ATOM RPG: Trudograd - Update Version 0.9

The Atom team released probably their last major update before the final release planned for this fall:

Greetings, friends!

As promised, today we present to you the fifth major content update for ATOM RPG: Trudograd.
In accordance with the previously published roadmap, v.0.9 gives you the ability to finish the main storyline and thus fully complete the game. Since save files will only be wiped when version 1.0 is released in autumn, you can complete your current playthrough now and see what the finale holds, without the need to start a new game.
Nevertheless, we really want to draw your attention to the fact that v.0.9 is far from the end of development, it's still Early Access. By the time of the official release planned for autumn, the entire game, including the main storyline, will receive new editorial changes, sounds, 2D design elements, improvements to combat balance and much more. Not to mention the side content that will also be added to the rest of the game before the final release.
You can play and finish the game right now for curiosity's sake and to see the ending, but to those of you who would like to avoid end-game spoilers and wish to enjoy the finalized, carefully crafted release version of the game, we recommend you wait for version 1.0 instead and take a bit of rest from Trudograd for the time being.

Now, some more details about the current update v.0.9: The completion of the main storyline entailed the appearance of new characters, quests, text adventures and locations, such as: Trudograd Dam, the Seventh Heaven district, the Razdor village. And, of course, we have not forgotten the existing locations, adding new quests and characters to them as well.

In addition, our team continues to work on completing and debugging game mechanics, as well as making changes to improve the gameplay. Many of them were inspired by your feedback and ideas:

• Work was carried out to optimize and improve the interface, the character's personal file, the window for modifying special armor and weapons;
• The system for displaying statuses has been redesigned;
• Improved inventory filter system;
• The quality of sounds and music has been significantly improved;
• Skill books now work for the whole party;
• The skill perk system (the new perks you get as you increase certain skills) has been finalized.

A complete list of changes included in the update is available below:

• The storylines for the Revolutionaries and the Police were continued and completed;
• Added 7 new locations (so far only with story missions);
• Added characters and quests for existing locations (Police Station, Grey Corner, Mikhalych's Tavern);
• Added new types of random encounters;
• The existing random encounters have been improved;
• The amount of money and stock updates merchants get per day were increased;
• Added 10 new weapon modifications;
• Added 8 modifications for special armor;
• Changed the balance of firearms and melee weapons;
• Added a new unique melee weapon, available only to those with special armor;
• Improved ballistics mechanics for firearms and crossbows;
• Added ammunition causing the following effects: "Stun", "Burning", "Poison";
• Fixed a number of errors that caused a system message to appear;
• Fixed a number of bugs that caused the game to freeze;
• Fixed bugs related to special armor;
• Fixed a bug where the enemy could get between cells and not receive damage;
• Now markers of temporary locations disappear after you leave the location;
• Fixed many minor typos and bugs.

In conclusion, we would like to say that our team is very grateful to you for your support, trust, feedback, criticism, advice and recommendations. Together we have come a very long way and we are sure that there are many more interesting things ahead of us!

Thank you for being with us! And let there be… ATOM!

Thanks Redglyph!

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In conclusion the game is fully playable right now, but you should wait more months to play. Sheesh this is why I hate Early Access. Nothing new but I'll say it again & again.

Originally Posted by HiddenX
The Atom team released probably their last major update before the final release planned for this fall:

Thanks Redglyph!

More information.

And….yup, putting off playing the base game keeps paying off. At least I've also got this one to look forward to when I do get around to checking out the world that is Atom.

This is just about the expansion/sequel(?) right? Aren't they pretty much done messing with the base game? I'd really like to give that another playthrough; there have been several updates to it since I completed it a year+ ago.

Originally Posted by Pineapple Ferguson
This is just about the expansion/sequel(?) right? Aren't they pretty much done messing with the base game? I'd really like to give that another playthrough; there have been several updates to it since I completed it a year+ ago.

Yes this the ending expansion were the original game ended. The original game still gets updates and fixes as well. Though yes it's complete has been for a few years.

Originally Posted by Pineapple Ferguson
This is just about the expansion/sequel(?) right? Aren't they pretty much done messing with the base game? I'd really like to give that another playthrough; there have been several updates to it since I completed it a year+ ago.

I think so. If they patch it again, it's probably going to be very minor.

Can't wait to try Trudograd. It's been sitting idle on my steam since too long but I'm going to wait for the full release.

Seems like a good idea to do hold off on a replay until Trudograd has been released and had some time for extra attention then. Wouldn't surprise me if they tinker with the original a bit once it's out.

Originally Posted by Pineapple Ferguson
Seems like a good idea to do hold off on a replay until Trudograd has been released and had some time for extra attention then. Wouldn't surprise me if they tinker with the original a bit once it's out.

From what I know the expansion is supposed to be played AFTER the main game, but yeah I get you.

Been waiting for this one for awhile. I want to play both games back to back.

I'll probably do more or less the same. I have an unfinished game, I'll continue with it once Trudograd is about to be released, then continue with the new game, possibly importing the character.

I thought there would be more significant changes in the game presentation but it looks the same as the 1st one. Not that it really needed any new features, but that's usually how it's done. They mention a few improvements though, so maybe they'll bring it to the first game as @Pineapple Ferguson suggested?

Nod, that's how I want to do it as well, play them both back to back so I can remember all that's going on. I've been monitoring the base game for some time now and still see it getting periodic updates, when those cease I'll be finally giving this one a whirl.

I'm more interested in the new game they announced was in early development. The update from a few months back said it was to early to share any details yet.

There is another big project planned for 2021, but it’s too early to share any details about it. As soon as design documents and first batches of concept art are ready, however, we will show and tell of everything we have conceived in this regard, and we really hope that you are going to like it!

I wonder if they're going to stick with post-apoc or go to a new setting.

Originally Posted by Couchpotato
In conclusion the game is fully playable right now, but you should wait more months to play. Sheesh this is why I hate Early Access. Nothing new but I'll say it again & again.

I feel you. No early access for me!