Update 0.2.2 is Here! Performance / Features — Scorching Desert Steam update #1456803

Our 0.2.2 Update is here! Hello guys, we're back with a new update for Scorching Desert! In this update we've mainly focused on increased performance...

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Scorching Desert (2625000)
Event type
patch note
Published
10 March 2026 - 11:48:43 UTC
Source
steam_community_announcements
Our 0.2.2 Update is here! Hello guys, we're back with a new update for Scorching Desert! In this update we've mainly focused on increased performance, bug fixes and some changes to gameplay. We're very happy to anounce that we've been able to massively increase the performance of Scorching Desert. Additionally we've added some quality of life improvements and are currently working on some new Content and systems! What have we been doing? Features: - changed night time brightness curve for better visibility - loading screen UI improvements - added new fighting / chase sound when player is hunted by animals - added coyote yelp when attacked - changed sandworm health to 350hp - added sandworm attack & get hit sounds - added sandworm roar sound - increased stamina regeneration by 100% Performance / Optimizations: - optimized the way palms / trees load, no more dynamic materials pre-loading, ...

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