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The Tutorial Update & The Steam Spring Sale

Scorching Desert · published 19 Mar 2026, 19:35 UTC · build 22420733

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🔥 Survive the Heat: Update 0.2.3 & 25% OFF Steam Spring Sale! 🔥

Hello, survivors!

The desert is unforgiving, but we’ve just tipped the scales in your favor. Just in time for the Steam Spring Sale, we’re dropping a fresh update and a hot deal: grab Scorching Desert now at 25% OFF!

Whether you are a veteran nomad or a newcomer to the sands, there has never been a better time to test your limits.

🛠️ Bug Fixes

We’ve been busy cleaning up the dunes to make your survival experience smoother:

Navigation & Sleep: Fixed the NavMesh bug preventing players from reaching bed. You will also no longer get stuck in bed or rotate uncontrollably while getting up.
Environmental Fixes: UV and sunburn values now correctly drop during the night. Heat haze no longer appears too early (4:00 AM).
Water Mechanics: No more "drinking dirt" from the oasis. We also fixed bugs where water containers refilled while eating or couldn't be refilled manually.
Audio & Visuals: Drinking sounds won't play for empty containers. Global audio settings now correctly apply to water splashes and crafting sounds.
System: Fixed building issues in the oasis, and ensured save games work properly.

🌵 Gameplay & Features

Sunburn Rework: Sunburn damage is now only applied while you are actively standing in the sun. Shade is now your best friend!
Starting Oasis Improvements: We tidied up the starting area by moving palms out of the water and added more date palms to give you a better fighting chance for food in the early game.

🚀 Performance

CPU Optimization: Decreased CPU draw on rendering new objects for a more stable framerate and smoother exploration.

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