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Scorching DesertNewsThe Notebook Update - 0.2.5
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The Notebook Update - 0.2.5

Scorching Desert · published 27 Apr 2026, 19:09 UTC · build 22979834

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Update Out Now: The Sand Dunes & Your New Survival Notebook!

Hello Survivors,

We are excited to bring you a brand-new update for Scorching Desert! This patch focuses on giving you more direction in the harsh sands and fixing some of the community's most reported issues.

New Feature: The Notebook & Sand Dune Tasks
Exploring the desert just got a lot more rewarding. We’ve added 22 new tasks specifically for the Sand Dunes biome to help guide your journey and uncover the secrets hidden in the dunes.

To help you keep track of your goals, we are introducing the Notebook! You can now view all your active and completed tasks in one place, making it easier than than ever to manage your progress.

Check out the full details below:

Changelog

Features / Gameplay:

  • New Tasks: Added 22 new tasks for the Sand Dunes biome to guide exploration.

  • Notebook: Added a new Notebook interface with the ability to view current and completed tasks.

Bugs:

  • Fixed an issue where player facial hair would appear in front of the camera when walking backwards.

  • Fixed a bug where the campfire would not accept any fuel.

Performance:

  • Improved tick behavior for various foliage actors to increase overall stability and FPS.

Thank you for your continued support and feedback. Stay hydrated out there!

— The Scorching Desert Team

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