Build 0.31 Demo:
*Reworked crafting system
*Added 1 more hero sword

Dear Ghoul Hunters,

I'm proud to announce that after three years of updates, the recent graphics upgrades, and the hand-drawn illustrations (17 total, thank you swanseensean!) added in today's update, the game has finally reached the status of "Enhanced Edition"! This is the vision I had for the game since I began working on it, and it has finally come true!

Let's look through what was added to the base game:

• Graphics upgrade
  
• Farming and cooking
  
• New weapons
  
• Skill System
  
• Emergent ambush and airdrop events
  
• Recurring holiday events (Halloween, Labor Day)
  
• Native gamepad support

I'd like to thank you all for your continued support and all your patience with me fixing bugs :)



Also, some folks have requested a feature to have an in-game radio that plays the game's soundtrack. I thought it was a great idea, so I have been working on a small DLC with this feature. But I didn't want to stop there - what if you get to play your own favorite music? Imagine roaming the Zone with STALKER's music playing in the background - what a wonderful nostalgia!

Feel free to check out the DLC page. It's completed, and I just need to do some testing before release. I have set the price of the DLC to 3 USD in the US region to help cover some licensing cost, but I don't mind giving away free keys - just reach out to me on Discord!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3077300/Tunguska_Sound_of_Music/




Finally, other addition in today's update:

- Added a second Tool slot to equip detectors, the garrot, brass catcher, etc., and of course the upcoming radio player!

- The game will save your camera zoom level before entering an interior/dungeon, and restore it after you exit.

- Added dynamic ambient occlusion so that it gets more prominent at night.

- Fixed a bug where if you right click to drop a stack of items while it's in the "Sell" grid during trading, you can still sell it and receive money even though it's now sitting on the ground.

- The game will no longer count picking up domestic plants (plants you planted) towards the Botanist achievement.

Today’s patch is aimed at addressing stability and performance issues, as well as some focused fixes for Xbox players.

Be sure to dig down into the post below to get all of the smaller details before hopping in-game and checking them out firsthand.

💬 DISCUSS: Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition Forum
🗣 JOIN: The Age of Empires Official Discord

Thank you again to our amazing community members, all of whom have helped to make Age of Empires what it is today!

—The Age of Empires Team

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Game

Stability and Performance

• Fixed a freeze that could occur during the Match Found screen in Quickplay games, if a certain number of Team maps were banned.
  
• Fixed a crash related to Intel Graphics drivers.
  
• Fixed a crash that could occur when villagers were trying to reach an obstructed area near the corners of the map.

Multiplayer

• Fixed an error when attempting to update SSL certificates.

Xbox

• Fixed a freeze that could occur during multiplayer games.
  
• Fixed a freeze that could occur during long gameplay sessions, if any of the Narration options, such as Chat Narration, were enabled.
  
• Fixed an issue where some special units & technologies from Victors & Vanquished scenarios would not appear in the radial menu when playing with a controller.
  
• Fixed an issue in Victors & Vanquished where certain scenario-specific buildings had their Command Menus disabled when playing with a controller.

Ongoing...

Investigation

As always, we are continuing to track issues reported by the community for future updates.

For other known issues, please visit this page to see what’s being tracked!

:alertalert: DISCLAIMER

This list is subject to change and should not be considered a comprehensive list of all the known issues we’re tracking. The above is to inform you of the team’s current priorities, which will change as other issues arise or take precedence.

For the latest updates and announcements, please visit our social channels.

Horses can now die and player can lose points if horses impact on hazards

removed "point discrepency" popup glitch

Adult Swim is no longer able to continue as publisher for this game and the developer is not interested in taking over as publisher at this time. As a result, Zenzizenzic will be shut down on July 15th, 2024

Thanks for playing,
Adult Swim Games

With launch nearing, we’re excited to discuss one of the most important aspects of Nobody Wants to Die – the soundtrack.

As a narrative-driven game, music plays a very important role in setting the scene and fulfilling the immersive experience that we wanted to produce with Nobody Wants to Die.

Music is essential in helping us shape the emotions players feel throughout the course of the game – setting the rhythm and atmosphere for New York, 2329.

With the music being such a crucial aspect of the game, we knew we could only trust award-winning composer, Mikolai Stroinski, with such a task. His previous work on titles including; The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, League of Legends, Age of Empires, made him the natural choice in creating the sound of a dystopian New York noir story.

Imbued with a sense of dark intrigue, the soundtrack’s melodic and moody theme encapsulates the noir essence of the game, putting players into the shoes of Detective James Karra.



The Nobody Wants to Die Soundtrack will be available to purchase from launch as part of a bundle with the game, exclusively on Steam.

Two tracks from the soundtrack are available to preview on Mikolai Stroinski’s Soundcloud, including:

• Nobody Wants to Die
  
• Neon Wants A Drink

It has been an honour to work with Mikolai to create an incredible soundtrack for Nobody Wants to Die. We can't wait for you to experience it yourself soon.

- Critical Hit Games


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As of today, Dawntrail will be playable for everyone who has purchased the expansion.

• View the 7.0 patch notes.
  
• Read on for instructions on how to redeem your registration code.

* Dawntrail registration codes are now redeemable. Windows®/Steam/Mac users (including early access participants) must redeem their registration code to play the Dawntrail expansion.

To find out more about Dawntrail, please visit the special site.

Welcome back to a new season on the island, Festival-goers!

With Season 4 right around the corner, we wanted to thank you all for your continued feedback and for making The Crew Motorfest what it is today! We've already talked about some Quality-of-Life Updates that are coming with Season 4 - so today, let's dig into the last big update for Year 1! So, buckle up and get ready for 29 new vehicles, two brand-new playlist, new Summit Contests, and so much more in The Crew Motorfest Season 4!

While Season 3 transported you to the silver screen in Hollywood Action, Season 4 will be all about customization and showing off!

We are excited to show you what else is coming up this season, just keep on reading to find out more!



This season, the Main Stage will be all about customization, driving in style, and showing off your sweet rides on the streets!

First off, make sure that you check out the Main Stage regularly - each month, racers can progress through its challenges to become LEGENDS of The Crew Motorfest and earn special rewards for their racing skills.

Our first month of content brings you weekly themes like "Lowrider Custom" & "Drag & Donk Custom." The low riders and high riders square off, with custom bikes zipping on the side and the flashiest wheels on the continent in the forefront. The US mentality thrives by winning, with competition - but then strutting your stuff, your tasteful or gaudy custom rides, and showboating in the most positive sense of the word.
After all, what is a Donk & Lowrider extravaganza without a showreel?

In July, the Legend vehicle reward is the Chevrolet IMPALA LowRider Red Duchess Edition (1967)!



August will present you restomod themes like "Lasting Legacy" and "RingBrothers Makeover." It will start simple: restoring cars back to factory specs using all original parts. It's the originality that becomes the centerpiece - vehicles that left a legacy, or a curated selection of BMWs through the ages, as well as the RingBrothers Dodge CHARGER Tusk, winner of the 2023 SEMA Show; the uniqueness of the vehicle is what turns casual customs to restomod afficionados.

Once you appreciate the car for what it is you can unlock its full potential.

In August, the Legend vehicle reward is the Dodge CHALLENGER R/T Riff Edition (1970)!

September will show you that "custom" is not just modding the parts, wheels 'n' gears, but also immaculate design. So, our Design celebration will include themes like "Yiannimize" and "Creators Mastery Works." Making an already fabulous ride even more glamerous is one thing, but having your own design creations is just as rewarding. After all, original and iconic design should be celebrated in a selection of legendary vehicles.

Also keep your eyes open for any other updates, since we are going to reveal more about Year 2 in September!

In September, the Legend vehicle reward is the Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT Basalt Edition (2022)!

Finally, October will close the season with themes like "Japanese Custom Vol. 2" and "Spooktacular." The very root of JDM culture is drift - and customization. The glistening surfaces of the Liberty Walk customs and those fan favorite Nissans - those are the flagships of the drift and togue races, for the showcase of both minimalist and extravagant customizations. Revel in the part of car culture that wears its heart on its sleeve - or its engine.

In October, the Legend vehicle reward is the Mazda RX-3 Raigyo Edition (1972)!

Choose your side, learn the specifics of each car culture by following various workshops and face-offs, and progressively build a Donk car or Lowrider to show off your style! You will commit to one side at first and will be able to discover the other side once you finished your first choice.

Hosted by two personalities invited by the Motorfest, this Playlist is all about custom rivalry and showing that your sense of style is the best at the 'Fest!

To do this, get behind the wheel of some of the most iconic cars ever produced and drive, race and master every path to unlock the HOONIGAN Chevrolet Caprice DONK (1971) and the Buik GNX Lowrider Edition (1987).



Season 4 brings you 21 new vehicle drops for TCM, plus 8 returning vehicles from The Crew 2! This July, the long-awaited Audi RS6 Avant (2021) will be available on July 3rd and the Ford Mustang Dark Horse (2024) on July 31st.

In addition, an exciting collaboration with BMW Lifestyle is set to launch at the end of August! The BMW M8 Performance Edition (2019) will be available as a Twitch drop, but that's just the beginning!



The Crew Motorfest also brings some old favorites back!

The Dodge CHARGER R/T Hemi MAD Edition (1969) and the Nissan 350Z Roadster Ultimate Edition (2004) can only be added to the game via the TC2 collection import from July 3rd.

The Jaguar D-Type (1955), the Jaguar XE SV Project 8 (2018), and the Jaguar XJ220 (1992) can either be imported from TC2 or bought in the shop from August 7th.

The Mazda RX-7 Evo Group B (1985) can either be imported from TC2 or bought in the shop from August 14th.

The Maserati Levante Trofeo (2021) and the Maserati Ghibli (1969) can either be imported from TC2 or bought in the shop from September 4th.


Season 4 kicks off with a spectacular celebration of Lowrider culture and dazzling customizations! Immerse yourself in a vibrant festival atmosphere filled with stunning cars, pulsating music, and incredible artistry. Join the fun and be part of the ultimate Lowrider experience at Motorfest!

And that's all for now, Festival-goers! We know you'll be itching to hit the streets of O'ahu to see what Season 4 has to offer.

See you on the island! 🏝

/The Crew Team


For more information on The Crew®, check our official website. Join the The Crew® community on Reddit, TC Social, and Discord, and be sure to follow us on Twitch to never miss a livestream.

Howdy, exofarmers!

To celebrate the release of the Making it Home update – bringing y’all plenty of new decorations to cozy up your homesteads and a heap of new Photo Mode features to help y’all take the perfect shot – we’re excited to announce a Community Photo Challenge!


The theme for this challenge is all about creating and capturing the most inviting homestead you can. We wanna see how y’all transform your space into a true home on the Frontier. Use the new items, play around with the in-game camera settings, and let your creativity run as wild as a Swiftplume!

• Create Your Homestead:

Decorate your homestead using the new items from the Making it Home update. Make it as cozy and inviting as possible – think lights, plants, wall decorations, and anything else that hollers “home” to you!

• Capture the Moment:

Use the in-game Photo Mode to take stunning screenshots of your homestead. Experiment with angles, lighting, and framings to show off your creativity!

• Share Your Masterpiece:

Post your best screenshot on social media or on our Discord server using the hashtag #LYFMakingItHome. Make sure to tag us @PlayLightyear on socials so we can see your mighty fine creations!

• Join the Fun on Discord:

Share your screenshots in the dedicated Photo Challenge channel on our Discord server. Engage with and get inspired by your fellow exofarmers!


We can’t wait to see how y’all are making it home on the Frontier! We’ll be picking our favorite entries and sharing them in a dedicated post on our platforms, including a blog post on the Lightyear Frontier website and here on Steam!

Make sure to submit your entries by July 17th for a chance to get featured.

Happy decoratin’ and snappin’, exofarmers!

In case y’all missed it: Our artists Christina and Jonas have a good ol’ chat about the new wall decorations here, while our Lead Technical UI Designer Cornelis breaks down all the new Photo Mode features here.




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