Subsistence Update History · SteamPeaks

Subsistence Update History · SteamPeaks

Time (UTC)SourceWhat changedAddedEditedRemovedReference

11 Sep 2026

16:07:37NewsAlpha 68 Update - Mod Support———25147374

Major update · published 11 Sep 2026, 16:07:37 UTC

Alpha 68 Update - Mod Support

Mod Support One of the most requested features since release, I have finally added mod support to Subsistence. This feature allows players to modify the game, drastically altering the core balance to their preference. Players can create their own mods, play them locally, or publish them to the Steam Workshop using the in-game Mod Manager for others to discover and play. There is already a wide…

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26 Feb 2026

18:26:24NewsAlpha 67 Update———22131865

Major update · published 26 Feb 2026, 18:26:24 UTC

Alpha 67 Update

Move to Full Licensed Engine Source Code: I have finally moved to the full licensed engine source code, moving away from UDK. This is a big step, which I have been planning/preparing for a long time. This means I can modify/compile the core engine code and unlocks huge potential and freedom for continued development. Already this change has allowed me to extend the material pipeline to allow fo…

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26 Sep 2025

17:05:43NewsAlpha 66 Update———20135958

Major update · published 26 Sep 2025, 17:05:43 UTC

Alpha 66 Update

New Hunter Combat AI: Hunters have had an overhaul of their combat AI. Previously they used a fairly predictable pattern of move/stop/shoot. Now they can shoot while moving, will strafe while engaging, use better logic for positioning and taking cover. While also being aware of the actions of the other members of their squad. They will also use tactics like diving from cover, switch weapons les…

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20 Dec 2024

18:25:37NewsAlpha 65 Update———Major update

Major update · published 20 Dec 2024, 18:25:37 UTC

Alpha 65 Update

Cable Car System: A new mode of long range transport has been added to the game. Capable of traversing difficult or impassable terrain, suspended high above the many threats posed on ground level. The cable car system will connect two separate bases (or the same base), and requires the player to construct cable car platforms at each end of the desired route. Then connect the two platforms using…

6 Sep 2024

16:02:59NewsAlpha 64 Update———Major update

Major update · published 6 Sep 2024, 16:02:59 UTC

Alpha 64 Update

Controller Support: As I have been promising for a long time, I've finally implemented full controller support for Subsistence. The support should cover all Xbox, PlayStation, Steam Deck, and generic controllers. You will find the in-game controls section now broken down into two sections for mouse and keyboard and controller. If a recognized controller is connected, you will see a diagram of t…

27 Jun 2024

18:02:26NewsAlpha 63 Update———Major update

Major update · published 27 Jun 2024, 18:02:26 UTC

Alpha 63 Update

Base Furniture: Based on many suggestions from the community I've added a selection of home furniture. These are primarily cosmetic enhancements for builders wanting to customize and decorate their bases. Several new chair types have been added (the older sofa and armchair can still be crafted). I've also updated the build system to allow base items to be placed on top of rugs. Like the previou…

20 Dec 2023

17:13:00NewsAlpha 62 Update - 20th December 2023———Major update

Major update · published 20 Dec 2023, 17:13:00 UTC

Alpha 62 Update - 20th December 2023

Random Plane Events: Players will now experience random plane flybys during gameplay. On occasion these flights will crash-down somewhere in the world, providing players with incentive to venture out to discover the wreck and loot its cargo. The intention with these events is to incentivize players to travel/explore further from their bases, and add more unpredictability to the moment-to-moment…

2 Jun 2023

17:01:51NewsAlpha 61 Update - 2nd June 2023———Major update

Major update · published 2 Jun 2023, 17:01:51 UTC

Alpha 61 Update - 2nd June 2023

Water Tank and Pumps: Players can now craft Water Tanks to store and distribute water within their bases. Water tanks are crafted from the BCU and must be placed within a BCU radius in order to provide power for the pumps. Inflow and Outflow: The Water Tank has two connections located at the bottom of the unit. One for water inflow and one for outflow. Your water pipe networks must connect to t…

9 Dec 2022

17:34:20NewsAlpha 60 Update - 9th December 2022———Major update

Major update · published 9 Dec 2022, 17:34:20 UTC

Alpha 60 Update - 9th December 2022

Vehicle Construction Bay: The Vehicle Construction Bay (VCB) can now be crafted in the BCU. This placeable unit is used to construct, maintain, upgrade and manage vehicles. It must be placed within range of a BCU or Range Extender to provide power. Vehicle Construction: There is currently one vehicle type that can be constructed (the ATV). Players must construct the vehicle in stages, with each…

17 Jun 2022

18:15:50NewsAlpha 60 Sneak Peek———Community

Community · published 17 Jun 2022, 18:15:50 UTC

Alpha 60 Sneak Peek

A quick sneak peak at the upcoming Alpha 60 update 👀

22 Apr 2022

17:03:10NewsAlpha 59 Update - Map Expansion - 22nd April 2022———Major update

Major update · published 22 Apr 2022, 17:03:10 UTC

Alpha 59 Update - Map Expansion - 22nd April 2022

Alpha 59 brings a large expansion to the western side of the map, opening up access to a large new lake, streams, ponds, waterfalls, forested regions and beachfront. It is important the world continues to scale in size, as I want long-haul travel and exploration to play a role leading into future features and development. Here's a link for a full 4k image of the world map . New Trees: I've impl…

18 Jan 2022

18:03:29NewsNew Official Gameplay Trailer———Game update

Game update · published 18 Jan 2022, 18:03:29 UTC

New Official Gameplay Trailer

I just posted an updated trailer for the game. Please check it out 👀 The old trailer was showing it's age and didn't represent the game in it's current state, so this was overdue. Cheers! CG

18 Dec 2021

17:20:27NewsAlpha 58 Update - 18th December 2021———Major update

Major update · published 18 Dec 2021, 17:20:27 UTC

Alpha 58 Update - 18th December 2021

Eagles: A new animal now flies the skies in the world. Eagles will nest in the high mountainous rocky areas. They will regularly leave their nest to scout the landscape to catch prey. They will fish in the lakes (for all fish types) and also hunt small game (rabbits and chickens). While they don't generally pose a threat to players, they are opportunistic predators and will snatch a hooked fish…

28 Jul 2021

16:15:56NewsAlpha 57 Update - 28th July 2021———Major update

Major update · published 28 Jul 2021, 16:15:56 UTC

Alpha 57 Update - 28th July 2021

Migration to 64 Bit! I have finally invested the time to migrate the game over to 64 bit. This is work I've been delaying for some time, however as the game has continued to grow, I was starting to hit the limitations of 32 bit (causing crashes for players with "Out of Memory" errors) and making development much more problematic. Essentially the 64 bit version removes memory limitations imposed…

1 Apr 2021

17:20:57NewsAlpha 56 - 1st April 2021———Major update

Major update · published 1 Apr 2021, 17:20:57 UTC

Alpha 56 - 1st April 2021

Lever-Action Rifle: A new high-tier rifle can now be crafted at the workbench. The LA Rifle uses the same 7.62mm cartridges as the existing rifle, but deals slightly more damage. However, this is at the penalty of a slower fire-rate due to the lever action between each shot. So it is a more powerful and cost-effective weapon, so long as the shots are accurate. I've added stats for the LA in the…

1 Jan 2021

18:50:43NewsAlpha 55 Update (1st January 2021)———Major update

Major update · published 1 Jan 2021, 18:50:43 UTC

Alpha 55 Update (1st January 2021)

Ice Fishing: It is now possible to break through the surface ice on the frozen lakes (using an axe), allowing players to fish during the winter months. With the axe equipped, look at the ice until a progress wheel displays, then begin chopping to create the hole. This can take a toll on the axe's condition, so keep an eye on its health bar. Fishing in the ice hole does not require casting with…

18 Sep 2020

16:39:10NewsAlpha 54 Update: Dedicated Servers (18th September 2020)———Major update

Major update · published 18 Sep 2020, 16:39:10 UTC

Alpha 54 Update: Dedicated Servers (18th September 2020)

The Alpha 54 update is primarily focused on adding official dedicated server support, improving the multiplayer client experience, and a number of other fixes and improvements. Dedicated Servers: The dedicated server files are freely available for any players who own the game. Players can choose to host their own servers, or rent them from a variety of hosting services. Please view the Server A…

20 Jun 2020

16:01:48NewsAlpha 53 Update (20th June 2020)———Major update

Major update · published 20 Jun 2020, 16:01:48 UTC

Alpha 53 Update (20th June 2020)

Large Cave Expansion: There is now a large new cave expansion under the south east area of the map. The new cave system can be accessed via an underwater dormant lava-tube deep in the large lake in the area. Players will need to use diving equipment to access the caves (same as the existing caves). The new caves stretch far out towards the north. They currently don't meet with the existing cave…

27 Mar 2020

16:02:52NewsAlpha 52 Update (27th March 2020)———Major update

Major update · published 27 Mar 2020, 16:02:52 UTC

Alpha 52 Update (27th March 2020)

The Alpha 52 update is primarily focused on adding substantial performance improvements, however there are also many new gameplay features and mechanics that I’ll detail first, as many may be less interested in the technical breakdown. Lathe: The Lathe is a new high-tier item that can be crafted at the BCU. It can be viewed as a high tier workbench and allows crafting of advanced mechanical bas…

20 Dec 2019

17:20:20NewsAlpha 51 Update: Map Expansion (20th Dec 2019)———Major update

Major update · published 20 Dec 2019, 17:20:20 UTC

Alpha 51 Update: Map Expansion (20th Dec 2019)

The Alpha 51 update brings a large expansion to the southern region of the world map. South of the existing maple forest now opens-up into new meadows, forests, rocky mountainous terrain, rivers, waterfalls and lakes. A new mountain valley cuts down between the two southern peaks, offering plenty of new mid-altitude terrain (and cougar hunting grounds). Down at lower altitude, a vast lake opens…

9 Oct 2019

15:29:55NewsAlpha 50 Update - SEASONS (9th October 2019)———Major update

Major update · published 9 Oct 2019, 15:29:55 UTC

Alpha 50 Update - SEASONS (9th October 2019)

SEASONS: Alpha 50 finally brings seasons to the game. The world will now dynamically transition through all 4 seasons, affecting both the visual aesthetic and many gameplay mechanics. Seasonal Visual Transitions: Almost every type of foliage and tree has been hooked-up to a new system to handle smooth visual transitions through the various seasons. Spring: In early spring, grass will start to g…

25 Jul 2019

16:10:52NewsWindows version 1903 Performance Fix———Game update

Game update · published 25 Jul 2019, 16:10:52 UTC

Windows version 1903 Performance Fix

Since Microsoft has been rolling out the new Windows 1903 update, many players have reported significant drops in game performance while playing Subsistence (even on high-end hardware). This patch should fix the performance issues for those affected (not all hardware configurations have experienced the issue). Microsoft may patch the issue, but I didn't want to wait. This is essentially a patch…

16 Jun 2019

14:13:10NewsAlpha 49 Update (16th June 2019)———Game update

Game update · published 16 Jun 2019, 14:13:10 UTC

Alpha 49 Update (16th June 2019)

Alpha 49 is primarily focused on introducing a new underground cave system, currently accessible only via deep-water scuba diving. Expanding on the later-game resource trees and adding further world exploration to the later-game progression. Along with many other new items, gameplay and graphical improvements, fixes and tweaks. Scuba Diving: Players can now craft scuba diving gear to explore th…

28 Mar 2019

15:59:17NewsUpdate Details (28th March 2019 - Alpha 48)———Game update

Game update · published 28 Mar 2019, 15:59:17 UTC

Update Details (28th March 2019 - Alpha 48)

Double Barrel Shotgun: A new shotgun can now be crafted at the workbench. The Double Barrel is a powerful weapon and has a much tighter spread than the pump-action, making it suitable for mid-range combat as well as close. It’s dual barrel allows for two shells to be fired in quick succession, however then requires a fairly lengthy reload, so be tactical with your timing on shots/reloads. I kno…

2 Feb 2019

00:03:23NewsUpdate Details (1st February 2019 - Alpha 47)———Game update

Game update · published 2 Feb 2019, 00:03:23 UTC

Update Details (1st February 2019 - Alpha 47)

Hi everyone! Today’s update is focused on addressing the performance issues that hosting players have been experiencing while several other players are playing on their server. Hosting player performance: Previously, hosting players will have noticed an increasing drop in fps (frames-per-second) as more and more players joined their server. Often to the point of having unplayable or uncomfortab…

20 Jan 2019

17:07:16NewsUpdate Details (Alpha 46 - 20th January 2019)———Game update

Game update · published 20 Jan 2019, 17:07:16 UTC

Update Details (Alpha 46 - 20th January 2019)

Hi all! I hope everyone had a great holiday and new years. The first of the updates for 2019 is now live, here are the full details: Moose: A deadly (and non-predatory) new animal now roams the wilderness. Moose are more rare than any of the other animals and will also avoid encounters with humans. However when provoked can deal extreme damage by goring players with their huge antlers. You can…

17 Nov 2018

17:12:00NewsUpdate Details (Alpha 45) - Hunter Fortresses, Indoor Combat, and a LOT more!———Game update

Game update · published 17 Nov 2018, 17:12:00 UTC

Update Details (Alpha 45) - Hunter Fortresses, Indoor Combat, and a LOT more!

Hi all, hope everyone is doing great! This new update is largely focused on bringing greater depth to the hunters and their behavior in the world. As well as expanding on later-game activities and an assortment of other features and fixes. Hunter Fortresses: In the later-game hunters will now start constructing giant fortress bases. These monster bases are multiple stories high and heavily defe…

7 Sep 2018

16:40:32NewsUpdate Details (7th September 2018) - Female Playable Character, Multi-Language Support, Wind Power and More!———Game update

Game update · published 7 Sep 2018, 16:40:32 UTC

Update Details (7th September 2018) - Female Playable Character, Multi-Language Support, Wind Power and More!

Hi everyone! This new update has been focused on addressing some long-standing, big-ticket items that have been on my list for a long time. Female Playable Character: This is a feature that has been consistently requested since launch so I’m really happy to have it in place. I feel this will add greater diversity to the visuals during gameplay (especially for co-op) and finally give players the…

22 Jul 2018

15:00:21NewsUpdate Details (22nd July 2018) - Dynamic Weather and a lot more!———Game update

Game update · published 22 Jul 2018, 15:00:21 UTC

Update Details (22nd July 2018) - Dynamic Weather and a lot more!

Dynamic Weather System: Hi all! Today's update introduces a dynamic weather system into the world. This is something regularly requested/suggested by players since launch, and something I’ve been eager to work on for a long time. The new system impacts both the world and player, and obviously provides much more varied visuals while exploring and living in the world, as well as extra survival co…

19 Jun 2018

15:00:36NewsUpdate Details (19th June 2018) - Cooking, Farming, New Health System, Mining Drill and more!———Game update

Game update · published 19 Jun 2018, 15:00:36 UTC

Update Details (19th June 2018) - Cooking, Farming, New Health System, Mining Drill and more!

Hi all! This new update aims to expand on the later-game subsistence mechanics, bringing greater depth to player self sufficiency, while adding a progression mechanic to the overall health system. New collectable plants: There are now 3 new types of collectable plants that spawn in the world; wild carrots, potatoes and onions. While these plants can be found from day one, they are fairly rare a…

18 May 2018

17:25:22NewsUpdate Details (18th May 2018) Big Map Expansion! Configurable hunter attacks, difficulty tweaks and more!———Game update

Game update · published 18 May 2018, 17:25:22 UTC

Update Details (18th May 2018) Big Map Expansion! Configurable hunter attacks, difficulty tweaks and more!

Hi guys! Today’s update brings a vast expansion to the west side of the map. A new forest type hugs the mountain slopes and stretches out around the large central lake. Waterfalls, streams, lagoons and cliffs offer new points of navigation and locations for interesting base designs. I’ve implemented new tree and foliage types to give the new areas a distinct aesthetic from the previous regions…