Desolation Steam news

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• Review score51% positive
• Total reviews35
• Release dateMay 11, 2025
• DeveloperTROLL STUDIOS
• PublisherTROLL STUDIOS

Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie

Company pages: Developer: TROLL STUDIOSPublisher: TROLL STUDIOS

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Desolation Steam news

Desolation news collects recent Steam feed items, update posts, and announcements that SteamPulse can associate with this app.

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• Steam Achievements - 0.8.1 - 19 March 2024

  Steam Achievements Desolation now features Steam Achievements that's obtainable while playing the game. There's only 7 for now, even though some of them are rather hard to achieve. More to come :)

• v0.8.0 - Polishing Update - 12 March 2024

  Features Intro cutscene for 'Wanridge City' mission is now skippable. The 'Wanridge City' map features more content with models to make the map fuller. More foliage, etc. A new initlization system to ensure faster loading times after the first initial startup. Startup may take longer than usual. Improvements The game has gotten a revamp look with a more whole visual identity for the color scheme & fonts. The atmosphere has been reworked. Sound design has been reworked to create a more immersive experience. Decreased loading times. Upon picking up a note it'll automatically adjust its size to a readable one upon interacting. Bootscreen has been remade. Updated the textures of certain models to make them fit into the world more. Increased the vision of the flashlight, in terms of intensity and outer scope of the actual cone. Bug fixes Fixed a bug where Patient Zero would stand still if on…

• v0.7.5 - Optimization - 25 January 2024

  Optimization We have done some lighting changes towards the map to increase the FPS on low-end & mid-end computers. Expect a increase in FPS.

• v0.7.4 - 22 January 2024

  Improvements You now need to hold to crouch instead of it being a toggle. Bug Fixes Fixed a bug where you could not see anything if you crouched without holding an item. Fixed a bug where you were not able to uncrouch.

• Patch Note v0.7.3 - Equipment System - 22 January 2024

  Equippable Items Geiger Counter Compass Bug Fixes Fixed a bug where ||screamers|| could spawn on the same location. Fixed a bug where 0-7 players could be selected when hosting a game. (Changed to 0-6)

• v0.7.2 - 21 January 2024

  Bug Fixes Fixed a bug where knocked down players may be jittery. Fixed a bug where flashlight would not function properly looking upwards. Fixed a bug where the host could not sprint before stamina was fully regenerated. Fixed a bug where the notes would collide with the camera. Fixed a bug where screamers would detect knocked down players. Improvements Improved first person camera. Optimization Done some further networking optimization to ensure a smoother experience.

• v0.7.1 - 20 January 2024

  Improvements Flashlight will now automatically disable upon picking up a note if active. A note instruction screen pops up as you pick up a note. You are now able to crawl when you are knocked down.

• Completely Remade Desolation - 20 January 2024

  Dear Steam Community, First off we wanted to say thankyou to everyone who took interest in our passion project, Desolation. Whilst the inital build of the game was very early, we have been working hard to make sure the update takes on board the advise we have recieved from those playing. With this i am proud to say that we have rebuilt the game from the ground up. We always said we wanted to make games people wanted to play and with this i truly hope you will all enjoy the world and game a lot more. With the gameplay completely changed and the map changed to incorporate a 'less is more' attitude at the advise of those playing the previous build, causing the game to be more balanced, run better and be less of a confusing experience. We hope you are as excited as we are with this update. It truly takes a lot of time to work on these things and we are looking forward to adding even more to…

• v2.0.1 - 9 May 2023

  PATCH NOTE V2.0.1 Bug Fixes 1. Fixed zombies able to trigger objective points. 2. Bad ending could overlap after getting the good ending. 3. Zombies can get stuck in between the truck. Next patch is planned to include more general fixes

• Desolation V2.0 PART 1 - 8 May 2023

  FIRST MAJOR GAME UPDATE - DESOLATION v2.0 PART 1 Thank you all for being so patient whilst we have been working through the criticisms and advice we have received from the community. We are really pleased to be able to give you all the first major update to Desolation, including some MAJOR changes to the backend systems. We hear you. The game at release definitely had some work needed and we are pleased to offer this update, V2.0 as the first attempt into making this game as good as it can be. Please continue to give us your opinions while we are in early access we are listening to everyone! Desolation as our first game has been amazing and we have learnt a lot about what needs to be done to continue working and improving upon the game, we have SO MUCH planned. You guys have been incredible with helping us test and work through the issues, here’s the changes in the most recent update. B…

• Desolation v1.1 - State of the Game - 25 March 2023

  Ever since the release we've been working hours on hours on perfecting and fixing every bug, so with that we've just released our official roadmap for the planned updates. So the first planned update is called "Desolation v1.1", it will revamp all of the systems, make it more bug free, feature more content, make it more enjoyable, smoother, have UI redesigns and such. THANK YOU Thank you everyone to playing the game and leaving your feedback. It really helps with development. Thank you guys, and I can't wait to share this update when we get the chance!

• v1.0.4 - 22 March 2023

  PATCH NOTE v1.0.4 Improvements 1. Continued with optimization. 2. **Redesigned** the whole main menu system. Main Menu Redesign 1. Changed from static screenshot to a real in-built scene as the background. 2. Updated soundtrack. 3. Every button & text redesigned. 4. Patch update at the bottom right. 5. Copyright trademark at the bottom. Next patch is planned to include more UI improvements, game quality changes

• v1.0.3 - 21 March 2023

  PATCH NOTE v1.0.3 Bug Fixes 1. Fixed T-Posing Zombies 2. If you went back into the tent after gotten the ending objective you it would duplicate. 3. Fixed all of the solid material windows on cars. Known bugs 1. A few Zombies may not see you. Next patch is planned to include more general fixes

• v1.0.2 - 20 March 2023

  PATCH NOTE v1.0.2 Bug Fixes 1. 'Good' ending wouldn't be played regardless. 2. Not every AI would notice you. 3. Crow sounds were really loud. Improvements 1. Fixed the volume on certain sounds. 2. Optimization process has started. Not final but should hopefully have a few improvements. 3. More AI added to the map. 4. Made AI smarter. Added 1. COMPASS - A navigation bar at the top has been added with point of interest waypoints to increase understanding during gameplay. 2. BUG REPORT IN-GAME - If you go to the pause menu you're now able to submit a bug report from in game. Known bugs 1. A few AI may spawn in T-pose. Rarely happens. Next patch is planned to include more general fixes

• v1.0.1 - 18 March 2023

  PATCH NOTE v1.01 Bug Fixes 1. Console showing top left. 2. Bug lines around vehicles. 3. 'test item' on bombs when hovering over placed bombs. 4. When person leaves and joins the objectives for all players got reset. (Temporary fix) 5. You were unable to fit into the scientist tent easily. 6. Dynamic weather would feature rain every single night. 7. You could find a way into the city without getting your objective updated. 8. AI couldn't see the player. (Still getting worked on to properly perfect it) Improvements 1. Smoothed out the player movement animations. 2. Added more sounds. 3. Changed objectives to more clearly state where you need to go. Next patch is planned to include a minimap, more balanced sounds, AI improvement and minor changes.

• DESOLATION IS RELEASED! - 17 March 2023

  Greetings, We are thrilled to announce that Desolation, our open-world horror game, is now available for purchase on Steam at a price of 4.99€, £4.99 and 4.99$! Please note that Desolation is in the early access phase, which means there may be some bugs present in the game. However, we are here for your feedback and we will work hard to address every issue we hear about. We will also be pushing out daily patches to ensure that you have the best possible gaming experience. We believe that Desolation has the potential to be something truly special, but we need your help to make it happen. We are counting on our community of players to help us shape and mold this game into something great. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are listening closely to all of your suggestions. So, if you're looking for a horror game that will keep you on the edge of your seat and if you want to be a par…

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