Version History

Patch Notes of Survivalist as seen in-game, updated to v48.2. See full size image

This page lists the patch notes of Survivalist along with the changes made in each patch.

• The current stable and [publicbeta] version is German Patch (v62.3).
• The last XBLIG (Xbox) version was XBox crash patch (v56).

Version 6x

German Patch (v62.3)

• Added German Translation!
• Added Italian to list of WIP translations (that are not enabled but recognise a .tsv file)
• Added gender formulae to speech parser (for translators)
• Fixed various issues in all the translations.
• Fix for being able to uncover parts of the map too early by demolishing fences.
• Fix for crash when shutting early (down due to another crash?)
• Slight tweak to sensitivity when switching targets with mouse

French & prediction timeout update (v60.2)

• Improved French translation.
• Fixed 'Missing' quest getting stuck if Rachael dies during the 'El Dorado' quest.
• Fix for not being able to reply to characters if they ask you for food.
• Fix for crash on some PCs when alt-tabbing.
• Fix for end of trail running quest sometimes not triggering.
• Increased online co-op prediction timeout from 1 to 5 seconds.

Version 5x

Online Co-op Release Candidate 3 (v53.2)

• Adde ability to import translations from TSV files.
• Fixed some ragdoll prediction glitches.

Online Co-op Release Candidate 2 (v52)

• Added Progress counter when waiting for someone to receive game state.
• Fixed crash when walking away while swapping supplies.

Online Co-op Release Candidate 1 (v51)

• Added XBox 360 online co-op.
• Added AI for characters following someone who is gathering supplies, or getting water from a well, to do the same.
• Added Alternate Action shortcut (middle mouse button) to inventory controls for things like Eat, Drink, etc.
• Added ability for online co-op games to run at 60 fps, if all players have the option ticked.
• Changed autosaves to split between Single Player and Multiplayer so your progress can't get over-written by trolls
• Changed 'Don't allow anyone to join' mode to 'Invite Only'
• Fixed bug introduced in earlier online co-op beta versions where quicksaves or autosaves could get overwritten
• Fixed raiders bodies getting deleted immediately after they die
• Fixed a bunch of small bugs and occasional crashes

Version 4x

SDK Upgrade (v48.2)

• Upgraded SDK again (Steamworks SDK 1.35
• Some more exception handling

Stability Patch (v47)

• Fix for crash when players with unusual characters in their name join a game

Voice Chat Patch (v46.1)

• Added Voice Chat
• Changed quest marker to be settable per-player in online co-op instead of the same for all players
• Upgraded to Steamworks.NET 7.0.0 (Steamworks SDK 1.34)
• Possible fix for Out of Sync error
• Fixed footstep sound not playing sometimes
• Fixed issue where characters in your community would dislike you for threatening looters
• Fixed some errors when two players join or leave at the same time
• Fixed bug where 'There's too many of them out there' awardment was not awarded if you abandoned then re-occupied your bunker.

Version 3x

Russian Fixes (v38)

• Made some corrections to the Russian translation

Version 1x

Patch 3 (v17)

• Made some looters bare-knuckle boxers.
• Made it easier to get respect/approval from trading (again).
• The people in Santa Maddalena and Fort Kohai can be asked for hints about who in their community might be persuaded to join you.
• Prevent quitting the info screen while dialogs are up (fix for a crash).
• Fix for crash in late-game quest if you kill a certain person at a certain time.
• Fix for wrong amount being paid out sometimes from fisticuffs.
• Added red fadey thing and 'in days till death' on hunger/thirst/sleep bars.
• Day number display on loading screen and savegame info.
• Stop Dan Jackson the Los Ceros gate guard from following people all over the map.
• Indicate when certain speech options can't be used due to a character's personality.
• Hints to select different quests for Joe and Isham when they split up.
• Show more hints in the early tutorial quests that teach you to find and eat food.
• Fix for crazy flickering between run and jog animation when following someone.
• Show a sign-in screen if the user tries to play with a not signed-in profile.
• Fix for zombies occasionally disappearing immediately after you kill them.
• Massively toned down the effect where Alice gets hungrier and thirstier quicker when her blood sugar is higher.

Patch 2 (v16)

• Fixes for a few crashes that were reported.
• Fixes for 'The Architect' quest being impossible to complete.
• Added health bars to buildings.
• Tried to make the early tutorial quest where you give Alice water a bit clearer.
• Tried to make the early tutorial quest where you shoot the road sign a bit less wordy and more concise.
• Alice warns you when her blood sugar is getting high.
• Increased insulin per dose further, so she should need one shot per day now.
• Made the skill levels of the 'roaming gangs of raiders' lower in the beginning and tweaked their numbers.
• Doubled the amount of respect/approval you get for trading with people.
• Fixed bug where if Isham picked up a second toolbox he couldn't drop it.
• Made it so enemies always ragdoll if you explicitly target their legs.
• Fixed bug where you couldn't buy a backpack to increase your inventory size if your inventory was full.
• Fixed some late-game dialog.

Out of Memory Fix Patch (v15)

• Fixed the out of memory crash that you got after playing for a long time.
• Insulin lasts 50% longer and is cheaper. You can also ask Clay Parker and Sam Deetz (the doctors) to give you clues as to where more insulin might be found.
• The file size is smaller. It turns out there was an option do some compression that I forgot to tick the first time round.
• Fixes for a couple of other occasional crashes people reported.
• Fix for the game not progressing if you killed Alice's zombie sister in the water before talking to Alice.
• Moved a late-game quest called Alliance to a bit earlier - this improved some things I vaguely dislike about the way things played out later on, plus it makes some insulin available a bit earlier.