Stranded: Alien Dawn Unleashes Patch v0.80.230331 - Dive Back Into the Adventure!

Patch Update for Stranded: Alien Dawn Now Available on Steam

A new patch has been released for Stranded: Alien Dawn on Steam, bringing several enhancements and adjustments based on player feedback. The update aims to improve gameplay mechanics, resource management, and overall user experience.

Key Changes in the Patch:

• General Improvements:

  • The cold tolerance of Energy Crystals has been increased to prevent them from withering during winter.
  • Infections can now be treated using antibiotics instead of healing balm.
  • Survivors experiencing a meltdown will flee from attacks, unless they are in a state of Catatonia.
  • The Draft button will no longer appear on hostile Junos.

• Enhancements to the Trading Outpost Scenario:

  • The trading ship now features a "Contact" button, allowing players to invite other ships for trade.
  • The Trading pod's fuel capacity has been adjusted to store only 50 units.
  • Players will now start with some fuel among their initial resources.
  • Metal alloys have been added to starting resources for Easy, Medium, and Hard difficulty settings.
  • Adjustments have been made to the pricing of resources:
    • Ships will now have preferred resources they are willing to buy at higher prices or sell at lower costs.
    • The selling price of raw resources has been reduced overall, with rarer resources fetching higher prices.
    • Manufactured goods will now sell for higher prices, with more advanced items commanding greater value.
    • Traded goods can only be crafted using Hay, Wood, Stone, and Scrap metal, with corresponding price adjustments.

• Quality of Life Improvements:

  • The game will continue to auto-save after players choose to "Continue playing" from the victory screen.
  • A fix has been implemented to prevent workers with expired contracts from attempting to board a blocked or destroyed trading pod.
  • Trade ships will now wait an additional day if an ongoing trade is in progress, allowing for more efficient loading.

This patch reflects the developers' commitment to enhancing the gameplay experience for Stranded: Alien Dawn players. As the game continues to evolve, player feedback remains a vital component in shaping future updates.