Mist Survival - Dimension 32 Entertainment
Hello everyone, version 0.6.0 is now live!



** Since I've upgraded the game from Unreal Engine 4 to Unreal Engine 5, I recommend uninstalling the old version and reinstalling the new one for the best experience. **

** And the game now requires more PC resources. Please check the updated system requirements on Steam page to ensure compatibility.

Branch

For those who wish to continue playing the previous version, 0.5.2.1, it remains accessible in the "old_build_052" branch, just like version 0.4.1.

To access these versions, go to Steam, right-click on "Mist," select "Properties," and then choose the desired branch.

Feature

Version 0.6.0 introduces numerous reworks and overhauls, which are detailed below:
  • Project migration to Unreal Engine 5.
  • Maps from version 0.4 have been completely reworked from the ground up while retaining the original landmarks and locations.
  • New moving object system.
  • Implementation of a new carry system.
  • Comprehensive vehicle rework.
  • Rework of vehicle tuning.
  • Overhaul of the vehicle customization system.
  • Introduction of a tow system, including caravans, trailers, and carts.
  • Complete rework of all infected and mutant types.
  • Livestock system rework.
  • New custom build system.
  • Addition of more items and weapons, including a flamethrower.
For now, you can customize your vehicle without using any materials. Just find the vehicle customization NPCs in the Survival Camp. Also, I'll remove debug mode once the turret is added to the SUV.

Upcoming Re-Work feature
  • Zone 1 Map (0.5.2 current map)

    In the upcoming updates, I will be reworking the Zone 1 map. This rework will involve dividing Zone 1 into several sectors, similar to what I did with Zone 0. Each sector will be unlocked and made available as it is completed.

    The objective of these improvements is to elevate the quality Zone 1 to match Zone 0's quality, focusing mainly on landscape enhancements. Key areas like the Old West Town, Radio Station, and Military Outpost will remain unchanged.

  • Companion AI and Pets Overhaul

    I'm currently reworking companion NPCs and pets, encompassing updates to models, animations, and systems. These enhancements are set to undergo testing in the TestBranch soon.
And for the next couple of updates will be all about bug fixes and boosting game performance. Also adding sound effects and various descriptions, items desciptions within the game.

** Save files from TestBranch Can be used with this latest version. **






Nov 24, 2023
Mist Survival - Dimension 32 Entertainment
Hot Fixes
  • Fixed : an issue where decorative plants would disappear after loading the game.
  • Fixed : items that were placed in the caravan or trailer sinking into the ground.
  • Fixed : Coins placed into the machine were not being removed from inventory.
  • Some building, items can't use new move mode (Press F)
  • Fixed : Can't build fence or any building, items on slope terrain
  • Wooden gates and fence doors are now being saved correctly.
  • Items on the ground no longer disappear when the game is loaded.

Hello Everyone,

This will be the final patch for the Test Branch. I'll be moving it to the Default Branch next month, but all future features and fixes will still be introduced in the Test Branch first. You can continue to test new systems before other players by playing on the Test Branch.

Please check the patch note below.

Optimization
  • Level Streaming Improvements: All Sectors
  • Reduced Runtime Memory Usage (by approximately 700MB)
  • Reduced Project Size
  • Improved NPC Hair and Clothing Physics Handling (Physics are suspended when off-screen)
  • Infected Corpses with no items will be automatically removed when players move out of range

Additional Feature
  • Added an RTX DLSS Option: To enable it, navigate to Options -> Graphic Settings

Bug Fixes
  • Refactored Finish Move mechanic (Using Combat Knife).
  • Fixed: Finish move on different terrain surfaces.
  • Fixed: Custom building walls had incorrect rotation when crafted.
  • Fixed: Trailer and caravan parts were not being saved.
  • Fixed: Vehicle parts that were already unlocked were not being saved.
  • Fixed: Mist and rain weather still had sunlight.
  • Fixed: Seed sack icon did not update after planting.
  • Fixed: Flashlight battery did not update.
  • Fixed: Items attached to the wooden cart would sink through the ground every time the cart was unmounted.
  • Fixed: Items attached to the wooden cart sometimes remained attached even after the player moved them out from the cart.
  • Fixed: Rotation bug when mounting the cart.
  • Fixed: Onhand carrying item still attached to the player when mounting the cart.
  • Fixed: Unable to attach decoration plants to pickup trucks or carts.
  • Fixed: Locker position bug.
  • Fixed: Camera and animation froze while filling the vehicle gas tank.
  • Fixed: Collision issue between carrying items and UI (when carrying items like gas cans, clicking the item icon caused the character to throw the gas can).
  • Fixed: Prevented left and right mouse clicks when using carrying item actions (e.g., Gas Can).
  • Fixed: Ember particles still existed even after infected bodies were removed.
  • Fixed: Trailer spawner starter floated in the air.
  • Fixed: Bow UI did not remove and duplicated when the player died while carrying a bow.
  • Fixed: FPS dropped significantly when spawning infected.

New Features
  • Ore Rework : The ore system has been reworked.
  • Ore Model Changes : Updated the models for ores.
  • Interactive Garage Door : Added an interactive garage door to the gas station.
  • Seed Sack Animation Rework : Improved the animation for using seed sacks.
  • Custom Building : Added the ability to add doors and windows to custom buildings.
  • Custom Building : Added 3D model displays when choosing parts for custom buildings.
  • Custom Building : Implemented the ability to save custom building.
  • New Crops : Added three new crops - Potato, Carrot, and Wheat.
  • Alien Pole, Nest, and Biomes : Enhanced animations and interactions for alien poles, nests, and biomes.
  • NPC Tank Behavior : New behavior with Rocket Launcher
  • New Item [ Tool ] : Added the Coffee Grinder tool to produce coffee powder.
  • New Item [ Material ] : Added Coffee Powder as a new material item.
  • New Item [ Seeds ] : Introduced new seed items - Potato with Sprout, Carrot Seed, and Wheat Seed.
  • New Item [ Gun ] : Added Glock17
  • New Item [ Gun Attachments ] : Pistol Reflex Sight (Red Dot)
  • New Item [ Gun Attachments ] : Pistol Laser

  • The craftable garage has been removed from the game. Instead, you can use the tuning feature in the survival camp
  • All craftable doors have been refactored and will function properly in the main patch 0.6.0 on the default branch.

Level And Environment
  • Fixed road models and collision issues.
  • All sectors are now playable, except for Kimiko Camp and Secret Lab.
Oct 25, 2023
Mist Survival - Dimension 32 Entertainment
Hello Everyone,

Currently, there are some performance issues in various sectors. Starting with Patch #6, I will begin implementing optimizations to address these concerns. I think there will be two or three more patches before updating to the default branch.

Please check the patch note below.

Bug Fixes
  • re-logic when player exits a vehicle.
  • Fixed : Items no longer remain attached to the pickup truck after being removed.
  • Fixed : Item collision at the back of pickup trucks to prevent any issues between the truck and items.
  • Fixed : Items placed in the back of the pickup truck will now secure properly and cease movement.
  • Fixed : The vehicle dashboard UI now displays correctly while in third-person mode.
  • Fixed : Items attached to the truck now correctly follow the vehicle when using a car jack to reposition it.
  • Improved vehicle spawning upon game load to prevent physics-related bugs.
  • Fixed : Resolved an issue where items would fall through the truck bed when dropped.
  • Fixed : Items and objects now properly attach to Caravan, Trailer
  • Fixed : Items attached to the caravan, trailer now correctly follow the vehicle when using a car jack to reposition it.
  • Updated : Revamped the caravan towing mechanics, transitioning from a physics constraint-based system to a manual rotation approach, utilizing surface following through line tracing.

    ** Known Issue: There are occasional instances where the caravan may appear in an unusual position after being towed. Entering the car will resolve this issue and return the caravan to its proper position.

  • Fixed : FOV now function correctly when using gun sights or iron sights for aiming.
  • Chicken Refactor (You can spawn them from the debug menu)
  • Fixed : Resolved issues with chicken and coop interactions.
  • Fixed : Chickens no longer disappear after loading a game.
  • Fixed : Resolved issues with The Bloat's behavior and audio while it is taking burning damage.
  • Fixed : Grenades and Molotov cocktails no longer push The Bloat upon impact.
  • Fixed : Destructible objects, such as empty bottles and Molotov cocktails, now break as intended upon impact.
  • Fixed : Status bar not update (wetness, heat).
  • Fixed : Mouse sensitivity option is now functioning properly.
  • Fixed : Mouse Invert Y option is now functioning properly.
  • Fixed : Explosive items, such as Propane Tanks and Barrels, can now be saved successfully

Feature
  • Added : 2 New chicken models

  • Added : New Custom Build Parts

Oct 17, 2023
Mist Survival - Dimension 32 Entertainment
Hello Everyone,
Please check the patch note below.

Bug Fixes
  • Fixed an issue where the camera rotation would lock after climbing a ladder.
  • Fixed a UI collision issue when entering Tuning and Parts Unlock modes.
  • Fixed an Invisible Terrain.
  • Updated the towing logic for connecting the caravan to the pickup truck.
  • Fixed : Eexplosive arrows and rocket launchers didn't cause damage to propane tanks and barrels.
  • Fixed : Infected can now hear gun sounds.
  • FPS Optimized

Feature, Implementation
  • Decorative items, like animal heads or paintings, can now be attached to walls or any other objects (including dynamic object like vehicle, or even wheel).
  • Seeker Spawner Refactored.
  • Fire source system Refactored. Currently implemented in the portable stove, with more implementations to come in the future.
  • Replaced the SUV with a new model.


  • Improved the models and textures for the Caravan and Trailer, and added more interaction points, such as windows



  • Added: Decorative plants that can be found in the motel.


  • Added : custom build system. For now, only basic shapes have been added, and textures are still in development. Expect texture changes in the next patch. Additional features and elements for other parts will be gradually rolled out in the future."



  • Added : Coffee, Coffee beans, Coffee powder, Moka pot


  • Added : New Mutant The Bloat

Environment
  • New playable arean Sec3 "Motel"
  • Envinronment and level : Sec 9 (Secret lab)
  • Envinronment and level : Sec 10 (Old Abandoned School)

Sector 9 : Underground lab, Fast Travel Train Mission

Heres the link for video mockup about Sector 9 Underground mission. This area is the epicenter of the main storyline and missions. Once yuou successfully complete these missions, you'll unlock the ability to hop aboard the Transport Speed Train for lightning-fast travel across the entire map.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/121L4MqqUgS5MoB7qbgbz8CdhryLbyhXI/view?usp=sharing


Co-Op Devlog #7

Sep 20, 2023
Mist Survival - Dimension 32 Entertainment
Hello Everyone,
I apologize for the delayed update. I recently took a week off and used that time to identify and address issues that arose after migrating the project to UE5.3. During this process, I discovered a problem with the landscape shader that I haven't resolved yet. The issue occurs when you set Global Illumination Quality to medium or low; the Zone0 landscape shader becomes invisible (though the mesh is still present, the shader isn't visible). i will provide a fix in the next patch.

For a workaround, you can follow these settings:
  • Global Illumination Quality: High
  • Anti-Aliasing Method: TSR
  • Feel free to adjust the Resolution Scale as needed (With TSR, you can reduce the resolution scale to approximately 60~70 without significant loss in visual quality).
And for the new playable zone, mutants, and new buildings, these will be implemented in #4 Patch. Subsequently, #5 Patch will primarily focus on bug fixes and performance.

Bug Fixes
  • Molotov now properly deals damage to the new bandit and infected characters.
  • Can't pickup some props. (pile of rags, hose etc)
  • Lockers turn to the letter 'O' when carried
  • Fixed: Bandits were not receiving damage from the flamethrower.
  • Fixed: Seeker Nest were not receiving damage from the flamethrower.

Feature, Implementation
  • Project migration to Unreal Engine version 5.3
  • Added: Eating animation for the chocolate bar
  • Added: New Item Energy Drink ()

  • Added: A new Buff System. You can now view active buffs through the icon located in the bottom left corner. The first addition to this system is the 'Endurance Infusion' buff, which is obtained by consuming an Energy drink.

  • Vehicle Tuning Rework: To customize your vehicle, visit the survival camp near Kimiko Camp. In the garage, you will find two Placeholder NPCs: the Part Vendor and the Vehicle Upgrade Mechanic.

    Before upgrading or tuning your car, you must first unlock vehicle parts from the Part Vendor. Additionally, you can enhance your trailer by towing it to your car before parking in the designated yellow marker area.

    Other tuning parts will be implemented in the future, which will include a turret system refactor.







Aug 24, 2023
Mist Survival - Dimension 32 Entertainment
Hello Everyone,

Pleasee checkout patch note below.

Bug Fixes
  • New Key Binding: 'Tab' **To ensure correct functionality, please visit the keybinding menu and either reset it to 'Default' or reassign the 'Tab' binding.

  • Item Duplication Issue with Interactive Tool (Pot, Frying pan, Stove)
  • Interactable Item Not Saving Properly (Frying pan, pot, stove)
  • Player Character Save Location Issue (Sometimes Resets to Base Location) Upon Loading
  • Light Object (Lamp, etc.) Leaves a Dupplicate Static Mesh After Being Spawned
  • Some Furnitures Not Saving Properly
  • Furniture staying attached to pickup truck after saving and loading.
  • Vehicles flying away when pushed by player character.
  • Vehicles flying away when using carjack.
  • Can't craft tree house, base.
  • Hitching Trailer Issue: Caused by Player Blocking Vehicle Location.
  • Pressing ESC While in Pause Menu Does Not Close the Menu.
  • Interactable Tools (Pot, Stove, Frying Pan) Not Attaching to Shelf, Pickup Truck, or Table.
  • Fuel Extraction Inaccurate: Gas Canister Not Properly Refilled After Draining Gasoline from Vehicle.
  • Explosive Arrows Not Dealing Damage to Bandits and Infected.

New Feature

* Access to Saw Machine Crafting Materials and Rocket Launcher Now Limited to DevUI
* Rocket Launcher Cannot Currently Damage Explosive Objects like Light Propane Tanks; Implementation Scheduled for next Updates.
  • Added: Saw Machine
  • New Item : Blase case (Saw Machine Crafting Material)
  • New Item : Blade Case With Blade (Saw Machine Crafting Material)
  • New Item : Control Arm (Saw Machine Crafting Material)
  • New Item : Control Arm With Blade (Saw Machine Crafting Material)
  • New Item : Rocket (Bazooka Ammunition)
  • New Weeapons : Bazooka (Rocket launcher)
  • Yellow Generator Can Now Be Saved
  • New Craft Category: 'PART' (for Crafting Complex Materials)"
Aug 8, 2023
Mist Survival - Dimension 32 Entertainment
Hello everyone.
Please checkout patch note below.

For this patch, you'll need to download approximately 16GB. The previous version was compressed, which would have caused issues with upcoming patches, requiring large downloads for each update. Therefore, I've reverted to the uncompressed version as used previously

** Many sound effects are currently in development and will be added in the future.

Bug Fixes
  • Container not display (Military Outpost Near WhiteHouse)
  • Quit Menu.
  • Camera lock after filling gas.
  • Vehicle LOD Issue (Interior FPS View)
  • Infected still produce sounds even after they are dead.
  • Flashlight too bright.
  • Some Vehicle or Trailer Not Spawn

Progression, new feature added, Changed
  • Vehicle UI
  • New Playable area (Sec 10, There is about 10-15% left to do, which will be completed in the next patch.)

  • Remove Stump And Saw Machine from craft list. New Saw Machine model and mechanics will be replaced in the next patch.

  • New Electrical Appliance Mehcanics : Added 3 New Lamps, which can be found in Sec 10. (Will be more)
  • New Electrical Mehcanics : Electrical Socket Mechanics. (Electrical appliances will function when placed within the range of an electrical socket. You can check the available area by pressing 'E' at the socket. Pressing 'E' again will hide the area indicator.) **This will be available only in the White House for now.


  • Add Capture Mission (Experiment) : When you arrive at the small bandit camp, a flag will appear. The mission is to eliminate all bandits in this camp. Completing the mission by raising the flag will prevent bandits from spawning in this camp.

    ** Please note that this action will not be saved; the mission will reset when you load the game.

  • Add horde spawn system button in dev UI. (You can try it. while in rainy or mist event. Theye will spawn on the road between bandit camp and whitehouse) **Please remember, this is a test system. It is recommended to save before testing.
Jul 30, 2023
Mist Survival - Dimension 32 Entertainment
Hello everyone.

This is a code for access TestBranch : mistsurvival99
(to access test branch go to steam library -> Game icon -> Right click -> Properties -> Betas and add the code)

For this version, it's still pretty rough, and there's not much polish yet. There are still many unfinished areas. Additionally, the NPC doesn't fully utilize all functions yet, such as the infected and Bandit's sound sensing function. (For now, the flamethrower only affects infected, fuel tanks, and propane tanks)

And for systems, areas, and level design that have not yet been implemented, I'll be making additions every week or two. You can check back for the patch every Sunday night.

You can check those playavble area in the map below
  • The Green area are playable
  • The Yellow areas represent the environments that have been set up with 3D assets allowing you to explore and check out the environment, but systems have not been implemented yet
  • The Red areas is an undeveloped areas.



I've added a function in the Debug UI that allows you to spawn a car or trailer and teleport between Z0 and Z1. If you need to gather some resources in Z1, you can use the teleport option to farm them quickly. However, please note that Z1 still uses the old system, and some of the new systems will not be accessible in that zone.

To activate the debug UI, press the '+' button three times quickly. To deactivate it, press the 'i' key twice.



There may be some FPS drops in certain areas, which probably related to item spawns in the jungle. I will address and fix this issue, and the update will be available within a week.

"For recommended in-game FPS, if you require features like 'Lumen' or 'GI,' i recommend selecting the Anti-Alias method 'TSR' and adjusting the resolution scale (around 60-70 should work fine).

To further boost FPS, you can disable 'Lumen'/'GI' by setting them to 'Low'."

** In the current version, you may experience gun animation jitter or shaking due to a limitation with world rebasing. However, I have found a workaround for this issue, and it will be fixed in the next patch
** After fixing some things, I will compile a list of features to be tested in the next patch.

Thank you.
Mist Survival - Dimension 32 Entertainment
Hello everyone,

The 0.6.0 TestBranch is scheduled to go live on July 30th (Which is call a.0.6.0). And I think it takes at least another two months to prepare before updating the default branch.

*** In the first version of the TestBranch, there are still two zones pending inclusion: Zone 9 and Zone 11. They will be added later.

0.6.0 Progress Update #4
  • Log, Large Item Carrying System. : Some large items can no longer be stored in inventory.
  • Item Harvest And Crafting From Large Item System.
  • Item Display System : Weapon Racks
  • Vending Machine And More Interactive Objects.
  • Stage 1 Infected Models And Animation Rework. Behavior Rework.
  • New Weapon : Flame Thrower
  • Vehicle Rework And Refactor.
  • New Vehicle : ATV
  • Trailer And Caravan System
  • New Gas Mechanics
  • Interactive Tools
  • Bandit Behavior Rework, Bandit Sniper Rework
  • New Mutant 'The Bloat'
  • Tank Rework
  • Environment And Level Design
  • Co-Op Devlog #6

Log, Large Item Carrying System
Large items can no longer be stored in the inventory. To craft certain items using large items, you can either directly craft from them or destroy them to spawn new items, such as firewood from logs.


https://youtu.be/SaWkK_DnwV4

Item Display System
You will have the option to build two types of weapon racks: a cabinet and a wall display.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=35&v=SaWkK_DnwV4&feature=youtu.be

Vending Machine And More Interactive Objects
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=139&v=SaWkK_DnwV4&feature=youtu.be

Stage 1 Infected Models And Animation Rework. Behavior Rework


https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=185&v=SaWkK_DnwV4&feature=youtu.be

New Weapon : Flame Thrower


https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=245&v=SaWkK_DnwV4&feature=youtu.be

Vehicle Rework And Refactor
This subject and video including Vehicle rework, New Vehicle ATV, Trailer And Caravan System.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=274&v=SaWkK_DnwV4&feature=youtu.be

New Gas Mechanics
About Gas Mechanics there will be new item called the Propane Bottle. The Propane Bottle serves as a means to collect gas from various sources, including gas canisters and other gas-emitting entities such as The Bloat (an alpha mutant in the game). When you defeat The Bloat, it releases green gas, and you can extract the gas generator gland from it. By placing this gland into a DIY gas cylinder, you can utilize the Propane Bottle to split the gas for various purposes."


https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=502&v=SaWkK_DnwV4&feature=youtu.be

Interactive Tools
In the game, you will find a variety of portable items that can be stored in your inventory. And you can take them out and interact with them as interactive objects.




Bandit Behavior Rework, Bandit Sniper Rework
** The Bandit Sniper now has a laser! :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=550&v=SaWkK_DnwV4&feature=youtu.be

New Mutant The Bloat (WIP)




Tank Behavior Rework
In the beginner state, the Tank wields a powerful rocket launcher. To acquire this formidable weapon, you must defeat the Tank, and upon its defeat, the rocket launcher will be dropped as loot.




Environment And Level Design
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=591&v=SaWkK_DnwV4&feature=youtu.be

Co-Op Devlog #6
https://youtu.be/6ufl9qgT48w
Apr 28, 2023
Mist Survival - Dimension 32 Entertainment
0.6.0 Progress Update #3

Hello everyone!
Zone 0 almost ready for test. :D And please check the list below for April tasks.

  • Furniture Interaction : You can now sit on the chair
  • Generator, light and light switch mechanics
  • New vehicle parts mechanics
  • Camp or Area Capture Mission (WIP)
  • Item Inspection improvement : add read and collect ability
  • New Mutant 3D modeling (WIP)
  • Infected Stage 1 Animations And Modeling (WIP)
  • Zone0 Level And Environment Rework : (Sec 1 - 7)
  • Co-Op : Carcasses and butchering

Furniture Interaction : You can now sit on the chair

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=240&v=tFHxBJxsTrk&feature=youtu.be

Generator, light and light switch mechanics


In some abandoned shelter or even large places like hotel, There might be a generator. You can light up those places by activating the generator.

https://youtu.be/tFHxBJxsTrk

New vehicle parts mechanics
I have changed the car parts management mechanics to a new one. And some large items can no longer be stored in a inventory (engine, tire, etc).



https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=97&v=tFHxBJxsTrk&feature=youtu.be

Camp or Area Capture Mission (WIP)
You can sometimes accept missions from the survivor camp. They may ask you to help build a building. or destroy something, kill some one and when you complete the mission, the environment in that area will change.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=170&v=tFHxBJxsTrk&feature=youtu.be

Item Inspection improvement : add read and collect ability
Sometimes you can use these items to unlock something. For example, a key card



https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=62&v=tFHxBJxsTrk&feature=youtu.be

New Mutant 3D modeling (WIP)


Zone0 Level And Environment Rework


There will be 13 main area for Zone 0. Please check out the area tour here ->

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=197&v=tFHxBJxsTrk&feature=youtu.be


Co-Op
Carcasses and butchering

https://youtu.be/QqknT2rRBKE
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