Hello, survivors! It's time to arm your vehicles because we've prepared a major patch that significantly changes your experience in Ashes of the Union! We aimed to enhance the game by adding day and night cycles, a third-person view, and many other visual improvements! [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//45097196/c83551a624621f31e58b3a75ac70b46ea47bf7d6.png[/img] [h2]Content[/h2] [b]Day and Night Cycle[/b] When you head out for a ride, you can enjoy sunrises, watch sunsets, and even get lost in the dark night. But be careful—night hides more dangers than it seems! [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//45097196/0bcc62f6bd57adbd67e777f854267aa7dd3132af.png[/img] [b]Headlights[/b] We've added headlights and taillights—turn them on using "L" so you don’t get lost in the dark or crash into a building that suddenly appears in your path! On controllers, the headlights turn on automatically as night creeps up on you. [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//45097196/200e3b0247461322efef5bbf070bb73766d4739a.png[/img] [b]Third-Person Camera[/b] The new camera lets you dive deeper into the world, viewing everything from various angles. Now you can admire your vehicle in action and enjoy the atmosphere of the surrounding environment! [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//45097196/797af4823abb77285cbf57c1d7d96e61881ff50b.png[/img] [b]Improved appearance of toxic clouds[/b] The thick, enveloping, eerie, and, of course, very dangerous toxic clouds will now stalk you in the most inconvenient places. With this update, they look even more airy and transparent. [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//45097196/0813ab261b2a3373ebc046338003cb951f99a74f.png[/img] [b]Mud Under Tires[/b] [i]Why isn’t your car returning to the garage? Because nobody wants to clean the mud off the tires! [/i]Haha, just kidding! But now the game features actual mud that flies out from under your tires on rough terrain. [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//45097196/f9b20efb6e3e64ef6b6563a824448aa409638e49.png[/img] [b]Tutorial[/b] For new players (and perhaps seasoned ones), we’ve revamped the tutorial at the start of the game to help better grasp the basics and make the immersion more comfortable. [b]Loot Display[/b] Loot now looks so appealing that you definitely won’t want to miss it! [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//45097196/77597aa746618fe203fbb7b51ac0cf565a14b5da.png[/img] [h2]Other Changes[/h2] [b]Sounds[/b] [list][*] Car sounds have been adjusted. Now your vehicles sound so good that even the neighbors will be jealous! [/list][b]Optimization[/b] [list] [*] Improved vehicle respawn functionality. Your car will return to the road faster than you can finish your coffee! [*] Bugs have been optimized. Now they’re faster and more efficient. [*] Grass has followed the bugs’ lead and has also been optimized. [/list] [b]Interface[/b][list] [*] The racing interface has been updated for improved usability. [*] Markers have been added in the garage tabs when there are updates. [*] Star icons next to data in the development menu have been removed since they were not working. [/list][b]Text[/b] [list] [*] Added character lines in quests. Now heroes literally talk to you! [*] Localization errors have been fixed. [/list][b]Balance[/b][list] [*] Difficulty levels have been added for those who love challenges or just want a casual ride. [*] Now only 4-5 quests will be displayed at a time. [*] Recoil for the 94-KM has been reduced. [*] The amount of experience required to level up has been decreased. [*] Temporary speed rotation and reload upgrades have been removed. [*] The duration of temporary armor and engine boost upgrades has been increased. [*] The bonus from maximum speed upgrades has been decreased. [*] The bonus from suspension upgrades has been increased. [/list][b]Map[/b] [list] [*] Custom markers are now unlocked by the “Radar” technology. [/list][b]Fixes[/b] [list] [*] Fixed a bug with joystick controls dropping upon loading. [*] Fixed an issue where antennas could be used after death. [*] Fixed the workshop. The “Auto-fill” option now takes lower-quality items, even if there are not five. [*] Fixed a bug where car parts wouldn't detach. [*] Fixed monster spawn distance. They will no longer appear out of nowhere—like bad jokes (though we can't promise that). [*] Octorun will no longer twitch after death. [*] Fixed the retreat bug for the Corpse Eater. Now it won't run away like someone who forgot to turn off the iron! [*] Fixed the infinite spawner. No more infinite problems! [*] Fixed a bug with tire tracks appearing all over the field upon vehicle respawn. [*] Decreased boss detection distance (music and HP bar). They won't appear from a mile away anymore. [*] The auto-spawner cannot be activated while the vehicle is in motion. [/list] [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//45097196/74bb3948a2163bc5e0bace8cf5a55adba47d5a9b.jpg[/img] We hope the update goes as smoothly as a slick road in the fog! But if something goes wrong, we will release all necessary fixes. We look forward to your feedback :) [h3]But that’s not all![/h3] To celebrate the new patch release, we have an exciting offer for you. If you’ve been dreaming of purchasing the game, now is the perfect time to act! Don’t miss your chance to buy [b]Ashes of the Union with a 40% discount[/b] — your adventure awaits! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3091390/