Hey folks! A while back we posted about some upcoming map/game changes that were in development. These updates were based on map feedback from our community. Today we are putting those alterations [b]LIVE on the Test Branch of the game.[/b] The current plan is to shift it to the main/live branch next week. (This is dependent on there being no issues.) So players will want to check their build locations to see what may be impacted by the changes- and move or tear down what you can. [b]To access the testing branch, right-click on [b]The Infected[/b] in your Steam library and hit properties. There you will find a BETAS tab, select BETA and launch your game as usual.[/b] [b]Note that: All V14 save files loaded on the new V15 will see all foliage respawned. Additionally you'll notice that the new tech recipes will be auto completed- since many are items that were previously available as recipes in the Itempedia. Also- you may come across a POI house that you are unable to enter. This is intended! It will be used to host a future update. [/b] [h2]Content[/h2] [list] [*] Tech Revision- Tech recipes will be adjusted, adding in new tech and adjusting some former recipes to be learned via tech. To accommodate this change AND user feedback, RNG will no longer govern tech. Discovering blank pages will net you one Tech Point, allowing you to choose the order you unlock and progress through technology. [*] A dozen large flat areas have been added to the map, great for those that favor open land for large builds. [*] New biomes - Meadow, Hybrid Desert, Redwood forest. [*] New items: Oil Shale, Desert biome shale boulders, Aloe Vera plant [*] New POI houses [*] Changes to existing content: Oil extractor requires shale, mineral extractor will extract shale in desert biome, screws are no longer required to repair the ATV, and bandage recipes have been changed to include aloe. [*] Work was done on optimization to reduce RAM requirements for the game. [/list] Brown areas denote areas adjusted to a new biome type. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38307966/d2ad3971ac275da8fa4250cefd1f78b50d5ff92a.png[/img] [h3]Tech Change[/h3] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38307966/3f2fe6fd49239ec0c8dc0565e63f6cf8cb30854b.png[/img] [h3]Biomes[/h3] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38307966/c32dbed3cd0d8282f67fa7a750e927f5db967abb.png[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38307966/f57995956a206cf92ac4891b18141f6a01c9bab6.png[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38307966/5ef6494df96a4abc9464a6ab97e272ce5f4cae81.png[/img]