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Genre: Adventure, Indie

Vortex: The Gateway

Update #9 - v0.948

Please note that save files WILL BE DELETED!

This update includes the following changes among others:

  • FEATURE dragon
  • FEATURE scorpion creature
  • FEATURE giant zombie alien creature
  • FEATURE giant bug creature
  • FEATURE angry fish in some lakes and at shores

  • FEATURE bow and arrow
  • FEATURE a new item holder
  • FEATURE spear holder
  • FEATURE arrow holder
  • FEATURE small fence + door
  • FEATURE a new bamboo fence
  • FEATURE bunker building
  • FEATURE new loot items

  • FEATURE new and improved areas on the island

  • FEATURE AI improvements
  • FEATURE AI collision rewritten
  • FEATURE AI foot placement on ground highly improved

  • FIX some minor bugs fixed


Some new items are not yet translated to all languages.
Please be aware that there are some newly introduced items that can't yet be used because they are part of the story line, or the relevant items or buildings are not yet in the game. Please be patient, we are working hard to include more and more content shortly :)

Save files WILL BE DELETED!

Update #8 - v0.825

This quick update includes the following changes among others:

  • FIX looting was not functioning, fixed
  • FIX built item destroy and repair was partly functioning, fixed

  • BALANCE backpack capacity enlarged
  • BALANCE fire burning times adjusted


Some new items are not yet translated to all languages.

Save files are not affected.

Update #7 - v0.815

This update includes the following changes among others:

  • FIX item interaction completely rewritten, this should solve pickup and use issues
  • FIX can't build on water
  • FIX spaceship arrival sound synchronized with animation
  • FIX building item needs indicator will always show the last interacted building
  • FIX building item place and rotate indicator button will be visible again
  • FIX changing tool in left hand fixed

  • FEATURE longest survival time displayed in main menu
  • FEATURE craftable item number in the object notes list will show the full list, not limited to 8
  • FEATURE game save will include bamboo cuts, fire states, weapons or tools in hands, crystal addon and bamboos on shoulder


Some new items are not yet translated to all languages.

Save files are not affected.

Update #6 - v0.803

Please note that save files WILL BE DELETED!

This update includes the following changes among others:

  • FIX some bugs were fixed on the map
  • FIX claw hammer issues
  • FIX respawn item issues

  • FEATURE you can repair or demolish your buildings with the stone axe
  • FEATURE fence gate
  • FEATURE new fence
  • FEATURE large tower
  • FEATURE spear launcher trap
  • FEATURE rotating spear launcher
  • FEATURE first version of the building and bamboo hit effects
  • FEATURE added different interaction icons

  • BALANCE jump damage adjusted
  • BALANCE day/night cycle is a bit longer
  • BALANCE building defense values adjusted


Some new items are not yet translated to all languages.

Save files WILL BE DELETED!

Update #5 - v0.771

This quick update will fix the following issues:

  • FIX object notes links from crafting notes
  • FIX problems with the newspaper putting away (left mouse click or pressing V)
  • FIX underwater effect disabling after a few seconds
  • FIX some placeholder object were visible near the caves
  • FIX missing use icon for the oil fruit torch


Save files are not affected.

Update #4 - v0.763

Please note that save files WILL BE DELETED!

The update includes the following changes among others:

  • FIX rotation of building blueprints sometimes turned red for no reason
  • FIX unwanted strafing
  • FIX exiting from main menu or newspaper weapon in the right hand was triggered
  • FIX underwater animation was not disabled in some cases
  • FIX multiple hit were triggered in some cases
  • FIX dog-hog injury problems
  • FIX spawn point objects won't respawn after reload
  • FIX AI was blocked by buildings under construction
  • FIX some game save issues
  • FIX AI movements in caves

  • FEATURE buildings are destroyable
  • FEATURE demolition stone axe: you can demolish your buildings with this tool
  • FEATURE AI will attack player buildings
  • FEATURE new zombie alien behavior
  • FEATURE item markers can be disabled by pressing M
  • FEATURE new weapon: claw hammer
  • FEATURE lizard creature and zombie alien creature loot objects
  • FEATURE some additional objects were placed on the map
  • FEATURE new zombie alien animations
  • FEATURE a new defense weapon building was added
  • FEATURE 3 new traps were added

  • BALANCE fed and hydration decreases slower
  • BALANCE zombie alien spawn system adjusted
  • BALANCE swim speed increased
  • BALANCE when carrying logs left hand items will remain in hand
  • BALANCE when placing building blueprints left hand items will remain in hand

  • DESIGN instead off all, now you only have to get one of the items needed for a new item crafting to include it in the crafting list
  • DESIGN infection is removed from the game at the moment
  • DESIGN all item uses are now bound to button V
  • DESIGN disabled item listing in object notes as this was confusing for some users


Some new items are not yet translated to all languages.

Save files WILL BE DELETED!

Update #3 - v0.671

We have uploaded an update which includes the following changes:

  • FIX Escaping animals sometimes stopped moving after a hit.
  • FIX AI was standing nearby when they couldn't reach the player.
  • FIX AI stuck on lower terrain places (now they'll check if they can go back).


Save files are not affected!

Update #2 - v0.668

We have uploaded an update which includes the following changes:

  • FIX No or few animals were on the island after reloading a previous game save. It will fix current saved games as well.
  • FIX Machete hit range adjusted, so now you can hit dog-hogs as well.
  • FIX AI navigation in caves enhanced.


Save files are not affected!

Update #1 - v0.663

We have uploaded an update which includes the following changes:

  • FEATURE Built save points (tents, houses, watchtowers, etc.) shows a location indicator on screen. This can be disabled and re-enabled by pressing H.
  • FEATURE Hotkeys for weapons and light sources bound to the alphanumeric buttons.
  • FIX When an item was selected from the "object notes" and not from the "backpack" then the use button was not working properly.
  • FIX Sometimes the sky was flickering in the distance.
  • FEATURE Object pickup icon now includes a small image of the object to help identify smaller items.
  • FEATURE When placing a structure placeholder the controls are indicated.
  • FEATURE Dissolving objects now have a progress bar in the inventory after their first use.
  • FIX Use and drop buttons always choose objects with the shortest dissolve time.
  • FEATURE Night vision effect is indicated with a progress bar on the HUD.
  • FEATURE Stamina boost and crystal add-on indicator shows a progress bar as well.


Save files are not affected!