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Scorching DesertNewsScorching Desert Update 0.2.1 - Patchnotes

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Scorching Desert Update 0.2.1 - Patchnotes

Scorching Desert · published 30 Sep 2025, 19:22 UTC · build 20192159

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Hello guys,

We wanna inform you about our latest update for the game containing various performance optimizations and bug fixes!

Improved performance:

overhauled graphics settings
reduced streamed level render distance
added settings for viewing / object render distance
automatic presets on first start of "Scorching Desert" according to user hardware
lighting optimizations in various parts of the main map
reduced runtime lighting costs

added features:

tooltip desriptions for the graphic settings
changes in gamedifficulty

Thanks you for your continued support of Scorching Desert!

Best regards,

Desert Runner Studio

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