The headline change for many survivors is the introduction of the 'Building Proximity Restriction' setting. This tweak is a game-changer for base builders, as it potentially allows for construction almost anywhere on the map if specific restrictions are disabled by server owners. It provides much-needed flexibility for squads looking to fortify unique locations that were previously off-limits due to hardcoded proximity rules.
Combat and looting have also seen a significant meta shift. Sentry bots, the mechanical terrors of high-tier loot zones, have had their loot tables rebalanced. Black and Yellow sentries now have specific loot pools, and crucially, grenades have been removed from their drops. This makes sentry hunting a more predictable endeavor while slightly nerfing the ease of stockpiling explosives. Additionally, the developers have addressed griefing on PvE servers by temporarily disabling vehicle-to-vehicle damage, ensuring your hard-earned ride doesn't get trashed by malicious players.
For server administrators, the patch adds granular control with the new 'DespawnLifetime' setting for NPCs and a 'permanent puppet limp' option for those who want a more cinematic, slow-burn zombie apocalypse. The update also clears out a long list of community-reported headaches, including exploit fixes for clipping through foundations and the frustrating bug that made some player bodies unlootable after death. With clothing visual bugs and base decay issues also addressed, the survival experience feels significantly more polished as we move into the spring season.
Soren