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Dear survivors, in this intermediate technical update, we focused on optimization improvements and bug fixes. Here is what changed in the Zone: Major asset optimizations: LODs, draw distance, navigation, etc. DX is back to 11, as we found out many players use hardware that does not support DX12. You can still use DX12 if you would like to by running the game with the -dx12 parameter. Melee weapon collisions fixed. Incoming damage flinch significantly reduced, now you can shoot more accurately under fire. Sprinting on Steam Deck fixed + general sprinting interruptions fixed. Microfreezes when opening the menu fixed. Camera clipping in 3rd-person view fixed. Show/hide HUD hotkey changed to "Alt+1" to work on any keyboard layout. Wild dwarf behavior improved. Domesticated dwarf AI bugs fixed. Large bunkers optimization improved. Anomaly animations improved. Enemy AI optimizations improved. Plague doctors now have guns again. Peace treaty is over. Improved death feedback. Minor changes and bug fixes. We keep working on new content, fixing bugs, and improving optimization. If you reported a bug, it was 100% noted and is now being fixed or researched. Everything related to cont

* More loot in UN and military crates in the Factory biome. * Increased inventory space in the Butcher Workbench. * Advanced Splitter and Combiner recipes fixed. * Exoskeleton armor fixed. If you have an integrated graphic card or old PC in general and experience crashes and VRAM errors after the latest update - launch the game with the "-dx11" attribute and it will fix it. We are working on a more convenient solution.

Citizens of Zaslavie, please read what was changed in the Factory Hotfix #3All jackets\\uniforms now have some minimum armor, and rigs/armor vests provide armor for the whole body except the head. The logic here is that jackets provide inventory space, while vests provide armor as a primary utility. You will also suffer fewer random crits: in the previous update, hits to your legs or arms ignored armor, causing mortal damage. Wearing a jacket now provides some minimum armor, but do not rely solely on it for protection, wear helmets and vests!Artifacts' selling price increased.Bread price increased to 10.Ash efficiency increased 5 times. What was the logic behind the bread farming economy changes? We noticed that many players found a loophole in the economy by farming and selling bread and then burning cash for ash. That created an infinite money glitch and let people get rich with no risk in the Zone. We believe that to have a good life, you have to go explore the Zone. In the last update, we over-restricted the economy, and now, thanks to your feedback, we're balancing it. We will keep tracking how it works, how survivors farm and scavenge, and make further adjustments.

Bugs fixed: * Deer trophy crafting fixed. * Now you can buy plastic from the resource trader. * Additional box loot spawning fixed. * Pooping bug fixed: you can poop again! * Sewing Kit and Gun Cleaning Kit spawns fixed. * Text plates crafting price reduced. * Minor fixes and improvements.