Alpha 4.0 is out!

It’s been a week since our last dev update, and as we promised, alpha 4.0 is out!
Thank you all for your patience.
Players can now play Road to Eden on local dedicated servers. We will setup official servers once the factions, claim, and door lock system are implemented.
We will also add new dedicated server gameplay modes like role-play and PVP in future updates. There is also a larger map in the works for dedicated servers, and that will include vehicles and other mechanics that we will announce at a later stage.

We have upgraded the building system and removed the building grid mechanic, players can now build anywhere (Not in POIs), blocks snap to other blocks and can be rotated 45 deg adding more freedom and versatility to the build system, you still need supports to build a roof though. A lot more block are also in the works and will be announced at a later stage!

As usual we will push this update to the alpha branch for a while to test it before releasing it on the main branch, you are all welcome to switch to the alpha branch to check it out and make your own dedicated servers. Don't hesitate to let us know if you need assistance with the servers.
Join the community discord to report any issues and check out what's in the works! https://discord.gg/THWCJnG

Patch notes
- Dedicated servers
- New Mob
- Added 14 new blocks (tier III)
- New melee animations
- Upgraded the melee hitbox detection
- New gate block
- Added clay Mortar
- Added cement
- Added New T-shirt
- Added a slider to set the amount of items to be crafted
- Added item stacking in storage boxes
- Added players Steam names to characters
- Changed each player now spawns in his own bed
- Added Owner name to beds
- Upgraded the building system
- blocks can be rotated 45 deg
- block snap to other blocks
- Fixed shooting through windows
- Added Stun system to melee
- Reduced storm sound volume
- Reduced river sound volume
- Fixed sometimes helicopter not crossing the whole map
- Added wrench
- Added block upgrade system using wrench
- Added block repair system with hammer
- Added block removal with crowbar
- Added crowbar
- Added stun effect when being hit
- Added sitting down animation on NumPad 1

Hello Survivors!

I know it has been a few weeks since we released an update, as a result I have decided to start a development update to keep you informed on what is being developed in the pipeline.

We have been hard at work to bring you the new dedicated servers system!
We are almost done working on a system that will enable you to host your own dedicated server on a separate computer, join a dedicated server and host or join a game hosted on your local computer.

We will also setup an official dedicated server soon after the release.
A new game is required after the update as previously saved games will not be compatible with the new system.

We have also upgraded the build system and added new blocks. The new building system will enable players to build without being restricted to grids, rotate blocks 45 deg and automatically snap blocks to other blocks


Once we release Alpha 4.0, we will start working on claims, door locks, drivable vehicles, more player capacity on servers and a clan system, in preparation for the large map that will only be available on dedicated servers.
We are also preparing new block tiers, and new block forms and designs that will be announced in future development updates.

See you all in-game

We have pushed Alpha 3.55 to the main branch.

A lot of optimizations went into this patch.
We were hard at work to bring you more game stability on low end PCs, CPU usage reduction, memory usage reduction, new dungeons, new mobs, and a lot more!

join the community discord https://discord.gg/THWCJnG to get the latest news.

We also added a few goodies
Patch notes

Fixed welding station issue
Added 4k resolution to graphics options
Fixed flash light dimming when aiming or getting close to walls
Fixed airdrop sometimes glitching through ground
Added new world mob

Alpha 3.54 is live!






Increased scrap plastic spawn in the world
Upgraded random dungeon
Added two new mobs
New random mine tunnels
Added metal spikes
Added electric fuse
Added capacitor
Added new military grade backpack
Added new "repair mine tunnels door" task in to do list
Added venom sac
Added spider claws
Increased all workstation health
Added clay nodes (in preparation for the new brick blocks)
A lot of optimizations went into this update

Join our community discord for more info and news https://discord.gg/THWCJnG

All updates will be pushed into the alpha branch for further testing before we move it to the main branch, you are all welcome to join the alpha branch!

Road to Eden Alpha 3.53.1 Hotfix


Fixed issue with furnace
Removed light sticks from ammo boxes
Tweaked world loot
Increased ammo boxes loot
Increased small torch duration
Optimized memory usage during game play
Increased and locked the frame rate at 45 FPS
Cobblestone blocks can now be placed on sticks blocks

Have Fun!

Hello survivors!
We bring you another optimization and bug fixing update, we will be continually optimizing and fixing any reported bugs.

We will also be posting the development road map in a few days , be sure to check it out to know what is coming!



Patch notes
Block removal with hammer now is faster
Firearms aiming reticule now represents the weapon spread and aim skill combined
Fixed ruins POI back door step
Enhanced some character animations
Fixed binoculars not showing correctly
Added female infected sounds
Fixed a few map glitches
Fixed hidden cave POI ramp collision
Enhanced infected vision and player detection
Raised plastic reward amount from recycling operation
Decreased volume of river and waterfall sounds
Increased volume of helicopter sound
Fixed inventory duplication exploit

Following the overwhelming positive feed back we received, especially from the PVE community, we are happy to inform you that we will soon bring you the dedicated server tools so you can host your own dedicated servers and we will also be upgrading all the movement and fighting animations with a motion capture system to bring more life to the characters.




join Road to Eden community on Discord, find players, and get the latest news. https://discord.gg/THWCJnG



Patch notes

Optimization of the net code
Optimization of CPU and GPU usage
Optimization of visuals and graphics
Few glitch fixes

We have had overwelming positive feed back from our closed alpha testers and community.

As you all know we will be releasing Road to Eden in the next few days, you can check out the release trailer here https://youtu.be/4E_KLGRlCkM

After release all upgrades will be tested in the Experimental branch for a couple of weeks before pushing it to the main branch, you are all welcome to join, you just need to switch to the experimental branch.

You can also join our amazing community on Discord where you can report issues, join our game descussions and get the latest news. https://discord.gg/THWCJnG

As part of the road map that we will be posting on discord, we are planing to bring you the tools to host your own dedicated server as early as possible.

We are also planing to expand the map, add new points of interest, add new underground locations, as well as opening up all existing underground locations.

As for the builders among you, we are planing to add a lot of new block forms and new building materials some craftable and some can only be scavenged from POIs.

Based on community requests, We have raised the max amount of players on the hosted servers to 10 players, but should only be recommended to high-end computers and and high bandwidth connections



Patch notes

Added M249 heavy machine gun
Added .50 cal rounds
Added .44 cal rounds
Added potato to "find food" to do task
Added players now get shared XP from killing bosses and some other tasks if they are close enough
Added compass markers to track players
Added the discord channel link to the main menu
Added chat system
Added weapon slots on hotbar
Added tool slot on hotbar
Added kickback to all firearms
Added multiple bandit encampments around the map
Added M16 assault rifle
Added CQB assault rifle
Added blue crystal key shard
Added unknown shrine
Added 5 new masks
Added server settings
Added UMP 45 SMG
Added M60 heavy machine gun
Added ak74 assault rifle
Added tier 2 book shelves
Added tier 2 ammo crates
Added new POIs
Added new T-shirt
Added server filter
Added entering water effects
Added new glowsticks colors
Added save game server settings
Added key binding
Added server auto save
Added new POI
Added more slots to all chests
Added option for tools decay when crafting in server menu
Added sticks corner
Added support log beams
Added screen scale to the options menu
Added lose items on death server option
Added sticks block to starting recipes
Added block hologram turns orange if it does not detect support
Added server option to display marker on death box
Added stars movement at night
Added monthly moon cycle
Added timer to death box
Added weapon ammo to weapon description
Added look and turn to key binds
Added building tutorial to start screen
Added new to do list tasks
Added sticks block to startup crafts
Added item craft description to windmill, furnace, campfire and oven

Fixed flight case loot
Fixed tier 4 aim skill card
Fixed large floor blocks positioning
Fixed recycling of carrot now drop seed
Fixed fire place cooker book
Fixed a few map glitches
Fixed key binding
Fixed masonry station position restriction
Fixed client animation when holding weapon and crouching
Fixed crossbow position on character back
Fixed campfire exploit
Fixed book shelves in ruined city
Fixed kitchen sink blocks in ruined city
Fixed sound specialization
Fixed weapon impact FX
Fixed a few ruined city visuals
Fixed Shelves in mountain village
Fixed infected sometimes running too fast
Fixed flashlight doesn't affect character while running
Fixed first melee hit was short range
Fixed client could jump when overweight
Fixed placeable items hologram collision with players
Fixed sliding when crouching on client
Fixed scraping empty bottles now gives you plastic
Fixed corn starch recipe now takes corn and not corn seed
Fixed hitting stuck when opening inventory
Fixed garden plot not being reclaimed
Fixed sticks door alignment
Fixed a few map glitches
Fixed garden plots not being removed
Fixed plant fibers weight
Fixed skill not showing on respawn
Fixed campfire overlap red color when there is no overlap

Optimized net code
Optimized keys rebinding

Changed helmet dropped from military infected is worn out and has less armor
Changed biter infected can now go on stairs
Changed rotate blocks with H key or middle mouse button
Changed breathing sound
Changed desert eagle ammo to .50 cal
Changed UMP ammo type to 9mm
changed game icon
Changed small torch recipe
Changed the player now starts with full water and food
Changed camera stays in 3rd person when harvesting resources
changed players can craft wicker without blade

Eating boiled carrots now hydrates
Eating boiled potatoes now hydrates

Reduced dew collector footprint
Reduced night attack frequency
Reduced grenade spawn rate
Reduced crossbow bolt trail
Reduced anti poison effect of pills
Reduced the cost of small spikes
Reduced food and water drain
Reduced character corps timer
Reduced saw bench footprint
Reduced infected damage on blocks
Reduced respawn timer of some mobs

Raised dear spawn rate
Raised damage of all spikes
Raised the reset time of all loot containers
Raised reach on punching and melee attacks

Enhanced infected biter physics

Removed rabbits
Players can't jump if over encumbered
Players cant jump if stamina is less than what a jump requires
Players respawn with almost half food and water levels
Increased helicopter frequency
Increased poison effect of murky water
The game now starts at 8:00 am

Polished items descriptions
Enemies can now see and shoot at the player through fences
Tweaked runner AI
Tweaked infected physics
Optimized day/night cycle sync
Spawn reverts to last location when saved in dungeon
Mobs now ignore players on respawn for 5 secs
New moon and stars animation
Removed 1st person camera when harvesting resources
Re-worked sticks supports
Re-worked log pillar supports
Started with the first wave of optimizations ( more to come)

https://youtu.be/4E_KLGRlCkM

We have been hard at work to bring you yet another update jam packed with new systems, items, and baddies!
Thanks to our active community we are also able to polish the game even more!
Thank you all for your support.



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Patch notes
Tweaked stone nodes to give more stone
Fixed the item swap in the inventory
Dear give more meat when harvested
Infected drop more ammo
Fixed weapons reload issue
Added new civilian backpacks
Added new military helmets
Added sewing needle and thread
Added weapon repair kit in preparation for the repair station
Added round metal tube
Added square metal tube
Added wood beam in preparation for the carpenter station
Added axe head recipe in furnace
Added pickaxe head recipe in furnace
Added spring
Added metal corner brace recipe in furnace
Added construction helmet
Added pageUp,pageDown keys to scroll through the Hotbar
Added two New mobs,
Added two arch blocks,
Added three column blocks

And A lot of bug fixes and tweaks


Fooling around with the new farming stations





Some of the new wearables in the game






Went scavenging with friends



See you all in game!