Update 0.6 – Detailed Fixes and Improvements

Hi Survivors!

Survival Machine keeps evolving, and today’s Patch 0.6.0 is the best proof of that. It not only fixes various issues but also brings new content to the game. What exactly changes with today’s patch? Let’s dive in!

What's new?

1. Lexicon

Yes! With today’s update, the lexicon has arrived in the game! This is where you’ll find all the most important information about the world of Survival Machine.

We’ve divided it into several categories to make navigation easier and to help you quickly access the information you’re looking for. In the lexicon, you’ll find things like the production costs of specific items, buildings, weapons, and upgrades,and check what benefits creating/owning a given item provides you. When in doubt, check the lexicon!

2. New Weapon: Winter Mega Bonk

A new weapon is here! Allow me to introduce you to Winter Mega Bonk, a special legendary weapon which slows down zombies giving you easy prey or time to retreat and run for your life!| Look around the world and don't miss any chest - Winter Mega Bonk is hidden somewhere, you just have to look carefully!

Let's check the details of today’s patch:

- Critical Fixes and Stability

• FixedCraftingFixed a bug where the Crafting Table occasionally yielded 0 items when crafting.

• Connection: The connection error SR#12 has been replaced with a clear text message explaining why the player cannot connect.

• Log Errors: Implemented numerous fixes eliminating log spam and various null errors throughout the game.

- Co-op

• FixedDesynchronizationFixed durability desynchronization of items in Co-op mode after loading a saved game.
• AdjustedConnectivitySignificantly improved connection stability, reducing the frequency of player disconnections .
• FixedQuests and DialogueFixed a bug where clients (guests) would lose active quests after loading.
• FixedDialogueFixed the issue where the NPC (Pavel) speech bubble appeared empty for the client after loading the game.
• RemovedStorageRemoved the storage desynchronization bug.

- User Interface, Controllers

• FixedHotbar/Inventory (Controller)Corrected the description/tooltip for the X button when managing the hotbar in the inventory on a controller.

• Keybinds:

  • Fixed keybinding issues, including the inability to change the'E' key for use/build actions.

  • Added the ability to rebind keys for category switching, allowing them to be placed near movement keys.

  • Quest descriptions and objectives will no longer unnecessarily update when changing keybindings.

- Gameplay and Mechanics

• Animations: Shortened the Equip / Unequip animations.

• Crafting: Implemented "hold to craft" with a delay and a visual progress bar for the crafting process. The delay may vary depending on item type, tier and so on.

• FixedItems/SpawnsFixed the problem with candles on Medium and Low graphical settings where they would appear just in front of the player

• Quests:

  • Fixed a bug in the wooden pickaxe quest that required the item to be re-equipped even when it was already in the hotbar.

• Combat: The player can no longer kill a zombie while facing away from it (attack angle/hitbox correction).

• Miscellaneous:

  • Adjusted and tuned the operation of Turrets.

- World, Graphics, and Collision

• Collision:

  • Added missing collision to the elevator in the Oil Rig hard location.

  • Removed numerous holes, gaps, and areas where the player could fall under the map or textures.

  • Fixed the softlock bug in the wood near the zombie fort cannon.

• Graphics:

  • Removed grass that was incorrectly placed on a barricade (Bridge World Chunk).

  • Fixed a bug where the cannonball flew off during the code puzzle.

• FixedWorldCorrected the pathing (route) for hay bales .

- Localization and Other

• Localization: Added missing translations for:

  • The name"Tool Fury" in Norwegian.

  • Two new options in Custom Mode.

• Settings: Graphical settings will now save correctly upon exiting the game.

• FixedHUD/SonarFixed an issue where Coal and Tin Ore were permanently marked as selected in the sonar display.

Wrap up!

Thank you for being with us and for your constant support — it means a lot to us! I hope you enjoy today’s update. If you have any feedback you can always let us know here on Steam or on our Discord!

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