Hello Survivors, This is the DARKEST DAYS. After the release of the December 18 patch notes and Developer’s Letter, we carefully reviewed the concerns that were being shared through comments and posts in our communities. Many Survivors expressed worries that the balance adjustments introduced with the update could diminish the value of existing items. We believe that, in the process of rolling out this update, we did not sufficiently explain the purpose and necessity of the balance adjustments in advance, nor did we properly seek your understanding and input, which likely caused considerable confusion and concern.
After listening closely to your feedback, and in order to build DARKEST DAYS together into a game that more Survivors can enjoy, we have revised some of the items included in this update.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by our shortcomings, and we ask that you please refer to the details below for the specific changes.
In this update, some of the changes made to ranged weapons (firearms) have been revised.
→ Balance nerfs applied to firearms have been adjusted to preserve the existing value of each weapon.
→ Balance buffs have been applied to certain less-preferred firearms to strengthen their competitiveness.
AR (Assault Rifle) Category
WeaponChangesKrinkov-47Reload Speed Decreased 26%▼SFAR-HAttack Power Increased 20% ▲Rate of Fire Decreased 5% ▼Reload Speed Decreased 26% ▼M4A1Attack Power Increased 18% ▲Reload Speed Decreased 6% ▼M16A2Attack Power Increased 5% ▲Reload Speed Decreased 6% ▼S550Attack Power Increased 9% ▲Rate of Fire Decreased 10% ▼Reload Speed Decreased 26% ▼XR-15Attack Power Increased 5% ▲Rate of Fire Decreased 5% ▼Reload Speed Decreased 6% ▼Horizontal Recoil Increased 10% ▼
SMG (Sub Machine Gun) Category
WeaponChangesAMP45Attack Power Increased 2% ▲Reload Speed Increased 14% ▲MPW-KAttack Power Increased 9%. ▲Reload Speed Increased 7% ▲Hektor5A5Attack Power Increased 10% ▲Reload Speed Increased 7% ▲Rate of Fire Decreased 5% ▼TommyVertical Recoil Increased 20% ▼Micro 9Movement Speed While Aiming Increased 6% ▲
SG (Shot Gun) Category
WeaponsChangesWin87 Sawed OffAttack Power Increased 19% ▲
Reload Speed Increased 35% ▲
Limb Amputation Chance Slightly Increased ▲SG870 BreacherReload Speed Increased 33% ▲
Limb Amputation Chance Slightly Increased ▲SG500Attack Power Increased 19% ▲
Movement Speed While Aiming Increased 6% ▲
Reload Speed Increased 33% ▲Rate of Fire Decreased 5% ▼CS-23Movement Speed While Aiming Increased 6% ▲Improvised GunMovement Speed While Aiming Increased 6% ▲OK Coach GunMovement Speed While Aiming Increased 6% ▲SG1100Attack Power Increased 14%. ▲Movement Speed While Aiming Increased 6% ▲Reload Speed Increased 20% ▲Limb Amputation Chance Slightly Decreased ▼ALPHA-12Rate of Fire Decreased 15% ▼
Reload Speed Decreased 20%. ▼
Limb Amputation Chance Slightly Decreased ▼
DMR (Designated Marksman Rifle) Category
WeaponsChangesJudge 922Attack Power Increased 7% ▲Reload Speed Increased 40% ▲SPR 12Rate of Fire Decreased 20% ▼Reload Speed Decreased 40% ▼Brush 464Attack Power Increased 15% ▲Reload Speed Increased 20% ▲Magazine Size Increased by 2 ▲Rate of Fire Decreased 30% ▼
SR (Sniper Rifle) Category
WeaponsChangesSR700Attack Power Increased 7% ▲Reload Speed Increased 25% ▲Rate of Fire Decreased 29% ▲Knockdown Chance Decreased ▼Recon ScoutReload Speed Decreased 30% ▼Knockdown Chance Decreased ▼
HG (Hand Gun / Pistol) Category
WeaponsChangesG17→ G18Changed to semi-automatic pistol model capable of continuous fire ▲Movement Speed While Aiming Increased 6% ▲C1911Movement Speed While Aiming Increased 6% ▲Rick 357Movement Speed While Aiming Increased 6% ▲Reload Speed Increased 20% ▲
* Information related to G18 has been revised.
MG (Machine Gun) Category
WeaponChangesMG240Rate of Fire Decreased 10% ▼* Gunplay adjusted so bullet spread tightens the longer continuous fire is maintained
Some of the Collection Completion Effects that were scheduled to be updated have been revised.
→ To ensure that the value of your efforts in completing the collection is not diminished, the modified effects have been reverted to match their previous values.
CollectionPrevious EffectUpdated EffectAgricultural ExpertMax HP +2%Max HP +1.5%Safe Driving EquipmentVehicle Refuel Time -0.5%Blade Weapon Attack Power +1.5%Racing MechanicVehicle Repair Time -1%Shotgun Attack Power +5%Rescue TeamResident Expedition Max HP +1%Max HP +1.5%MilitiaResident Expedition Defense +1%Assault Rifle Attack Power +1.5%Street GangsterMelee Attack Speed +1%Submachine Gun Attack Power +3%Stealth HuntingHeadshot Damage +2%Sniper Rifle Attack Power +1.5%Experienced GuardResident Expedition Attack Power +2%Blunt Weapon Attack Power +1.5%Green Light AviationTAS Cost -2%TAS Cost -1%Shelter SheriffEquipment Calibration Cost -2%Pistol Attack Power +1.5%Protect Your HeadFall Defense +2%Max HP +1.5%Protect Your EarsConsumable Weapon Defense +2%Consumable Weapon Defense +1.5%
We sincerely apologize once again for the concerns caused by this update.
We will do our best to create a game that our Survivors can truly enjoy.
Thank you.
DARKEST DAYS Team