Hey Wastelanders,
We know Plains of Pain is a complex game.
Even though we’ve built in an onboarding system with tutorial quests, some things are still easier when told straight.
That’s why we’ve gathered these developer tips & tricks to help you survive longer in the wasteland.

If you’re new, don’t skip them. They guide you through early crafting and survival steps — the best way to start.

• Tourist – Best for first-timers.
  
• Rookie – Faster progression, still fair.
  
• True Wastelander, Veteran, Overlord – Only for hardcore survivors who want real punishment.

Make a tiny camp where you operate. A Stone Stash and Mattress are a good start.
Use the mattress to set your spawn point — so death won’t send you too far away.

Use a Stone Hammer on vehicle wrecks scattered across the wasteland.
They provide metal resources and, rarely, vehicle parts.

Always start with a Foundation.
Only then build platforms and walls — snapping works exclusively when a foundation is placed first.
(We know this trips up some players, so we’re planning to improve it.)

• S or M worlds – Faster progression, closer locations.
  
• L to XXL worlds – Endless desolation, tougher survival. Combine with Overlord difficulty for a real nightmare.

Repair options (Repair Intel) appear below item description when condition drops under 50%. It shows what items to use for repairing. Use them in a same way as i.e. Whetstone (drag and drop with RMB)
High condition = maximum damage output.
- Oil or Crude Oil → repair firearms.
- Whetstone → repair melee weapons multiple times
- Makeshift Repair Kit → repair both multiple times.

Focus your skill set on short-term goals.
You can re-roll skills a few times to change your entire build — very strategic if used wisely.

Avoid heavy base building until you craft any bigger Backpack.
It will let you gather resources much faster.

Build vehicles near Junkyards or Bandit Stacks — both are great spots to loot vehicle parts.

If you want firearms fast, head for the Bandit Stacks.
Difficulty decides whether it’s a treasure hunt… or a suicide mission.

We’ll keep sharing more insider tips as Plains of Pain grows.
Until then — stay alive, stay sharp, and don’t trust the wasteland.

Greetings Wastelanders,
Plains of Pain is evolving fast. Our development is dynamic – sometimes impulsive, sometimes shaped by your feedback, but always true to our vision. That’s why we don’t want to promise exact dates.
Instead, we want to show you the directions the game is heading.

• Ukrainian language support.
  
• New vehicle physics – more realistic handling, bigger differences between vehicles, and most importantly, a fix for sinking-through-the-ground issues.
  
• New 3D models for Frank and Ron (NPCs in the starting area).

• Completely new OGD unit models.
  
• Completely new TOS unit models.

• Steam community content – cards, achievements, emoticons.
  
• Improved network code for the Building System → unlocking unlimited building potential.
  
• The legendary city The Lost Wings City – with a brand new storyline.
  
• Questlines for well-known NPCs: Ammo Ace Jackson, Fat Mike, Ruxxie, Fallen Frank.

• Server Dev Tools (custom server moderation).
  
• Improved Cargo Delivery system (dynamic quests, more diverse supply and demand).
  
• Improved Combat System.
  
• New building sets (walls, floors, skins, better properties).
  
• New vehicles.
  
• Replacing old 3D models with new ones
  
• New buildable storages.
  
• New production buildings for settlements.
  
• New trader locations.
  
• New abandoned areas and buildings with loot spread across the wasteland.
  
• New weapons.
  
• New random quests.
  
• New skills and skill quests.
  
• New global events (following Overheat and Meteor Shower).
  
• New quest and crafting items.
  
• More types of crafting stations (beyond Anvil, Workbench, Campfire).
  
• Hidden city of the Lowlifes.
  
• Migrating Lowlife hordes attacking the locations in the world.
  
• Bandits’ Black Market – special trade location for bandit members.
  
• New playable characters.
  
• Underground complexes with mysteries and secrets.
  
• More settlements – rebuildable/expandable, with unique resources.
  
• More faction outposts and locations for Faction Wars.
  
• Global faction wars (map) – multiplayer clashes between OGD, TOS, Bandits, and Dustborns.
  
• Expanded reputation system.
  
• New biomes.
  
• Entirely new maps.
  
• New sounds and music.
  
• New faction battle robots, drones and mechs.
  
• New wildlife animals.
  
• Hunting and collecting valuable artifacts.
  
• A storyline (quests) revealing the full truth about what turned the world into a wasteland.
  
• More languages support (Polish, Russian, Korean, Chinese, Japanese)

This is not a strict schedule, but our compass. Some features will come sooner, others later, and some ideas we’re keeping secret – to surprise you.

Thank you for shaping the wasteland with us. Plains of Pain will keep growing – and this is only the beginning.