[h2]Hello Deadsiders! [/h2] [b]Today we begin public testing of version 0.9.0![/b] While this update isn’t huge, it does contain some important fixes, and it has some new features as well. Unfortunately, this update also brings an end to our Halloween event, it was fun while it lasted! Don’t worry though, any seasonal items you collected during the event will stay on your character or in storage. [b]Version 0.9.0 Will Include:[/b] [list] [*] Roe Deer [*] Level Design Changes [*] Adjustments to SFX [*] Improvements to the AR4 weapon model [*] Removal of seasonal Halloween items from spawn pools [*] A few minor adjustments to improve server performance [*] Added hints to the loading screen [/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/jShcSgZ6Q7W9ovib6]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] [hr][/hr] [h3]Roe Deer[/h3] One of the main features of version 0.9.0, is another new large animal, Roe Deer! These small deer roam the forests of Deadside, and create another way for you to collect food for your character. Unlike duck hunting, which is restricted to only bodies of water, Roe Deer can be found all over the map. With this addition, you are no longer required to travel to a body of water or a town to find food, which we hope is a welcome change [h3]Server Performance[/h3] We are aware that the performance of our servers has not been ideal recently, so, version 0.9.0 will contain a few adjustments to improve server performance. These changes are minor however, and while they definitely will improve server performance, we still have a lot of work ahead of us. Please understand that improving server performance is a priority for us right now, and it takes time to correctly identify and fix issues in this area. We will keep you updated on this process in as time goes on [h3]Map Design[/h3] Update 0.9.0 will come with some improvements to the already existing map, this includes a new industrial building and and construction crane in Beregovoy, a new shop building near the south safezone, new kitchen furniture in some buildings, road signs and barriers added to some roads, and finally, popular trees have been added into some settlements. Our art team has been hard at work creating the map expansion in the southwest of the map, while also improving the already existing map at the same time. You are now beginning to see some of these new models and improvements, although there is still a lot more to come in the future [h3]Improved Weapon Models[/h3] If you haven’t been following our recent updates, we are currently in the process of improving the existing weapon models in Deadside, and version 0.9.0 continues this process. There are improvements to the AR4 model, as well as some minor adjustments and improvements to various other models [h3]Other Changes:[/h3] [list] [*] Now, when [ESC] is pressed in the Main Menu, the Player returns to the main menu. 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