Stranded: Alien Dawn Unveils Latest Patch with Notable Fixes and Enhancements
The developers of Stranded: Alien Dawn have released a new patch aimed at improving gameplay through a series of bug fixes and optimizations. This update underscores the team's commitment to addressing player feedback and enhancing the overall gaming experience.
Key improvements in the patch include:
Survivor Mechanics:
- Resolved issues where survivors could become trapped in repetitive actions while scavenging objects or transitioning between eating and awaiting treatment.
- Fixed instances of survivors becoming suspended in midair after navigating stairs.
Construction Enhancements:
- Addressed inaccuracies in resource availability notifications when issuing construction orders across different work areas.
- Introduced optimizations for floor placement and restricted the placement of camp flags under ceilings, among other fixes to improve object placement on ceilings.
Robots and Guardians Scenario:
- Corrected a bug in previous save files where a character named Hope would experience a meltdown despite having protective traits enabled.
User Interface and Controls:
- Fixed navigation issues, such as the game not returning to the main menu after pressing the Escape key, and errors in the Expeditions screen that incorrectly displayed turret ranges.
Audio and Stability Improvements:
- Fixed an audio dropout issue affecting PC versions of the game, along with general optimizations to enhance stability.
Modding Tools:
- The new patch allows mod packages to exceed 4GB and addresses several issues related to mod functionality that could lead to crashes or softlocks.
- Additionally, new tools for mod creators have been introduced, including a Lua Debug Adapter for debugging mods in real-time.
This patch represents a significant step forward for Stranded: Alien Dawn, reinforcing the developers' dedication to continuous improvement and player satisfaction. The full changelog is available for players interested in the detailed updates.