NEW IN 2.2.0

• Switched to .vmz format (tested with Metro Mod Loader)
• Initial compatibility with DirectX (Early Access) Demo. Please report any outstanding issues
• Disabled Immersive Overhaul staged reloads & weapons jamming by default, as jamming is now built in (enable in MCM)
• Added MCM setting for immersive interaction tooltip (dot only)

NEW IN 2.1.6

• Reworked staged reloads to no longer move magazines around in the inventory
• Reworked lower weapon on sprint: weapon lowers when sprinting or jumping, raises when pressing fire (disable in MCM)
• Added Chamber Round context action to inventory
• Added subtle center-screen interact dot when looking at nearby items to make looting easier (disable in MCM) - inspired by Grab Marker mod
• Enemies can rush a bit more often when near to the player (higher chance of pushing when they take fire, or they hear healing, eating, reloading)
• Increased camera shake when shooting (disable in MCM)
• Adjusted the head/weapon bob while sprinting to better match the audio (disable in MCM)
• Added debug setting to display active, killed, total enemies
• Fixed game crash when unloading secondary with Mosin or Shotgun equipped (thanks Silver_EMBO for repro steps)
• Fixed OB wall spray decal to no longer have a white dot

NEW IN 2.1.5

• Mines placement in Minefield now randomised (disable in MCM)
• AI will now react to taking fire by running away or pushing you (please give feedback)
• AI accuracy penalty when the player is sprinting reworked (you are harder to hit if running sideways, easier to hit if running straight towards or away from the enemy)
• Visuals: Added subtle weapon DoF blur when aiming and background blur when inspecting weapon (disable in MCM)
• Fixed compatibility with Armour & Helmet Repair, please report if you still notice issues
• Fixed time calculation bug in HUD and inventory (thanks miscon.02)

NEW IN 2.1.4

• Added weapon blur when NVG is on (disable in MCM)
• Forcing canted aim for large scopes when NVG is on (disable in MCM) - red dots still work, including the HMR one
• Added more waypoints in Apartments in an attempt to make AI behaviour a bit more interesting
• Reworked staged reloads to no longer drop magazine if inventory is full (magazine will still drop if switching weapons mid-reload)

NEW IN 2.1.3

• Integrated Smooth Hold Reload mod (thanks LanaOnTheRhoades for the permission) - enable via MCM
• Fixed mod compatibility with BetterHUDVitals
• Improved mod compatibility with Font Size mod to avoid crashing (for best compatibility, rename it to xFontSize)

NEW IN 2.1.2

• AI closes doors more often
• Repairing weapons with a toolkit takes much longer, plays repair sound, is interruptible
• Drawing a weapon while aiming slightly tweaked to not point it forward immediately
• Optional challenge mode: always permadeath (enable in MCM)
• Disabled HUD Visibility range debug (enable via MCM)

NEW IN 2.1.1

• Reworked how AI closes doors, should be more consistent now
• Toolbox can now repair weapons condition (drag on top of a weapon to use it)

NEW IN 2.1.0

• AI Revamp 2.0:
  • AI Vision Reworked:
    • Vision range accounts for light, weather, movement, indoors, flashlight, suppressor usage etc.,
    • Vision cone is narrowest at the top of the vision range, gradually increasing to normal until half the vision range
  • AI Hearing Reworked:
    • Hearing range accounts for movement, indoors, walking surface, interactions (reloading, looting, etc.), weather (storm) etc.
    • AIs can now hear other AI shots or explosions, player shots hearing range increased if no suppressor is used
  • AI Reloading (configurable using MCM)
    • Enemies now have realistic magazine sizes and need to reload when running out of bullets (sound only, no animations available)
    • Enemies sometimes perform tactical reloads
    • Enemies decisions take into account ammo availability when it makes sense
  • AI Suppression (configurable using MCM)
    • Enemies more likely to use full auto
    • Enemies will sometimes briefly suppress the player's last known position when losing sight of player
  • AI Tweaks and Settings:
    • Increased active AI from 3 to 6, total AI per map from 10 to 18 (configurable using MCM)
    • Small tweaks to accuracy (base accuracy configurable using MCM)
    • Small tweaks to movement (AI will try to get closer if very far away)
    • Enemies will sometimes close some doors
    • Adjustments of AI decision logic
• Better NVG: less grainy NVG (decreased noise from 25 to 15) - can be disabled using MCM if you want to use the standalone
• Better Weather: increased fog and number of particles for rain, storm, snow and blizzard - can be disabled using MCM

NEW IN 2.0.8

• Fix console error message spam when not using MCM

NEW IN 2.0.7

• Fix supersonic crack not playing half of the time
• Increase supersonic crack volume and remove artificial delay

NEW IN 2.0.6

• Holster weapon during item use (eating, drinking, healing, loading and unloading ammo). Can be interrupted
• Show time in HUD when a clock is equipped.
• Minor tweaks to movement and animation during item use and reload.

NEW IN 2.0.5

• Staged Reloads implemented: Now you can interrupt reloads by changing weapons and resume from the last reload stage (as the magazine is removed from the weapon before a fresh one is grabbed, currently it will be dropped if there is no space to place it in the inventory)
• Weapons auto-equip: When picking up a weapon, knife or grenade, the item will be automatically equipped to a valid slot if available. If the player's hands are empty, the item will be automatically drawn
• ADS Zoom amount customisation: use MCM to customise the amount of ADS zoom applied

NEW IN 2.0.4

• Enabled hold to ADS Zoom (use the Sprint key, or ALT). You can revert to the old behaviour, deactivate zoom or customise the keybind using MCM

NEW IN 2.0.3

• Fix mod issue: Ammo could become negative due to double bullets reloaded

NEW IN 2.0.2

• AI Sound Rework reimplemented: Supersonic bullet crack now plays only if the enemy bullet goes past the player, before the shot sound, delay is based on distance
• Mercy kill: double tap enemies in the head to stop their agony

NEW IN 2.0.1

• Fixed mod issue: transition not working
• Fixed mod issue: HMR secondary sight not working

NEW IN 2.0.0

• Preview for Steam Next Fest Demo (partial feature set currently implemented)
• Weapon condition and jamming re-implemented: lower condition affects accuracy and recoil, increases jam chance
• Immersive interactions: lower weapon when opening doors, containers,
• Quality of life improvements: better flashlight, ADS zoom etc.
• Use alternate sight for Mosin with scope (press ALT)
• Various tweaks and fixes to UI and interactions:
  • attaching magazine in inventory does not chamber a round
  • chamber round reload animation enabled
  • visual and audio feedback when firing without bullets
  • fix ammo check animation stuck in high ready
  • sprint or jump exits crouch
  • sprint lowers weapon

NEW IN 1.2.9

• Fixed crash when using Radar Extension mod by disabling AI gear in this map

NEW IN 1.2.8

• Lower weapon during interactions (loot, open door etc.) - can be disabled in the Mod Settings menu
• Disable sprinting during healing, unloading, eating, inspecting
• Fix world loot not spawning after game load
• Fix disappearing weapon attachments when replacing attachment from container with full inventory (existing attachment is dropped on the floor)

NEW IN 1.2.7

• Fix HMR red dot misalignment on reequip
• Fix temperature decreasing during transition even if Cold Winter was disabled

NEW IN 1.2.6

• Added alt aim down iron sights for Mosin with PU scope
• Reworked game loading to load at the last transition point instead of the shelter

NEW IN 1.2.5

• Transition signs now fade in gradually when getting close
• Interface: Pressing aim button will exit inspect mode and Mosin/shotgun reloading
• Interface: Automatically pump shotgun after reloading with an empty chamber
• Fix demo issue: Block leaning inside walls when using lean toggle

NEW IN 1.2.4

• Increased shelter crate capacity to 1000 kg
• Fix demo issue: HMR secondary optic not aligned on some weapons
• Fix mod issue: AI will no longer spawn with optics on the wrong gun (pistols, Mosin)
• Supersonic crack behaviour reverted to the one in 1.2.1

NEW IN 1.2.3

• Transition points are hidden until you're getting close to them
• On map transition, lose 10 energy, 20 hydration and 7 * body temperature multiplier (20 energy and 30 hydration if overweight)
• Low temperature also decreases max stamina (in addition to energy)
• Added on/off mod menu setting for Brighter Flashlight and Transition Costs Energy

NEW IN 1.2.2

• Added on/off mod menu setting for Better Light and Weather
• Supersonic crack will also play when the bullet impacts nearby (<5m)

NEW IN 1.2.1

• Added changes from Better Inventory 0.0.7 (Fixed ammo stack size, Auto-equip picked up weapons if possible)
• Removed weapon holstering while looting, trading etc.

NEW IN 1.2.0

• In an attempt to stave off the high casualty rate in their ranks, border guards and the military were issued armor plates and helmets.
• Some enemies managed to acquire rifle optics. Expect more accurate fire from them.
• Stamina reworked: no more infinite sprinting, you'll slow down when stamina is depleted. Stamina recovery rate depends on energy levels.
• Added on/off mod menu setting for More Enemies
• Slightly slower ADS speed for magnified optics
• Added HUD debug info for temperature loss/gain during Cold Winter

NEW IN 1.1.4

• Fixed unintended weapon unholstering when placing items or interacting with trader
• Fixed footsteps not playing in water

NEW IN 1.1.3

• Fixed NVG not turning on when Polaris equipped

NEW IN 1.1.2

• Added mod settings menu (currently not saved, will reset on game restart)
• Minor tweaks to shadow opacity during summer overcast
• Decreased looting delay, no longer unholstering weapon after looting
• Higher quality custom menu background

NEW IN 1.1.1

Gameplay:

• Polaris must be equipped in the light slot to enable NVG (previously it was enough to have one in the inventory)
• AI will now react when you point the flashlight at them, even if they're not facing you (limited up to 20m outdoors and 10m indoors)
• Small tweaks to AI behaviour (cleaned up decision switcher)
• Small tweaks to AI accuracy (added intermediate dispersion step between 50 and 100m, increased AI dispersion when AI or player is running)

Immersion:

• Enemy shots only trigger the supersonic crack if the bullet goes past the player.
• Flashlight illuminates the weapon while inspecting, to be able to see the fire selector at night (thanks @.Fabian!)
• Better feedback when out of ammo (trigger click and small weapon movement)

NEW IN 1.1.0

AI Revamp

• AI hearing revamped: player crouching is now stealthier but not silent, interactions (looting, reloading) make noise, jumping is as loud as sprinting, stepping on metal is 50% louder, storm lowers hearing range outdoors
• AI vision revamped: base vision should be similar to default, but night, weather, being indoor, moving, crouching, flashlight, fire barrel (heat zone), (suppressed) weapons fire, all have a slight impact (positive or negative) on player visibility
• AI will sometimes briefly suppress the player's last known position when losing sight of player
• AI will sometimes close doors
• AI more likely to use full auto
• Fixed bug where AI footsteps are silent when behind player

Quality of Life

• Enabled switching weapons mid-reload (reload will be cancelled)
• Decreased player footsteps sound volume while crouching
• Supersonic bullet crack now plays before the shot sound, delay is based on distance

NEW IN 1.0.4

• Fixed inventory reset bug introduced in 1.0.2
• Only save character inventory when entering or exiting shelter
• Keep weapon attachments when crafting upgraded KAR-21
• No duplicate pet rocks (doesn't persist items with flag remains = true - yes, I know it's opposite to what it should be...)
• No longer persisting dropped and placed items

NEW IN 1.0.1:

• Controls improvement: Sprint or Jump will exit crouch
• Added new menu background

NEW IN 1.0.0:

• Renamed to Oldman's Immersive Overhaul
• Persistent loot: loot should stay the same in the maps until the next morning. Exception: bandit corpses can still spawn new loot.
• Reworked weapon condition and jamming: more recoil with lower condition, jamming occurs less often above 25% condition
• Attach and remove optics and suppressors using right click or dropping them on the equipped weapons from the inventory or containers

NEW IN 0.0.9:

• Active weapon is holstered before opening container
• Added yellow indicator when below 50 energy or thirst
• Adjusted use time for medical items to better align with audio while holstering weapon
• Fixed condition value for secondary weapon during inspect
• Fixed ammo unload stacking bug

NEW IN 0.0.8

• Holster weapons while performing inventory actions (eating, healing, unloading)

NEW in 0.0.7:

• Updated Cold Winter (faster health loss during hypothermia)
• Updated Better Inventory (inventory sorting, ammo stacks when unloading)
• Decreased max common and rare items spawned per container/loot area from 4 to 2

NEW in 0.0.6:

• Deactivated all fires in winter. Bring matches and pray for good weather

NEW in 0.0.5:

• Time of Day change only happens if you've spent some time in an area
• Cold Winter updates
• Arm stamina loss decreased when crouching

NEW in 0.0.4:

• Updated Cold Winter to 0.0.2

NEW in 0.0.3:

• Added ADS Zoom (no zoom for pistols and shotguns)
• Added Cold Winter
• Added More Enemies
• Tweaked recoil and magazine size for Colt 1911, Mosin, SVD and shotgun
• Some bandit corpses will be randomly removed
• Updated mods

NEW in 0.0.2:

• Added Brighter Flashlight
• Added Weapon Condition Loss