After nearly a two-month hiatus, The Indie Stone has released "unstable" update 42.12.0, which is still in early access. Players can test the changes by downloading the beta through Steam.
The main innovation concerns firearms: damage now depends on where the shot hits. Pistols and shotguns work according to the same logic as melee weapons, so a headshot does more damage than a hit to the limbs.
Double-tapping an item now also works on additional objects like pills or tobacco. It has become easier to smoke cigarettes - you no longer need to take them out of the pack one at a time. It became possible to mark unnecessary things. Among other changes:
- viewed CDs and VHS are now marked in the inventory;
- fixed lighting, which darkened rooms behind doors;
- added a new trait with a bonus to crafting skills;
- the construction and crafting menu closes when the character moves;
- seasonal recipes become available at certain levels;
- corpses can be placed in the trunk or on the car seat;
- new animations have appeared.
Many bugs have also been fixed and controller support has been improved. The developers warn: excessive fuel consumption may occur on old saves, and refueling from columns still works incorrectly - in case of an error, you need to cancel the action to avoid the character freezing.
