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Steam News16 July 202511mo ago

Join the latest Playtest!

Come play a special community Playtest with the latest additions to the game! Join us on Discord to get a key for the Playtest. Map Editor! Want to create your own maps?

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Full Prologue: Go Wayback! update

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What changed

0 fixes5 additions9 changes1 removal
  • Maps
  • Gameplay
  • UI and audio
  • Store
  • Balance
  • Performance
changedMap Editor!Want to create your own maps? Get the latest Playtest and:
changedMap Editor!Go to your Library and find Prologue: Go Wayback! Playtest
changedMap Editor!Right-click on the game name and select Properties
addedMap Editor!In the launch options in the General tab, add "mapeditor" in the textbox
changedMap Editor!Draw your own map designs, or import an image!
changedMap Editor!Patch notes for the latest changes:

Prologue: Go Wayback! changes

changedWant to create your own maps? Get the latest Playtest and:
changedGo to your Library and find Prologue: Go Wayback! Playtest
changedRight-click on the game name and select Properties
addedIn the launch options in the General tab, add "mapeditor" in the textbox
changedDraw your own map designs, or import an image!

Come play a special community Playtest with the latest additions to the game!

Join us on Discord to get a key for the Playtest.

Map Editor!

Want to create your own maps? Get the latest Playtest and:

  • Go to your Library and find Prologue: Go Wayback! Playtest

  • Right-click on the game name and select Properties

  • In the launch options in the General tab, add "mapeditor" in the textbox

Draw your own map designs, or import an image!

Patch notes for the latest changes:

Interactions

  • Refilling water containers now uses right-click (RMB) instead of E.

  • You can now drink from snowy or, if you're brave, muddy ground.

  • New input prompts added.

  • You can switch on on-screen prompts for item actions.

  • The crosshair now animates when you're unable to carry something underarm.

  • A circular progress bar appears when holding to interact.

Mechanics

  • Water containers are refillable from snow, but can also store poisonous water.

  • Cooking now reduces food size in your inventory — without lowering calories.

  • Wild garlic, wild strawberries, and wild carrots now provide better nutrition.

Inventory

  • Tin cans are now treated separately by type — they no longer stack into the same hand.

  • The flashlight correctly shows whether it's on or off inside shelters.

  • Waterproof backpacks now protect stored items from rain and help them dry.

  • Backpack sizes are now displayed accurately when inspecting them.

  • Clothing insulation has a greater effect on your body temperature.

  • More clothes can get damaged.

Environment

  • Added a miniature landscape diorama inside the Weather Tower showing your journey.

  • Improved liquid rendering when holding containers.

  • Breakable furniture added — cabin tables and chairs can now be destroyed.

  • Map start location and Weather Tower location are now accurately marked.

Balancing updates

  • Balanced items and consumables available from the starting cabin.

  • Balanced wetness from swimming, its more dangerous now.

  • Rare waterproof and insulated clothing is even rarer now.

  • Balanced getting dry to make it harder. It won't happen until certain conditions are met, e.g. the world temperature is above 2C.

  • All shelters now start at the world temperature, its easier to die at the start.

  • Fires are harder to maintain in storms, look for rocky outcrops if you are outside.

Source

Steam News / 16 July 2025

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