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LIFE EFFECT Survival — patch notes and updates

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🎃 Halloween event The Curse of the witch Persephone v.54 🎃2026-10-25🎃 The Persephone Witch's Curse Halloween event was launched from October 25 to November 15, 2026. Get unique rewards and upgrade your character, companions, and vehicles.⚡ An additional experience bonus during the event, killing enemies with weapons, companions or by car, experience will be awarded x2.📄 You can get the event's quest through the menu in the inventory or in the terminal of the underground fortification. Your task is to complete a chain of tasks and upon completion of the raid contract, the command will reward you with rare items that can only be obtained at this event.🚀 All players who complete the mission before the end can
Raffle of prizes from the Big Problems 3 event2026-10-18🔔 Event Big problems 3 It's over and it's time to give gifts to all the winners who sent their nickname or name and a screenshot of the quest. 🤝 I am grateful to all the players for your activity and now it's my turn to please you. Below I will attach a link to the video of the draw and screenshots of the players' numbers.🎁 To get a prize, write me private messages where you sent me the screenshot and your name, be sure to include your number in the list and your name. ⏳ Prizes are awarded until 10/25/2026, on which date the new Halloween 2026 event is launched.🎬 Video of the prank: https://youtu.be/k0fsdfnV5k4https://vkvideo.ru/video-163
Optimization and improvements v.0.532026-10-15Hello dear friends. The Big Problems 3 event has been completed, and the prize draw among the winners will be held during Three days and published here in the news. I received a lot of feedback about the new location of the purulent cave, the players really liked it, and even more so its optimization. I wrote earlier that I will also recycle the first locations that I created and increase the FPS in them, I just need to set aside time for this. I am grateful to all the players who write about bugs and offer ideas, this is valuable information for me. In this event, the list of winners was 115 players And in the next three days, I will record
The "Big Problems 3" event continues + 🎁 v.0.522026-10-07🎁 FREE REWARDS (LIMITED TIME)Use the PIN code LE2026EVENT (in the contraband menu) to get: ✦ Rare equipment and high - rank weapons ✦ Personal mercenary companion ✦ Transport ✦ Combat drone ✦ Ammunition for you, equipment and companion⏳ Available until October 15th.Important information: ✅ A new boss "Zarak" has been added to the location "Purulent Cave", the entrance to the cave is located in the camp of the Goblin in the forest. ✅ Added quests to the trader "Huckster" in Leshy's camp. (voiced by Maxim Ivashchenko https://t.me/n0_dub) ✅ A new localization of the Hungarian language has been added to the game at the request of the players. Fi
Big Problems 3 event+ gift PIN with exclusive gifts v.0.512026-10-02🔥 -50% DISCOUNT until October! 🎁 FREE REWARDS (LIMITED TIME) Use a PIN code - LE2026EVENT (in the contraband menu) to get: ✦ Rare equipment and high - rank weapons ✦ Personal mercenary companion ✦ Transport ✦ Combat drone ✦ Ammunition for you, equipment and companion ⏳ Available until October 15th. 🚀 The event has been launched "Big Problems 3" from October 2 to October 15, 2026. Get unique rewards and upgrade your character, companions, and vehicles. ⚡ An additional experience bonus during the event By killing enemies with weapons, companions, or by car, experience will be gained. x3. 📄 You can get the event's quest through the menu in t
Cooking and new localization languages v.0.502026-09-13Hello, survivors and professional raiders!I want to inform the foreign players about the addition 8 localization languages in the game. I have fulfilled the requests of those who want to play but are unable to use their native language. I have added localization to the following languages: In this update, the cooking mechanics will be available to you. A new room has been opened at the base of the fortification and in the civilian sector — the "Dining Room", where you can cook something unique. Resource merchants have added items to cook food at any time of your adventures. A variety of new items, products, vegetables, and ingredients have be
Crafting Progress Saving v.0.492026-08-11Hello everyone, survivors!In this update, I've reworked and improved the crafting system, which allowed us to connect all crafting data to saving. Now active crafting is saved, and you can go about your business on other locations, then return to pick up finished items.Important:✅ Crafting is now saved. If you start crafting (even multiple crafts on several workbenches) and go play on other locations or quit the game, the data will be saved. If you leave for other locations while crafting is active, the process will now continue in the background, and when you return to the workbenches, you can pick up finished items (just like when raising p
Companions, Leveling, and Abilities v.0.482026-08-03Hello everyone, survivors!In this update, I'm releasing a mechanic that will significantly boost the combat power of companions and, especially, mercenaries. Alpha pets — the monsters mentioned in the description — will be introduced in upcoming updates. Check out my video-Devlog #32, where I detail the update and how to use these mechanics. If you're not subscribed to the YouTube channel, please subscribe and show your support.Important:✅ Legendary and alpha pets (companions) will now stand out in their personal menu with certain elements and colors. They will also be highlighted in incubators.✅ All companions now increase their bonus damage
Enemy stats display v.0.472026-06-26Hello everyone, raiders, mercenaries, and just survivors! 🎮In this update, I am releasing the enemy stats display mechanic for you. Many players have asked for this mechanic, and now you can see the enemy's health bar, rank, defensive and negative effects, as well as whether it is an elite mob or a boss. Now I will write how to use this mechanic.1. Buy the Q7 Scanner from the equipment trader, with which you can scan the enemy and add it to the fortification database. At the fortification base, in the "Server Room" premises, there is a terminal where you can find out all the information about the enemy and what items can be obtained from it.
🔥 Important news for all LIFE EFFECT players 🔥2026-06-17Hello everyone 🤝I want to share some very important and good news for the entire LIFE EFFECT community.In recent months, there has been a difficult situation around the project related to two pages of the game on Steam. All this time, my main task has been to protect the interests of the players who supported LIFE EFFECT before, and to make sure that they do not lose access to future updates and development of the project.Today I am pleased to announce that, together with Steam, we have managed to find a solution.What has changed? 🏆The original version of the game LIFE EFFECT (AppID 2191050) has received the status of Retired Version and is
Exchange of cards for exclusive content v.0.462026-06-12Greetings, friends! In this update, I added the ability to exchange mined cards for items such as vehicles, skins. Next, I'll add companions, weapons, and other interesting exclusive items.A terminal has been added to the bar where you can exchange your cards for exclusive skins. The list of skins will be updated with the development of the game and the addition of content to it. Follow the news so you don't miss it. Similar terminals will be located in different places in the game to match the style and meaning of the items that will be available for exchange. For example, the terminal in the bar gives you NPC skins of the civilian sector an
Just go forward, not a step back!2026-06-08Hello friends! I received an email from Steam support today regarding a conflict between my publisher's page and the publisher's previous old page. The email says that Steam is trying to help me solve this problem, but I need more time to figure it out. Therefore, the game will not be temporarily sold on the Steam page until the conflict is resolved. For Russian players, the game is available on VK Play. As soon as new information becomes available, I will inform you.I suggested a Steam solution for players who previously purchased LIFE EFFECT on the old game page.One possible option may be to provide owners of the old version of the game (Ap
Important information about LIFE EFFECT Survival2026-05-29Hi everybody.I want to clarify the current situation regarding the LIFE EFFECT Survival pages on Steam so that there is no confusion or panic in the community.LIFE EFFECT was originally released through the publisher's old Steam account, which is not under my control and which I am currently having problems with. Because of this situation, a new Steam page was later created under my personal publisher account so that I could continue developing and maintaining the game on my own.At the moment, Steam has temporarily suspended sales on both the old and new store pages while Steam Support reviews this administrative situation.This does not mean
Civilian Sector v.0.442026-05-24Greetings, dear friends! In this update, I present to you the first version of the new location — "Civilian Sector". You can access it through the underground base location of the stronghold. Many new characters have been added, including mercenaries. Some characters cannot yet be interacted with or spoken to, but I will continue adding quests and dialogues for them. Soon each of them will receive quests and voice acting.As mentioned before, "Civilian Sector" is only the first version of the location. I will continue improving, expanding, and filling it with life and NPCs gradually in future updates.Additionally, over the past month I fixed m
Quest System Improvements v.0.432026-04-22Companions can now be lowered underground into the fortification through a small elevator from the forest surface. The ascent from the fortification to the forest will be finalized in the next update 0.43.1. The ascent and descent on the cargo elevator for companions and vehicles remain unchanged.In the quest list on the left of the screen, under the items indicating location and coordinates, an additional line will be displayed: which location the quest is being performed in.On the mini-map and the large map via the 'M' button, an active quest marker will be shown where it needs to be completed. To do this, you must be in the location where
Active work v.0.422026-04-19The Raider's Path event is over. I posted a video of the prize draw among the players who sent me screenshots of the end of the event. I added them to the game forever, you can see them in the event menu in the list of winners. Thank you for your activity.To receive prizes, write to me in private messages in the same place where you sent me a screenshot of the completion of the quest. Prizes will be awarded for 15 days, or rather until May 4, 2026.I am currently continuing to develop NPCs and quests in the civilian sector, and I plan to open at the end of April.Please do not forget to write reviews on the game's page, share your opinion on wh
"Path of the Raider" Event, New Quests, and Leshy's Camp v.0.412026-04-08🔥 -40% DISCOUNT 1 day left, the discount ends on April 9th.🎁 FREE REWARDS (LIMITED TIME)Use PIN code - RELISE2026LE (in the contraband menu) to receive:✦ VIP status✦ 2 armed mercenary companions✦ Transport✦ Full set of equipment⏳ Available until April 9th, 1 day left. The "Path of the Raider" event has launched from April 8 to 18, 2026. Hurry to get unique rewards. The event might be difficult, so I advise preparing well. Requirements: Level 25 and 300 influence points.You can get the event quest through the inventory menu or at the underground fortification terminal.Your task is to complete a chain of missions that will introduce you to en
Life Effect Survival is OUT NOW! + Launch Rewards & Event2026-03-26Life Effect Survival is officially OUT NOW!🔥 Launch DiscountGet the game with 40% OFF — available for 14 days only.🎁 FREE REWARDS (LIMITED TIME)Use the PIN code - RELISE2026LE (in contraband menu) to get:✦ VIP status✦ 2 mercenary companions✦ Vehicle✦ Full gear set⏳ Available for 14 days only. If you have activated the PIN code and decided to start a new game, you can activate the PIN code again.⚡ Launch Event✦ XP ×3 for 14 daysPerfect time to start or boost your progress.💬 IMPORTANT – HELP THE GAME GROWIf you enjoy the game:👉 Play a few hours👉 Leave a review👉 Like other reviewsThis helps the game massively in Steam visibility.🧠 Why Thi
Release on March 26, Appeal to players, gifts and information2026-03-22Hello everyone! I want to share some important details before the release of Life Effect Survival on its new Steam page — including the release date, save transfer, rewards, Steam keys, and how you can support the game. 📅 Release Date The game will be released on March 26 at around 15:00 (Moscow time). 🔥 Your Support Matters Right now, your support is extremely important. If you purchase the game with the 40% launch discount, play for a few hours, and leave a review — this will be the strongest possible support for the project. You can also like other players' reviews — Steam treats this as activity and boosts visibility. 👉 The first week
Project development after the release of 14.02.2025 to 15.02.2026.2026-03-08Project development after Early Access releaseAfter the game was released to the public, the development of the project continued with active updates and the gradual expansion of game systems.From the very beginning, my goal was not just to maintain the game, but to continuously improve it based on player feedback. The community actively shared their suggestions, ideas, and criticism, and many of these suggestions directly influenced the development of the project.Over time, the structure of the game has changed significantly.Some systems have been redesigned, the balance has been adjusted, and individual game mechanics have been completely r
The history of the project from 2022 to 2025.2026-03-05The project started with the very first published news on Steam, it was in November 2022, the demo version was like a small technical experiment. The initial goal was simple — to create a game with an emphasis on atmosphere, exploration, and gradual development based on player feedback.The early builds were very simple, but they allowed us to test the basic gameplay ideas and get the first feedback from the players.Since the first prototype, the game has gone through many updates, changes, and technical improvements. Mechanics were redesigned, systems were rebuilt, and new functions were gradually added.Unfortunately, due to technical and pub