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Shale: Version 0.81

0.81 Patch Notes Added a new small introduction cutscene animation when starting up the game for the first time.

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  • Gameplay
  • UI and audio
  • Balance
  • Store
added0.81 Patch NotesAdded a new small introduction cutscene animation when starting up the game for the first time. For existing players you'll need to remove the settings save file in your appdata/local/shale save files to be able to view it.
changed0.81 Patch NotesImproved hit sound effects on some common enemies.
removed0.81 Patch NotesRemoved Possessed pillar traps due to inconsistent results.
added0.81 Patch NotesThe weapon trader now provides less items.
changed0.81 Patch NotesJunkers now don't sell weapon items (only rare ones).
changed0.81 Patch NotesReduced weapon items in locked containers by one.

0.81 Patch Notes

  • Added a new small introduction cutscene animation when starting up the game for the first time. For existing players you'll need to remove the settings save file in your appdata/local/shale save files to be able to view it.

  • Improved hit sound effects on some common enemies.

  • Removed Possessed pillar traps due to inconsistent results.

  • The weapon trader now provides less items.

  • Junkers now don't sell weapon items (only rare ones).

  • Reduced weapon items in locked containers by one.

  • Common containers don't drop weapon parts.

(The reduction of weapon item drops across the game is because of a large future update which will introduce a larger drop chance with a new feature.)

  • Removed some UI issues when pressing the TAB key on keyboard.

  • UI fixes on crafting and level up.

  • Background music added to car loading screen.

  • A small tape icon now displays when picking up and listening to audio tape item drops.

  • Enemy health balance levels 70-75

  • VFX for alternate fire adjusted due to the high fire rate at higher levels.

  • Removed intro loading bar.

  • Adjusted hud XP popup notification for future feature.

Next large update planned for late January.

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