Patch #4: Time for big experiments!

Hello Survivors!

We’ve taken a bit longer to release this patch, but as they say, better late than never. This patch has been a major experiment for us. We’ve added our first boss, a new vehicle, gamepad support, and a bunch of other changes!

Content:

• New Boss Added: Find and defeat the new boss to gain access to valuable heavy armor and the Ural. Defeating the boss is now required to progress further. But don’t worry, the boss has its weaknesses—such as not liking to be defeated!
• New Vehicle: Sidecar Motorcycle! Collect all its parts scattered across the map to unlock this new vehicle. Now you have a chance to feel like your granddad, riding a similar motorcycle, but instead of potatoes in the sidecar, there will be new adventures!
• Gamepad Integration: The game now supports gamepad control for added convenience and comfort. A gamepad is like a Soviet couch: comfortable and always handy when you need a break from your troubles.

Balance:

• Technologies: The tractor and UAZ technologies have been swapped. The tractor is now available earlier than the UAZs. Getting the first UAZ has become a bit more challenging, as you’ll first experience all the delights of Soviet agricultural machinery.
• Monster Stats Changes: Most medium and large monsters have increased armor. The damage dealt by the Arrowing and Octorun has been increased. Their attacks are now so strong that you don’t even need a technical inspection – just staying alive is enough!
• Weapon Changes:
  — Lavender Gas has become tougher and larger. It seems it’s now so potent that it can defeat enemies with its scent.
  — The SVK and its variants have become slightly more powerful. They are now so powerful that beetles might want to immediately book a consultation for psychological recovery.
• Technology Changes: The "Acid fog" technology has been moved and is now opened by water barriers.

Map:

• Visual Changes:
  — Minor changes to the road network near the start. Now your start will be as challenging as choosing between coffee and tea in the morning!
  — Updated appearance of asphalt roads: now the surface is smoother and doesn’t protrude.
  — Added new trees. The bugs are already discussing how stylish their new environment has become!
  — Updated geyser models. They are now not just flat but volumetric.

Thank you so much to all the players for your incredible support and valuable feedback! Your participation and feedback help us make Ashes of the Union better. We hope you enjoy this patch and look forward to your impressions.

Enjoy!