THE TIME HAS COME!!!
You have seen the sneak peeks, you have read the monthly Dev Diaries, and you know what’s coming.
Today, we are thrilled to officially release the “NEW THREAT” 0.8 Major Update!
While our last update was all about smoothing out the experience, this one is about increasing the danger. We are introducing major gameplay systems, expanding the lore, and, most importantly, introducing a new threat to the city: The Atkers.
Watch the full features trailer here!
Key Features
The Atkers Have Arrived: A new enemy type has entered the city! Be careful out there, they are not to be trifled with.
Character Creation: You can now define your own identity before stepping into the city.
New Faction Leaders:
Mozga: Added the Scientist Leader and Military Leader.
Raboch: Added 3 new Faction Leaders.
Enhanced NPC Interaction:
Better Localize: You can now ask an NPC where every known NPC is located.
NPC Locators: We’ve added more places where an NPC can be found when you ask about their location.
New Blueprint Tab: A better way to organize your crafting knowledge.
New Items: Lore-themed tools and gadgets to study and repel the Atkers.
New Quests & Mysteries
We have added a variety of new missions to test your morality and survival skills:
Atkers & Lore Quests: New questlines specific to them.
New common quests: Quests like money extortion and item retrieve, can be given from NPCs
Lore & Bulletin: Added new exclusive Bulletin Board quests and quests specifically tied to the deep lore of City 20.
Mechanics & Systems
Lockpicking: added a minigame in order to lockpick, replacing the previous random chance-based system.
NPC vs. NPC Combat: The world is more dynamic. NPCs can now fight each other without player intervention.
Reaction to Danger: NPCs now have improved reactions when threats are nearby.
Placeable Lifespan: Items like Traps and Campfires now have a limited lifespan and will degrade over a long time.
Expanded Conversations: Added "Locked Topics" and significantly more "chit-chat" variety to make social interactions feel natural.
Locked Topics: Befriend NPCs to unlock hidden secrets.
Balancing & Adjustments
We have tweaked the numbers to ensure the progression feels rewarding and fair:
Player Progression: Rebalanced when quests and events trigger in correlation to your actions in the world.
Crime & Punishment: Adjusted fines and reputation loss resulting from crimes.
Social Balancing: Tweaked affection gains and rewards from personal NPC quests.
Hazmat Rarity: Hazmat pieces are now rarer in the open world but can still be purchased from the Emporium.
Tool Durability: Tools will now break more easily when used in combat.
Campfire Nerf: The campfire can now only cook a small number of specific recipes.
Mechanical Workbench: Now is crafted with Wood Logs and Components
Disassemble Drops: Rebalanced the loot you receive from disassembling items.
“Loot Boxes”: Toolboxes and Suitcases may drop random items when smashed / disassembled.
Forest Houses: Expanded the buildable and cultivable areas within these zones.
Bulletin Quests: Rebalanced rewards and difficulty for various board quests.
UI & World
Updated Item Icons: Important Quest Items (like the Nurse Camera) have new icons.
Mozga Cleanup: Visual polish and cleanup of the Mozga central area.
Bug Fixes & Optimizations
Squashed many bugs reported by the community.
Continued optimization work to ensure the new systems run smoothly alongside existing ones.
Updated Demo
The 0.8 New Threat Update is also available in the City 20 DEMO! We’ve extended the playtime limit, allowing you to survive until Wednesday night (3 in-game days).
What Lies Ahead?
The New Threat update is just the beginning. Our team is already laying the groundwork for the next major changes to the city!
The Underground: We are preparing to open up Bunkers sealed beneath the city. These will be dense with lore and history, but also essential for survival. Many valuable items will be relocated to these depths, changing the way you explore the world.
Better Tech, Better Gear: We know finding specific people in the city can be hard. We are working on new gadgets to help you localize NPCs and navigate. Additionally, we are overhauling the way you interact with the environment. We have started designing a Tool Tier System, meaning simple makeshift tools won't cut it forever. Soon, you will need higher-quality gear to dismantle, repair, or break through the toughest obstacles.
As always, your feedback is the fuel that keeps this city running. Jump in, create your character, face the Atkers, and let us know what you think on the forums and Discord! Thank you for all the support!