The Performance Update

​ We took this month to focus heavily on performance, with lots of optimization. Let us know how we did. We also have a look at some upcoming additions: a new boat event, slot machines, and more. This patch wipes the servers. Enjoy!Bandit Camp PerformanceThere were quite a few optimizations made to Bandit Camp this month. From excess draw call reduction via art and code, as well as new ways of drawing trees and you can see in Diogo's and Andre's Tree rendering related sections.There has been so...

The Bandit Town Update

​ Bandits have made camp in our new swamps. You can trade, bet in their casino, or even take them on with the new Compound Bow. This patch wipes the servers.Bandit TownBandit Town is finally here. When exploring the island you will come across a foggy swamp, filled with wooden shacks and populated by bandits. The area contains several huts with merchant NPCs selling their wares, heavily armed bandit NPCs, and a dredge that contains a casino. Inside of it you will find a Big Wheel mini-game that...

The Team Update

​ A new Team UI is here, alongside the jackhammer, a deployable watchtower, and more. This patch wipes the servers.Team SystemWe've added a rudimentary team system. This means you can create teams and invite other players to them. This will yield the ability for all team members to differentiate each other at long distances, as well as see each other on the map. You can also see if someone is online or dead. It's pretty straightforward:To create a team, press tab and click the "Create Team" but...

The Puzzle Update

​ The Puzzle UpdateThe update is nearly here. It'll be at around 3.30pm EST. Apologies for the delay. The new monument puzzles lie in wait for you, a look at the new swampy bandit town, custom maps are coming, and more. This patch wipes the servers and blueprints.Patch DelayWe had to make an executive decision to hold the patch back for a day. Our apologies. Here's why:During the first half of the month I got married and went on my honeymoon. The other programmers ended up getting occupied with...

The Compound Update

​ We added a scientist protected compound, where players can gather and 'safely' do business. There's also scuba gear and underwater dive sites for you to explore, first-person clothing, and more. This patch wipes the maps, but your blueprints are retained.CompoundWe've added a new monument to the game: the Compound. This is a scientist controlled area intended to function as a safe zone, and there are rules: No Weapons No Looting No Killing No Sleeping If you break any of the above ru...