Straitened Times -v0.57.0- -hrelease- May 2026
The following essay explores the theme of "Straitened Times" , specifically in the context of the v0.57.0 HRelease
Patch Notes Highlights (v0.57.0 -HRelease-)
- Tweaked: Heating efficiency reduced by 35% in "Moderate Cold" thresholds.
- Fixed: Exploit where players could sell empty bottles for profit (Bottles are now classified as "Structural Debris").
- Added: "Lethargy" status effect after three days of protein deficiency.
- Removed: The ability to trade with the Outer Ring (The bridge collapsed in the HRelease timeline).
- AI Update: NPCs now hoard lighters. You will find zero lighters after Day 15.
Minor Updates: Additional "something" (minor scenes or dialogue) was added for Lisa, Mary, and Alexa Gardner, as well as Kate Jensen . Technical and Visual Additions Straitened Times -v0.57.0- -HRelease-
- The "Silent Hardpoint" Bug: Occasionally, a Hardpoint designated for water will simply stop producing, showing "???" as the output. Workaround: Save and reload. The devs are patching this in v0.57.1.
- Nomad Extortion Glitch: Some players report that Nomad Flotillas demand 500 units of meat for a single battery. The developers confirmed this is not a glitch; it is an intentional "Famine Tax."
- Steam Deck Performance: The new UI is functional but small. Recommended to play on an external monitor.
