DEADSIDE Console 1.9 - Blueprints, Mirny Map Expansion, New Airdrops

Hello Deadsiders!

On June 8th at 10AM CEST / 3AM CDT, we will begin the release of update 1.9 to consoles!

This massive update introduces blueprints to the game; a whole new element to progression and crafting. Survival mechanics have been improved, new airdrops can be called down to your base, and you have a large map expansion with new areas to explore!

With such a large update bringing so many technical changes, a full wipe is required for all servers for the game to function correctly. During the release window we expect the update deployment to take 2-3 hours. Some console servers with low population will be closed during this window.

Here are just some of the features you can expect in version 1.9:

• New blueprint progression and crafting system

• Mirny map expansion

• New signal flares that can be thrown to call airdrop variants to your location

• Rebalanced weapon repair

• Trader rebalance with random loot boxes

• Rebalanced survival mechanics

• New base modules and decorations

Version 1.9 is a major update that brings too many changes to talk about in this post, so let's cover the big features;

The feature that changes gameplay the most this update is easily blueprints. Now many items can be crafted using new items like the CNC Machine, but first you will need to research the blueprint for the item. This unlocks the ability to craft weapons, armor, attachments and more all at your base. Blueprints for weapons and armor can be upgraded, allowing you to craft more powerful versions.

In the early game basic blueprints can be found in many different lootboxes, for example car trunks, duffle bags, and garbage piles. These blueprints will unlock basic crafting recipes, like the bearing finder for example. You can use the bearing finder to dig up rare blueprints and loot, or you can complete gameplay events like missions, convoys, etc. If you find an item you would like to research, you can convert it into a blueprint by placing it inside the new Research Table.

This update also brings a large map expansion to Mirny, adding new POIs to explore as well as the addition of the Potny Islands to E6-7

An important new type of item added are Signal Flares, these can be found in the world or purchased from traders. You can throw them down to call down an airdrop right at your base! With four different variants, each type drops a different category of loot and blueprints.

We also have plenty of new base objects, from crafting machines to decorations. One new useful item is the fireplace, which cooks food quickly while also looking nice. Offset doors have been added as well, these were added to align well with stairs to make base navigation and building easier.

You can also expect improvements and changes to survival mechanics. Now when your character dies, your food and water stats are saved. This means if you spend the time to take care of your character, you can expect to retain those benefits for a while. Different types of meat now provide buffs that stack, each increasing the max amount of food for your character

There are tons of balance changes included in this update, including ground loot, AI balance, trader prices, the list goes on. For more details you can check the patch notes below, or this overview video Boots made when 1.9 dropped on PC.

Version 1.9 Patch Notes:

Major Features:

• Added Blueprint System

• Mirny Map Expansion

• New Signal Flare Airdrops

• New Simplified Weapon Repair

• Trader Rebalance - Added Random Loot Boxes

• New Crafting System - Added CNC Machine for high tier crafting

• Item Upgrade System with the Upgrade Station

• New Skin Applicators

Base Additions:

• Added offset doors

• Added the Fireplace module

• Added 4 decorative masks that can be crafted into a wearable version

Consumable Rebalancing:

• Rags now heal 3hp instead of 8hp

• Sterile Rags now heal 10hp instead of 15hp

• Green Leaves now heal 5hp instead of 3hp, and now decrease -5 thirst instead of -1

Vehicle Rebalancing:

• Vehicles now gradually wear out during long usage, now 100% speed above 50% durability, 70% speed at 25% durability, 10% speed at 0% durability 

• The speed of your vehicle is reduced with lower durability

• Added audio for damaged vehicles with more breakdown sounds occurring as vehicles wear down

• Vehicles now spawn in the world slightly damaged

Food & Water Rebalancing:

• Reduced food and water spawns in the world

• Water values are no longer bound to increments of 20. You can now drink anywhere from 20-1 units of water with each drink

• The water level of wells are refreshed on server restart, ranging from 20-60% full. Each minute the well will gain 1 unit of water

• Water collectors now replenish unit by unit instead of 20 unit chunks

• Players can no longer drink from water wells or collectors if your water stat is full

• Reduced the amount of wolf spawns but increased their health from 100 to 125

• Increased the amount of deer spawns

• Added durability to fishing rods and shovels

• Added canned food to mission rewards

• New effect - Omega-3 Oils (Cooked Fish): Satiety +10%, Food and Water Maximum +25 for 60 min

• New effect - Animal Fats (Cooked Duck): Max HP +4, Food and Water Maximum +35 for 60 min

• New effect - High-quality Protein (Cooked Deer): Max HP +6, Food and Water Maximum +30 for 60 min

• Roasted Mussel effect update:-- HP Regen Decreased: 6 -> 5 per min-- Duration increased: 15 -> 30 min-- Added effect: Food and Water Maximum +10

• The satiety effects of different foods stack up, so the total satiety value can be increased up to 200

• HP Regen decreased for 85-100 Food and Water value: 12 -> 10 per min

• New HP regen level for 110+ Food and Water value: 15 per min

• Raw Mushroom and Mussel food increased: 2 -> 3

• Roasted Mushroom food increased: 5 -> 7

• Roasted Mussel food increased: 5 -> 8

• Increased minimal value of Food and Water after respawn: 20 -> 25

Other Rebalancing:

• Decreased base protection level of all body armor and helmets now that they can be upgraded

• On PvE servers base modules are no longer damaged after disassembly

• Wood Planners now yield 2 boards per cycle

• Cooking time for the campfire and grill have been increased

Other Changes:

• Both traders now purchase the same set of items

• When dismantling a structure the modules attached will be automatically disassembled and added to your inventory, or thrown on the ground if there is no space

• Mannequin parts are now stackable

• Players can no longer block ladders with sleeping bags

• The max vehicles limit is now split between boats and land vehicles in the admin panel

• Enabled stacking for weapon and armor repair kits

• PvP and PvE servers now have separate mission settings, with the max mission amount being higher on PvE servers

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed 3 different item duplication exploits

• Fixed a bug that caused airdrops to hang in the air

• Fixed incorrectly sized blocking volumes for multiple base modules