[img]https://i.imgur.com/39FxF48.gif[/img] [h2]Hello Deadsiders![/h2] [b]Today we start public testing of update 0.8.0![/b] This update will contain a few new features, and a handful of changes and bug fixes. Most notably, is the introduction of Wolves, and we would like your help during testing to sort out any bugs with this new AI. We would also like your opinion on the other changes to base building costs, and trader prices included in this version. And remember, don’t forget to submit your feedback in the Survey! The feedback we get there is very important, and can quickly change aspects of the update if needed. [b]Version 0.8.0 Will Include:[/b] [list] [*] Introduction of Wolves, a hostile animal [*] Re-designed weapons, AK-mod, AK-SU, AK-SM, VSD, Skar [*] Added seasonal Halloween skins and items [*] Made base building much cheaper/faster [*] Increased the amount of keys found in convoy cases [*] Dead body markers now disappear after the players body has been interacted with [*] Sniper rifles are now twice as accurate [*] Some trader price changes [*] Many bug fixes, fixed new bugs from version 0.7.0 [/list] [quote=author][b]More details on these features, and the complete patch notes, are at the bottom of this post[/b][/quote] [h2]Feedback:[/h2] Share your impressions and thoughts in the [i]#feedback-pts[/i] channel on the [url=https://discord.gg/D5H8qSX]Official Deadside Discord[/url] server [h2]Survey:[/h2] Please complete this [u][b][url=https://forms.gle/KijUe3snvtH6Frxt8]Survey[/url][/b][/u] after testing: it helps us improve the game. You can edit your answers at any moment. [quote][i][quote]The community provides significant support in the development of the game when taking active part in testing updates as it helps us to make the game better. Join us. Public Test Server is available to all players who have the game in their Steam library.[/quote] [b]How to connect to the Public Test Server (PTS):[/b] [list] [*] Right-click [i][b]Deadside[/b][/i] in your Steam library; click on [b]Properties[/b]…; [*] Choose [b]BETAS[/b], then select the “[b]public_test_server - PTS[/b]” branch from the drop-down menu; [*] Wait for the update to download and launch the game; [*] Connect to one of the available official PTS servers, which depends on your location. [/list] [b]How to switch back to the live version of the game:[/b] [list] [*] Right-click [i][b]Deadside[/b][/i] in your Steam library, then click on [b]Properties[/b]…; [*] Choose [b]BETAS[/b], then select the “[b]None[/b]” branch from the drop-down menu; [*] Wait for an update to download and launch the game; [*] Connect to one of the available official live servers depending on your location. [/list][/i][/quote] [b]Thank you for reading, stay tuned for news on the release of 0.8.0![/b] [hr][/hr] [h3]Wildlife:[/h3] Wolves have been added to the world, which you can find mostly in forested areas. Wolves are hostile and attack the player on sight. A killed wolf can be skinned using a knife and the pelt can be sold to traders. [h3]Weapon Redesign:[/h3] The following weapons are replaced in the game with redesigned and improved models: [list] [*] AK-MOD [*] AK-SU [*] AK-SM [*] VSD [*] Skar [/list] [h3]Added Seasonal Halloween Skins and Items[/h3] [h3]Economy:[/h3] Prices for some items in the safezone has been reduced by 2-3 times, including armor and backpacks [h3]Base Building:[/h3] [list] [*] The number of nails required has been significantly reduced. [*] Slightly reduced the amount of wood required [*] Saw has been excluded from recipes. [/list] [h3]Other changes and improvements:[/h3] [list] [*] Shooting accuracy of sniper rifles has been doubled [*] The number of keys in the convoy case has been increased to 3-4. [*] Now the character's dead body location marker disappears after interacting with it [*] Increased the SFX of float triggering during fishing [*] Adjusted ambient sounds [/list] [h3]Admin panel:[/h3] Disabled the feature/option to restrict access to the server for players with a VAC ban on the account. [h3]Fixes:[/h3] [list] [*] Fixed a bug that was causing issues when interacting with the base's elements/placeholders. [*] An unauthorised player can no longer place a small crate on someone else's base. [*] Fixed a bug causing the walkie-talkie to react to a bot's dead body [*] Fixed a bug with bots not reacting to the sound of grenade explosion, C4 and smoke grenade sound. [*] Fixed behavior of Helicrash event bots failing to return to the crash site in some cases. 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