Steam Community :: Escape The Pacific

0.66: New Debuffs, Skills, Roles and news about Creative Mode

13 Mar

Patch 0.66.0.0

Hello Survivors!

Before we talk about the new features, we'd like to briefly remind the community about the important Raft Physics fix, that kept us busy the majority of 2024.

We've linked the respective Announcements below, for you to read more about it.

No more Submarine and Flying Rafts - P1 - Fix
No more Submarine and Flying Rafts - P2 - Fix

So far, we dedicated the majority of our efforts to working behind the scenes, focusing on enhancing the game’s overall stability and tackling long-standing bugs that had been lingering for months. Our goal was to ensure a smoother, more polished experience by refining core mechanics, optimizing performance, and resolving persistent issues. As a result, the game is now more stable, reliable, and ultimately more enjoyable for all players.

Now let's talk what's new in store with this update.

New Passive Debuffs

A passive debuff is a negative effect that happens automatically due to environmental conditions or player status, rather than being triggered by a specific action.

The core mechanics behind these "hidden" debuffs have been in the game for a long time, but they weren’t clearly visible to players. We've completely reworked the code to integrate them with the new Buff/Debuff system. Now, they are displayed on the HUD and stats page, giving you better insight into your character’s condition. This should make it easier to identify what’s causing health loss and help you take the right steps to survive another day.

New Skills

Triangulate, Sextant, and Looter are now available on the Skills page. As you progress, these skills will make their respective actions easier to perform.

Example for Sextant usage (Technical - Simplified)

Level 0
To get an accurate measurement, you'll have to perform the measurement within 2 hours from noon and your mirror offset by 10 degrees.
Level 4
To get an accurate measurement, you'll have to perform the measurement within 2.8 hours from noon and your mirror offset by 14 degrees.
Level 7
To get an accurate measurement, you'll have to perform the measurement within 3.4 hours from noon and your mirror offset by 17 degrees.

In short: The higher your skill, the easier it is to get accurate measurements in less-than-ideal conditions.

New Roles

We've introduced new roles to enhance your gameplay! Survivors get a balanced experience, Builders craft, repair, and dismantle more efficiently, Explorers navigate faster and use tools more accurately, while Looters find more valuable items.

Survivor

This role is the standard role, with a balanced mix of all skills. This is how the devs intended the game to be played. This was called "Normal" before this update.

Builder

As a builder you will be able to craft, build and repair items more easily, and when dismantling stuff you'll get more resources back.

Explorer

As an Explorer you'll be able to paddle faster, triangulate islands that are further away, and you'll be able to get an accurate reading with the Sextant even when the time of day is not exactly 12:00 noon.

Looter

As a Looter you will find more of the useful stuff in lootable chests.

For now, roles provide a head start in certain skills. In the future, they will also grant exclusive blueprints or knowledge automatically, while other players will need to find, loot, or study to unlock them.

With the new roles we aim to create a more diverse gameplay experience!

What we are working on next

Alongside various improvements and fixes, the next update will primarily focus on:

Roles expansion
- Farmer
- Hunter
New Game Mode: Creative
Illness and Cure System
New Island Type

We would like to thank you for your support, bug reports and feedback.

Peter,
G4GTeam

Escape The Pacific

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0.66e: New Debuffs, Skills, Roles and news about Creative Mode

10 Mar

Patch 0.66e.0.0

Hello Survivors!

Before we talk about the new features, we'd like to briefly remind the community about the important Raft Physics fix, that kept us busy the majority of 2024.

We've linked the respective Announcements below, for you to read more about it.

No more Submarine and Flying Rafts - P1 - Fix
No more Submarine and Flying Rafts - P2 - Fix

So far, we dedicated the majority of our efforts to working behind the scenes, focusing on enhancing the game’s overall stability and tackling long-standing bugs that had been lingering for months. Our goal was to ensure a smoother, more polished experience by refining core mechanics, optimizing performance, and resolving persistent issues. As a result, the game is now more stable, reliable, and ultimately more enjoyable for all players.

Now let's talk what's new in store with this update.

New Passive Debuffs

A passive debuff is a negative effect that happens automatically due to environmental conditions or player status, rather than being triggered by a specific action.

The core mechanics behind these "hidden" debuffs have been in the game for a long time, but they weren’t clearly visible to players. We've completely reworked the code to integrate them with the new Buff/Debuff system. Now, they are displayed on the HUD and stats page, giving you better insight into your character’s condition. This should make it easier to identify what’s causing health loss and help you take the right steps to survive another day.

New Skills

Triangulate, Sextant, and Looter are now available on the Skills page. As you progress, these skills will make their respective actions easier to perform.

Example for Sextant usage (Technical - Simplified)

Level 0
To get an accurate measurement, you'll have to perform the measurement within 2 hours from noon and your mirror offset by 10 degrees.
Level 4
To get an accurate measurement, you'll have to perform the measurement within 2.8 hours from noon and your mirror offset by 14 degrees.
Level 7
To get an accurate measurement, you'll have to perform the measurement within 3.4 hours from noon and your mirror offset by 17 degrees.

In short: The higher your skill, the easier it is to get accurate measurements in less-than-ideal conditions.

New Roles

We've introduced new roles to enhance your gameplay! Survivors get a balanced experience, Builders craft, repair, and dismantle more efficiently, Explorers navigate faster and use tools more accurately, while Looters find more valuable items.

Survivor

This role is the standard role, with a balanced mix of all skills. This is how the devs intended the game to be played. This was called "Normal" before this update.

Builder

As a builder you will be able to craft, build and repair items more easily, and when dismantling stuff you'll get more resources back.

Explorer

As an Explorer you'll be able to paddle faster, triangulate islands that are further away, and you'll be able to get an accurate reading with the Sextant even when the time of day is not exactly 12:00 noon.

Looter

As a Looter you will find more of the useful stuff in lootable chests.

For now, roles provide a head start in certain skills. In the future, they will also grant exclusive blueprints or knowledge automatically, while other players will need to find, loot, or study to unlock them.

With the new roles we aim to create a more diverse gameplay experience!

What we are working on next

Alongside various improvements and fixes, the next update will primarily focus on:

Roles expansion
- Farmer
- Hunter
New Game Mode: Creative
Illness and Cure System
New Island Type

We would like to thank you for your support, bug reports and feedback.

Peter,
G4GTeam

Escape The Pacific

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Hotfix 0.65.2.3 and 0.65e.2.3

13 Feb

Hello Survivors!

A new Hotfix 0.65.2.3 and 0.65e.2.3 is available!

Changelog:

Fixed: Attaching raft base under an open door on raft causing the raft to submerge or launch into the air
Fixed: Detached raft base is not colliding with the rest building objects on the raft
Fixed: Too small font size in Island/Cluster rename screen after game load

We would like to thank you for your support, bug reports and feedback.

Peter,
G4GTeam

Escape The Pacific

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Hotfix 0.65.2.2 and 0.65e.2.2

10 Feb

Hello Survivors!

A new Hotfix 0.65.2.2 and 0.65e.2.2 is available!

Changelog:

Fixed: Attached object on Raft sometimes shifted to the center raft object after save
Fixed: Attached Anchors are shifted after load and cause the raft to move around uncontrollably

We would like to thank you for your support, bug reports and feedback.

Peter,
G4GTeam

Escape The Pacific

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Hotfix 0.65.2.1 and 0.65e.2.1

9 Feb

Hello Survivors!

A new Hotfix 0.65.2.1 and 0.65e.2.1 is available!

Changelog:

Fixed: Objects attached to the raft base sometimes shifted when adding or removing raft base modules.
Fixed: Attached objects sometimes shifted after loading a game where raft base modules had been added or removed.
Fixed: The raft sometimes jumped or shifted when adding or removing raft base modules.
Fixed: Building objects on the raft base sometimes shifted after adding or removing raft base modules.
Fixed: Players could sit on the floor while swimming.
Fixed: Players could sit on the floor without actually standing on it.

We would like to thank you for your support, bug reports and feedback.

Peter,
G4GTeam

Escape The Pacific

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No more Submarine and Flying Rafts - P2

1 Feb

Patch 0.65.2.0 & 0.65e.2.0

Hello Survivors!

Part II addresses fixes related to all the building modules placed on the raft. Read more about the Part I fix here.

With this, the major issues affecting raft physics have finally been patched! With the release of Part 1 and Part 2 of our raft physics fixes, we’ve worked hard to make sailing smoother, more reliable, and a more enjoyable part of your survival journey. We truly appreciate your patience and support throughout this process. We hope these improvements enhance your gameplay, and as always, we welcome your feedback to keep making Escape the Pacific even better!

In addition to the raft physics fixes, we’ve also made significant improvements to the blueprint preview aiming and placement mechanics. Building structures should now feel much more intuitive and precise, making it easier to align, position, and place modules exactly where you want them. These refinements ensure a smoother construction experience, allowing you to focus on creativity rather than frustration. Let us know how the improvements feel, as we’re always looking to fine-tune the system even further!

Important - Incompatible saves

We’ve been closely investigating the raft issues that some of you have reported, including missing anchors and wild, uncontrollable rafts. After extensive testing, we’ve identified the root cause: an internal ID related to the raft base wasn’t properly initialized in certain cases. This issue likely stems from an older raft management system, particularly when adding, removing, or significantly altering the raft’s structure.

To fix this, we’ve implemented a safeguard that corrects this ID when loading a save, ensuring that all future saves will work as intended. However, this fix cannot repair existing saves where objects have already been attached incorrectly. This means that older saves affected by this bug will unfortunately remain unstable, leading to potential issues like rafts "flying" or behaving unpredictably.

What does this mean for you?
This fix ensures that from now on, raft physics and saves will be stable.
However, old saves that were affected by this bug will not be compatible with the latest fix.
We kindly ask all players to start a fresh new game to enjoy the improved raft mechanics.
This glitch appears to affect only 1-2% of players, but while rare, it is completely game-breaking for those impacted.

We know this is frustrating, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Unfortunately, save incompatibilities can sometimes happen in Early Access as we refine core mechanics. We truly appreciate your patience and support as we continue making Escape the Pacific the best survival experience possible.

Changelog

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Fixed: Freely placed objects colliding with Building objects on Raft causing the raft to submerge or launch into the air
Fixed: Walking into or hitting Building objects on Raft causing the raft to submerge or launch into the air
Fixed: Walking into or hitting Objects attached to Building objects on Raft causing the raft to submerge or launch into the air
Fixed: Stepping on or jumping onto Ramps on Raft causing the raft to submerge or launch into the air
Fixed: Sails colliding with Building objects on Raft causing the raft to submerge or rocket into the air
Fixed: Rudder colliding with Building objects on Raft causing the raft to submerge or rocket into the air
Fixed: Jumping and hitting the Roof on Raft causing the raft to submerge or launch into the air
Fixed: Attaching Objects to Building objects on Raft causing the raft to submerge or launch into
the air
Fixed: Opened doors & Windows colliding with other objects on Raft causing the raft to submerge or launch into the air
Fixed: Building modules on Raft colliding with Sails, Rudders, Sail masts causing the raft to submerge or launch into the air
Fixed: Not released Anchor sometimes disappears after game load
Fixed: Released Anchor sometimes causes the raft to submerge or launch into the air after game load
Changed: Improved Blueprint Preview aiming and placing for Pillars on raft
Changed: Improved Blueprint Preview aiming and placing for all vertical building modules (Walls, Door & Window modules) on raft
Changed: Improved Blueprint Preview aiming and placing for Side-beam frames on raft
Changed: Improved Blueprint Preview aiming and placing for Floors & Roofs on raft
Changed: Improved Blueprint Preview aiming and placing for Ramps on raft

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Sailing has been significantly improved for a smoother experience. If you encounter any additional bugs, please don't hesitate to report them.

We extend our gratitude to all community members who assisted in identifying these persistent issues, with special thanks to Valcus for providing invaluable insights into troubleshooting many issues along with the glitches affecting rafts.

We would like to thank you for your support, bug reports and feedback.

Peter,
G4GTeam

Escape The Pacific

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No more Submarine and Flying Rafts - P1

21 Jan

Patch 0.65.1.0 & 0.65e.1.0

Hello Survivors!

We have exciting news!

We've identified the root cause of the Flying Raft or Submarine Raft bug, which has disrupted sailing and immersion in EtP. After receiving numerous bug reports and troubleshooting with your help, we're now 100% confident that the issue is fixed. In 2024 we focused mainly on fixing this one, and we're happy to present it to you.

We’ve successfully reproduced the bug and implemented a solution that works every time. Say goodbye to Flying and Submarine Rafts!

To speed up the release, we're rolling out the fix in two parts. Part I (this one) addresses issues with common objects attached to the raft base (chests, boxes, bird cages, drying racks, beds, tables, stools) and sailing tools (rudder, sail mast, sail, anchor).

Changelog

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Fixed: Freely placed objects sliding or falling off the raft while sailing
Fixed: Freely placed objects colliding with attached objects, causing the raft to submerge or launch into the air
Fixed: Rotating rudder handle colliding with other objects, causing the raft to submerge or rocket into the air
Fixed: Stepping on or jumping onto attached objects, causing the raft to submerge or launch into the air
Fixed: Walking into or hitting attached objects, causing the raft to submerge or rocket into the air
Fixed: Walking into or hitting the rudder, sail mast, or sail, causing the raft to submerge or launch into the air
Fixed: Lowering sails to the ground and colliding with the raft, causing the raft to submerge or rocket into the air
Fixed: Lowering sails to the ground and colliding with freely placed objects, causing the raft to submerge or rocket into the air

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These fixes may seem straightforward, but identifying and resolving them was a real challenge. Coding complex game mechanics is no easy task, and it took a lot of effort to track down and fix these issues.

We appreciate your patience as we worked through them!
-- Peter

Part II will address fixes related to all the building modules placed on the raft. While we’re confident that we've resolved the sinking/flying raft bug when colliding with attached items, you may still encounter issues when colliding with building modules (such as walls, ceilings, stairs, etc.). Please bear with us until Part II is released for the complete fix.

In the meantime, enjoy the first stage of the fix, and feel free to share your feedback with us!

We would like to thank you for your support, bug reports and feedback.

Peter,
G4GTeam

Escape The Pacific

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Hotfix 0.65.0.7 and 0.65e.0.7

17 Jan

Hello Survivors!

A new Hotfix 0.65.0.7 and 0.65e.0.7 is available!

Changelog:

Fixed: Half Pillar Wind indicator occasionally failing to display the correct wind direction or speed
Fixed: Fast time mode started in Sailing UI doesn't stop after the Fast Sail UI was opened and closed
Fixed: Missing complete statistics about Salmon in inventory in Details
Fixed: Displaying unnecessary/wrong Quality info for Spoilt meal in Inventory
Fixed: Missing Smoked Meal statistics in Inventory
Fixed: Displaying unnecessary/wrong Quality info for Spoilt meal in HUD
Fixed: Fast time mode started in Sailing UI doesn't stops after the Sailing UI is closed by Messages

We would like to thank you for your support, bug reports and feedback.

Peter,
G4GTeam

Escape The Pacific

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Hotfix 0.65.0.6 and 0.65e.0.6

12 Jan

Hello Survivors!

A new Hotfix 0.65.0.6 and 0.65e.0.6 is available!

Changelog:

Fixed: Wind indicator occasionally failing to display the correct wind direction or speed.
Fixed: Wind indicator on the sail mast not showing the correct wind direction or speed in certain scenarios.
Fixed: Rapid stepping sounds and camera shaking while walking on the raft, particularly when tilted or during rough waves.
Fixed: Incorrect snapping functionality when placing the sail mast with the wind indicator blueprint.
Fixed: Not wrapped long texts in Recipe title in Craft/Build screens
Fixed: Not correct text and hotkey positioning in hotkey info area in Craft/Build screens

We would like to thank you for your support, bug reports and feedback.

Peter,
G4GTeam

Escape The Pacific

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Hotfix 0.65.0.5 and 0.65e.0.5

9 Jan

Hello Survivors!

A new Hotfix 0.65.0.5 and 0.65e.0.5 is available!

Changelog:

Fixed an issue where it was possible to attach a Raft module to another Raft module at a location where a Rudder was already attached.
Resolved a problem preventing the attachment of a Rudder to the Raft module after detaching another Raft module.
Addressed a bug where attaching a Raft module would occasionally prevent the attachment of a Rudder to other Raft modules, even though it was previously possible.
Corrected an issue where attaching a Rudder, Sail Mast, or Sail would prevent attaching another Rudder, Sail Mast, or Sail to a Raft module if previously dropped.
Fixed a bug where, when dropping a Rudder, Sail Mast, or Sail while looking at the Raft base with the green attach preview active, the preview would remain visible instead of disappearing.
Resolved an issue where dropping a Rudder, Sail Mast, or Sail with the green attach preview active would make it impossible to attach the dropped item again.
Fixed an issue where the Sail Mast green attachment preview flashes rapidly in front of the player when attempting to attach it between two attachment points.
Fixed an issue where the aiming/attaching distance of the Sail Mast was too short, causing the use of incorrect snapping points.

We would like to thank you for your support, bug reports and feedback.

Peter,
G4GTeam

Escape The Pacific

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