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CHEMISTS: Dead ZoneNewsUpdate 0.4.36
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Update 0.4.36

CHEMISTS: Dead Zone · published 12 Sep 2026, 12:02 UTC · build 25268690

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Update 0.4.36 — Vehicle and Character System Improvements

Garage System Update

  • Vehicle Storage System has been introduced:

    • Cars 2 and 3 have been removed from the game world, along with their documents and evacuation dialogue options.

    • Garages are now available in the village, city, and Uralskaya station.

    • Garage markers have been added to the map (white icons).

    • To retrieve a vehicle, clear the designated area.

    • To store a vehicle, drive into the marked zone, exit the car (with an empty trunk), and interact with the garage while outside the vehicle.

    • The mechanic in the city now shows garage vehicle status and prevents duplicate evacuation requests.

Seasonal Changes

  • Autumn Environment:

    • Grass has changed color.

    • New grass textures and bushes have been added.

    • Lighting settings have been updated.

    • Swamp surfaces have been repainted.

Additional Resources

  • Wood Supply:

    • Over 100 new fallen trees have been added for resource collection.

Exile Path Access

  • New Quest Line:

    • The Conductor now offers tasks to unlock the path to the Exile.

    • Requires completion of the Exile Key and Conductor's Rifle quests.

    • One-way travel only.

    • Recommended starting point: near Clinic 14 tents to avoid falling underground.

Character Parameter Overhaul

  • Strength affects:

    • Carry weight

    • Weapon recoil

    • Maximum health

  • Agility affects:

    • Weapon spread

    • Movement speed

    • Reload speed

  • Constitution affects:

    • Maximum stamina

    • Stamina consumption

  • Luck affects:

    • Item drop chance

    • Critical hit chance

  • Intelligence affects:

    • Weapon experience gain

    • General experience gain

    • Repair costs

    • Crafting time

  • Immunity affects:

    • Radiation resistance

    • Toxin resistance

Technical Improvements

  • Dungeon Doors are now open from the start, allowing exit after completion.

  • AKS74-U has been upgraded and received a new 2026 holiday-themed image.

  • Auto-saving in vehicles has been disabled to prevent issues.

  • Weapon characteristics now display usage habits.

  • Stimulants duration increased from 10 to 30 minutes.

  • Bot footsteps audio has been enhanced.

  • Flyer items have been renamed to match mutant types for unified loot.

  • Main menu design partially updated with an exit warning added.

Miscellaneous Updates

  • Svetlana's initial quest has been split into two separate missions.

  • Merchant arrival message has been revised.

  • Lumen settings slightly adjusted for Epic quality.

  • Black Wolves have been repositioned to their original locations.

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