Major Update #6 is now available on the OPEN BETA branch

Greetings, Survivors!

Major Update #6 is almost ready. All the features have been added and all that is left is the final polish. If you feel adventurous enough to deal with some bugs here and there, we encourage you to play the newest build available on the open_beta branch. All your feedback and bug reports will be greatly appreciated. The more feedback we have, the easier it will be for us to release the newest update for everyone to play on Default.

How to join Open Beta

1. Right-click on Infection Free Zone in your library,

2. Click on "Properties..." on the list,

3. Choose the "Game Versions & Betas" tab,

4. Select the "open_beta" from the list,

5. The newest build should start downloading.

Important

There are a few important things to keep in mind regarding this Open Beta build:

• Old saves are not supported anymore. This includes the saves from the Experimental branch, if you have played it recently. This build requires starting a new game.

• Translations and new voice-overs are not ready on Open Beta. This build is available in English only.

• As mentioned at the beginning, this build can be unstable. If you are after a polished, stable experience, it's recommended to wait until Major Update #6 is available on the Default branch.

• Don't forget to share your feedback with us and send bug reports via the in-game Bug Reporter (available after pressing the ESC button). Bugs reported this way are 10x more useful to us, as we can load up your save and analyze what exactly went wrong.

Changelog

ADDED:

• Added Story Mode customization.

• Added a new Priority System for the Workers.

• Added new buildings - Bloomery (obtaining metal), Cemetery, Crematorium, Explosives Factory.

• Added a new Tank vehicle.

• Added new weapon - Mortar.

• Added new active items - Grenades.

• Added new defensive structures - Minefields and Bunkers.

• Added a new enemy type - Explosive Infected.

• Added a new resource and ammo for Explosives.

• Added 6 new Laws.

• Added new explosive-related Research Nodes.

• Added new events, mostly related to Laws.

• Added a new Building Demolition feature.

• Added a new Item Lock feature. Locked items won't be left at the warehouse.

• Added a new Alarm feature.

• Added new Squad Patrolling feature. Click on one of the previous points with the Order Queue to create a loop.

• Added a new Squad Move Together feature. Select multiple Squads that are close together to make them move with the same speed as the slowest selected unit.

• Added a new Friendly Fire feature, which can result in your units hurting each other when using Explosives. Friendly Fire can be turned off.

• Added a set of new Console Commands (FastConstructionState, InfiniteAmmoState, FastResearchState, FastScavengeState, PerfectMoodState, FreeResearchState, NoHungerState, PerfectWeatherState, SetBuildingCapacity, AddSkillToGroup).

• Added a new Camera Setting and updated the maximum Camera Zoom Out distance.

• Added new Dynamic Settings that will adjust based on the game's performance.

• Added new resources - Vaccines and Beverages.

• Added a new Apply to All option for the buildings. Clicking with SHIFT will cause the same action to be repeated for every building of the same type in the Zone.

• Added an option to choose another destination with the Bus HQ.

• Added a new Full Info mode for the Icons.

• Added an option to repair/claim neutral defensive structures like Medieval Walls or Sound Barriers.

• Added new map decorations from the Open Street Map based on the landusage tag.

UPDATED:

• Updated the size of different objects in the game. The game should look more realistic now.

• Updated the NPC Zones. Some NPC Zones will now have enemy encampments that can be defeated and reclaimed.

• Updated the Save System. Saves from the previous updates won't be supported anymore. Starting a new game is mandatory.

• Updated some Research descriptions to provide more detailed information about their corresponding effects.

• Updated the available sizes of Expedition areas.

• Updated Chapter Titles and logic.

• Updated the "Create Squad" panel.

• Updated the Merchant to include Explosive items.

• Updated the visuals of some Bridges in the game.

• Updated several missions to ensure higher stability.

• Updated the Swarms to have a chance of creating new Lairs.

• Updated the Resource Piles with new available resource types inside.

• Updated the Ukrainian names and surnames.

What do you think about this update? Do you see any features that you haven't expected to be added? Share your thoughts with us! And most importantly, have fun with the newest Open Beta build!

Best regards, Jutsu Games Team