Development Update 5/17/26
ADDITIONS
Added a padlock system
Added a new structure — a lighthouse with a locked door that requires solving a letter-based code
Added a new weapon — Primitive Slingshot
Added a new note
Added a loot box to the helicopter and reduced its fuel consumption
CHANGES
Reduced sideways and backward movement speed
FIXES
Fixed a bug where items could be placed on the motorboat or helicopter
Fixed ramp collision
Fixed an issue where rain could be absent for a long time
Fixed a bug where triangular foundations could be placed outside the ground surface
Thank you for your ideas and suggestions for improving the game. The ideas will be reviewed and added in future updates.
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