EDIT: Hotfix 6.0 is back! You might need to restart Steam for the update to download Survivors! Survival Machine's team reporting ''Operation Bug Hunt 6.0'' a success! No more ''stealth'' zombies, forgetful Machines, or shy HUDs!
Want the whole list? Here it is!
Increased the number of diagrams found in chests and improved their descriptions for better clarity.
The machine now properly stops before roadblocks
Fixed a camera issue when using the glider.
Removed shadows from water to reduce visual glitches.
Machine customization colors will now save correctly between sessions.
Fixed an issue where the HUD could disappear for some players.
Improved loading of resources for players starting a new game.
Fixed several cases where zombies would either not spawn at night or spawn with a noticeable delay.
Resolved a few crash instances to improve overall stability.
The game will now display a warning message if downloaded files are corrupted—re-downloading the game will resolve this.
Added a failsafe to prevent the bow from becoming locked during use.
Fire traps now have a proper crafting cost assigned.
Fixed a blocker in the tutorial where players could bypass manually opening the tunnel door, potentially breaking progression.
Its all thanks to your feedback and engagment! Thank you for that very, very much Survivors! Enjoy the game!
Ready for the weekend Survivors? Good, we have another batch of fixes for you!
I don't want to take to much of your time - its Friday and Im sure you're eager to play! So what changes Hotfix 5.0 is bringing?
Fixes & Improvements
Increased the drop rate of Fabric Scrap and reduced the crafting cost of several early-game items to ease progression.
Overhauled all roadblocks with clearer quests designed to resolve blockers related to saves and quest progression. If you still encounter issues, please report them via the in-game bug reporter. Note: previously started quests and roadblocks may now appear as completed to allow players to continue their playthroughs.
Players can now place the large generator on wooden floors above the deck, offering more flexible base-building options.
Fixed a bug where zombies would occasionally not appear during a zombie night event.
Resolved an issue where resources were missing in the tutorial area for some players.
Addressed additional cases of infinite loading screens.
Thanks for your attention — I won't take up any more of your time! Have a great evening, Survivors
Beat the challenge and get yourself a brand-new Tommy Gun!
🔥 Beat the challange and unleash the Legend: Tommy Gun 🔥
Looks cool right? I thought so! And it can be yours under one condition: you'll beat the challange!
What exactly do you have to do? Easy! Invite your friends to join the game and together break the weekend peak of 1,500 players!
Shouln't be a problem for you Survivors!
So what exactly Tommy can do for you? Locked behind rusted steel and buried in forgotten crates, the legendary Tommy Gun waits for a true Survivor to claim it. With its massive drum magazine, it spits lead like no other—perfect for mowing down hordes before they even reach you.
Sure, it reloads slower than a steam engine in winter, but those who time it right will catch a brief, golden window for a turbo-charged reload, letting you get back to blasting faster—and harder.
Only found in hidden chests. Legendary. Powerful. Iconic.
Will you be the one to wield it? You can, but you have to beat the challange! Good luck Survivors!
We fixed items disappearing from hotbar, some bugs, tweaked solo and adventure play.
Hi Survivors!
This time, I’m splitting this post into parts. In the first part, I want to share the issues you’ve reported that we’ve been working on. In the second part, I’ll talk more about the balance changes. Then something about the future. Ready? Machine fueled up? Great — let’s go!
Fixes & Improvements
Attempted a fix for items disappearing from the hotbar!!!
Reduced GPU usage in the Main Menu to improve performance.
The game now starts with the framerate locked at 60 FPS by default; players can unlock it in the settings.
Added a failsafe to prevent characters from getting stuck after dodging.
Fixed issues with broken storage containers and furnaces not functioning properly.
Improved reliability when loading items into storage chests.
Fixed a bug where berries and other food items could disappear from the hotbar. Further improvements to this issue are coming shortly.
Resolved an issue where save files were not being displayed correctly when using the Turkish language.
Quality settings now also adjust draw distance for more accurate performance scaling.
Balance Changes
Adjusted loot in legendary chests to include greater variety and more rewarding drops.
Decreased the durability of the Miner’s Pickaxe to improve tool progression.
Made zombie attacks less intense for solo players to improve the solo experience.
Lowered the difficulty of zombie attacks in Adventure mode.
The dismantler is now unlocked by default and has reduced material costs, making it easier to access early in the game.
Next Patch
Improvements to roadblocks and saving the game during the roadblock quest.
Once again — I just have to say it — thank you, Survivors, for all the feedback you've been sending our way! We're doing our best to make sure Survival Machine brings you as much fun and as few issues as possible. We read all of your comments and are working hard on the problems you're encountering. Stay frosty, Survivors!
Huge thanks for your amazing engagement and the valuable feedback you’ve been sharing with us. We’re aware that you’ve been experiencing some issues with Survival Machine, and we’re not going to leave you to face them alone.
Since yesterday, we’ve managed to implement two major fixes and one minor one — but that’s not all! We want to make sure you can enjoy smooth and seamless gameplay.
That’s why we’re bringing you Hotfix 3.0, which should significantly improve your overall quality of life while playing Survival Machine.
So, what have we been working on all last night and today? Take a look:
Fixed an issue where joining players sometimes did not receive quest data properly.
Increased the duration of the day/night cycle by 20%.
Resolved a bug where certain languages could cause game errors and significantly reduce FPS.
Slightly increased the health of special zombies.
Fixed an issue where saves were not being created correctly when using the Chinese language.
Addressed multiple issues with players accepting invites via the Steam overlay.
Fixed an instance of zombies occasionally passing through walls.
Fixed several occurrences of infinite loading screens.
Increased the durability of wooden tools for better early-game balance.
Improved game startup performance and stability.
Removed an outdated mention of the Demo version when interacting with the globe.
Resolved a rare issue where the player could become unable to move after using a chest.
Fixed a case where the player could fall off a zipline just before reaching the end.
Thank you for your understanding and patience! Have fun! Berdol
The Machine doesn't stop, Survivors! Once again, I'm here to share some information about the latest fixes with you! Here's what's changed:
Addressed an issue where players loading into the game together could see different health values for each other. This should now be resolved.
Made several fixes to reduce instances where players were unable to load into the game.
Improved how the Roadblock: Collapse quest saves its state—should now persist correctly after loading, and each cable has been split into its own quest.
Movement speed issues experienced after joining or loading into a game have been looked into and should be improved.
Improved the handling of player disconnections to reduce related sync issues.
Buffs applied to the machine should now be properly remembered and restored when loading a save.
Thank you all for playing and sharing your feedback with us! Don't forget to join our Discord Survivors!
The first round of fixes addressing the most critical bugs is already live! Enjoy the game, and we’re heading back to work! Stay frosty, Survivors!
Improved the game connection issue, some players couldn't join our online servers.
Changed the default quality to low while we work on the detection of quality based on the player's hardware.
Thanks for all your feedback!
Berdol
How Survival Machine will look like on May 7th?
Hi Survivors!
The day we've all been waiting for is almost here! We're proud to share what Survival Machine will look like on May 7th—our Early Access launch day.
So, what can you expect on May 7th, when Survival Machine makes its debut? In this post, you'll get to know what kind of game we are, dive into our mechanics and what we've got prepared for you in Early Access. Ready? Let’s go!
What kind of game is Survival Machine?
Let's start with the basics. Survival Machine is a fun, tongue-in-cheek survival-adventure game that’s all about exploring the unknown, smashing zombies, and enjoying the ride with your trusty Machine companion. At its heart, it’s a journey—yours and the Machine’s—filled with action, surprises, and plenty of laughs.
Whether you’re flying solo or teaming up with up to three friends, the experience is all about having a blast. With a mix of playstyles for combat, exploring, base building and resource gathering, there’s something for every kind of player. Just remember: it’s all in good fun—don’t take it too seriously!
As part of Early Access, we’ve prepared between 10 and 15 hours of gameplay for you — and we guarantee those hours will be packed with exploration, building, overcoming our challenges, and having a great time, whether you're playing solo or with friends.
This is important: Survival Machine scales for both solo players and co-op, so you don't need to worry about that. We've also prepared 3 difficulty levels, so each of you will find the one that suits your playstyle best. In solo mode, fighting zombies and managing the machine will be a bit easier than in co-op mode. We've got you covered, solo players!
Available languages
Survivors come from every corner of the world, and we wanted to make sure you feel comfortable playing Survival Machine. Everyone enjoys the game more in their own language, so here they are:
English(en)
Spanish(es)
Chinese(zh)
Chinese (Traditional) (zh-TW)
French(fr)
German(de)
Portuguese(pt)
Portuguese (Brazil) (pt-BR)
Polish(pl)
Russian(ru)
Italian(it)
Turkish(tr)
Dutch(nl)
Danish(da)
Norwegian(no)
Swedish(sv)
Japanese(ja)
Korean(ko)
The world - Introducing the Frontier and its challenges!
You'll find yourself surrounded by wide, open spaces filled with trees and scenic views. The starting biome is designed as the perfect place to get familiar with how Survival Machine works. It’s where you’ll first come face-to-face with our zombies and take your initial steps into the grand adventure that lies ahead—right here in the Frontier. If you'd like to learn more details about Frontier, feel free to check my previous post, where you'll find all the answers!
Roadblocks
The Frontier will also present serious terrain challenges for the Machine—and without your help, it’s going nowhere. We’ve prepared a series of obstacles for you to tackle: a landslide blocking the path, a collapsed bridge, a sealed gate, and even a fort set up by our zombies. Each of these will test you in different ways—whether it’s solving puzzles, using clever strategies, or proving your combat skills, you’ll need to rise to the occasion.
Points of Interest (PoI)
Let’s not beat around the bush — in Early Access, we’ve prepared a whopping 34 unique Points of Interest (PoIs) which we’ve divided into three categories for you to discover. These are specially designed locations scattered across the map, each offering unique challenges. More detailed information abour our PoIs's can be found here!
Test your skills! Agility in platform-focused PoIs, combat in brutal arenas filled with zombies, and problem-solving in mind-bending puzzles. Each challenge offers a well-earned reward, but only the best will make it through. Prove you're the ultimate Survivor by mastering each test.
Secrets
Oh yes, we’ve got secrets too. Hidden deep across the Frontier are secret spots and locations just waiting to be discovered. But don’t expect an easy ride — we made sure they’re well-hidden, and cracking them open will take some serious brainpower.
For the most curious of you who manage to uncover them, legendary loot awaits! So dive into the Frontier and explore every corner — it’ll be worth it!
Equipment - what will you use and fight with!
In Survival Machine, you’ll have access to a wide range of gear. We’ve prepared everything you need for exploration and resource gathering — from axes and pickaxes to hammers. But that’s not all.
Equipment Sets
Survival Machine also features special equipment sets that give you a real edge. How to get them? Explore! In the Frontier you’ll be able to find few sets for you to use to your advantage:
Woodcutter set increases the tool efficiency of every axe by +1
Gravekeeper set helps when you die, because you don't lose the items in your backpack
The Ironbound set makes the durability of all items decrease 50% slower
The Shadowstep set makes dodging cost no stamina
…and a few others, but I’ll leave their discovery up to you
Weapons and shields
There is no true survival without various types of weapons, and in a scenario like ours, where the threat of a zombie attack is not only real but practically certain, weapons are simply a must. Same goes for shields, fighting zombies without any protection can be very difficult.
I won't describe everything here, but I would like to give you a taste of what's to come on May 7th.
Melee weapons
Clubs are an easy-to-make weapon that, when using a heavy attack, can stun incoming zombies, giving you time to escape.
Swords work great against larger groups of zombies as they can deal area damage. Additionally, holding a sword in your hand gives you a good chance for a critical hit.
Ranged weapons
The slingshot is a small, unassuming weapon you'll first encounter in Survival Machine. It fires multiple projectiles at once and, in skilled hands, can thin out zombie hordes. In heavy attack mode, it can knock down zombies chasing us.
Bow is a more serious ranged weapon. It has a clearly greater range than the slingshot, allowing for relatively safe shooting from a distance. When using the heavy attack, an arrow shot from the bow is capable of piercing through several zombies at once.
Repeater Rifle. You’ve been waiting for this, haven’t you? Dominating in range and damage over more traditional ranged weapons, the Repeaters feature a six-round magazine, allowing you to take out zombies from a distance quickly.
Additionally, all firearms are equipped with a mechanism that significantly speeds up reloading, and if you’re good enough and hit a perfect reload, your weapon will get damage boost as well. You’ll see for yourselves!
Shields
Shields allow you to block more attacks, and each one has a unique effect on a perfect block. We have several options here. Some shields only stun the zombies on perfect blocks, others will restore a point of your health, and the best ones will also give your character a buff to the damage you deal. Certain shields also provide additional health or stamina points when equipped.
Artillery and traps
We have quite a few heavy weapons in store for you! The bomb thrower is a powerful artillery piece with a large calibre, designed to launch projectiles over long distances. The light cannon is a more compact and lightweight version, with a smaller calibre. The ballista offers ranged support on the battlefield, very handy during night attacks.
When the big guns aren't enough, traps are your backup. We've designed a variety of them, but be mindful of your energy level – without it, your traps, which are your last line of defense, will become nothing more than a pile of scrap. Some traps will use spikes to slow down zombies, others will inflict fire damage, and some... well, you'll have to wait until May 7th to see what else we have in store.
Wrap up
As you can see, there’s quite a lot to discover, and I bet it will take you some time to uncover everything! Remember, the Early Access launch doesn't mark the end of Survival Machine’s development — quite the opposite! It's just the beginning, and the game will evolve significantly by the time we reach version 1.0.
I emphasize this in almost every post — we need your feedback and involvement! Even now, your influence on how Survival Machine looks and feels is invaluable. The game wouldn't be where it is today without our amazing community. We warmly invite you to join us on Discord and become part of it!
In the meantime, I’ll leave you with a reminder about our community challenge, where your engagement can earn you a 20% discount on Survival Machine for the Early Access launch!
