0.97 b Pre Update — Rise Of Transport Steam update #53364

This update introduces the first step toward a micro-economy, including item trading and persistent inventory data. Along with that comes a new item-based clothing system, allowing players to own and wear different outfits. These changes also lay the foundation for buying and selling items in shops, making it possible to introduce many new sources of valuable goods in future updates. This opens up a new style of gameplay focused on trading locally, rather than relying exclusively on long-distance transport missions as part of a fixed profession. The update also make use of the equipment hotbar, allowing players to actively use some items. One of the first usable items is the lantern, making it possible to explore and work after dark. Another major addition is persistent world time and weather. As more game data becomes permanent, leaving the game no longer resets the world in the same wa...