The new Lights & Clothing update, complete with new tech and feature updates, is now on the public test branch for you to try right now. It will spend a short time there so we can gather your feedback and watch out for any significant bugs to squash.
We will post the full patch notes and details when this is pushed to the live release, here's a summary:
Fahrenheit: You asked. We delivered.
Lighting Update: Overhaul of the lighting mechanic, plus a new type of light (that doesn't need fuel), a new [top secret] Float-Tech blueprint, and accessibility setting for darkness.
Backpacks: Backpacks are now available. 7 backpacks can be crafted at the Tailor Station.
Clothing: 8 new clothing uniforms can now be found, search those lockers inside bunkers or find your friendly clothing trader. Yes Chef!
Lining Items: New item slots for lining your clothes to improve cold resistance, heat resistance, and take advantage of the new armor stat which reduces combat damage.
New Tech: 5 new tech buildings are now available and 2 upgrades. From jellyfish farming to a late game conduit mill, you'll be able to setup production for new and existing resources.
New Resources: Sunstone Powder (Pulping Station), Bioglow Compound (Fermentation Tank), Polyweave Mesh (Fabricator), Copper Wire (Conduit Mill)
Plus a range of Automation Improvements, QoL and bug fixes.
Light now effects work speed. Characters in an area that is too dark will get a work speed penalty, check the character sheet for how much light they have.
Light now effects beds (instead of day/night), sleep faster in the dark.
Hide & Leather items have been moved to the new Drying Rack. You'll need to research and build it. Existing items you had queued/processing in the Jerky Rack should still be there.
Rafts will now attempt to automatically disembark to the nearest island when they return from expeditions.
Looking forward to your feedback :)
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A huge thanks to all of the players helping each other out on the forums and in discord. It's really cool seeing tips being shared.
Keep your feedback coming as well, we read it all!
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