2026-09-04 17:39 UTC · Community Announcements · Frost
Hotfix v0.8.20.28.5A quick hotfix is now live.We discovered a UI related issue that could negatively affect FPS in certain situations, and we have now fixed it.Thank you to everyone who keeps reporting problems and helping us react quickly with fixes.We hope you enjoy the whole weekend in the wasteland, make some progress, get into trouble, discover something new, and have a great time in Plains of Pain.If you enjoy how quickly we keep improving the game, dropping a Steam review helps more survivors discover Plains of Pain ❤️Your Plains of Pain Dev Team
2026-08-31 11:48 UTC · Community Announcements · Frost
QoL Update v0.8.20.28We are not stopping.Just a few days after the Major Update, we are already bringing another quick patch based on the community feedback we have been gathering since release.This update focuses on several fixes, small improvements, and a couple of new quality of life features to make everyday gameplay smoother.Main Highlight Inventory LockingYou can now click the Lock icon on the right side of each inventory container to lock it.Locked inventories will be ignored when transferring all items or filtered items between containers.Looted items will also not be automatically pla
2026-08-27 23:31 UTC · Community Announcements · Frost
Major Update v0.8.20 Production Reworked, Relic Traders and New FoundationsThere is a point in development where an update stops being just a collection of new features and starts changing what future updates can become.For us, v0.8.20 is one of those updates.We have worked extremely hard over the past weeks to make this release rich in new content, but also to rebuild some of the systems underneath Plains of Pain so we can take much bigger steps soon.Some days were spent creating things you immediately see. New traders, items, weapons, characters, locations.Other days disappeared into worker
2026-08-01 21:48 UTC · Community Announcements · Frost
The Wasteland Does Not WaitNext Major Update in DevelopmentSurvivors,today we are not releasing a new update.Today we want to share a small but important message about what we are working on behind the scenes.We are now intensively preparing the next big major update for Plains of Pain, currently planned around the end of August. As always, quality and stability come first, but the direction is clear.The wasteland keeps growing.And so do the systems behind it.New Gameplay Battlemix TrailerAlongside this announcement, we also prepared a new Gameplay Battlemix Trailer.It is a mix of some of the
2026-07-23 21:54 UTC · Community Announcements · Frost
Update v0.8.13QoL UpdateAnother week, another patch from the wasteland.We keep working, listening, testing, tweaking, and delivering updates step by step. Since the last update, we have been gathering feedback from the community and preparing changes that should make the game smoother, clearer, and more flexible.As always, this patch is not only about fixes. We also bring something new, because Plains of Pain should keep growing with every update.This time, we are adding new Custom Difficulty options, better map readability, the long awaited color picker, truck improvements, performance work,
2026-07-16 16:56 UTC · Community Announcements · Frost
Update v0.8.12Big Cargo Trucks ArriveAnother big update is here, and this one brings something many of you have been waiting for.Trucks.Big, heavy, driveable cargo trucks with massive trunk space are finally entering the wasteland.This update starts a new vehicle layer in Plains of Pain. Not just one new vehicle, but the beginning of a truck system that we want to keep expanding with more truck variations in upcoming updates.For us, this is one of those updates that feels really special. We keep working, testing, listening, adjusting, and pushing because we can see the game becoming stronger w
2026-07-09 09:59 UTC · Community Announcements · Frost
Update v0.8.11 PVE FirstThe climb is real.Even during the summer season, we are still here, still working, still listening, still pushing Plains of Pain forward. And honestly, we feel more motivated than ever.The community is gradually growing. The game is getting better with every update. More players are joining the wasteland, more feedback is coming in, and every new patch gives us that feeling that this world is slowly becoming what we always dreamed it could be.We sometimes joke that we cannot even take a proper holiday, because we would probably just sit there thinking about the game any
2026-06-27 06:18 UTC · Community Announcements · fosco.alma
Greetings, Wastelanders! We're back with a quick hotfix because we hear your feedback, and we're working on the game around the clock. Fixed Fixed issues with prefixes and suffixes on weapons and armor, including effects on stats such as gun magazine size and other bonuses. Have a great weekend, and enjoy your time in the wasteland!
2026-06-04 21:28 UTC · Community Announcements · Frost
Patch v0.8.9.26 Is Now LiveThank you all for the feedback after the release of Looting 2.0 in v0.8.9.We are reading your reactions, watching how the new system feels in real gameplay, and reacting quickly with fixes, quality of life improvements, and new additions. This patch is focused on polishing the new looting layer, improving world behavior, and making the battlefield aftermath more readable and immersive.We are also very excited about what comes next. After these important improvements, we are moving closer to bringing new content into the game very soon, and we will share the first tea
2026-05-29 18:41 UTC · Community Announcements · fosco.alma
Hotfix Patch Notes Greetings wastelanders, Thank you for reporting this issue so quickly and helping us catch it. We really appreciate your feedback and patience. This small hotfix fixes two NPC loot issues connected to the TOS faction. Fixed: TOS Outpost Chief can now be looted properly Fixed: TOS Expedition Leader can now be looted properly Thanks again for helping us improve Plains of Pain step by step.
2026-05-28 17:59 UTC · Community Announcements · Frost
Major Update v0.8.9Looting 2.0Over the past weeks, we have been working hard on another major step for Plains of Pain.Every update teaches us something. Every discussion with you gives us new direction. Every piece of feedback helps us understand what feels good, what needs improvement, and what deserves to be pushed further.This update is one of those moments where we finally had the chance to revisit a core system and reshape it into something much stronger.Looting has always been one of the most important parts of the wasteland experience. Searching, scavenging, finding something unexpected
2026-05-27 19:55 UTC · Community Announcements · Frost
Scheduled Public Server Restart This ThursdayWe will perform a scheduled restart of all public servers this Thursday during the following window:18:00 to 19:00 UTCThis restart is required to deploy the upcoming update and refresh the game worlds with a new world seed.Restart Window by RegionUTC 18:00 to 19:00EU 20:00 to 21:00 CESTUS 14:00 to 15:00 EDT 11:00 to 12:00 PDTAsia 02:00 to 03:00 HKTJapan 03:00 to 04:00 JSTAustralia 04:00 to 05:00 AESTNew Zealand 06:00 to 07:00 NZSTDuring this time servers may be temporarily unavailable. Please plan your sessions accordingly.Important World Refresh No
2026-05-07 07:58 UTC · Community Announcements · Frost
Major Update v0.8.8Skills UpdateEvery single day we keep pushing Plains of Pain forward.We work, test, discuss, rebalance, rewrite, and polish because this world means a lot to us. But what truly gives us energy is you. The positivity from our growing community, your feedback, your reviews, your videos, your screenshots, your ideas, and all the discussions happening around the game keep us moving forward every day.We also try to stay active with the community, mainly on our Discord, where we talk with players, collect feedback, discuss suggestions, and whenever possible, bring your ideas direc
2026-05-04 21:20 UTC · Community Announcements · Frost
Roadmap for the Upcoming Weeks and a Big SurpriseWe promised to share what is coming next.Today, we are ready to give you a clear look at what we are working on in the upcoming weeks.The recent Buff system was just the beginning of a deeper transformation. Now we continue building on that foundation with focused updates coming very soon.Roadmap for the Upcoming Weeks Reworked Skills & Character ProgressionIn the upcoming weeks, we are fully reworking the Skills system in the Journal and expanding it with new skills.This will allow players to shape their characters even more based on the path t
2026-04-23 18:00 UTC · Community Announcements · Frost
Regular Update v0.8.7Buffs Part II and Quality of Life ChangesWe are continuing to build on the new Buff system introduced in the previous update.This is Part II, where we expand the system further and start shaping how it influences everyday gameplay, decision making, and survival strategies.The goal is simple. Make your character feel more alive, more reactive, and more connected to the world around you.New BuffsWe are introducing new positive and situational buffs that reward preparation, timing, and smart resource usage.Survival and Condition BuffsRefreshed Percentually decreases dehydrati
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