Welcome to another installment of Nuclear Drifter! I bring you the latest game update - Beta 1.6. This update introduces many new features and enhancements that I hope will enrich your adventure in the post-apocalyptic world of the game.
Changelog:

• Added new backgrounds in the prologue, endings, death screens, loading screens, and main menu.
  
• Added a new weapon: M16 Rifle.
  
• Added interior for Kent's house and Ian's house in Moolow Isles.
  
• Added a new option to exit terminals by pressing the start button and selecting "turn off..." from the new menu.
  
• Added the ability to preview the dollar bill by clicking on the dollar item icon in the inventory.
  
• Added two-player poker in the casino.
  
• Added a bulletin board in New Tolham with a poster advertising the casino and a "Closed" sign.
  
• Added car wrecks near the metro entrance, near Foodmart, and several wrecks in random places in Old Zealand.
  
• Added a new terminal in Kent's house in Moolow Isles with notes from the general about the occupation of Moolow Isles.
  
• Added money display in the dialogue panel.
  
• Changed the appearance of item icons: Mutapple, Healthpak (slight color change), RadKiller, RadKiller Duo, Antidote, Can of beans.
  
• Changed the appearance of cow skulls and ribs lying in the sand.
  
• Improved the appearance of the human skeleton lying on the ground.
  
• Changed the appearance of the Moai statue, atomic bomb stuck in the ground, and energy poles in Farlands.
  
• After disarming the atomic bomb in Moolow Isles, scrap remains on the sand.
  
• The casino in New Tolham is open from 9 pm to 6 am.
  
• Cyclopes now have random drops.
  
• Improved the appearance of the metal oven when cooking meat or fish.
  
• The player starts the game with 50 maximum health points (HP).
  
• The Extra HP perk adds 10 maximum HP for each perk level.
  
• RadKiller removes only one level of radiation instead of completely removing it.
  
• When using cigarettes or getting dehydrated at the communication console, a "CAUTION" button will appear. When approaching the boat without oars in Big Sandy at the beginning, an "INFO" button will appear at the communication console. The same will happen when approaching the FoodMart poster in the empty uranium warehouse. The "INFO" button will also appear when significant information about the ending choice appears after leaving the nuclear power plant.
  
• Beer adds +5 HP.
  
• The bandit in the bunker under the bandit camp, who previously dropped 15 AK-47s, now drops 1 AK-47 with 15 rounds.

Nuclear Drifter Beta 1.6 is another step in your journey through the post-apocalyptic world. Can you survive in this brutal world, using new tools and skills? Find out for yourself by immersing yourself in this tale of survival and exploration. I wish you a successful journey!

I am thrilled to share with you the latest changes and additions that I have introduced in the upcoming Beta 1.5 of Nuclear Drifter, set to be released on December 31, 2023. I am excited about what I have prepared and hope that these changes will enrich your gaming experiences.

Added:

- Chance of Hitting Information: Now, by clicking the Other Skills button in the Perks panel, you can see your chances of hitting the enemy.
- Perks Panel: I have added information about the level and the amount of XP needed for the next level.
- Good Trader Perk: This new perk allows selling items for 100% of their value.
- New Way to Complete the Game for Gordon's Ending: I simplified the path for the ending related to Gordon. Players will no longer need to achieve 75% reputation for Old Zealand. Instead, after clicking the appropriate dialogue option with Gordon, you will discover a new, intriguing path that leads to the ending. This adds new depth and diversity to the game's narrative paths.
- New NPCs: Marcus – a zombie hunter, Jasper – the creator of the Green ZEN drug, and Buzz – a dealer selling Green ZEN in the Tavern.
- Green ZEN Drug: This new item increases accuracy and the chance of critical hits and shots during combat.
- New Locations: I introduced the interior of the lumberjack's house in Woodhill and Jasper's hideout.

- Character Speed Slider in the Main Menu: I have added a slider for setting character speed in the options panel of the main menu.

Changes:

- Resolution Selection: I changed the way resolution is selected in the options panel.
- Fullscreen and Talking Head Options: Now regulated with ON/OFF knobs.

- Doctor Marlon's Dialogues: They have been changed to fit both endings of the game.
- Maps: I changed the appearance of the maps of Old Zealand and Farlands, as well as the labels on them.

- Snack Vending Machine: I updated its appearance in the subway.
- Ammunition Icons in the Gun Shop: Now, when you have a gun, the appropriate ammunition icons are displayed.

- Fixed:

- Player Marker in the Subway: I corrected its position on the map after entering the subway from Farlands.

Removed:

- Ammo TIP Button from the Trade Panel.
Your opinions and suggestions are extremely important to me, so do not hesitate to share them. Each change and addition have been introduced with the idea of making Nuclear Drifter an even more engaging and satisfying experience. I can't wait to see how you receive these new features!

Stay warm and see you in the world of Nuclear Drifter!