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The Forever Winter — patch notes and updates

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Sound & Ashes2026-04-20Hey Scavs! We’ve teamed up with Dark Horse to bring you The Art of The Forever Winter—a deeper look into the world behind the game. Weapons, rigs, machines, factions, and the systems that keep everything running long after meaning has collapsed. It's built as a record of the world as it exists: layered, broken, and still seething. Still grinding. Alongside that, we’re launching Soundtrack Volume 2—expanding the soundscape of the world above and below. New transmissions pulled from the frontlines, the tunnels, and the dead air between. These tracks carry the weight of systems still running long after their meaning has been lost—industrial rhyt
Hot-Fix 0.9.3.7.1 Release Notes 4/17/20262026-04-17Hi Scavs! Hotfix 0.9.3.7.1 is now live.Version 0.9.3.7.1 HotfixHello Scavs!This hotfix addresses a bug caused with the recent change for randomly dying AI in the tunnels.- Fundog Out
Hot-Fix 0.9.3.7 Release Notes 4/16/20262026-04-16Hi Scavs! Hotfix 0.9.3.7 is now live.Version 0.9.3.7 HotfixHello Scavs!Another small hotfix- Fundog OutBUG FIXES & CHANGESChoppersChanged part of the chopper logic that would sometimes cause it to teleport in small increments (especially in regions with a lot of undulating terrain).Tunnel LootMinor adjustment to tunnel loot drop percentages.Tunnels AIFixed issue that would sometimes cause AI to die in the tunnels with no obvious reason why.
Hot-Fix 0.9.3.6 Release Notes 4/15/20262026-04-15Hi Scavs! Hotfix 0.9.3.6 is now live.Version 0.9.3.6 HotfixHello Scavs!This hotfix resolves a small set of issues related to the previous release. - Fundog OutBUG FIXES & CHANGESManufactureAdjusted standard and advanced first aid kit manufacture times to 1s and 5s respectively.Dialogue WindowsAddressed some interfaces to confirm the state of dialogue progression.
QOL Update 0.9.3.5 Release Notes 4/14/20262026-04-14Hello Scavs,The 0935 QOL update is now available!If you are interested in the specifics on the how's and whys, please see the following news we posted earlier. It has all sorts of information for context on what we are focusing on!Below is a list of everything that went into this release which includes some items not originally mentioned in the link above.We’re gonna make an announcement shortly for some other cool shit so stay frosty out there.See you in the wastes!- Fundog OutBUG FIXES & CHANGESEconomy / Item RecoverAll Tunnels, Ashen Mesa, and Scorched Enclave are free to fast travel to once they have been visited at least once.Manufacture
Incoming QOL 0.9.3.5 News2026-04-08Hello Scavs,Some news on an incoming update (currently scheduled to release the week of April 12th, 2026):Early access means some systems are still in active development, and we want to be honest about that. We also want to be honest that we can’t improve everything at once. Our focus is on the changes that most improve the flow, clarity, and survival experience of the game while setting up future work in the right order.With that in mind, our next push is focused on getting the experience closer to what it was always meant to feel like: not just harder or deeper, but more coherent. The goal is to improve the flow of the game so that your dec
Hot-Fix 0.9.3.4 Release Notes 4/03/20262026-04-03Hi Scavs! Hotfix 0.9.3.4 is now live.Version 0.9.3.4 HotfixVersion 0.9.3.4 HotfixHello Scavs!One change to help shore up a rare issue we are seeing in our bug reporter.- Fundog OutBUG FIXFixed a rare issue where clients might crash when entering a tunnel or region depending on the inventory of all players in the squad.
Hot-Fix 0.9.3.3 Release Notes 4/03/20262026-04-03Hi Scavs! Hotfix 0.9.3.3 is now live.Version 0.9.3.3 HotfixHello Scavs!This hotfix has some bugfixes accompanied by a few other improvements.- Fundog OutBUG FIXES & CHANGESInnnards UIFixed an issue where very occasionally a client might crash when joining another player given a specific order of operations caused by poor network conditions / high ping.Fixed an issue where the loadout menu would occasionally not properly reflect the player’s actual stash inventory.AudioAdded SFX for when Gunhead spawns.A case where Gunhead sfx could be muted has been fixed.A handful of Bagman’s VO lines that were playing incorrectly have been addressed.MiscAdd
Hot-Fix 0.9.3.2 Release Notes 3/31/20262026-03-31Hi Scavs! Hotfix 0.9.3.2 is now live.Version 0.9.3.2 HotfixHello Scavs!A second hotfix March has been released, this time with some specific pain points addressed. Please see the list below.- Fundog OutBUG FIXES & CHANGESBeacon-Summoned Extraction DroneMinor logic changes to the drone’s follow-owner logic to help mitigate it from getting stuck or lagging too far behind after it collects its cargo. Remember that drones can have challenges extracting from certain maps due to topography or complex environments (example: anything under cover is a no go). So picking a spot that’s out in the open is the move.QuestsMultiple checks and fixes made to
Hot-Fix 0.9.3.1 Release Notes 3/28/20262026-03-28Hi Scavs! Hotfix 0.9.3.1 is now live.Version 0.9.3.1 HotfixHello Scavs!Quick hotfix to address some issues that have been discovered. We are still on the grind to fix other known issues.- Fundog OutBUG FIXES & CHANGESExtraction DroneAn issue causing Scav drones carrying vital cargo to not correctly extract said cargo has been addressed. Some maps had this issue.Player ScavsPlayers are now invulnerable for a short time when they spawn to prevent instantly dying due to latency and / or physics issues with falling on spawn.The Exo Stamina equipment’s legs should no longer accidentally appear when the Scav does not have the equipment in their rig
The Forever Winter - March 2026 Update2026-03-27Hi Scavs! Update 0.9.3.0 is now live.Update 0.9.3.0SCAVS!Welcome to spring!This update is brimming with changes and improvements! First off:We’re testing some edits to the water, base upgrade, and base invasion systems. The goal of these changes is to polish and refine some of the core systems and make them more in line with the player fantasy. The high level:Keep the sense of tension and danger associated with the world of The Forever WinterFurther align with the narrative of the Water Thieves and their goalsExpand upon player choiceIf the Water Thieves invade, they will present you with a choice: pay their extortion fee (water) or fight. Yo
Hot-Fix 0.9.2.2 Release Notes 2/24/20262026-02-24Hi Scavs! Hotfix 0.9.2.2 is now live.Version 0.9.2.2 HotfixHello Scavs!We have another hotfix for you. This one is focused on a few key changes.If you notice specific issues please contact Nightmare or post in Discord so we can address them soonest.Again, have an amazing week!- Fundog OutBUG FIXES & CHANGESAnimationFixed reload animations for Scav Girl when using some of the shotgunsGarageAdded music to the APC loading screen if / when alternate fast travel is usedAdded a welcome dialogue to Bunco the first time you talk to him in the garageFixed title of 3rd Bunco Garage Quest (was incorrectly named)Adjusted the requirements for unlocking Bu
Hot-Fix 0.9.2.1 Release Notes 2/22/20262026-02-23Hi Scavs! Hotfix 0.9.2.1 is now live.Version 0.9.2.1 HotfixHello Scavs!Hot off the press is a hotfix to address issues with the game. We will continue to monitor the game and the feedback and will make additional adjustments if need be.If you notice specific issues please contact Nightmare or post in Discord so we can address them soonest.Have an amazing week!- Fundog OutBUG FIXES & CHANGESMultiplayer Scav IssuesFixed issue where Gunhead’s head would often not correctly initialize for clients a multiplayer setting.Fixed issue where prestige skills (such as additional HP) would sometimes not correctly initialize for clients in a multiplayer se
The Forever Winter - February 2026 Update2026-02-19Hi Scavs! Update 0.9.2.0 is now live.Update 0.9.2.0SCAVS!It's good to see you. We hope you're surviving 2026 thus far!This latest update to The Forever Winter has a metric ton of improvements, bug fixes, and adjustments. We have been focusing on some much needed quality of life improvements as well as addressing a ton of pacing issues. We want to thank Wings and Biggie for helping us test many of these changes, and make sure everything is dialed in! We won’t bury the lead: the economy has received a major overhaul from every measurable aspect. The value of items, the location of items (both in terms of which level and what kinds of containers
The Forever Winter - "Jan 2026 News"2026-01-16Happy New Year Scavs!We’re hard at work on the next update and wanted to give you the lowdown on some of what’s coming soon.The current focus is on quality of life and debugging. For instance: we are scrubbing quests to make sure they are all functional and looking at the feedback and community comments to find trouble spots. We are also looking at specific AI interactions to improve them, including but not limited to tank vs. mech combat.As part of this effort if you guys know a specific quest that has issues (there are some quests that have RNG spawning elements) reach out to nightmare, he will make sure it's on our radar. Right now we have
Hot-Fix 0.9.1.1 Release Notes 12/30/20252025-12-30Hi Scavs! Hotfix 0.9.1.1 is now live.Version 0.9.1.1 HotfixHello Scavs!Hope you are all enjoying your end of year! This fix brings some small but meaningful improvements to the game as we close out 2025.See you in the wastelands!- Fundog OutBUG FIXESInnardsFixed issue where Gunhead characters could target Lordoss with their head weaponry.Fixed issue where Gunhead’s rig could appear during Lordoss cinemas.Fixed issue where the loot menu could appear during the Octogirl cinemas.MiscFixed issue where Scavs could loot while mid-air (from falling or jumping).Addressed issue where codex boxes from stunned enemies could spawn underground.Addressed i
The Forever Winter - December 2025 Update2025-12-23Hi Scavs! Update 0.9.1 is now live.Update 0.9.1 Happy holidays!It's the end of a long year, and we hope everyone is doing exactly what they want to be doing as we await the coming of 2026! Hopefully you guys have a chance to kick it with Family>Our latest update adds the Transmission Tower, which allows you to communicate with all sorts of denizens of the wastes, IF you can build the tower and acquire the correct frequencies. This update comes with several frequencies to find and tune into, and we intend to keep adding more as we go. This allows us to meet characters in the tunnels and if you're lucky they will join you in the innards! We’ll
Hot-Fix 0.9.0.3 Release Notes 12/05/20252025-12-05Hi Scavs! Hotfix 0.9.0.3 is now live.Update 0.9.0.3Hello Scavs!We have made some improvements in this hotfix. Thanks for hanging in there! See you in the wastelands.BUG FIXESBARFixed issue were some patrons might not spawn if the players entered the bar in a multiplayer environment.ENEMY AIFixed an issue where mech vision occasionally would not orient the correct way, causing the mech to not always be able to look in the desired direction under specific conditions.Doing damage with the At-43 Mass will summon hunter-killers (unless the players are in the tunnels).Addressed an issue where dead AI might sometimes still use their sensors and thus
Hot-Fix 0.9.0.2 Release Notes 12/03/20252025-12-03Hi Scavs! Hotfix 0.9.0.2 is now live.Update 0.9.0.2Hello Scavs!Another hotfix for everyone. Note that there is still a known issue where none of the interactive patrons except for the bartender will show up in the bar if you enter in a multiplayer environment. We are on the case and will resolve that as soon as we are able. In the meantime, visit the bar solo to talk to the denizens.Stay frosty, Scavs!This update contains the following:BUG FIXESBARFixed issue where talking to the bartender as a client could crash the player’s game.Fixed issue where some patrons would ask for a drink and then not display the list of drinks for the player to gi
Hot-Fix 0.9.0.1 Release Notes 12/02/20252025-12-02Hi Scavs! Hotfix 0.9.0.1 is now live.Update 0.9.0.1It’s December! We have identified some issues and addressed them in this hotfix. Stay frosty Scavs!-Fundog OutTUNING ADJUSTMENTS / IMPROVEMENTSBARThe bartender portrait has been changed.MISCAdjusted logic for the bar-rewarded weapon drops to slightly increase the chance they dropped.BUG FIXESENEMY AIFixed issue where enemy AI might not spawn in the tunnels.Note that this fix may cause AI to frequently respawn in the tunnels. This will be addressed.Fixed issue where enemy AI might not spawn in Frozen Swamp.PLAYER SYSTEMSFixed an issue which could cause specific buttons in the conversation UI t