The v13 update, released in August 2022, introduced significant changes to the game's AI and survival balance:
: Meat drops from animals were decreased, and fish oil was removed from town loot tables to increase survival difficulty.
: Consuming food no longer restores health (HP).
: Introduced a new elite mini-boss that is more resistant to traditional traps.
: Added barbed wire fences and wire poles , which are essential for defending against the new mini-bosses. Survival Rebalancing :
: Introduced pumpkin and watermelon crates, which pause the perishing time of these items while stored. Key Gameplay Mechanics