Welcome to update Alpha 0.5.1 for Damned Reich! Releasing on 22.08.2025.

NEW MAP - UBAHN

Update Alpha 0.5.1 introduces Ubahn, a new, small and fast paced map set in Berlin's underground Ubahn system. The map comes with a working Ubahn which arrives to the platform in randomized-round intervals, bringing access to the mystery box, wall buys and 2 NEW perks!

NEW PERKS - SPRINT INCREASER + 3 WEAPONS

Along with Ubahn I'm introducing 2 new perks, which are available on Ubahn, Nacht Der Toten and on the Developer Test Map.

- Sprint Increaser not only doubles your base movement and sprint speed, but also substantially increases ADS time!

- 3 Weapons is fairly self explanatory. This perk allows the player to hold 3 weapons in their inventory instead of the usual 2.

UI REVAMP - STREAMLINED & POLISHED MAIN + PAUSE MENU

This update revamps the main menu, allowing for easier and more professional navigation. The 3D scene from the previous alpha release has also been removed and replaced with an image from UBAHN, meaning that the menu loads faster and is more performant. 

MINOR UPDATES

- Melee has been made more effective and can strike multiple enemies at once. It also has a much wider area of effect now.

- Voice Line volume can now be adjusted in the settings menu.

- Zombie movement has been improved and their feet now match the rotation of the floor.

- Zombie eye colors have been adjusted and improved.

- The Ray-Ray now leaves large, glowing bullet holes.

- The Nuke powerup sets zombies on FIRE!

- Perk Machines now showcase their relevant icon on the machine, allowing for easier identification.

- New Menu music and map SFX for Nacht Der Toten & Ubahn.

- Both new perk machines have been added retroactively to Nacht Der Toten and the Developer Test Map.

- New Fire FX present in Nacht Der Toten and Ubahn.

BUG FIXES

- Sprinting and Melee has been fixed for controller players. Currently sprinting is mapped to the left bumper.

- The Health Perk Icon has been corrected to show the right symbol.

- Thompson Recoil has been reduced to it's intended place.

- General performance improvements, I'm hoping to increase the number of zombies on screen from 18 - 26+ in future updates.

- Zombie pathing has been improved, Zombies should no longer merge into each other.

- Removed Dev command leftover in public build that allowed players to remove barricades on command.

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THE FUTURE

As I continue on the road to finishing Damned Reich, the plan for the next update is to finally finish player progression, allowing players to save and continue their progress from session to session. The leaderboard is also planned to be fully functional in the next build and I'm hoping to add new weapons.