PATCHNOTE 01/10/2026 — Forest Doesn’t Care Steam update #6964194

BowImproved third-person aiming visibility when using the bow.Rebalanced the archer's damage.More Clothing VariationsAdded more clothing variations for tribal enemies.Vegetation SoundsWe made another pass on the sounds triggered when moving through tall grass and bushes.Walking through vegetation now produces quieter and softer sounds.Running produces heavier and louder reactions.Overall, the effect should feel much more natural and less harsh on the ears.We'll keep an eye on how it feels in actual gameplay and continue tweaking it if needed.Resource VisibilityWe received more reports that some resources were blending into the environment and were difficult to spot, so we've increased their highlight effect again.Sticks have been replaced entirely to make them easier to identify.Enemy & Wildlife Spawn BalanceWe've updated how enemies and animals are distributed across the map:Bears now a...