Decision: Red Daze EXPERIMENTAL Patch 2024.03.04

Greetings, Survivors of the Dust Bowl!

We've just released a new Experimental patch, and here are the key improvements:

• All possible names from the pool are now available in the customization window at the game's start.

• Resolution information in the config window updates immediately.

• Fixed stashes updating after day change; the loot does not respawn anymore.

• Improved the appearance algorithm for powerful items, reducing early-game chances.

• Fixed squad members automatically taking gear from shared inventory after restocking.

• Weapon skill growth system is now balanced across different weapon categories.

• Increased damage for the "Sledge" hammer & for the "Hawk" pistol.

• Balanced damage for turret weapons.

• Reduced reload times for turret guns "Caesar-G" and "Kate-T."

• Settlers using ranged weapons no longer run too close to the enemy.

• Adjusted jump distance for werewolves and dogs for more realistic jumps.

• Halved the number of enemies while increasing their health for better balance.

• Increased loot chance on enemies to compensate for their reduced numbers without losing resource balance.

• Mercenaries and mentors have an infinite supply of first aid kits and food.

• Redesigned NPC behavior system for improved game optimization.

• Squad size is now capped at 7 members as intended.

• Fixed flickering objects on the screen when loading the environment.

• Excluded some buildings from navigation calculation for game optimization.

• Improved turret gunner animation for correct weapon holding.

• Improved lighting for daytime explosions.

• Reduced smoke show time after explosion effects.

• Reworked and optimized fog effect in the red zone.

• Added the ability to change weapons while reloading or shooting.

• Fixed loading screen freeze when switching characters with large squads.

• Option to create a squad is always displayed in the dialog.

• Fixed displaying extra "sleep required" message after switching characters.

• Fast travel now works correctly for all members of a player's party.

• Added a check to ally behavior to disable the desire to enter the red zone.

• Improved conversation behavior to reduce interruptions.

• Increased debuff for item parameters when lacking required skills.

• Overall performance improvement.

• Various small bug fixes.

To access the Experimental branch, follow these steps:

1. Open Steam.

2. Right-click on Decision: Red Daze in your library.

3. Select Properties.

4. Go to BETAS tab.

5. Choose “experimental” from the drop-down list.

6. Wait for the game to update the files.

7. Launch the game.

Enjoy this Experimental update and have an amazing week everyone!

— The Decision: Red Daze Team