Steam News19 March 20263mo ago

The Tutorial Update & The Steam Spring Sale

🔥 Survive the Heat: Update 0.2.3 & 25% OFF Steam Spring Sale! 🔥 Hello, survivors! The desert is unforgiving, but we’ve just tipped the scales in your favor.

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Full Scorching Desert update

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What changed

5 fixes2 additions1 change1 removal

Gameplay
Fixes
UI and audio
Balance
Performance

fixed🛠️ Bug FixesWe’ve been busy cleaning up the dunes to make your survival experience smoother:

fixed🛠️ Bug FixesNavigation & Sleep: Fixed the NavMesh bug preventing players from reaching bed. You will also no longer get stuck in bed or rotate uncontrollably while getting up.

removed🛠️ Bug FixesEnvironmental Fixes: UV and sunburn values now correctly drop during the night. Heat haze no longer appears too early (4:00 AM).

fixed🛠️ Bug FixesWater Mechanics: No more "drinking dirt" from the oasis. We also fixed bugs where water containers refilled while eating or couldn't be refilled manually.

fixed🛠️ Bug FixesAudio & Visuals: Drinking sounds won't play for empty containers. Global audio settings now correctly apply to water splashes and crafting sounds.

fixed🛠️ Bug FixesSystem: Fixed building issues in the oasis, and ensured save games work properly.

Scorching Desert changes

fixedWe’ve been busy cleaning up the dunes to make your survival experience smoother:

fixedNavigation & Sleep: Fixed the NavMesh bug preventing players from reaching bed. You will also no longer get stuck in bed or rotate uncontrollably while getting up.

removedEnvironmental Fixes: UV and sunburn values now correctly drop during the night. Heat haze no longer appears too early (4:00 AM).

fixedWater Mechanics: No more "drinking dirt" from the oasis. We also fixed bugs where water containers refilled while eating or couldn't be refilled manually.

fixedAudio & Visuals: Drinking sounds won't play for empty containers. Global audio settings now correctly apply to water splashes and crafting sounds.

🔥 Survive the Heat: Update 0.2.3 & 25% OFF Steam Spring Sale! 🔥

Hello, survivors!

The desert is unforgiving, but we’ve just tipped the scales in your favor. Just in time for the Steam Spring Sale, we’re dropping a fresh update and a hot deal: grab Scorching Desert now at 25% OFF!

Whether you are a veteran nomad or a newcomer to the sands, there has never been a better time to test your limits.

🛠️ Bug Fixes

We’ve been busy cleaning up the dunes to make your survival experience smoother:

Navigation & SleepFixed the NavMesh bug preventing players from reaching bed. You will also no longer get stuck in bed or rotate uncontrollably while getting up.
Environmental Fixes: UV and sunburn values now correctly drop during the night. Heat haze no longer appears too early (4:00 AM).
Water MechanicsNo more "drinking dirt" from the oasis. We also fixed bugs where water containers refilled while eating or couldn't be refilled manually.
Audio & Visuals: Drinking sounds won't play for empty containers. Global audio settings now correctly apply to water splashes and crafting sounds.
SystemFixed building issues in the oasis, and ensured save games work properly.

🌵 Gameplay & Features

Sunburn Rework: Sunburn damage is now only applied while you are actively standing in the sun. Shade is now your best friend!
Starting Oasis ImprovementsWe tidied up the starting area by moving palms out of the water and added more date palms to give you a better fighting chance for food in the early game.

🚀 Performance

CPU OptimizationDecreased CPU draw on rendering new objects for a more stable framerate and smoother exploration.

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Steam News / 19 March 2026

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