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Steam News6 August 20266d ago

POLYARIS Open Demo Update #17

IMPROVEMENTS Added a Headlamp item that fits in the "Face" slot. While equipped, player can use a flashlight to illuminate dark areas.

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What changed

4 fixes1 addition4 changes0 removals
  • UI and audio
  • Gameplay
  • Fixes
addedIMPROVEMENTSAdded a Headlamp item that fits in the "Face" slot. While equipped, player can use a flashlight to illuminate dark areas. Flashlight key is "L" key on keyboard and "Right Thumbstick Button" on gamepad by default, but can be rebinded. Steam post image
changedIMPROVEMENTSImproved starting demo area with more environment and storytelling.
changedIMPROVEMENTSImproved animal skinning interactions.
fixedBUGSFixed a bug where placing a rifle could cause it to fall through the ground.
fixedBUGSFixed a bug where skinning a wolf could cause unwanted movement and other glitches.
fixedBUGSFixed a bug where returning to the main menu after completing the Open Demo would mute most sound effects.

POLYARIS changes

addedAdded a Headlamp item that fits in the "Face" slot. While equipped, player can use a flashlight to illuminate dark areas. Flashlight key is "L" key on keyboard and "Right Thumbstick Button" on gamepad by default, but can be rebinded. Steam post image
changedImproved starting demo area with more environment and storytelling.
changedImproved animal skinning interactions.
fixedFixed a bug where placing a rifle could cause it to fall through the ground.
fixedFixed a bug where skinning a wolf could cause unwanted movement and other glitches.

IMPROVEMENTS

  • Added a Headlamp item that fits in the "Face" slot. While equipped, player can use a flashlight to illuminate dark areas. Flashlight key is "L" key on keyboard and "Right Thumbstick Button" on gamepad by default, but can be rebinded. Steam post image

  • Improved starting demo area with more environment and storytelling.

  • Improved animal skinning interactions.

BUGS

  • Fixed a bug where placing a rifle could cause it to fall through the ground.

  • Fixed a bug where skinning a wolf could cause unwanted movement and other glitches.

  • Fixed a bug where returning to the main menu after completing the Open Demo would mute most sound effects.

  • Fixed a bug when the 'Loading Shaders' menu would disappear.

BALANCING

  • Adjusted the visibility of Radio GPS markers based on player progression.

  • Adjusted player crouch height.

Source

Steam News / 6 August 2026

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