POLYARIS Open Demo Update #15

[ OPTIMIZATION ]

• Optimized world partition and HLOD loading which should provide more stable frame rate and less stuttering/frame drop issues.

• Optimized flag and windstock cloth simulation to consume less CPU and increase FPS.

[ BUGS ]

• Fixed user inputs not registering when viewing notes on the UI.

[ IMPROVEMENTS ]

• Added additional player stats on HUD, such as energy, thirst, hunger, and 'feels like' temperature indicator.

• Improved ocean water visuals by adding shoreline waves.

[ BALANCING ]

• Player is now more resistant from falling on skis when on rough surface.

• Drinking melted water will no longer give you food poisoning risk.

• All containers search time is reduced by 30%.

• Changed starting and found clothing items container capacity for better progression. Starting clothes have slightly less containers than before, but clothes found during demo playthrough now have larger capacities.