Hi Scavs! Hotfix 0.3.01 is now live. Please see below for details!

Weapons Improvements / Bug Fixes
-Fix for optic dots / holos sometimes being off center
-Fix for not being able to reload upgraded weapons if their current ammo = default mag ammo
-Fix for look sensitivity on zoomed optics being glacial
-Fix for input lag on weapon fire for clients in bad network conditions
-Fixed issue where removing the default muzzle device on some weapons caused the bullet to fire in random / incorrect directions
-Fixed issue where firing Gunhead’s head and then switching away from the head ability to a rig equipment would cause the head to continue firing.
-Fixed issue where weapon-mounted flashlights & the rig-light would cause the muzzle VFX to become so bright you are unable to see anything when firing in ADS
-Fix to address crash when aiming down sight in online game

Network Improvements / Bug Fixes
-Fix for lobby list population speed (how fast the list gets information on available games)
-Fix for for the game lobby list not sorting correctly
-Fix for rare lower level engine crash

Camera Fixes
-Fix for camera shift on looting
-Fix for camera in skydome on extraction
-Fix for transitioning from 3rd person to ADS sometimes causeing odd camera input
-Adjusted Bag Man's camera and anims so he doesn't block the center of the screen when crouching

Gameplay / AI Fixes
-Fix for some Scorched Enclave scenarios where AI could be seen spawning
-Fixed issue where rapidly spamming the button to open loot containers would summon HKs. The container must actually be opened now (complete the opening "circle" element) to count.
-Adjusted enemy turret, drone, and chopper target evaluators to pick better targets (and avoid trying to target foes that didn't have LOS)
-Fix for despawn issues in Ashen Mesa and Stairway
-Adjusted Faction Score tuning to make damage & killing AI drop scores less. Adjusted "Trusted" faction threshold for factions to be a bit bigger

General Bug Fixes
-Removed the UI elements that used to let you transfer water from your stash to your tank
-Addressed a quest issue where some quests wouldn't abandon correctly
-Adjusted meshes and lighting in some areas of Stairway

Hi Scavs...March Update is here! There are a TON of QOL and fundamental improvements to check out. The team worked REALLY hard to overhaul a bunch of core systems. AI spawning and awareness are sharper, gunplay is smoother, looting is smarter, and there are some pretty rad network & performance fixes! Oh, and did we mention Water 3.0? The in game timer is no more and is replaced with a brand new system that you should check out for yourselves…Plus a brand new map, Staircase. Make sure to watch your step. This update is ALL about refining the core experience...join us in the innards to feel the difference!

We're going to put out a water 3.0 video shortly as well, that will go into some more of the in world details so keep an eye out for that! The new water system was a really cool idea from the community that actually fits the vibe of the game, while rewarding skill. We are also looking at adding a surprise gift at a later time for anyone who stockpiled like crazy, and will lose some of their stored water that is outside their water tank.

Please see the below list of improvements, bug fixes, and newly added features.

Water 3.0
• Water is no longer a resource that drains real-time. It is now a currency that is used to access region entry points.
  
• Region entry points have specific water costs that are in an RNG range. The RNG range changes daily.
  
  • The current water cost per region is on the region map and in the ready room
  • The host of the current game pays the water cost to enter the regions. BUT the other players can give water to the host (and other players in the game) to help with the cost.
• To account for water 3.0, a rebalance of water drops in regions and rewards for quests was done.
  
• Water barrels are now only stored in the Innard’s water supply. Any additional water brought back from regions is converted to currency.
  
• When you update to water 3.0, only water that is in your innards water supply will remain. Your save game will also be marked with a special tag so we can reward you for your real-time water participation at a later time (don’t delete your save if you want this TBD reward in the future!)
  
• NOTE! You can still be invaded by water thieves if:
  
  • You leave the game with 0 water in your innards.
  • Your water bots are followed back (if you have hired them).
  • Other in-battle reasons can also incur the ire of the Water Thieves, so be careful
  • More Base invasion triggers will occur in the future as we introduce additional enemies and objectives in the battlefield. The reward and risk will be high.
  
  Water Trading
  
• Players can now trade water with each other on the ready room screen.
  
• Players receive notifications if a friend has given them water
  
• Players cannot give water if the recipient is already full (the transaction will be aborted). Increase your innards water supply!
  
  Gunplay 2.0
  
• The core gunplay system for player used weaponry has been overhauled.
  
• Recoil, dispersion, kick, swing (based on size / weight) and weapon handling are completely renovated and retuned
  
• Weapon upgrades / mods have been adjusted for the new system.
  
• The gun’s position in ADS has been adjusted for better sight picture
  
• When in ADS, there is depth of field on the periphery to help focusing on the target
  
• Reload Animations: The reload animations have been improved for the following weapons. The Old Man character has been used as the first to receive the new goodness. We will continue to expand this to all weapons and all characters as we release more updates.
  
  • The Grenade Launcher
  • The M60
  • The R8 Pistol
  • The M79 Sawed-off pistol
  • The P90
  • The TKB-0146
  • The S12 Shotgun (not to be confused with the SURPLUS shotgun)
• Shotgun weaponry has been retuned for cone size, # of impact decals, etc.
  
  • This results in less damage when target is far away and more damage at danger close ranges
  
  Enemy Detection Improvements
  
• Enemy detection icons show up more reliably with the correct information on % of awareness / detection and state (??? for investigating, !!! for aware but not targeting YOU, and eyeball-icon for aware and targeting YOU)
  
• Enemy detection icons now show up to 4 arrows showing which players they are detecting so you can more easily see if they are tracking you or an ally
  
  • This info only appears for the 3 closest in-view enemies to avoid a super noisy HUD
• Enemy detection icons will not appear if the view of the enemy is blocked (if they are behind a wall or pillar, etc.). It will re-appear if they are in view.
  
• Enemy sensors (hearing, vision, communication / “transference”, etc.) have been adjusted to improve chances of slipping by undetected if they are occupied with combat (unless the AI is specifically tasks to hunt players aka the Hunter-Killers)
  
  Game Performance Improvements
  
• Various low to mid-level gamethread and rendering improvements have been made to increase FPS.
  
• Additional crash detection has been added to help prevent item loss if a crash occurs..
  
• Help us help you, if you had a rough time, scope out the discord and leave a message with your hardware specs, we will do what we can!
  
  Network Stability Improvements
  
• Finding and joining games via session browser and friend invites should be much more stable now.
  
• Searching for games and quick matching should be faster.
  
• Additional tracking has been added for unexpected disconnections to allow us to improve networking in future updates.
  
  AI spawning Improvements
  
• All scenarios and encounters on all regions have been audited and adjusted to mitigate and hopefully completely remove:
  
  • Seeing enemies spawn right in front of you out of thin air
  • Having enemies spawn right on top of you or out of view
  
  New Region: Stairway to Heaven
  
• A new region has been added to explore and complete quests in
  
  Night Mode for Frozen Swamp Region
  
• The Frozen Swamp now has a night / horror mode that you may find yourself thrown into when you visit if the conditions are right
  
  Looting Improvements
  
• There are now HUD elements on screen indicating what object you will interact with / open / pick up and if you are close enough to do so.
  
• It is now much easier to aim at and select the specific item you wish to pick up or open on the ground when there is a clutter of items in a pile or nearby.
  
• There are options in the option menu to adjust this HUD feedback for more or less info depending on your tastes.
  
  AI Melee Improvements
  
• The system for how AI performs melee has been overhauled and made much more data driven.
  
• The Orga has been improved using this system as well as Mother courage. Both these units will have additional surprises.
  
  Additional Quests
  
• Added quests that can be accomplished in both the new and existing regions
  
  Faction Status Adjustments
  
• Player damage to different factions will have a more deleterious effect on the faction relationship (i.e. it will go down quicker)
  
• Quest faction influence has been adjusted per quest (completing quests will adjust the faction scores more or less depending on the quest)
  
• Vendor faction thresholds have been adjusted so its more challenging and rewarding to gain and maintain maximum faction rating (i.e. “its more challenging to get the vendors to sell you the good stuff”)
  
  And more!
  
• Countless other bug fixes, tuning adjustments, and improvements
  
• Maybe a surprise or three ;)
  
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Hello Scavs! Please see the below unlisted link for Q&A 10! Make sure to keep your eye out for some VERY exciting news soon...

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1. Will we see more multi-map quests? And is the secret lockbox findable in Scorched Enclave?
J: It’s not in the same place every time. A system ensures it’s in the right spot based on variables, but I guarantee it exists in the play space.

M: Multi-map quests are 100% in the works and a big focus after this next update. It’s been on our list for years, and we’re finally making that push. There’s some sick meta stuff coming, no spoilers, but it’s going to be awesome.

J: We’re tackling meta in multiple ways. You’ll see soon, there are consequences, and that aperture is growing.

2. The burst transmissions are masterpieces, can we get more?
M: Absof**kinglutely. We love them, especially the art team. We’re working on one now about a faction we haven’t explored much. The challenge is our small animation team, same folks fixing jank are also making these shorts. It’s a balancing act, but we’re on it.

3. Will EXO suits be able to kill stalkers in-game like in the trailer? And will their movement change?
M: We’re looking at large unit interactions, but animation bandwidth is always a trade-off. We’re also working on another video addressing a highly requested mechanic. Root motion issues with EXOs are on the list, balancing act, but we’ll clean up what we can.

J: Could also be a network issue. Host location affects movement. We’ll take a look.

4. Can we progress character stats beyond Prestige 25?
J: Yes. Gunhead has so many skills that the Prestige 25 cap didn’t allow proper min-maxing. Didn’t expect people to hit that so fast, but I knew someone would. We’ve talked about expanding skills before, and I want to give that a lot of love.

5. Can robots use toolkits to heal themselves?
M: Specifically for Gunhead, it makes sense that repair kits could apply. It’s something we’ve explored, just not sure when we’ll get to it. Could also go in the other direction, like repair drones fixing mechs mid-fight to make things more brutal.

6. Will battlefield events reward players for participating, rather than just being spectacles/hazards?
M: Not only yes, but we just brought on a former Guerrilla dev to work on it. We want ambient units to feel organic, not just scripted. Expect more systemic battlefield events with real impact.

J: HKs are just the first toe-dip into this. There’s way more coming beyond juggernauts charging at you.

7. Are more maps planned beyond what’s currently on the region screen?
M: Abso-f**king-lutely. As long as there’s support for the game, we’ll keep making cool stuff. We might even let players contribute quests down the line. It’s getting a bit crowded from a design standpoint, though, so we may need to rethink how new maps integrate.

J: There are ways to handle it—zooming in, restructuring sectors. We’ll figure it out.

8. I've found myself enjoying the platforming in this game with the pneumatic jump. Are there any plans to include alternate navigation routes that might require movement skills such as jumping?
M: Yes. There’s internal debate about platforming elements, but the opportunity is there, especially with verticality and hidden areas. An upcoming map will have specific applications for this—keeping it cryptic, but you’ll see.

J: Even in Frozen, players find cool spots with pneumatic jumps that weren’t intended, but work. Those moments are awesome.

9. Any chance for procedurally generated maps?
M: Elements of RNG or procedural modifiers? Yes. Full procedural generation? Not a fan, it risks losing soul and turning into generic horde mode. That said, tunnel networks with some RNG could be sick. It’s a heavy lift, though, so no timeline.

J: A proper system would require a smart tile set to ensure paths make sense. It’s a ton of foundational work, and we’d rather make something bespoke and awesome.

10. What does endgame look like? Rogue-lite or more open-ended relying on the motivation of the player?
M: More open-ended, relying on player motivation. But yes, we have a specific endgame in mind. It’s about world-building, factions, hierarchies, evolving questlines. We’re laying the groundwork now, but we’re about half a year out from implementing it fully.

11. Could we see footage of the old "full sim" build?
M: Think Armageddon mod in Dawn of War—tons of units beating the hell out of each other. We had reinforcement systems dynamically feeding the battlefield, and some of that might be making a return.

J: Internally, we had red vs. blue simulations—ugly as sin, but functional. Running it would literally dim the lights in Chicago.

12. Hunting trophies? A scav with a Grabber’s sensor hanging off their rig sounds badass.
M: Definitely on the list. We’ve talked about trophy ornaments and unique FW-style visuals. Everyone wants a human skin mask at some point, right? Texas Chainsaw vibes.

13. 3D printing for the game?
M: So on the list it’s not even funny. We freelanced for Sideshow back in the day. Some fans are already ripping low-res assets to print, but we’d rather do it right. We’re collaborating with some legendary Japanese mech artists—stay tuned.

14. Will we get an official death clip montage?
M: Yes, but we want to do it right. The team is small, and the same people making new content are also editing trailers. Jason’s working on music for it, too. We might do a community vote soon to help shape it.

15. How about naked runs?
M: Love the idea, but our system isn’t built for completely unequipped runs. Also, immersion matters—having a bunch of guys in t-shirts running around with knives kinda kills the vibe.

Jeff: If we do it, we need to do it right. Needs a meaningful risk-reward element, not just “Congrats, you’re naked."

16. How much of a priority is optimization for older PCs?
M: Huge priority. The team has been grinding hard, and we’ve seen major improvements, some folks doubled their FPS. If you’re still struggling, send us your specs. We’re doing everything we can.

J: No magic bullet, just a thousand small improvements adding up. Slow and steady wins the race

Hi scavs! Please see the unlisted link below for Q&A 9 with Miles and Jeff. Thank you for being here!

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1. How does Lordoss manage to smoke 15 packs in 10 seconds?
M: That’s the joy of cybernetics, right? You need way more nicotine just to get remotely close to a buzz. One cigarette’s not gonna cut it. He pretty much has to mainline that stuff.
J: I’ve got nothing else to add except, man, whoever drew these pictures makes me smile. It’s brilliant—I love it.

2. When might we get a better look at the lore of the game? Are more factions coming?
M: Definitely likely to see more factions as time goes on. One thing we want to explore is the subsets within these factions. A lot of the detachments you're seeing now are kind of the fringe groups, but we’ll be introducing more frontline heavy hitters, especially for Euruska and Eurasia. They’ve got some very scary assault units incoming for sure.
We’re also planning to push on breakaway factions, like pirate groups that’ve carved out little sections in different city sections and are exploring the conflict in their own way. Long story short—there’s going to be a lot more variety in the fight, and we’re really excited to push that forward.
J: Every time we add—or more accurately, reveal—a faction, we want it to be meaningful. It’s not just, “Hey, here’s the green faction.” There’s more thought behind it, and that’s part of the process. Plus, we’re adding more dialogue opportunities in the hub, which we’re really excited about. So, stay frosty!

3. How do you plan on addressing quest issues like Red Baron Banner drops? Any plans for long-term progression like armor or customizability for scavs?
M: Thanks for the kind words! Jeff G can dig into this one deeper, but long story short, we’re definitely looking at expanding core systems and adding new progression vectors, some of which will tie into the new meta we’ll unveil soon. It’s going to be an exciting year—we’re super pumped. The challenge has been making sure our core systems are super crispy before layering on more sci-fi weaponry, hub upgrades, and other components. That’s our main focus right now.
J: You covered the meta stuff well. For quest drop rates and rewards, it’s either bugs or tuning. Some rarity is intentional, and while we’ll adjust things, not every quest will be accessible in a single run, even if you bring enough ammo or complete all the objectives. If it’s bugged and won’t drop at all, that’s on us and we’ll fix it. But if it’s like a 1-in-100 chance, that’s often by design to encourage teamwork or repeat runs.
If you're frustrated, I recommend keeping one of your three quests as something hard or rare, and balancing it with two easier ones to keep things fun.

4. How will giants like Big Green work? Will they be static props or interactive NPCs?
M: Great question! Right now, we’re experimenting with mini-game opportunities and exploring how players can interact with larger units. Realistically, it’ll likely involve module destruction—targeting specific weak points on these giants. Some factions will also have heavy, specialized weaponry designed to take them down, and players can interfere with those tactics to shift the battle.
We don’t want these giants to just be stages where you fight inside them, and they collapse after. That’s not our style. But it’s also not at the top of our priority list—we want to make sure if we do it, it’s done right and not just window dressing.
J: On one extreme, we could make them boring hit-point sponges (no thanks), or we could create super bespoke levels that are expensive and only fun once. We’re aiming for a middle ground that’s engaging and replayable without being tedious.

5. Is water going to be a usable resource beyond hoarding?
M: You nailed it—stay tuned. This is definitely going to play a big role in the upcoming meta updates. That’s probably already too much of a spoiler, but we’re working on a highly requested community feature and some adjustments related to it. We’re also looking at ways for you to share it with your homies.
We’re pretty happy with some of the latest developments, and the idea did come from the community, which is awesome. I’ll leave the details to your imagination—Nightmare knows what I’m talking about.

6. What is Valentine’s Day like in the Forever Winter universe?
M: It’d be more like trophy sharing—something along the lines of, “Here’s a severed head I’ve had in a freezer for a while, happy birthday,” or, “I know these guys have been giving you grief, so here’s a necklace made out of human ears.” That’s definitely more in the Forever Winter spirit—that’s just how they roll.
J: You’re making me want to add a Dear John wall.

7. When are we getting new weapons and the missing Euruska vendor?
M: Thanks so much for the kind words! Funny enough, we actually have a ton of new guns modeled already. The challenge is making sure their animation sets are hooked up correctly for every character variation—like Batman’s got those long arms, while Scav Girl is smaller. That ties into the overhauls we’re doing on the weapon system in general.
It’s kind of a Jurassic Park “hold on to your butts” moment—once we flip the switch, it’s new territory. But I think you’ll dig the new stuff for sure. We even deferred releasing some firearms because we’re focusing on building a stronger foundation first. But yeah, there are all kinds of goodies in the pipeline!

8. Shoulder swap? We just need it, please!
M: It's on the list, and ideally, it's planned for this month. But hey, ask the coders!

9. How "done" is AI behavior? Can we get an AI fidelity setting for high-end PCs?
J: Yeah, that's something we've been discussing—exposing AI performance as a user option. You're right, when you see AI far off moving like an old A-ha video, it’s noticeable. We could scale that and let users adjust it if their machine can handle it. I need to check with the engineers, but I’m all for letting people max it out if they want.
M: Right now, it uses a tick throttle system to scale AI behavior. Originally, it was a full simulation, where the entire AI army was always active, and it worked amazingly on top-tier machines. I wish we could stick with that, but it’s not feasible. Still, we’re exploring options to let high-end hardware handle more.
As for how done the AI is? Not even close. Jeff G is deep into tuning the awareness system to make AI more responsive, and player feedback should be a lot clearer. There are heavy updates coming, especially for melee units. Fiona’s created some awesome new animations for these, and I’m excited for people to see them.
While the AI is functional now, I feel like game standards have dropped compared to older titles, and we want to push ours further—better CQB, flanking, grenades, and all that fun stuff. But first, we’re focused on nailing the fundamentals. AI design will never really be "done," but we’ll keep scaling things like decision frequency and available choices, especially as the game improves.

10. Could we expect comics or novels like Warhammer 40k in the future?
M: Yes, absolutely. Timeline on that? Not sure. We’re definitely looking at other ways to expand the lore for sure. Been chatting with Rael about some of that. Not sure if you’ve ever read Jeremiah, but it’s sick—he did some of the art for that. We're definitely excited about the future.

11. Will Hunter Killers (HKs) be expanded upon?
M: 150% yes. We’re definitely looking at ways to expand that, with context based on player actions. Certain things you do that negatively affect factions will trigger different results. For example, if an objective falls for one faction, they might send in a Kill Team to handle it—whether you're involved or not—and you could get caught in the middle. Definitely stuff in the works.

12. Will you add more stealth mechanics like going prone, distractions, or camouflage?
M: Yeah, we’ve got early prototypes of these tools, some more polished than others. The big thing for us is balancing. Before adding more variables, we wanted to make sure enemy awareness was consistent and functional—like having clear cause and effect in encounters. Throwing a rock to distract enemies is cute, but it’s not enough on its own. If we dig deeper into stealth, it needs to tie into other systems like character skills, the rig system, and faction relationships.
Short answer: more stealth tools are coming, but it’s not a top priority right now. We're focused on improving feedback and ensuring the core systems are solid. Internally, that's already made a big difference.
J:Also, we’ve got different stealth and awareness factors at play. It’s not Thief or Splinter Cell level stealth, but, for example, Gunhead—with a literal gun for a head—draws more aggro even when he’s not firing. Those kinds of deltas are things we want to explore. But first, the core needs to be in a good spot, and we’re getting there.

13. What do you want Forever Winter to feel like? What's your vision for the game?
M: Thank you for the kind words! That’s probably like a 45-minute answer, but I’ll give you the short version. There are tons of games that really lean into the power fantasy, but for us, it’s about something different. We’re pulling from late 80s, early 90s sci-fi—stuff like Hardware, Terminator, all that heavy, gritty science fiction where survivability was basically zero. You’re like a rat in a maze, and if you live to see the next day, that’s a blessing.
We want players to feel like scavs, really struggling to survive. Even with powerful weapons, we’re adding things like more realistic reload mechanics. You’ll have to thumb shells in, snap assemblies down—stuff that slows you down and forces tactical decisions. It’s similar to survival horror games like Resident Evil, where using a rocket launcher is great, but it leaves you super vulnerable while reloading. That risk-reward tension is something we’re leaning into.
We’re not afraid to rework systems to push that feeling even further. Once you’re fully geared, we’re looking at ways to reintroduce challenges and mistakes, keeping that tension alive. At the heart of it, the world is harsh—it doesn’t care if you live or die. But that’s what makes the victories memorable. It’s about those moments you’ll share with your friends in the wasteland, like, “Yeah, the deck was stacked against us, but we pulled through.”
J: The two big things I always say are: “misery loves company” and “choices have consequences.” We’re drawing from all sorts of dystopian influences—Children of Men, Logan’s Run, even weird old sci-fi like Screamers. It’s that mix of hopelessness and resilience, where the world’s falling apart, but you can’t look away. That’s the feeling we want to capture in Forever Winter.

14. Would you consider a "Voice of the Wasteland" radio host for in-game updates and lore?
M: I love that idea. It’s like Good Morning, Vietnam vibes, or Radec in Killzone 2 with those wild rants. A post-apocalyptic DJ would be super cool. I’ll talk to Jason about it since he’s into that too. It’s definitely something we’ve discussed—it’s just about getting it right.
J: First thing that came to mind was the DJ from The Warriors, which they even nodded to in the last John Wick movie.
M: Spec Ops did it fantastic too. So yeah, definitely!

15. Will we see a nighttime map for Frozen Swamp?
M: The short answer to that is yes. One of our homies already did the lighting pass for that, and Ludo already set up a lot of the encounters.

16. Will more characters have unique abilities like Gunhead?
J: 100% yes. We’ve talked in past chats about the skill tree and what we want that to become, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. All that stuff is definitely coming.
Gunhead’s system is similar to the side guns on the exos, just under your control. We always look for reusability so new code and content get used in interesting ways. But yeah, I really want every character to stand out with unique abilities or interactions—not just passive buffs.
M: Glad you’re enjoying Gunhead! Jeff’s old doc on him is like 30 pages long—it’s what he calls a Rolls Royce. I’m half-tempted to black out all the crazy stuff we wanted to include at some point. But yeah, short answer: we’re definitely expanding on unique character abilities. It’s going to be cool.

17. Anything else for the community?
M: Yeah, no, if anything, sorry if it felt like radio silence—that just means the team’s been grinding. But it’s only been a couple of weeks since our last drop, and we are responding heavily to a lot of feedback, focusing on improving a lot of core components.
This latest push is more quality-of-life focused. Mad shared a lot of details in the newsletter, but in case you missed it: foundational stuff got tightened up, looting saw major improvements, UI got a big upgrade, and enemy AI awareness was heavily adjusted. Spawning on top of people—yeah, that annoys me too—Ludo’s done a great job cleaning that up, but he’s just one guy.
So if you spot something, say something. There’s a new Discord channel for that. For example, when I’m in Ash running through the shanty stacks, I’d hit a squad of Eurasian mid-tier guys, and sometimes the popping was super tedious, especially when they’d spawn right next to you. A lot of that’s been cleaned up now, but the more data we get from you all, the better we can make it. So rock and roll.

Hi Scavs - Happy New Year! Hotfix 0.2.03 is now live. Please see below for details. 🐁

Network Improvements / Bug Fixes
-Party invites should now work even if party privacy settings are changed to public or friends only after being set to private.
-Friend list status and party privacy status should now update properly
-Fix for potential crashes on session creation for multiplayer parties

Enemy Detection / Awareness Improvements / Bug Fixes
-Fix for Gunhead character being heard via the AI awareness system when crouched
-Fix for AI being able to sometimes become aware of players instantly at certain distances or heights

Economy Bug Fixes
-Vendors will no longer mistakenly charge the player XP instead of credits for item purchase
-Fix for some quests awarding the wrong item(s) on completion
-Addressed an issue where all items and faction rating values could occasionally be lost if a player dies in a normal mission (when an Innards invasion due to water bots is detected).

General Bug Fixes
-Improvement for save-game updates when updating to a newer version of Forever Winter
-Fix for potential save game issue(s) if the file path has atypical characters in any of the folder or file names
-Addressed a potential UI pop-up window crash
-Recruit and dismiss buttons no longer have cut-off text
-Loot boxes no longer occasionally show incorrect button prompts for interaction
-The HUD now displays the correct messaging on player death
-Character skill pages no longer lose focus after acquiring a skill or performing prestige actions
-Swapping characters in the Innards now properly shows all players the correct model for the in-use character
-Gunhead’s head will no longer occasionally disappear in the Innards

Hey scavs, the FDS team has released Water 2.0, maintaining the challenge but shifting focus to rewarding strategic planning. Players now have multiple opportunities to prevent loss of everything. Now available:

-Thief-Proof Vault: Store items and credits in a water pirate proof vault, thus preventing a water death from taking your hardest earned gear and credits. You will NEVER lose anything stored in this vault. The vault is automatically available to all players.
-Water Bots: Hire Water Bots to collect water for you when you are offline
-Base Defense: Increase base defenses with turrets in your innards

We will continue to evolve the system so it stays as in-world as possible. As such, we're adding these optional tools to support players as they navigate the horrors of the world. The team is constantly working on adding to as well as reinventing current game mechanics and are thankful for your constant feedback and support!

We know we have work to do and we are not backing down from the challenge. In 2025 the war continues> Happy holidays scavs!
Stay warm.

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Hi scavs - Hotfix 0.2.02 is now live. Please see below for details.

-Fix for custom rig container being lost after extraction. (If your save existed before this hot fix, you should see a one-time gift of a large supply of rig customization containers the next time you enter the Innards from the main menu, after downloading the fix. This gift is only given if you have a pre hot fix save and will only be given once. Jeff Gregg couldn't..CONTAIN the rage that the rig customization bug must have cause. His sincerest apologies.)
-Fix for soft lock that can occur if player presses the "move to stash" button or "open boxes" button after returning from battle
-Fix for enemy dropped weaponry still showing their location marker after a player picks them up
-Fix for entry points in Frozen Swamp not unlocking based on faction score
-Fix for deep water in Frozen Swam continuing to do damage after player has left said water

Hey Scavs, hotfix 0.2.01 has just been released. Please see below for details.

-Fixes some quests that were not visible in the quest givers
-Fixes some users crashing on launch

Hi scavs..December Update is here. Please see the below list of improvements, bug fixes, and newly added features. There are a ton of new things to check out. Including Water 2.0 and yes…you can now pet the dog. We are also participating in the Steam Winter sale as we want to have as many scavs try out the game/play with friends as possible. It is going to be a larger download related to optimization of older files just to give you all a heads up. Stay warm out there and have a Happy Holidays.

New Features:
-Water-Bot real-time water delivery
-Water thieves base Invasion difficulty revamp
-One-time base defense reward
-Innards base defense turrets
-Invasion-proof storage vault
-New Character: Gunhead
-Gunhead head weaponry unlocked via skills
-New Region: Frozen Swamp.
-Mech trenches SFX improvement
-Base invasion lighting improvement
-In-Game VOIP
-Additional Quests
-Narrative quest giver, Lordoss
-Drill Device consumable
-Prestige cap increase
-Updated localization; Ukrainian, Russian, Japanese

Bug Fixes / Misc Improvements:
-CPU, GPU, and network improvements
-Enemy sync kill range adjustments
-Enemy accuracy and damage output adjustments
-New SVD weapon SFX
-Improved suppressed weapon SFX
-EXO sync kill SFX improvements
-Quest item SFX emitters
-Rig foley SFX improvements
-UI interaction with control pad improvements

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