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Alpha 67 Update
Move to Full Licensed Engine Source Code: I have finally moved to the full licensed engine source code, moving away from UDK. This is a big step, which I have been planning/preparing for a long time. This means I can mo…
Security22 changesFixGameplay - Subsistence
Alpha 66 Update
New Hunter Combat AI: Hunters have had an overhaul of their combat AI. Previously they used a fairly predictable pattern of move/stop/shoot. Now they can shoot while moving, will strafe while engaging, use better logic…
Security35 changesFixGameplay - Subsistence
Alpha 65 Update
Cable Car System: A new mode of long range transport has been added to the game. Capable of traversing difficult or impassable terrain, suspended high above the many threats posed on ground level. The cable car system w…
Store32 changesFixGameplay - Subsistence
Alpha 64 Update
Controller Support: As I have been promising for a long time, I've finally implemented full controller support for Subsistence. The support should cover all Xbox, PlayStation, Steam Deck, and generic controllers. You wi…
Store21 changesFixGameplay - Subsistence
Alpha 63 Update
Base Furniture: Based on many suggestions from the community I've added a selection of home furniture. These are primarily cosmetic enhancements for builders wanting to customize and decorate their bases. Several new ch…
Store41 changesFixGameplay - Subsistence
Alpha 62 Update - 20th December 2023
Random Plane Events: Players will now experience random plane flybys during gameplay. On occasion these flights will crash-down somewhere in the world, providing players with incentive to venture out to discover the wre…
Event36 changesFixPerformance - Subsistence
Alpha 61 Update - 2nd June 2023
Water Tank and Pumps: Players can now craft Water Tanks to store and distribute water within their bases. Water tanks are crafted from the BCU and must be placed within a BCU radius in order to provide power for the pum…
Store34 changesUI/audioServer - Subsistence
Alpha 60 Update - 9th December 2022
Vehicle Construction Bay: The Vehicle Construction Bay (VCB) can now be crafted in the BCU. This placeable unit is used to construct, maintain, upgrade and manage vehicles. It must be placed within range of a BCU or Ran…
Security40 changesFixStore - Subsistence
Alpha 60 Sneak Peek
A quick sneak peak at the upcoming Alpha 60 update 👀 https://youtu.be/bHem8wwcglo
Announcement - Subsistence
Alpha 59 Update - Map Expansion - 22nd April 2022
Alpha 59 brings a large expansion to the western side of the map, opening up access to a large new lake, streams, ponds, waterfalls, forested regions and beachfront. It is important the world continues to scale in size,…
Store24 changesFixMaps - Subsistence
New Official Gameplay Trailer
I just posted an updated trailer for the game. Please check it out 👀 The old trailer was showing it's age and didn't represent the game in it's current state, so this was overdue. Cheers! CG
Announcement1 changeGameplay - Subsistence
Alpha 58 Update - 18th December 2021
Eagles: A new animal now flies the skies in the world. Eagles will nest in the high mountainous rocky areas. They will regularly leave their nest to scout the landscape to catch prey. They will fish in the lakes (for al…
Security47 changesFixGameplay - Subsistence
Alpha 57 Update - 28th July 2021
Migration to 64 Bit! I have finally invested the time to migrate the game over to 64 bit. This is work I've been delaying for some time, however as the game has continued to grow, I was starting to hit the limitations o…
Store38 changesFixPerformance - Subsistence
Alpha 56 - 1st April 2021
Lever-Action Rifle: A new high-tier rifle can now be crafted at the workbench. The LA Rifle uses the same 7.62mm cartridges as the existing rifle, but deals slightly more damage. However, this is at the penalty of a slo…
Security48 changesFixGameplay - Subsistence
Alpha 55 Update (1st January 2021)
Ice Fishing: It is now possible to break through the surface ice on the frozen lakes (using an axe), allowing players to fish during the winter months. With the axe equipped, look at the ice until a progress wheel displ…
Security47 changesFixBalance - Subsistence
Alpha 54 Update: Dedicated Servers (18th September 2020)
The Alpha 54 update is primarily focused on adding official dedicated server support, improving the multiplayer client experience, and a number of other fixes and improvements. Dedicated Servers: The dedicated server fi…
Security65 changes1 numericFix
