This is it! We are thrilled to celebrate the release of the Reaping the Harvest update with a whole new region and lots of new features and improvements. Hope you are ready to set sail and head to new uncharted lands!
But this is no ordinary expedition…
Lush mangrove forests, expansive malaria swamps, breathtaking sulfur valleys, and vast fields with bright autumn grass - the natural beauty and inherent challenges of the Snake region will create an experience unlike any other.
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Snake Region
Here, vast territories that once were home to the Snake tribe sprawl beneath the skies. As you venture deep into these lands, prepare to battle not only new predators but also mighty forces of nature: chilling cold, howling winds, and heavy rains. Protection from malaria and sulfur gas will also come in handy.
Be prepared to confront new predators. Condors may or may not attack you, but they’ll definitely attack if there is a dead animal nearby. Sharp-toothed caimans will attack you regardless, once you set foot on their beloved swamps. Hammerhead sharks will push you to the sea bottom… So, a lot of new friendly creatures are waiting to meet you!
Sulfur deposits and Silver mines are essential for crafting firearms, but we also added Iron and Copper mines to the new region, as there is always a need for (m)ore.
Farming
Hope you have checked our recent Dev Diary post on Farms and already have your shovels prepared - those lush gardens won't cultivate themselves! By the way, with farming, we've also added several new plants to diversify your menu and wardrobe: Linen, Corn, Pumpkin, Tomato, Pepper, and Vanilla.
Firearms
It's time to stop running around with spears and arrows like a savage as we finally fully introduced firearms to the game. Requiring quite a number of resources, pistols, musketoons, and flintlock guns are ready to protect you from the dangers of the Snake region. Recharging takes some time though, just keep it in mind.
Stormbreaker
The legendary ship that Natives used to reach Bimini Island is now in the game. Complete Shaman's side quest line to get the precious blueprint and craft this new addition to the ships’ collection!
Apart from the usual stuff, Stormbreaker also has useful crafting machines on board (adding with each tier): primitive barrel (tier 1), clay rainwater collector (tier 2), improved smelter (tier 3), and advanced chemistry workbench (tier 4).
In one of the future updates, we’ll also add storms to the game, which Stormbreakers will be immune to. What a ship to sail!
New equipment sets
In the Snake region, you will be able to make two new equipment sets to show off in front of the local animals. Collect flax, make linen fabric, and craft the Linen set, which will be essential to battle cold.
If you are attentive enough when exploring the new region, you’ll be able to learn how to craft the Hunter set. Made with rabbit leather, it increases protection from the sun and rain. When the full set is equipped, you receive a special status that makes you less noticeable to animals and reduces stamina costs.
More books to unlock new skill effects
It’s so nice to become smarter! Collect and read books to unlock new skill effects and help with your everyday survival.
New content/Improvements
- New decorative items you’ve been asking for, including Weapon Rack, Log Storage, Twig Storage, and new animal trophies. It’s still far from furnished IKEA rooms, but we’re determined to make your houses more and more cozy with each update.
- New machines for crafting: Excellent Workbench, Excellent Forge, and Compost Pit.
- Improved dock! The basic dock was fine for mooring rafts and canoes, but schooners and Stormbreaker require something more presentable. The improved dock has a roof and increases fast travel speed.
- Paralyzing arrows. These are arrows soaked in paralytic poison that paralyzes the victim for a short time (so you can bravely run away!).
- New potions: Pinole to temporarily increase weight limit, Diligence Potion that temporarily reduces the time needed for processes, and Heating Ointment to help spend those long cold evenings...
- More survival tasks - more survival points! We know there are always some useful abilities to level up.
Bug Fixes
- Finally fixed the grass growing through the floor.
- Fixed the bug with progress bars freezing.
- Fixed the bug with animal skeletons not disappearing in traps.
- Fixed the bug with some objects becoming very dark in the shadows.
- Fixed game crashes for some players.
- Fixed the bug with the ship not automatically mooring to the dock when traveling between regions.
- Fixed the bug with not being able to place trophies in inventory.
- Fixed the bug with buildings sticking out through the Tier 2 floor.
- Fixed the bug with Great Spanish Schooner not being able to dock, if there is a log in the rear Log Storage.
- Multiple minor bug fixes.
Important notes
As we tried to release the new region in time, there may be several lines that are missing localization in various languages (English text will however be provided). It is a known issue, and will be fixed in one of the upcoming hotfixes!
Before we let you go on with your journey, we want to thank you for supporting us and contributing to the game’s development. Hopefully, your experience in the new region will be as enjoyable and smooth as possible, but if you encounter any issues, please feel free to let us know!
Let the adventure begin now!
The Survival: Fountain of Youth Team
