- Cooking and new localization languages v.0.50 - 13 September 2026
Hello, survivors and professional raiders!I want to inform the foreign players about the addition 8 localization languages in the game. I have fulfilled the requests of those who want to play but are unable to use their native language. I have added localization to the following languages: In this update, the cooking mechanics will be available to you. A new room has been opened at the base of the fortification and in the civilian sector — the "Dining Room", where you can cook something unique. Resource merchants have added items to cook food at any time of your adventures. A variety of new items, products, vegetables, and ingredients have been added to the Grocery merchant. About 115 new items have been added to the game. The mechanics of cooking unique products and dishes will continue to evolve, this is just the first version.Now you can cook dozens of new items and dishes: meat, veg…
- Crafting Progress Saving v.0.49 - 11 August 2026
Hello everyone, survivors!In this update, I've reworked and improved the crafting system, which allowed us to connect all crafting data to saving. Now active crafting is saved, and you can go about your business on other locations, then return to pick up finished items.Important:✅ Crafting is now saved. If you start crafting (even multiple crafts on several workbenches) and go play on other locations or quit the game, the data will be saved. If you leave for other locations while crafting is active, the process will now continue in the background, and when you return to the workbenches, you can pick up finished items (just like when raising pets in the incubator).✅ Convenient display of items you need to gather for a quest has been added. Open the quest menu, select the desired quest that requires item searching: next to the description of the objective there will be an icon, hover your…
- Companions, Leveling, and Abilities v.0.48 - 3 August 2026
Hello everyone, survivors!In this update, I'm releasing a mechanic that will significantly boost the combat power of companions and, especially, mercenaries. Alpha pets — the monsters mentioned in the description — will be introduced in upcoming updates. Check out my video-Devlog #32, where I detail the update and how to use these mechanics. If you're not subscribed to the YouTube channel, please subscribe and show your support.Important:✅ Legendary and alpha pets (companions) will now stand out in their personal menu with certain elements and colors. They will also be highlighted in incubators.✅ All companions now increase their bonus damage through critical hit chance and critical damage leveling, and later — through amplifiers and boosters once such items are introduced.✅ All legendary and alpha companions (monster pets) will now gain increased stat values when leveling and growing.…
- Enemy stats display v.0.47 - 26 June 2026
Hello everyone, raiders, mercenaries, and just survivors! 🎮In this update, I am releasing the enemy stats display mechanic for you. Many players have asked for this mechanic, and now you can see the enemy's health bar, rank, defensive and negative effects, as well as whether it is an elite mob or a boss. Now I will write how to use this mechanic.1. Buy the Q7 Scanner from the equipment trader, with which you can scan the enemy and add it to the fortification database. At the fortification base, in the "Server Room" premises, there is a terminal where you can find out all the information about the enemy and what items can be obtained from it. An alternative in the form of a mobile tablet is sold by the equipment trader; through the tablet you can study the enemy at any time.1. Buy the Threat Analyzer AU "Spectrum" from the equipment trader, equip it on your character, and now, if you ha…
- 🔥 Important news for all LIFE EFFECT players 🔥 - 17 June 2026
Hello everyone 🤝I want to share some very important and good news for the entire LIFE EFFECT community.In recent months, there has been a difficult situation around the project related to two pages of the game on Steam. All this time, my main task has been to protect the interests of the players who supported LIFE EFFECT before, and to make sure that they do not lose access to future updates and development of the project.Today I am pleased to announce that, together with Steam, we have managed to find a solution.What has changed? 🏆The original version of the game LIFE EFFECT (AppID 2191050) has received the status of Retired Version and is no longer the main version of the project.The official and actively supported version of the game is now:🚀LIFE EFFECT Survival (AppID 4474950)🚀This particular version is on my personal developer and publisher account, where I continue to work on…
- Exchange of cards for exclusive content v.0.46 - 12 June 2026
Greetings, friends! In this update, I added the ability to exchange mined cards for items such as vehicles, skins. Next, I'll add companions, weapons, and other interesting exclusive items.A terminal has been added to the bar where you can exchange your cards for exclusive skins. The list of skins will be updated with the development of the game and the addition of content to it. Follow the news so you don't miss it. Similar terminals will be located in different places in the game to match the style and meaning of the items that will be available for exchange. For example, the terminal in the bar gives you NPC skins of the civilian sector and the bar.At the location of the underground fortification, in the transport purchase terminal, the ability to exchange fortification assistance cards for transport has been added.For information: various cards can be obtained in the game by complet…
- Just go forward, not a step back! - 8 June 2026
Hello friends! I received an email from Steam support today regarding a conflict between my publisher's page and the publisher's previous old page. The email says that Steam is trying to help me solve this problem, but I need more time to figure it out. Therefore, the game will not be temporarily sold on the Steam page until the conflict is resolved. For Russian players, the game is available on VK Play. As soon as new information becomes available, I will inform you.I suggested a Steam solution for players who previously purchased LIFE EFFECT on the old game page.One possible option may be to provide owners of the old version of the game (AppID 2191050) with free access to the new version — LIFE EFFECT Survival (AppID 4474950).If Steam makes this decision, players who for some reason have not received the new version key will be able to continue playing, receiving updates and new conte…
- Important information about LIFE EFFECT Survival - 29 May 2026
Hi everybody.I want to clarify the current situation regarding the LIFE EFFECT Survival pages on Steam so that there is no confusion or panic in the community.LIFE EFFECT was originally released through the publisher's old Steam account, which is not under my control and which I am currently having problems with. Because of this situation, a new Steam page was later created under my personal publisher account so that I could continue developing and maintaining the game on my own.At the moment, Steam has temporarily suspended sales on both the old and new store pages while Steam Support reviews this administrative situation.This does not mean that the game has been banned, deleted, or abandoned.The development of LIFE EFFECT Survival is still actively ongoing by me personally, including:• Updates and bug fixes• New content and events• Community support• Further development of the project…
- Civilian Sector v.0.44 - 24 May 2026
Greetings, dear friends! In this update, I present to you the first version of the new location — "Civilian Sector". You can access it through the underground base location of the stronghold. Many new characters have been added, including mercenaries. Some characters cannot yet be interacted with or spoken to, but I will continue adding quests and dialogues for them. Soon each of them will receive quests and voice acting.As mentioned before, "Civilian Sector" is only the first version of the location. I will continue improving, expanding, and filling it with life and NPCs gradually in future updates.Additionally, over the past month I fixed many bugs reported by players and completed many requests regarding settings, balancing of items, mechanics, and enemies. Important points below:* Added German language support to the game. Currently translating the game into Portuguese.* In the "Civ…
- Quest System Improvements v.0.43 - 22 April 2026
Companions can now be lowered underground into the fortification through a small elevator from the forest surface. The ascent from the fortification to the forest will be finalized in the next update 0.43.1. The ascent and descent on the cargo elevator for companions and vehicles remain unchanged.In the quest list on the left of the screen, under the items indicating location and coordinates, an additional line will be displayed: which location the quest is being performed in.On the mini-map and the large map via the 'M' button, an active quest marker will be shown where it needs to be completed. To do this, you must be in the location where the quest should be performed, and it must be toggled as active. A marker will also be displayed on the 3D radar device.Now, if a quest is toggled as active and a marker is indicated on the location—for example, pointing to an NPC—then this marker w…
- Active work v.0.42 - 19 April 2026
The Raider's Path event is over. I posted a video of the prize draw among the players who sent me screenshots of the end of the event. I added them to the game forever, you can see them in the event menu in the list of winners. Thank you for your activity.To receive prizes, write to me in private messages in the same place where you sent me a screenshot of the completion of the quest. Prizes will be awarded for 15 days, or rather until May 4, 2026.I am currently continuing to develop NPCs and quests in the civilian sector, and I plan to open at the end of April.Please do not forget to write reviews on the game's page, share your opinion on what you would like to see in the game or what you did not like. I read all the messages and listen to constructive criticism. I'm trying to make the game better and better. Important information:DLSS 4.5 has been added to the game settings, the versi…
- "Path of the Raider" Event, New Quests, and Leshy's Camp v.0.41 - 8 April 2026
🔥 -40% DISCOUNT 1 day left, the discount ends on April 9th.🎁 FREE REWARDS (LIMITED TIME)Use PIN code - RELISE2026LE (in the contraband menu) to receive:✦ VIP status✦ 2 armed mercenary companions✦ Transport✦ Full set of equipment⏳ Available until April 9th, 1 day left. The "Path of the Raider" event has launched from April 8 to 18, 2026. Hurry to get unique rewards. The event might be difficult, so I advise preparing well. Requirements: Level 25 and 300 influence points.You can get the event quest through the inventory menu or at the underground fortification terminal.Your task is to complete a chain of missions that will introduce you to enemy factions and the alien invader. Upon completion of the raid contract, the fortification command will reward you with rare items that can only be obtained during this event. All players who finish the mission to the end can apply to have their ni…
- Life Effect Survival is OUT NOW! + Launch Rewards & Event - 26 March 2026
Life Effect Survival is officially OUT NOW!🔥 Launch DiscountGet the game with 40% OFF — available for 14 days only.🎁 FREE REWARDS (LIMITED TIME)Use the PIN code - RELISE2026LE (in contraband menu) to get:✦ VIP status✦ 2 mercenary companions✦ Vehicle✦ Full gear set⏳ Available for 14 days only. If you have activated the PIN code and decided to start a new game, you can activate the PIN code again.⚡ Launch Event✦ XP ×3 for 14 daysPerfect time to start or boost your progress.💬 IMPORTANT – HELP THE GAME GROWIf you enjoy the game:👉 Play a few hours👉 Leave a review👉 Like other reviewsThis helps the game massively in Steam visibility.🧠 Why This MattersThe first 50–100 reviews determine how widely Steam shows the game. 🎁 I remind you that the keys to the new version of the game will be issued to players who have already purchased the old version from the old page until April 10, 2026.Tha…
- Release on March 26, Appeal to players, gifts and information - 22 March 2026
Hello everyone! I want to share some important details before the release of Life Effect Survival on its new Steam page — including the release date, save transfer, rewards, Steam keys, and how you can support the game. 📅 Release Date The game will be released on March 26 at around 15:00 (Moscow time). 🔥 Your Support Matters Right now, your support is extremely important. If you purchase the game with the 40% launch discount, play for a few hours, and leave a review — this will be the strongest possible support for the project. You can also like other players' reviews — Steam treats this as activity and boosts visibility. 👉 The first week is critical, so if you can, please leave a review during that time. 🔑 Steam Keys If you already own the old version of the game, I will provide free keys for the new version. Just message me on Discord or VK after release. Even if you receive a key…
- Project development after the release of 14.02.2025 to 15.02.2026. - 8 March 2026
Project development after Early Access releaseAfter the game was released to the public, the development of the project continued with active updates and the gradual expansion of game systems.From the very beginning, my goal was not just to maintain the game, but to continuously improve it based on player feedback. The community actively shared their suggestions, ideas, and criticism, and many of these suggestions directly influenced the development of the project.Over time, the structure of the game has changed significantly.Some systems have been redesigned, the balance has been adjusted, and individual game mechanics have been completely revised. This was because many players asked to change or improve certain gameplay elements.Feedback from the community became an important part of the game's development and helped determine the direction of further development.Events and community…
- The history of the project from 2022 to 2025. - 5 March 2026
The project started with the very first published news on Steam, it was in November 2022, the demo version was like a small technical experiment. The initial goal was simple — to create a game with an emphasis on atmosphere, exploration, and gradual development based on player feedback.The early builds were very simple, but they allowed us to test the basic gameplay ideas and get the first feedback from the players.Since the first prototype, the game has gone through many updates, changes, and technical improvements. Mechanics were redesigned, systems were rebuilt, and new functions were gradually added.Unfortunately, due to technical and publishing limitations related to the old Steam page, the project is now moving to the new official developer page of LIFE EFFECT Survival. This is where the game will continue to evolve, receive updates, and grow with the community.Since many players…
