The Forever Winter’s water will no longer drain away while you’re offline

The Forever Winter, a mechy and messy extraction shooter, receives a major update today addressing the primary player complaint from the game’s launch – the constant drainage of precious water even when not actively playing. The update reworks the water mechanic, turning it into a currency used to access different entry points on the game’s challenging maps, rather than depleting over time and putting players at risk of losing resources. Additionally, the update includes changes to enemy spawning, gunplay mechanics, and introduces a new map.

Previously, players would scavenge barrels of water in The Forever Winter’s warzones to replenish a central water tank at their home base. However, this water supply would gradually diminish, leading to the potential loss of stored items if it reached zero. This system of real-time water drainage, even when offline, added an extra layer of challenge to surviving in the game’s post-apocalyptic setting.

The developers, Fun Dog Studios, have now revamped this mechanic, stating in the patch notes on Steam that water no longer depletes in real-time but is instead used as a currency to access different regions within the game. Each region entry point now requires a specific amount of water for access, creating a new strategic element for players. Water can also be traded between players, and the frequency of scavengable water barrels has been adjusted.

The original water system received mixed feedback from players, with many finding it frustrating. In response to this, the developers have made several adjustments to improve the overall gameplay experience. Enemy spawning issues have been addressed, gun mechanics have been reworked, and a new map has been introduced. Performance improvements have also been implemented to increase FPS and enhance enemy detection icons for better gameplay clarity.

Overall, these updates aim to enhance the gameplay experience and address key issues that players had raised since the early access launch. The changes to the water mechanic, in particular, have been welcomed by many players. By transforming water into a strategic currency rather than a depleting resource, the game now offers a more engaging and balanced gameplay loop.

With these improvements in place, The Forever Winter is poised to provide a smoother and more enjoyable experience for players. The developers’ commitment to addressing player feedback and iterating on the game’s core mechanics bodes well for the future of the title. It will be interesting to see how these changes impact the overall gameplay dynamics and player engagement moving forward.