THE DEAD WE KNEW: Open World Survival

Hotfix 0.1.5 – Gameplay Improvements & Bug Fixes

MAY19 STUDIO

Hello everyone!

Hotfix 0.1.5 is now live! This update brings several gameplay improvements, bug fixes, and UI enhancements based on your feedback.

Gameplay Improvements

  • Reduced the duration of the eating animation.
  • Shortened the rain cycle to reduce how frequently it rains across the map.
  • Added a visual effect to make logs on the ground easier to spot.
  • Added a progress bar showing the remaining cooking time when cooking meat over a fire.

UI Improvements

  • Added a new HUD element that appears when the player's health is low.
  • Added key prompts for craftable items to the right side of the screen.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue that could cause crafted foundations to remain elevated above the ground.
  • Fixed an issue where the sea could disappear.
  • Fixed an issue that prevented some trees from falling after being chopped down.
  • Fixed an issue that allowed players to sleep and save the game before crafting was complete.
  • Fixed an issue that prevented campfires from igniting for some players.

Localization

  • Corrected several Spanish translation errors.
  • Corrected several Chinese translation errors.

If you notice any translation errors or incorrect wording in the game, we would really appreciate it if you could report them to us on our Discord server.

Your feedback helps us improve the game and provide a better experience for everyone. Thank you for your support!

This announcement was originally published by MAY19 STUDIO on Steam on Oct 30, 2026.

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