Drop Dead Docks and Roadmap for the future!

Everyone seemed really happy with last week’s big quality of life update (aside from a few new issues I will address in the future) so I’m hoping this trend continues today. A few weeks ago Hellraids dropped to cover the ‘end-game’ system for those who love dividing and conquering hordes of brutes and rotters. Today I’m really excited to announce that two new locations on the world map have been discovered with repeatable 'end-game' shop content to unlock over 75+ new decoration items!

Features

• A brand new location on the World Map has been discovered on the coast: Drop Dead Docks. Here you can activate contracts for selling high quantities of select items in a set time frame for unique rewards, mostly decorative pieces. Contracts are randomly generated and can be re-rolled (increasing each time) or extended for batteries. Once any contract is completed successfully the re-roll cost will reset.

• To help with shifting your stock you can now contact the new Mobile News Crew on the World Map. These guys can be found around the Church and can advertise your shop for you. Just let them know what item you wish to promote, the promotion length and reach, and you’ll see an influx of customers heading in to the store to buy that item.

• Over 75+ new decoration items have been added to the game including several lighting objects.

• New shelving units including the Wasteland Chiller, Wasteland Chilled Counter and various tables.

• In Build Mode some items can now be secured to other secured items permanently for decorative purposes. For example, you can secure a plant to a secure shelf.

Improvements

• Added an item tool tip when highlighting over item icons on the UI.

• Decorative plant items that were previously in the game can now be secured in Build Mode.

• More area in the bedroom can now be used to secure items.

Changes

• The Bone Revolver crafting recipe can be found as a reward from a Drop Dead Docks contract.

I expect the Discord’s #share-your-shop channel to blow up with some incredible new designs once players get their hands on the new items! With some contracts requiring a high amount of certain items to be sold it may uncover that some items are really hard to obtain in bulk. Be sure to share tips with each other and let me know if you feel some are far too hard to obtain in the quantities needed.

Roadmap

I have been asked a lot about the long-term future of the game since launch and have been suggested so many good directions I could take it in. I’ve got a rough plan for the next year that I’d like to show without spoiling too much. That said, as a one man band it is very hard to commit to things long-term as I need to consider my own situation/finances, manage burnout, plan my next game etc. so please do take this roadmap loosely - these aren’t promises set in stone.

May/June 2026 - Housekeeping

• Full Controller Support

• Full Steam Deck compatibility

• A deeper focus on optimisation, particularly during raids

Late Summer 2026 - Rooftop Farming

• Unlock the ladder in the Warehouse to reach the store roof

• Plant, grow and harvest fresh produce to sell, donate or craft

• Discover Meadowspring Farms on the World Map for access to tools and seeds

• Uncover the secrets of the local Tribe and gain their favour for unique rewards

Late 2026/Early 2027 - Into the Bunker

• Prepare to explore the sprawling bunker depths

• Encounter new enemy and boss types

• Return to the surface before your gas mask fully depletes to keep and sell your loot

If you have any issues with the new update please let me know in my community Discord or Steam Discussions as I read regularly. I’m aware that there have been some issues with the last quality of life update and these will be addressed in the near future.

Thanks again and have fun, Adam ❤️

The Walking Trade