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Steam News7 June 202629d ago

Playtest Update – New Map Design, Loot Improvements & More

Hey survivors! A new update is coming to the playtest with many improvements, fixes, and new content to explore. New Improvements The map menu now has a new design, making it cleaner and easier to use.

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Hey survivors!

What changed

5 fixes9 additions2 changes0 removals
  • Gameplay
  • Maps
  • Balance
  • Fixes
  • UI and audio
addedA new update is coming to the playtest with many improvements, fixes, and new content to explore.
addedNew ImprovementsThe map menu now has a new design, making it cleaner and easier to use.
addedNew ImprovementsCrafting now has categories, making recipes easier to browse and manage. Steam post image
changedNew ImprovementsWeapon descriptions now show what type of ammo each weapon uses. Steam post image
changedBalance ChangesThe Fire Axe now deals 35 damage .
addedBalance ChangesThe Machete can now be used at level 1 , making it more useful early in the game.

Not Quite Dead: Open World Survival changes

addedA new update is coming to the playtest with many improvements, fixes, and new content to explore.
addedThe map menu now has a new design, making it cleaner and easier to use.
addedCrafting now has categories, making recipes easier to browse and manage. Steam post image
changedWeapon descriptions now show what type of ammo each weapon uses. Steam post image
changedThe Fire Axe now deals 35 damage .

A new update is coming to the playtest with many improvements, fixes, and new content to explore.

New Improvements

  • The map menu now has a new design, making it cleaner and easier to use.

  • Required item levels are now easier to see, so players can better understand what they can equip. Steam post image

  • Crafting now has categories, making recipes easier to browse and manage. Steam post image

  • Weapon descriptions now show what type of ammo each weapon uses. Steam post image

Balance Changes

  • The Fire Axe now deals 35 damage.

  • The Machete can now be used at level 1, making it more useful early in the game.

  • Armor protection values have also been fixed so they better match the type of clothing or armor being worn.

New Content & Exploration

  • More loot has been added to the Port. Steam post image

  • Work has started on a small military base. Steam post image

  • More vegetation has been added around the mountain area.

  • Zombies have been added to the Nuke Zone, along with more loot to make the area more rewarding to explore.

  • A helicopter will also be added for the playtest only.

New Trader Feature

  • A new objective has been added: Save the Trader.

  • After saving the trader, you will receive a laptop that allows you to sell items directly from your base.

  • For now, the laptop can only be used to sell items.

Fixes

  • Fixed looting inside houses, so players can loot containers more easily when looking down. Steam post image

  • Fixed the loot zone UI for 1920x1080 HD resolution. Steam post image

  • Fixed zombie navigation inside a garage. Steam post image

Thanks again for testing the game and sharing feedback. More updates are coming soon!

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Steam News / 7 June 2026

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