Hi Survivors!❄️

In our first dev diary, we already mentioned building, but since then, a lot of work has been done and we have refined the building system. Today, we want to tell you more about the Shelter.


❗ Please keep in mind that the game is still in progress, so it may not reflect the final version. The graphics and GIFs we’re showing today represent the current state of the game.❗

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3054950/Frost_Survival_VR/

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In the Shelter, you will be able to warm up, protect yourself from wild animals, wait out a snowstorm, store resources, and craft necessary equipment. Most importantly, you can build and arrange it however you want - we’re leaving room for freedom and creativity! Of course, you must also remember about other needs, such as thirst and hunger, so you will need to plan your construction work wisely to survive.


To start building, you will need to open the notebook, located on the left side of the chest. In the building tab, you can choose a blueprint for the structure you want to build. The most important thing is to start with the foundation.
Our development team has recently been working on the foundation-building mechanics. Now, you can adjust the foundation to the height of the terrain. Each element can also be rotated, just the way you want. You can destroy any blueprint you have already placed.

Once the foundations are placed, the player will need to fill the blueprints with the appropriate wooden logs. From there, you can design your shelter and room layout as you like.


In addition to rooms, the player will be able to furnish their shelter with different equipment items. These are divided into categories and subcategories. The two main categories are Utility and Decorations.

🔹Storage - Players will need various ways to store their collected resources. Depending on the type of resource, a different form of storage will be required. That’s why we’ve prepared different types of storage.
🔹Fire - In this category, the player will find items such as campfires and standing torches.
🔹Crafting Stations - We mentioned crafting stations in Dev Diary #4. These will be stations where players can craft various items, including tools, weapons, and clothing.
🔹Processing - The player will have access to different elements to help process resources automatically, eg, a water filter.
🔹Tool Rack - This will be a place where players can store their tools.

Additionally, the player will be able to build more elements from the following categories: Farming, Traps, and Decorations.


The player will be able to upgrade many tools, and the same applies to the Shelter. The building can be insulated with a special mixture to provide better protection from the cold. The mixture for insulation can be created in the Insulation Mixer. As new resources are discovered, the quality of the insulation can be improved.

Stay tuned for more updates, and let us know your thoughts on these news!
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The project is co-funded by the MEDIA strand of the European Union’s Creative Europe Programme.

Hi Survivors!❄️

In this Dev Diary, we’re going to tell you more about the Sanity System, another important gameplay element. We will also share the latest features and improvements our team has been working on

❗ Please keep in mind that the game is still in progress, so it may not reflect the final version. The graphics and gifs we’re showing today represent the current state of the game.❗

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3054950/Frost_Survival_VR/

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Being stranded in the ice wilderness, you must do whatever it takes to survive. You can rely on your own wits and limited resources to withstand these harsh conditions. But remember: survival isn’t just about staying alive, it’s also about staying sane.

This may raise the question: How do you keep your humanity? In Frost Survival VR, you must take care of not only your physiological needs—such as hunger, thirst, and keeping yourself warm—but also your mental health.
The level of sanity determines how the player perceives the world around them. The lower the level of sanity, the more delusions the player can see and hear. It's worth mentioning that the delusions and hallucinations a player experiences are unique to him—other players will not see or hear them.

Sanity Influence

Sanity levels decrease due to several factors, for example:
🔹Being alone,
🔹Traveling in the dark,
🔹Killing and skinning animals,
🔹Watching other players fight fake (invisible to them) creatures, and more.

Some ways to restore sanity may be e.g. being with other people, staying near sources of light or heat, or being near shelter decorations. Decorations include various items such as tables, chairs, and rugs, which not only improve the appearance of the house but also positively impact the sanity of players nearby. But there will also be other ways to restore your sanity.

Sanity Drop Effect

🔹Fake sounds – Players may hear the sounds of animals and creatures that are not actually there.
🔹Fake creatures – Players may see and hear animals or monsters, but these illusions vanish when they attempt to engage them.

🔹Sanity creatures – Figments of the imagination that become a real danger. These creatures can attack and harm players, but they are not necessarily aggressive right away.


Sanity creatures appear when a player's sanity level drops low enough. We also want to emphasize that the Sanity System is not meant to turn this game into a psychological horror experience but rather to make players uncertain about what they see and hear, to signal to the player that things are getting really bad—since they are now seeing unreal creatures.

Sanity creatures will have different behaviors. Some will watch you from a distance, while others will only watch you when you look at them—but if you look away, they will teleport elsewhere. Some will follow you without taking any action, while others will observe you for a while before suddenly running toward you. If they are fake, they will simply disappear when they get close, but if they are real, they can cause damage.

We plan to make them a completely black humanoid silhouette with eyes only, but it has not been decided yet.


Recently, we have been working on and implementing several new mechanics. Some of them still require additional polishing, but we will be able to showcase them soon.
We added fishing. Also, we implemented crop farming – thanks to them, the player will be able to acquire key plants for survival passively.

🔸Traps – Players will be able to collect meat and skins without actively hunting.
🔸Shovel and Resource Gathering – We have added a shovel and the ability to dig for dirt and clay, which will be useful in crafting.
🔸Crafting Stations – We have added appropriate recipes to the recently shown crafting stations.
🔸New Outfits – We have added new outfit options, however they are not final. Outfit sets are made from all the animals the player can meet in the game.

Stay tuned for more updates, and let us know your thoughts on these new additions!

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Add the game to your wishlist!🌟
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3054950/Frost_Survival_VR/
👇Join us on our Discord and Socials 👇

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The project is co-funded by the MEDIA strand of the European Union’s Creative Europe Programme.