OZARK Launch Update: Better Inputs, Better Aim, More Control

LAUNCH UPDATE: BETTER INPUTS. BETTER AIM. MORE CONTROL.

This update tackles some of the biggest frustrations players have been calling out since launch.

TOP IMPROVEMENTS

◆ New Manual Input Mapping for Player 1 and Player 2 (found under settings > controls)

◆ New Slide Targeting: slide, lock onto a target, and fire while moving

◆ Improved Aim Lock and target acquisition

◆ Better mouse & keyboard / controller detection

◆ Improved Steam Remote Play Together input handling

◆ Easy and Normal difficulties now give players more breathing room

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TARGETING & COMBAT

◆ Added Slide Targeting. You can now slide, lock onto a target, and fire while moving

◆ Revised the targeting system to use the Aim Lock UI for camera-bound checks instead of the previous frustum-based method

◆ Cleaned up the Aim Lock system for more reliable target acquisition

◆ Improved target behavior when enemies are killed

◆ Explosive targets will no longer immediately auto-lock after an enemy is killed unless you release aim first

◆ Tuned enemy reaction times on Easy and Normal to give newer players a little more breathing room

◆ Hard and above remain unchanged

INPUT & CO-OP

◆ Cleaned up automatic detection between mouse & keyboard and controller

◆ Improved how Player 1 and Player 2 are assigned to help prevent inputs from switching unexpectedly

◆ Added a completely new Manual Input Mapping system for Player 1 and Player 2

◆ You can now directly choose which connected device belongs to each player

◆ Improved support for setups with multiple controllers connected

◆ Player 2 can now use mouse & keyboard at any time during local play

◆ With Steam Remote Play Together, Player 2 can use mouse & keyboard on the host side only. The remote player still needs to use a controller

◆ Improved Remote Play input identification and assignment

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SURVIVAL BALANCE

◆ Reduced survival drain rates on Easy and Normal

◆ Improved hydration and thirst balance overall

◆ Survival mechanics should now feel less punishing for players who want to focus more on the story and combat

◆ Tougher difficulties remain unchanged

A lot changed in this update, and we’re just getting started.

We’re continuing to listen, fix what matters, and improve OZARK based on what players are telling us.

There’s a lot more planned. Stay tuned. OZARK is still under $10. Get it while the sale lasts! - ALTER-BOY TEAM