infection Free Zone. The team is working hard to deliver substantial improvements that should vastly reduce micromanagement, among others.

Solar Expanse Launch

Our close friends at the Solar Expanse team have just released their game. If you own Infection Free Zone, their game is available with an additional discount! If you're a fan of space-themed games or the launch of Artemis II has recently sparked your interest, Solar Expanse might be the perfect choice for you!

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/72639/?snr=1_100755_100755_ Best regards, Jutsu Games Team

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