- Fargone | October Newsletter - 1 October 2026
Hey everyone!For October’s newsletter, I figured it would be a good time to do another full dev log video, this time discussing some of the major changes coming to NPC logic in Fargone.The 0.6 update is the biggest update to date (again, I know!) and features tons of new content, alongside major reworks and improvements to existing systems. For this newsletter/dev log though, I’ll be focusing specifically on the new NPC Life Logic and what it means for the world of Fargone.One extra thing worth mentioning: 0.6 also includes a huge number of fixes for long standing issues, as well as some pretty major performance improvements. So, if you’ve been experiencing bugs or performance problems, there’s a very good chance you’ll see improvements when the update launches.Hope you enjoy the deep dive into NPC Life Logic, and I’m looking forward to sharing more of 0.6 with you soon!– Jordan
- Fargone | September Newsletter - 3 September 2026
Hey everyone,It's been a little while since the last development update, so I wanted to share how things are progressing with the next major update for Fargone. I also am planning on doing monthly newsletters going forward to keep you all up to date with what is happening with the game.Development has been moving along really well, and I'm now at the stage where most of the major systems are in place. There's still plenty of polishing, balancing and bug fixing ahead, but the update is well into development now and isn't too far from being ready.This update has grown into one of the biggest I've worked on for Fargone so far. Alongside a complete overhaul of the human AI, you'll also find the return of Arena Mode, new missions that better connect existing storylines, and early work towards built-in mod support to name just a few. There is plenty more coming that I will reveal closer to th…
- Patch 0.5.1.2c - 23 July 2026
ImprovementsGeneral improvements to VRAM memory managementFixesFixed issue causing certain audio clips to sometimes cut out and or stutterFixed Brutes missing audioFixed core not spawning sometimes during Unstable Elements missionFixed VIP missions becoming complete on death of any group member
- Patch 0.5.1.2b - 10 July 2026
ImprovementsReworked gunshot blending based on distanceSmoothed out lighting transitions throughout the dayFixesFixed Simplified Chinese using an unsupported fontFixed audio cutting out during heavy firefightsFixed a bug causing HZ Swamp water to unloadFixed a bug causing ocean ambience to play when not near the oceanFixed gunshot impact wounds not appearing when AI damage each otherFixed Husks not checking for line of sight before beginning a lunge attackFixed the campfire buff remaining applied after leaving the campfire areaFixed the quad bike datapad screen occasionally going blackFixed a visual bug when exiting weapon aim
- Patch 0.5.1.2 - 8 July 2026
AddedAdded new vehicle maintenance breakdown section in the UIAdded the ability to use normal datapad functions while on a quad bikeAdded noise functionality to quad bikes that alerts nearby enemies while drivingAdded new equip and holster sounds for all gunsImprovementsMajor overhaul to NPC placement and spawning logicImproved world origin shift logic to smooth out stuttersLarge optimizations to RAM usageFurther improvements to distant AI logicImproved performance when rendering small detailsImproved quad bike NPC 'splatter' physicsFixesFixed a bug causing player bases to remain invisible after fast travelFixed a bug causing important characters to get stuck in a culled (invisible) state after fast travel or respawningFixed floating geometry around the trailer park in the mountainsFixed some clipping issues with the GlockFixed several causes of weapon reloads getting stuckFixed a bug c…
- Patch 0.5.1.1 - 3 July 2026
*I recommend pressing ` to open the console and running this command vehicle_reposition, there was a bug causing vehicles to drift out of the map, if you haven't got a quad yet or think you can't find any run that command once and it will bring them all back to where they should be.FixesFixed a bug causing gun shot sounds to be incredibly loudFixed a crash caused when fast travelingFixed important NPCs sometimes ending up far away from their intended locationFixed some floating objects around Days End BarFixed AI sometimes not spawning correctly when fast travelingFixed an issue that could cause important characters to drift far away from their intended locationsFixed quad bikes sometimes getting stuck invisible *
- Patch 0.5.1.0 | Rustbound - 2 July 2026
Hey everyone, it's that time again, Fargone is receiving its latest major update today which is jam packed with new features, including the highly requested drivable vehicles! This update also includes language localisation support for 8 new languages, another feature that I know many have been asking for. There are LOTS more big things coming with this update so let's jump in and break them all down!Drive and maintain your own quad bikeWhen you first load in to the Rustbound update, the map will be pre populated with several random spawns of quad bikes. These quad bikes spawn with a range of random conditions (most are worse for wear!) so unless you get very lucky you will likely need to scavenge for parts to get one up and running. Quad bikes require an engine, spark plugs, wheels and fuel to get going. You can find a range of different parts ranging from slow but fuel efficient engin…
- First look at vehicles in Fargone & Steam Summer Sale - 26 June 2026
Hey everyone, I am in the final polishing stages of wrapping up Fargone's next major update, which will be launching next Wednesday (01/07/2026). This update comes with a lot of big changes and additions, however in today's post I will only be sharing a little about one highly requested feature: vehicles. So let's break down some of the things you can expect with vehicles in Patch 0.5.1.0 Rustbound. What vehicles are coming with the Rustbound update Fargone is taking a slightly different approach with vehicles. As many of you know, I have always tried to define Fargone's space in the market as something between a full-blown survival game and something a bit more curated, like S.T.A.L.K.E.R. With that being said, having tons of scattered vehicles of all types around felt out of place, and also did not align with the lore of the radiation from Hope's Plant frying most vehicles in The Barr…
- Patch 0.5.0.4b - 1 June 2026
Hey everyone, Another small patch with a very large impact for users with lower-end hardware such as the Steam Deck. With this update, you should see a massive improvement to PIP scope rendering. The GPU load when using a scope has been reduced by around 80% due to a bug fix and several under-the-hood improvements. In addition, weather effects have been further optimised without any loss of visual quality, so overall the game should run noticeably smoother with this update. Graphics Improved post-processing exposure to make the image cleaner Improved legibility of input glyph promptsImprovements Greatly improved PIP scope performance across the board, particularly on lower-end hardware such as the Steam Deck Greatly improved performance of weather effects Improved the resolution rendering system used by PIP scopes Improved the spawner distance check function to better detect when enemie…
- Patch 0.5.0.4 - 21 May 2026
Hi everyone, patch 0.5.0.4 is here and comes with something that has been highly requested for some time, full controller support. Additionally, some new QoL improvements come alongside it, such as fixes to the key rebind system in general and a new interaction indicator to make interacting with specific items easier. This is a smaller patch but rest assured work on the next major update (vehicles) is getting close to completion! Controller Support Controller users now have feature parity with keyboard and mouse players, including a new radial menu for using quick slot items, the ability to rebind any button, and the ability to lean left and right. Additionally, controller aiming and movement have been rebuilt entirely to feel much smoother and easier to use. This also includes new features such as aim assist, separated sensitivity values in the settings menu, and proper glyph support i…
- Patch 0.5.0.3d - 12 May 2026
Improvements Hostile enemies that are very close to the player when fast traveling or respawning are now removed Fixes Fixed several dynamic missions for The Mole not working correctly Fixed AI hostile to the player not correctly giving a warning timer before opening fire Fixed an issue where items could become stuck or locked if the player attempted to pick them up with a full inventory Fixed wandering trader base visits being duplicated Fixed infection debuffs sometimes becoming stuck Fixed excessive respawning of bandits during the “Never Negotiate” mission Fixed military forces not spawning correctly during the non-believers Liberty mission
- Patch 0.5.0.3c - 5 May 2026
Added New "About Bunker" dialogue option for the bunker master New difficulty tutorial popup for new characters Improvements Bunker 27's reward system has been reworked, items from crates are now deposited into a storage box next to the bunker master after talking to them and handing in any crates Balancing Rebalanced Bunker 27 crate rewards Fixes Fixed items getting lost when looting from containers with a full inventory Fixed sliding not triggering correctly Fixed nav mesh issues in Bandit HQ causing Xero and others to clip under objects Fixed numerous terrain holes Fixed a small physics issue that could happen when grabbing a loose item off the ground Fixed bunker crate items not being at 100% condition
- Patch 0.5.0.3b - 1 May 2026
Hey everyone, this is a smaller patch but it includes a few impactful changes, mainly to lockpicking. I’ve been following your feedback and it was clear that most players didn’t enjoy the dual-axis system. With this update, lockpicking has been simplified to a more traditional approach, where you only need to move left and right to find the sweet spot. Additionally, Bunker 27 has received some extra polish along with a few new additions. Added New lootables in Bunker 27 New ambience track for Bunker 27 New props and details in Bunker 27 New AI spawns in Bunker 27 Improvements Updated bread roll icon Updated energy drink and fizzy drink icons Updated zombie heavy appearance Balancing Lockpicking has been reworked based on player feedback Rotation mechanic removed — now based purely on movement Improved visual feedback from the bar to better indicate proximity to the sweet spot Fixes Fixe…
- Patch 0.5.0.3 - 28 April 2026
Hey everyone, this patch comes with a pretty major performance gain. This has been achieved by greatly improving how distant AI are handled. Gameplay-wise, it has zero impact, but performance-wise it massively reduces CPU load. On average, performance gains seem to be around 15–20 FPS, and this will be even more noticeable if you play Fargone on a weaker CPU. Graphics New foliage added to Hazard Zone Improvements Major improvement to distant AI calculations, yielding a very large performance boost AI now play water-specific movement sounds when in water Cooking more complex foods now grants more Survival XP than basic foods Further smoothing of micro-stutters caused by the new origin shift system Companions are now better at keeping up with the player Improved underwater entry detection Improved swimming exit/ground detection Further (and much more impactful) improvements to occasional…
- Patch 0.5.0.2b - 25 April 2026
Added New armour patch-up kit to help balance out the new gear damage system Improvements Interaction prompts now show the condition level of items Balancing Slightly lowered equipment condition loss when taking damage Fixes Fixed the “Items Lost on Death” UI option not displaying the correct set value Fixed zombies not playing footstep sounds correctly Fixed bartender missing dialogue choice for the Final Destination mission Fixed numerous ladders not being climbable Fixed water blocking the UG Labs entry
- Patch 0.5.0.2 - 24 April 2026
Added New military checkpoint POI in the Grasslands New water ambience when near the ocean Improvements Improved player body hit detection Added an extra safety layer for saved player containers Updated the world map Balancing Rebalanced how player gear condition is affected by taking damage. Gear now takes damage based on hit location, incoming damage amount, and damage type Fixes Fixed missing collision for the tent on the Plains entrance bridge Fixed several terrain holes Fixed a bug causing buffs and debuffs to not correctly apply total effect values Fixed some minor visual bugs that could occur with tooltips Fixed Nadine “leg break” issue Fixed an issue with the barrel not always spawning correctly for the mission The Cause Fixed a building at The Lodge not rendering correctly Fixed part of the bridge in the HZ not rendering correctly (HZ is pending a rework in a future smaller pat…
- Patch 0.5.0.1 - 24 April 2026
Added Updated the unbuilt bridge POI in the Grasslands to use the new Swampland terrain (this was planned for the main update but held back due to AI pathfinding issues). Partial rework of the Grasslands Factory POI. Added tooltips for each skill tree to better explain how to level it up. Improvements Improved several poor-quality LODs. Improved performance of distant character LODs. Improved several areas that had sparse vegetation. Smoothed out some potential stuttering caused by the new world origin shift system. Smoothed out intro and ending fades on several ambience tracks. Added a small buffer to the datapad notification beep sound to prevent spam. Weapon degradation has been rebalanced; each gun now degrades at different rates based on its stats. Balancing Rebalanced AI firing patterns to better differentiate trained vs. untrained NPCs. Slightly reduced the base needs reduction r…
- Patch 0.5.0.0 | Busy Work Part 2 - 22 April 2026
Hey everyone, the next major update for Fargone is here and it's a big one! This update, as the name suggests, continues the work started with Busy Work Part 1 by overhauling the world. The Plains region prior to this update was one of the more empty areas of the world, and it has now received the full Busy Work treatment with overhauled POIs, brand new POIs and tons more detail added. The update also introduces a brand new AI system for undead, new and improved survival mechanics and much more. This is a huge update so let's dive into the key points. Existing save compatibility Existing saves will work with patch 0.5, however there is a migration that will take place on first load. This migration will reset your character back to level 1. This is because the skill system has been completely reworked from the ground up. You will not lose any equipment or other progress, just your overal…
- Busy Work Part 2 Release Date - 14 April 2026
Hi everyone,This is another smaller post just to let you all know that I am in the final stages of polishing and wrapping up the next major update, meaning I can reveal the planned release date. Busy Work Part 2 will be dropping on the 22nd of this month. This is slightly later than I had wanted; however, this update has become very large — not just in terms of content, but it is also the biggest update to date in terms of polish, game balance, QOL, and more. I am truly very excited to get this one out, as it's a major upgrade along with a ton of new things to do and explore!In case you missed any of the previous posts discussing the new update, you can read more here: Weapon rebalance: Update announcement: Thank you as always for supporting Fargone! Jordan
- Busy Work Part 2 Weapon Rebalance - 29 March 2026
Hi everyone,This is more of a shorter update as I am in full on work mode to get this update done, currently during internal testing this update is feeling extremely good, the most polished and well rounded the game has ever felt by a long shot. With that being said I did not want to leave you all completely in the dark so in this post I will be giving a little info on something I have not yet discussed which is the full rebalance coming with patch 0.5. Fargone has long had an issue with guns feel quite similar whilst also all lacking in the same area which is unless it's a headshot, the weapons don't feel punchy. This is changing with 0.5. The guns have not just been rebalanced but the logic behind damage and impact has been rewritten to make weak guns feel as they should and punchy guns more fun to use. This also adds a better sense of progression when getting a sweet new weapon! With…
