We're thrilled to unveil our latest patch, and it's all thanks to your incredible support and feedback! You spoke, and we listened. This time, we've cooked up some spicy quality-of-life improvements, fine-tuned the balance, and kicked pesky bugs to the curb. Journey through the apocalypse with us and keep sharing your feedback on our Discord and Steam Reviews.
Prepare to adapt, overcome, and thrive as we dive into the heart of our second patch Dev Build Version 0.902 UB
Balancing/QOL/Player Feedback
You can now swap clothing items.
You can now dismantle built items by Holding X (you get all your resources back).
Health bar will show briefly for any damaged structure.
Gamepad icons will only show if the controller is used.
Skill changes: Hoarder skill is now Deep Pockets.
New Skill: Stealth Speed.
New Night time enemy has been added!
Adjusted human AI timer if no encounter with player occurred.
Hitting a bush and a zombie at the same time is possible now.
Improved melee weapon durability.
Lock picking now uses A and D.
Guitar weapon added.
Guitar Emote added (Guitar equipped required).
Interactable fuel pumps at gas stations (empty can of fuel required).
All built structures can now be damaged by zombies.
Sleeping added for Single Player (Use via emote system to speed up time).
Car Jack loot bug fixed now spawning correctly in lockers.
Car parts durability improved and they now last longer.
Clothing durability improved and they now last longer.
Added 5 additional Weapon Slots to the buildable Weapon Crate.
Hitting Fire barrels with a vehicle will explode the barrel.
Fire arrow (cycle arrows with Y).
Fire arrow and fire torch deal fire damage and can set zeeks on fire.
More items are now stackable.
New nail spawners added to hardware stores.
Hatchet can now chop logs.
Painkillers now heal over time.
Adjusted thirst drain while hot/very hot.
Made Car Headlights more powerful.
Antique items can be found in the Antiques shop (Enjoy!).
Improvements to the map and look of some houses.
Fireplace added to another house type.
Improved damage slightly of hunting rifle and revolver.
Improved helmet falling off sound.
Added tip for vehicle flipping over to vehicle survival guide section.
New hockey masks added (more coming soon).
Balance pass for vehicle fuel economy.
New Movement option in Settings>Gameplay>PlayerRotation called “Movement” (Allows player to move freely without following the crosshair unless in combat mode made for controller but also nice with Keyboard and Mouse).
New Weapon break option in world settings (Allows all weapons to break at 0% durability apart from crowbar, if not selected the default option of improvised weapons breaking will be enabled)
You can now set Zombie Multiplier to x10 (We recommend not going over x2 unless you think your PC can handle it, we are NOT responsible for anyone's PC blowing up! )
Updated vitals UI to display colour change when vitals drop below 50%.
Fixes:
Fixed loot container not checking for respawn loot.
Fixed inventory quick slot interaction with consumables.
Fixed zombies stuck and clipping through doors.
Fixed camera shake setting not working as expected (options now are Default, soft and disabled).
Fixed slow montage when hitting bushes.
Fixed some text typos.
Fixed white trainers icon.
Fixed missing sockets from houses for adding barricades (i,e. For Sale houses).
Fixed respawning loot not respawning on loading of save.
Fixed seating positions for Campervan and Dubey Croquet.
Fixed Additional Weapon Slots showing incorrectly in APC and Camper Van.
Fixed certain items disappearing(Hose, Syringe etc)
Fixed Campervan logs showing on roof.
Fix for interacting with vehicles and getting stuck in driving animation.
Fix for being stuck in farm plots after interacting with them.
Fixed Bear Trap being destroyed on interaction.
Fixed Bear Trap damages Human AI.
Fixed getting stuck with LMB on Ores in crafting menus.
Controller fixes: unable to close crafting, repair car, move items from quick slot, take crafted item.
Added fall back check for being stuck in vaulting state.
Death screen potential fix.
Potential fix mining lag Multiplayer.
Potential fix for spawn point does not remove zombies or AI.
Potential fix for falling through the map (player gets teleported back).
Fixed stuck if hit while doing some animation.
Last but not least there are two quirks that we’re aware of and ready to tackle in the future: Painkillers are inadvertently stacking to 5 instead of 10 - hotfix this weekend will correct this. Caffeine Conundrum: Clicking on coffee beans can currently lock up your character. Logging out and back in fixes the state.
And if that wasn't enough—there's more! We've got an electrifying announcement shambling your way this weekend. 😱
Our first post-release patch is here, and we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you. Your dedication and valuable feedback have spurred us to work tirelessly on enhancing your post-apocalyptic experience.
Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of what this patch brings.
Gameplay Enhancements
Map Improvements: We’ve added more resources, including additional bushes, stones and interactive fire barrels to keep you warm during the unforgiving winter season.
Additional World Creation Options: Customize your survival adventure with more options! Adjust zeek multipliers, explore perma-death settings (Individual - If MP you must keep the host alive, All - one dies we all die), and choose to remove infection on death.
Vitals Settings: Tailor your gameplay with vital settings; offering slower, normal, and faster rates of hunger, thirst, and infection drain.
User Interface & Experience
Gamepad-Friendly: Enjoy a smoother gaming experience with improved gamepad UI and tooltips.
Human AI Mechanics: Our survivors are getting smarter! We've added new human AI mechanics for a more dynamic world.
Inventory Improvements: Managing your gear just got easier. We’ve made it easier to change location when you have multiple pistols and tools. We’ve also made improvements to quick slots. (Now easier to change when adding binoculars or compass etc).
Tooltip Enhancements: Get a clearer understanding of debuff icons with tooltips on mouseovers.
Rotation Options: Discover a new "Auto" rotate option for player rotation in gameplay settings. Adjust Rotation Sensitivity to find your sweet spot.
New Map Markers: Navigate your world more efficiently with fresh map marker icons.
Survival Challenges:
Prolonged Water Purification: It now takes longer to clean water at a cooking location.
Fire Fix: Fires will now go out properly, preventing interactions after they're extinguished.
Bug Fixes & Gameplay Tweaks:
Quality of Life: Enjoy an array of quality-of-life improvements. We’ve improved loot, movement and interaction with Trader. We’ve also improved the loot of the Survivor Car.
Helmet Surprises: Armored zeeks now have a chance of losing their helmets, creating headshot opportunities.
Build Actor Insights: Keep track of build actor health when you're near them.
Stealthy Steps: We've slightly reduced player footstep sound to attract fewer zeeks.
Roaming Horde Nerf: The Roaming Horde has been adjusted to introduce special zeek types more slowly to the horde.
Extra Storage: We've added an extra row of 5 slots to crafted storage containers.
UI Fixes: Bid farewell to issues like hypothermia UI being stuck on screen after respawn.
Zeek Gridlock: Zeeks are back to navigating with the grace of undead creatures. Dead zeeks will no longer prevent other zeeks from navigating properly.
Weather Woes: We've addressed weather-related bugs, including the infamous spring blizzard issue. Snow may show on loaded save but will clear after time in game.
Container Convenience: Swap items effortlessly using the middle mouse button within containers.
Inventory Bug Fixes Including: Say goodbye to problems like the disappearing bike helmet when inventory is full, and players getting stuck in the backpack animation.
Lock-Picking Freedom: Fixed getting stuck in the lock picking animation. You can also now exit the lock picking system by hitting ESC.
Blueprint Fixes: You can now vault through blueprints like, unfinished window barricades.
Zeek Horde Tweaks: Zeek hordes have undergone improvements and fixes.
Last but not least we have a potential fix for interaction issues on respawn.
Survivors, while we're still diligently crafting our roadmap to 1.0, this patch is our way of quickly responding to your invaluable feedback. The apocalypse continues, and your resilience inspires us. Continue to share your thoughts on our Discord and Steam reviews.
Keep surviving, HumanitZ Team🧟🔥💥
Survivors Unite: A Zeek-Slaying Thank You and Update!
Hey Survivors,
Wow, less than 24 hours since we unleashed the undead hordes of Zeeks upon you, and you’ve already shown us an apocalypse’s worth of love and support! We’re here with a big, heartfelt “THANK YOU” for all of your enthusiasm and your super-valuable Steam reviews. Those reviews are like precious lifeblood to us indie devs, keeping us going strong.
Seeing you brave souls streaming and spreading the word on social media has been a real treat. You’ve chosen to survive together in the face of the horde, and even those undead hearts of ours are warmed by your spirit. Thank you so much to the Streamers, content creators, those active in Steam Discussions, Discord channels, live stream chats, and social media. Your feedback, praise, criticisms, and questions have been seen, heard, and noted.
If you haven’t joined our Discord yet, what are you waiting for? It’s the ultimate survivor hangout, where you can chat, leave your brilliant ideas and suggestions, and mingle with other awesome survivors. Trust us; it’s the place to be.
Your feedback, your ideas, and your tireless efforts are helping shape this game into something truly epic. Right now, we’re knee-deep in your feedback, sorting through it like a post-apocalyptic scavenger. We’ve held off on revealing our roadmap because we wanted to see YOUR vision first. But don’t fret; we’ve been working feverishly on a roadmap that will be available soon.
Thank you all again and if you’ve already dabbled in our demo, brace yourself! Our Early Access launch already has more content, and it’s only going to get bigger as we march toward that glorious 1.0 release. We’ll be here, collecting your thoughts, your dreams, and your own survivor stories as we plot out future patches and updates.
So, do us a solid, share your thoughts through those Steam reviews or dive into our Discord. We’re listening, and together, we’ll make this game the zombie apocalypse we all have been waiting for!
It’s the day we’ve all been waiting and preparing for - the apocalypse is finally upon us!
HumanitZ is officially launching into Early Access today, and we couldn’t be more stoked. 🎉
Before we jump into the chaos of the apocalypse, we want to send a massive shoutout to all you amazing survivors who’ve been with us every step of the way. We are beyond grateful for your support - you rock!
We’re incredibly excited to see how you thrive in the world we have crafted. Whether you’re battling zeeks, forming alliances, or surviving alongside your fellow survivors, your experiences, stories and feedback during Early Access will be instrumental in shaping the final version of the game. If you encounter any bugs or have suggestions, we’re all ears.
Being a small indie studio, we get how mighty the power of the community can be, and you can help support us in a few ways:
🧟Spread the Love: Tell your family, friends, and even your fave streamer about our game. Your word-of-mouth magic can help more survivors find their way to us.
🧟 Steam Review Magic: After you spend some time in our post-apocalyptic world, consider leaving a review on Steam. Your thoughts will not only help potential survivors but also keep our spirits high as we keep enhancing the game.
🧟 Social Media Squad: Share our news on social media.
No pressure though! We’re just thrilled to have you here with us, whether you’re battling zeeks, crafting gear or just hanging out. Join our fellow survivors on our Discord, where you can report any bugs, share your thoughts and provide feedback on the game.
Follow us on our official Twitter for more updates and news.
Stay Vigilant, Stay Alive Yozza
Release Date Announcement! Coming Sept 18th!
Hey survivors!
We have very exciting news! HumanitZ will be coming to Early Access on September 18th on PC! 🎉
Our team has been working super hard to bring us a the best game possible, and we couldn’t appreciate you more. Thank you all for your support and feedback throughout development. We couldn’t have made it this far without you all, and we hope you enjoy playing HumanitZ as much as we enjoyed making it for you!
If you’d like to give us feedback and be part of our community, don’t forget to join our Discord and follow us on Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook!
Until next time - peace!
New Demo Update
Small Demo Update for all you survivors out there!!
UPDATES: Spawn location option added to demo. Player starting items for each profession. Improved performance with zombies. You now get empty fuel can when you use a fuel can. Siphon fuel from other driveable vehicles (required empty fuel can, funnel and hose). Improvised axe now chops wood from logs. UI art improvements New main menu. New yellow lootable dumpster/skip added. Fixed backpack ui stuck issue. Some new clothing items added. New metal pipe weapon added. New melee weapon bench added. New gun and ammo bench added. Improved zombie attack trace All melee weapon attack traces have been refined. Fixed stacking exploits. Various other bugs fixed and improvements made. Zombies no longer can walk across water. Mining nodes added around the map for resources.
Demo Update: Fixes and Improvements
Escape to close containers/inventory
HP of base building actors increased
Zombie navigation improvements
Fixed stacking issues
Car health UI added
Build mode hammer refresh issue fixed
Build menu UI tooltip to show what requires hammer added
Weapons can now be sold to the trader
RPG damage fixed
Bear blocking attacking fix
Tutorial level updates
Simple trap now actually working
Improved snapping of barricades and building items
Now able to place fishing trap
Zombie collision fixes for walls and floors
All building items can now be repaired
Fat converter fix
Trashcan added to clean up your base (removes items in trash can every 5 mins)
Exploding Barrel location saving and loading fix
Cars unlocked added to saving and loading fix
Open tooltip prompt added to box of nails etc
Fixed transparent trees blocking shooting.
Changes made to shotgun spread and distance.
When stamina is below 15%, the player will play an out of breath SFX.
Zombie hit trace improved.
Auto Save default is set to save every 5 mins (To help with fatal crash, changed in the settings).
Fixed Fishing rod not destroyed when swapping weapons
Fixed car draining components when it's not running (Also car will stop when you exit)
Car lights drain battery when not driving (Remember to turn them off)
Stacking issue hotfix
Added crafted items to the save system
Known issues and things of note:
We are still looking into the fatal error crash. Playing a brand new save is recommended as playing an old save from this update can cause issues.
Demo Update Announcement
Hello survivors, after over a year since the last patch, we've decided to update the demo showcasing the new and improved Humanitz.
This also helps give us some extra feedback on all the new things we've added and improved over the last 12 months, while we wait to announce the release date of the full game.
As with any early access title, there will be some bugs and crashes, currently, we have a random fatal error that the team is working on so please make sure to read the patch notes below and save your game as often as possible.
Players are invited to join our discord to keep up to date with all things Humanitz and bugs can be logged directly in the demo bugs channel.
Thank you all for your awesome support Yoz
Demo Update Patch Notes
Brand new combat system.
Improved Zombie AI.
Custom characters added.
Clothing for your characters.
New lootable containers.
Full UI overhaul.
Improved Interaction system.
Temperature system added (Demo does not have seasons only Summer).
Map system added. (Currently WIP)
Items now highlight more distinctly in the world for better interaction.
Items tooltip with better descriptions and explaining what they do and what slot they fit in.
Weight system added.
Improved car system now with parts required to get your vehicle up and running.
Inventory improvements. (Performance, stacking equipping from containers etc)
Controller support added (Still WIP).
Daytime and nighttime sfxs added.
Messages added to screen when you don’t have stamina to vault etc.
Improved generator functionality and UI.
Human AI improvements, models and difficulty.
New crafting improvements (Timers added to crafting stations and more improvement and performance).
Weapon improvements and balancing.
Animal AI improved. Better performance and mechanics.
Fireplaces added to some houses for keeping warm. (Matches required to light fires).
Zoom out from your character with the mouse wheel.
New WIP control schemes added to settings.
Skill System WIP added.
Lock picking system added. (Skill required or crowbar to open locked doors or vehicles).
Things of note
This is an early access build so bugs and crashes are sometimes part of the process.
We are still working on the fatal error crash issue so save your game often.
Demo map is only single player.
You can play the game for 7 days then after that it will delete your save and you can begin a new save.
Some items found in the demo map might not be useful as they are part of the full game release.
No Seasons only Summer in the demo map.
Dev Vlog 03 is live!
Hey everyone,
It's been a while since our last video on the development of Humantiz, Yoz delivers yet another insightful look at where the game is now with some updates to features and brand new ones.
Our team has been working super hard to bring us a better game, and we couldn’t appreciate your support more! If you’d like to give us feedback and be part of our community, don’t forget to join our Discord and follow us on Twitter,YouTube, and Facebook!
Thank you for checking out our developer’s log and thanks to everyone that is hyped and supporting us. It really means a lot. Don’t forget to wishlist!
It’s been a while since our last update. We move ever so close to early access so we wanted to share what we’ve been working on with our community!
Custom Character Creation
One feature we’ve been working hard on is custom character creation. From this menu, you can make adjustments to your character’s face, skin, facial hair, and hairstyle, as well as what clothing they wear.
As a bonus, better clothing and equipment can be found in game to upgrade your character! You can equip those via the inventory menu.
Vehicle Parts
Now, you can no longer jump into a car and just drive off into the sunset! 😉 You must check to ensure the vehicle has all its required parts such as the battery, starter motor, fuel pump, and fan belt.
These parts can be scavenged from other vehicles in the world!
Don’t forget - parts can lose durability over time, just like in the real world. Driving and wear and tear will cut through that durability! Once one of the parts reached 0% durability, the car will stop running.
Here’s what parts might look like:
Skill System
We’ve added a skill system to the game players can now gain xp from doing a number of things in the game.
XP helps you level up and you are rewarded with a skill point for every level that you can spend to help improve and progress your character.
Mobile Base
We’ve now added a “mobile base”: The RV! Not only does it have great storage space, it allows you to cook while travelling around the apocalypse. Score!
CB Trader
We’ve added the option to be able to craft a CB radio which players can use to attempt to call in traders to their location.
These traders can be killed by zombies so make sure it’s safe before calling them.
Farming and Crops
You can now speed up the growing of crops by using fertilizer.
We have also added tomatoes and cabbage as new items to grow.
Other updates/Changes
We fixed huge inventory lag issues, which boosts performance.
Zombie AI has been improved!
Camera now zooms in when you enter buildings so it’s harder to see outside the house.
You can scroll with mouse wheel to zoom in and out slightly with your character
Improved vehicle UI, for interaction, repairing and fueling and when driving.
Crafting system has been tweaked, so crafted items are now stored inside the actor.
3D preview of character in the inventory
Slowly swapping out the old UI for the new UI
Working on controller support
Overhaul of the new large map
Our team has been working super hard to bring us a better game, and we couldn’t appreciate your support more! If you’d like to give us feedback and be part of our community, don’t forget to join our DiscordDiscord and follow us on Twitter,YouTube, and Facebook! Thank you for checking out our developer’s log and thanks to everyone that is hyped and supporting us. It really means a lot. Don’t forget to wishlist!
