What's new?
- Rust
- Valheim
Rust
This update of April 2024 washes through Rust with meaningful changes: Improvements to gameplay mechanics, new features, and licking some long-standing problems. Included are reworked monuments, vast improvements to anti-cheat, and a lot of other minor changes to help make the game experience as good as it can be.Harbor Monument Reworks
Including new island strongholds and rotating bridges, Visual and gameplay changes to Harbor monuments, Introduction of Cargo Ship docking process, allowing for strategic gameplay dynamics.
Bradley Scientists
Scientists now deploy from the Bradley, aiding in defence with extra firepower.Patrol Helicopter Reworks and Improvements
Orbital strafing changes and aggro improvements enhance helicopter combat dynamics.The introduction of 'No-Go Zones' encourages movement and strategic positioning during helicopter encounters.
IO Entities Snapping
A snapping feature was added for easier placement and alignment of IO entities.Saturation Tube and Monument CCTV Station
Addition of Saturation Tube for Large and Small oil rigs.New dedicated CCTV station within monuments for improved surveillance.
New Seed and Mushroom World Models
Introduction of updated world models for seeds and mushrooms.Ping Estimation
Experimental feature to estimate ping in server browser for more accurate server selection.New Weapons
Addition of Minigun and Military Flamethrower, enhancing combat arsenal.Tool Cupboard Upkeep Timer
Real-time display of upkeep time and resources on the Retro Tool Cupboard.Increased Counter Max Target Number
The Counter's max target number increased from 100 to 999 for expanded functionality.Reversed RAND Switch Behavior
RAND switch now passes power when ON and resets to OFF, improving usability.Reactive Target Enhancement
The reactive target now resets automatically after being knocked down, enhancing gameplay mechanics.Quality of Life Enhancements
Various improvements to electrical components deployment and alignment.UI enhancements, including automatic closure of vendor UI and improved tooltips.
Bug Fixes
Numerous bug fixes addressing issues ranging from deployment glitches to inventory management and gameplay mechanics.The April 2024 update marks a real milestone in moving Rust toward that future: a refinement of the gameplay experience that focuses on making key improvements to key mechanics and introducing new features guided by the most important touchpoint, community feedback.
Valheim
Patch 0.217.46 is packed with various fixes and improvements meant to prepare the game for you as you patiently await the Ashlands update. The update to the Unity Engine and major changes in the Asset Loading mechanisms aim to reduce time performance and finally solve several problems influencing gameplay.Unity Engine Upgrade
Upgraded to Unity engine version 2022.3.17f, ensuring better performance and stability.Asset Loading Changes
Implemented major changes to how locations, dungeons, and rooms are loaded and unloaded to improve overall performance.Bug Fixes & Improvements
Fixed issues with seasonal groups extending over a year change.Corrected terrain modifications around locations.
Resolved bugs related to emotes, blocklists, and menu navigation.
Improved UI elements, including flickering and text alignment.
Enabled removal of naturally spawned beds using the hammer.
Addressed various localization issues for different languages.
Optimized minimap to reduce FPS drops and memory leaks.
Fixed boat ownership issues and sailing mechanics.
Implemented improvements for Xbox and Microsoft Store platforms, including fixing the friends tab on the server browser.
Unity Engine Upgrade
Ensures compatibility with the latest features and improvements.Asset Loading Changes
Enhances performance by optimizing asset loading mechanisms.Bug Fixes & Improvements
Addresses various issues ranging from terrain modifications to UI elements and localization.Optimizes minimap creation and boat mechanics for smoother gameplay.
Implements fixes specific to Xbox and Microsoft Store platforms to improve user experience.
Patch 0.217.46 introduces an avalanche of fixes and improvements to cover many gameplay issues and polish off performance on all platforms. Updated is the Unity engine and huge changes made to asset loading with the sole aim of a smoother and more engaging gaming experience for the players. This will, in effect, be a basis to lay further updates like the Ashlands expansion.