Steam News18 September 20232y ago

Update 34 - Curveball

Overview The very nature of a post-apocalyptic world is one which is unpredictable and often chaotic.

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Full State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition update

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changedOverviewThe very nature of a post-apocalyptic world is one which is unpredictable and often chaotic. The mundane day-to-day of a stable society is now a luxury of the past and in this hostile ever-changing landscape the survivors of the zombie outbreak are required to be ever alert to the changing tides of dangers and opportunities that unfold.

changedOverviewSooner or later the wasteland is going to throw your community a curveball! An emerging incident, phenomenon or happenstance that will be to the benefit of your survivors or their detriment. Sometimes Lady Luck will be on your side and a scenario will arise that creates a timed opportunity for your community to take full advantage of, such as finding a lost supply crate, a mutational defect in a group of zombies or simply the boost of having a well-maintained base. Other times more sinister challenges will emerge like a mutational advantage in a group of zombies, hostile raiders appearing on the map or even the Plague Hearts themselves becoming more deadly.

changedOverviewThe world is changing and you’ll need to stay alert. It’s time to seize the boons and tackle (or avoid) the banes! In this dynamic, changing wasteland, the choices made and opportunities you take will determine your community’s survival or demise.

addedCurveballsCurveballs are new events that contain world changing modifiers which can happen at random, or appear as a response to something you’ve done.

changedA Combination of EffectsCurveballs contain up to three different effects, these modifiers will change up aspects of the simulation and come in both Major and Minor variations. Major effects will be very impactful, these are the dominant headliners of the event and are denoted by a star symbol in the effects panel. Minor effects are additional modifiers to accompany the Major, they are not as impactful but certainly spice up the experience.

changedA Combination of EffectsCurveballs are not always one-shot events, they have a chance to reappear and when they do so you may receive a different combination of effects for a different experience, a previously seen minor effect may now be elevated to a major and vice versa.

State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition changes

changedThe very nature of a post-apocalyptic world is one which is unpredictable and often chaotic. The mundane day-to-day of a stable society is now a luxury of the past and in this hostile ever-changing landscape the survivors of the zombie outbreak are required to be ever alert to the changing tides of dangers and opportunities that unfold.

changedSooner or later the wasteland is going to throw your community a curveball! An emerging incident, phenomenon or happenstance that will be to the benefit of your survivors or their detriment. Sometimes Lady Luck will be on your side and a scenario will arise that creates a timed opportunity for your community to take full advantage of, such as finding a lost supply crate, a mutational defect in a group of zombies or simply the boost of having a well-maintained base. Other times more sinister challenges will emerge like a mutational advantage in a group of zombies, hostile raiders appearing on the map or even the Plague Hearts themselves becoming more deadly.

changedThe world is changing and you’ll need to stay alert. It’s time to seize the boons and tackle (or avoid) the banes! In this dynamic, changing wasteland, the choices made and opportunities you take will determine your community’s survival or demise.

addedCurveballs are new events that contain world changing modifiers which can happen at random, or appear as a response to something you’ve done.

changedCurveballs contain up to three different effects, these modifiers will change up aspects of the simulation and come in both Major and Minor variations. Major effects will be very impactful, these are the dominant headliners of the event and are denoted by a star symbol in the effects panel. Minor effects are additional modifiers to accompany the Major, they are not as impactful but certainly spice up the experience.

Overview

The very nature of a post-apocalyptic world is one which is unpredictable and often chaotic. The mundane day-to-day of a stable society is now a luxury of the past and in this hostile ever-changing landscape the survivors of the zombie outbreak are required to be ever alert to the changing tides of dangers and opportunities that unfold.

Sooner or later the wasteland is going to throw your community a curveball! An emerging incident, phenomenon or happenstance that will be to the benefit of your survivors or their detriment. Sometimes Lady Luck will be on your side and a scenario will arise that creates a timed opportunity for your community to take full advantage of, such as finding a lost supply crate, a mutational defect in a group of zombies or simply the boost of having a well-maintained base. Other times more sinister challenges will emerge like a mutational advantage in a group of zombies, hostile raiders appearing on the map or even the Plague Hearts themselves becoming more deadly.

The world is changing and you’ll need to stay alert. It’s time to seize the boons and tackle (or avoid) the banes! In this dynamic, changing wasteland, the choices made and opportunities you take will determine your community’s survival or demise.

Update Details

Curveballs

Curveballs are new events that contain world changing modifiers which can happen at random, or appear as a response to something you’ve done.

A Combination of Effects

Curveballs contain up to three different effects, these modifiers will change up aspects of the simulation and come in both Major and Minor variations.
- Major effects will be very impactful, these are the dominant headliners of the event and are denoted by a star symbol in the effects panel.
- Minor effects are additional modifiers to accompany the Major, they are not as impactful but certainly spice up the experience.
Curveballs are not always one-shot events, they have a chance to reappear and when they do so you may receive a different combination of effects for a different experience, a previously seen minor effect may now be elevated to a major and vice versa.

What can be affected by Curveballs

We don’t want to give too much away, but you can read a few hints below for what you can expect!

Zombie & Plague Heart Mutations
- Zombie Curveballs can occur. Whether it’s through a new mutation or symptoms of decay, zombies can now emerge as stronger or weaker by having their damage, speed and resistances altered.
- Infestations can be a breeding ground for mutations. Zombies may develop weird side effects or behaviours which will require you to switch up your usual strategy.
- Plague Hearts also have a chance to change over time, for better or worse. Expect the unexpected…
Community & Base Changes
- Sometimes your survivors will have good and bad days. Depending on the Curveball, effects can influence your communities stamina, morale, proficiencies and effectiveness of base facilities.
World Events
- Curveballs extend out to many other aspects of the wasteland like looting chances, resource availability, radio actions or even new hostile survivors wandering into town.

Location and Global Curveballs

Location - Some Curveballs will be events that only occur at a specific location, this will be highlighted on the map. Whether you want to skirt around the area or drive straight in is up to you!
Global - Global Curveballs are unescapable, they will be in effect no matter where you are and you’ll just need to take this into account as you

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Steam News / 18 September 2023

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