Update 0.097 – Pathfinding Rework & World Enhancements

Update 0.097

Fixes:

• Fixed missing skinning sound for settlers.

• Voice chat in multiplayer has been restored.

• Fixed leftover connectors after destroying palisades.

• Rain no longer makes the player wet inside caves.

• Rain splash effects are no longer visible inside caves.

• Fixed incorrect generation of random settler quests.

• You can now switch weapons while using the whetstone via the inventory icon.

• Attacked animals now react better to threats.

• Improved bird spawning.

• Items carried by settlers to another map no longer disappear.

• Komodo dragon movement is now more natural.

Changes:

• Caves are now warmer and protect from low temperatures.

• Increased chance of village generation.

• New rhinoceros behavior: charges and knocks back.

• Damage numbers are now larger.

• Palisade hitbox reduced.

• Palisades no longer damage units of the same faction.

• Building plans now display required resources on hover.

• Gate opening/closing animation is smoother.

• Slight visual update to the map.

• Updated map marker visuals.

• Zoom no longer blurs the image.

• Ability to shoot while crouching.

• Increased number of storm days per year.

• Storm rain is now more intense.

• Improved quality of some ground textures.

• Generated settlements can now have fortifications.

• Wooden arrows can no longer penetrate crocodile hide.

Added:

• New effect: knockback and knockdown caused by large animals.

• Dynamic snow accumulation and melting in temperate biomes.

• New pathfinding algorithm.

• Headshots deal 2x damage (applies to arrows and thrown weapons).

• Holding the drop button (1s) drops all carried items.

• Arrows break upon hitting rocks.

• Water edge effect.

• Clicking a building while the settlement menu is open now shows its type and workstation bonus percentages.

• Path creation mechanic using a hoe.

Other:

• Various performance improvements, UI polish, and minor gameplay tweaks.

Next Updates:

• Improving behaviors of certain animals.

• Improving settlement generation for greater variety.

• Expanding combat with more depth and variety.

• Adding different combat tactics for enemies.

• Adding automated crafting at workstations by settlers.