Plains of Pain – Major Update v0.6 is Here

Dear Survivors,

This is everything to us.

From the very first day of development, we've pushed forward with one goal: to build a brutal, immersive, and meaningful survival experience. Every update, every patch, every late night and early morning has been driven by the passion of our team—and the powerful support and feedback from you, our community.

Major Update v0.6 is not just another patch. It’s a milestone. It represents months of effort, countless iterations, and a bold step forward into the future of Plains of Pain.

New World Generator

• Entirely reimagined biomes with distinct visuals and unique atmospheres.



• New lootable vegetation types integrated into the environment.



• Environmental hazards are now biome-specific—prepare for low-oxygen zones or extreme heat areas.



• Optimized world generation now consumes less memory and CPU.



• Vast new world sizes up to 26x26 km (676 km²) for a deeper and more expansive survival journey.
  
  

Environment Overhaul

• The temperature system has been completely rebuilt.



• Shade and shelter now offer real survival advantages during extreme heat.


• Temperature effects now follow clearer, more realistic mathematical modeling.


• Hunger, thirst, and fatigue systems reworked to better integrate with environmental conditions.


• Updated visuals for Meteor Storm events and added dynamic morning fog.



• New insanity and fatigue audio/visual cues help players recognize and respond to danger faster.

Inventory Management Reimagined

• New gear slots:

  
  
  • 2x back slots for melee, ranged weapons, or heavy materials.
  
  
  • 1x sidearm slot for handguns or knives.
  
  
  
  • Backpack slot rework: carry jerry cans, crates, liquid bags—barrel backpack now serves as a 60L liquid container.
  
  
  
  
  


• Streamlined 4-slot hotbar (expandable in future updates).


• Drag-and-drop item combination with right-click Hotbar support.


• Death-Proof Pocket (5KG / 5L) replaces jacket/pants inventory for essential survival items.




• Overencumbrance now has real gameplay impact—travel light or pay the price.


• New item icons and additions:
  
  • Armor sets, shoulder armor, helmets
  
  
  
  • Crafting materials like charcoal and saltpeter
  
  

New Locations and Gameplay Features

• Dustborn Settlements:

  
  
  
  • Help settlements grow through defense and infrastructure building.
  
  
  
  • Gain resource income from well-developed towns.
  
  
  
  • Fight off increasing waves of hostile attacks.
  
  
  
  • Build custom structures like walls, Guard Towers, Sniper Towers, and production buildings.
  
  
  
  
  



• Faction Outposts:

  
  
  
  • Claimable by players or NPC factions (Bandits, OGD, TOS, Dustborns).
  
  
  
  • Outposts provide valuable, unique resources.
  
  
  
  • Control triggers rival factions to try to reclaim them.
  
  
  
  
  



• Trading Locations:

  
  
  
  • Faction-specific traders now feature rotating demands and offers.
  
  
  
  • Special hubs for quests from Bandit, OGD, and TOS representatives.
  
  
  
  
  


• Resource Hotspots:
  
  
  
  • Discover and exploit new Crude Oil fields and Network Signal sources.
  
  


• Autonomous Vehicles:
  
  
  
  • Now serve support functions, dropping cargo and units at randomized points across the world.
  
  

Optimization

• Network traffic optimized to reduce bandwidth load.


• Smarter memory and CPU use thanks to improved data handling and the new generator system.

Server Improvements

• Improved Linux and Windows server compatibility.


• New "namespace" parameter allows easier environment switching (e.g. production/test).

What's Next for Plains of Pain

This major update is a foundation—but it’s far from the finish line.

Our next patch will continue to expand on everything we’ve introduced here. We’ll be digging deeper into world-building, survival systems, faction warfare, and performance. Every area of the game will continue to evolve, and we’ll be doing it together—with you.

With your feedback and our full dedication, Plains of Pain will keep growing into the post-apocalyptic survival experience we all believe in. One step at a time, one patch at a time, we’re shaping something truly special—a harsh, beautiful, and unforgettable world.

Stay sharp. Keep surviving. And prepare—because the wasteland still has many stories to tell.

— The Plains of Pain Development Team

Want to Keep Playing the Previous Version?

If you'd prefer to continue exploring your existing worlds or stick with the previous build for now, no problem.

You can always roll back by using this beta branch: v05 Plains of Pain v0.5

To activate:

1. Right-click on Plains of Pain in your Steam Library
2. Select Properties > Betas
3. Select the v05 Plains of Pain v0.5 version from the dropdown menu

Your journey, your pace. We'll be here when you're ready to take the leap into v0.6.