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Roadside ResearchNewsHotfix 14 ─ NPCs, shelves & more
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Hotfix 14 ─ NPCs, shelves & more

Roadside Research · published 21 Aug 2026, 18:38 UTC · build 24864017

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You pointed out anomalies. We investigated and zapped them!   

This hotfix applies the following changes: 

  • Fixed NPCs not buying products from certain shelves, fridges and freezers. 

  • Battery tutorial now pops up when the charger is picked up the first time but only if the popup hasn't been shown before.

  • NPC won't get stuck anymore if they fell while following an abduction. 

  • Added extra lights to the Abduction Platform. 

Thanks for helping us zap ‘em all! 

By the way, how are those abductions coming? Beam safely! 

Alien HQ 

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