Patch notes - New game modes (2nd Jan 2017) — Subsistence Steam update #789226

Hi there. Hope everyone had a great holiday. Here are the details for this week’s patch: New Game Modes (easy/normal/HARDCORE): Much of the feedback from players has been that they either want a greater challenge or a rest from the high-stakes to focus on building etc. These new modes should now give players more choice to play closer to their own personal tastes. Here’s some key points on the two additional modes: Easy mode: Reduced amount of predators. Option to reload previous save game on death (or continue and respawn). Reduced hunter bases and the amount of hunters in each base. HARDCORE mode: Only a single life (however additional spawns can be purchased at the bed at an increasing cost). Heightened animal senses and aggression. Reduced starting kit (only an axe, glowstick and pants). Player and animal spawns: I’ve reworked the spawning system to address issues with close proximit...