Hey everyone,

On April 5th, we will release a new project called Project Lazarus Vanilla. We have been developing it over the past few weeks. This project is our interpretation of a standard Rust server, with significant emphasis on quality of life enhancements and the incorporation of all the beloved Lazarus custom mechanics.

Please checkout the official trailer: Lazarus Vanilla Trailer

Custom Features:

• All items are craftable items
  
• Cash will be removed completely
  
• Default vanilla monuments, which we've enhanced for a better gameplay experience
  
• Weekly map changes, giving our community the power to influence the decision through voting
  
• A custom player marketplace accessed via the mobile which uses scrap
  
• A custom tiered TC system to reward player progression which uses scrap
  
• Upgradable smelters which uses scrap
  
• Unlockable skills and rewards, providing a sense of achievement and progression
  
• XP points that can be earned by simply indulging in the base game of Rust (farming, killing NPCs, recycling, crafting etc)
  
• Engaging quests that offer skill points

Today, we're conducting a full wipe on the Life servers, which will reset all job progression, skills, and the battle pass. We realize that some of you find job progression wipes to be a bit much, but in this instance, it's necessary due to significant balancing changes and the introduction of player tasks within the job system. That said, we're listening to your feedback and may reconsider job progression wipes in the future.

On 7th March, rest assured, we WON'T be conducting any wipes on the Life servers, so your progress will be safe. The next half-wipe is set for 14th March. Throughout March, we're planning to roll out new mechanics that will transition the Life servers to a longer wipe schedule - this is something we're aiming for in the long term.

Additionally, we are preparing to roll out a new update for the Life servers later today. We're currently refining the property system, with improvements that include:

- Authorized property members will now have the ability to pay rent on friends' properties
- The 5-minute anti-offline raid feature will now only activate if enemies are within the property zone when all authorized members log off
- Players will gain the ability to transfer properties to other players
- Players can now takeover another property. After a successful raid on a property and reaching the bed, raiders can pay a fee to initiate a property takeover. A timer will then start, and raiders must stay alive until it ends. Once it does, the property ownership will transfer to the raiders. This new mechanic should spur end-game engagement and competition among gangs.

In other news, our team has been hard at work on several other significant updates over the past week. While they didn't make it into this wipe, we're planning to introduce them soon. Lastly, we're gearing up to advertise our Life servers in March. If you come across any new players with inquiries, we encourage you to lend them a hand if possible.

We are thrilled to announce that we have not one, but two major updates in store for both the Original and Life gamemodes! These updates are scheduled to be released on Thursday, December 7th at FORCE WIPE!

One of the most exciting additions to this weeks update is the introduction of a brand new map specifically designed for the **Original** and **Hardcore** servers. This map is an absolute masterpiece, meticulously crafted to provide players with the largest and most immersive Lazarus experience to date.

INTRODUCING NEW CONTENT:
Now, let's talk about the heart and soul of these updates: the introduction of new and exciting content. Over the past month, our dedicated team has been hard at work revamping the progression mechanics of both the Original and Life gamemodes. We have taken into account the valuable feedback from our incredible community, who have expressed their awareness that the Lazarus mechanics have remained largely unchanged for years. We wholeheartedly agree that it's time to make significant improvements to enhance the overall enjoyment of our servers.

That's why we have poured our passion and expertise into bringing you a truly enhanced gameplay experience. With this new progression overhaul, we are confident that you will find a renewed sense of excitement and satisfaction as you navigate through the Lazarus universe. Whether you choose the Original or Life gamemode, you can rest assured that both will incorporate these exciting changes.

We invite you to dive into the upcoming update logs for both gamemodes, which are scheduled for release this Thursday. You'll find a detailed breakdown of all the new features, improvements, and adjustments that await you. We can't wait for you to experience the evolution of Lazarus firsthand.

NEW LAZARUS PASS MECHANIC (progression overhaul)
+ We will introduce a new Lazarus Pass (battle pass) mechanic to the servers.
+ Players will be given daily, weekly, and special quests to complete.
+ Quests will reward players with LazPass XP and Skill points.
+ Players can utilize skill points to unlock perks that enhance gameplay and provide them with an advantage over enemies.
+ By accumulating LazPass XP, players will unlock a variety of unique rewards, such as RP cases, kits and items, VIP status, and custom items like processing recyclers and other distinctive items.
+ Additionally, we will introduce a VIP reward line exclusively available for VIP+, presidential, and infected VIP players. This line will include real-life cash prizes to encourage the purchase of VIP.
+ Presidential and infected VIP players will be granted access to extra quests in a dedicated VIP quest tab, enabling them to advance through the battle pass at a faster pace compared to regular players.
+ The XP system and the rewards associated with it will be eliminated from all servers.

ORIGINAL GAMEMODE COMMITS
+ Harvesting hemp plants will no longer produce weed seeds.
+ Addressed a bug in an XP quest that required players to gain an additional 3 XP levels. This quest now works properly.
+ Players will not receive XP for harvesting corn, pumpkin, or potatoes anymore.
+ The unclassified RP crate previously contained two wooden tea rewards. This issue has been fixed.
+ Attack helicopters are once again available for purchase from the NPC vendor.
+ Processing time for raw drugs is now calculated based on the total amount of drugs in the processor, rather than each individual slot.
+ Rewards obtained from holding a defend zone have been significantly increased.
+ Players can now sell explosives to the illegal trader for $400 each.
+ Successful bank heists will now yield a much larger amount of gold bars.

LIFE GAMEMODE COMMITS
+ The duration of the message alert during a heist has been increased to 5 seconds from 2.
+ Fixed a bug that mistakenly rewarded miners $7500 instead of $750 for a task.
+ Renamed the bank heist map marker to "active heist".
+ Players can now conduct store robberies and take over police checkpoints even when there are no police officers online.
+ Hemp plants no longer produce weed seeds when harvested.
+ Fixed a bug with an XP quest that required players to gain an additional 3 XP levels. This quest now works as intended.
+ The time required to capture a police checkpoint has been reduced by half.
+ The processing time for raw drugs is now calculated based on the amount of drugs inside the processor, rather than each individual slot.

Introducing a new feature called "jobs contacts":
+ The jobs contacts feature is an application on the mobile device that allows players to create and accept job department tasks from other players.
+ Players can create tasks for resources they need from different job occupations. For example, if a player needs 500 iron ore, they can create a task and specify the amount of money they are willing to pay for it.
+ Miners can view and accept these tasks. Upon completion, the miner will receive job experience and cash.
+ The job requester can then collect the items from the nearest jobs department.
+ All players can still complete regular NPC tasks from the jobs department, but this new feature aims to create a more immersive and interactive experience between players.

Hey @everyone,

ORIGINAL GAMEMODE NEWS

I would like to apologize for the delayed wipe of the [EU] Original server. However, I am pleased to inform you that the wipe has been completed and the server is now back online. I would like to assure you that there will be some updates released for the Original gamemode this weekend.
While we understand that the updates for this gamemode have been slower recently, please be assured that we are working diligently to get back on track. In the past few weeks, we have been focusing on addressing the bugs in the Life gamemode, which required us to take a step back. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Don't forget, the [US] Original gamemode will be resetting today at 4PM EST. There will be a fresh map for the force reset next week across the Original & Hardcore gamemodes. Moving forward, Lindsy will always have a new map prepared two weeks in advance to address any map bugs before they are implemented. This will also give us confidence that the gamemodes will consistently offer a new map every two weeks.

@wheatleymf is gonna make a comeback soon. He's got some big plans to work on some awesome new monuments.
To gain access to /kits starter in-game, simply link your account on our website https://link.theprojectlazarus.com
Don't forget if you have put #Lazarus into your steam name, you will get access to /kits lazarus.

LIFE GAMEMODE NEWS

We have ambitious plans for the Life gamemode and we are eagerly anticipating October. There are numerous crucial aspects to discuss, so if you are a player of the Life gamemode, we kindly request that you carefully read through the following:

WIPE SCHEDULE
First and foremost, our plan entails adjusting the wipe schedule of the gamemode, commencing on October 5th upon completion of a full-wipe.
The Life gamemode will implement a half-wipe every two weeks and a full-wipe once a month, in alignment with the Facepunch update.

HALF-WIPE WILL WIPE:
✦ ATM Balances
✦ XP Level
✦ Reputation Points
✦ All Properties And In-Game Items

FULL-WIPE WILL WIPE:
✦ ATM Balances
✦ XP Level
✦ Quest & Perk System
✦ Reputation Points
✦ Faction Levels
✦ Occupation Progression
✦ All Properties And In-Game Items

We are confident that the current pace of content updates, once a month, is too slow. We are excited to announce that we will be increasing the frequency of new content releases for the Life gamemode. Starting on the 5th of October, we will be rolling out content updates every two weeks. These updates will be complemented by a captivating cinematic trailer

OTHER NEWS
We are excited to announce our major marketing plans for October, including a content creator event at the end of the month. We strongly believe that these plans will pave the way for the future success of our gamemode and potentially lead to the opening of Australian Lazarus servers.

We value and carefully consider all player feedback, even if we do not provide a direct response. Rest assured that your feedback is noted and taken into account. In the coming days and weeks, you can expect the suggestion and roadmap boards to receive frequent updates as we approach the highly anticipated October update.

We are excited are announce we have just released an [EU] Lazarus Original which has just wiped!

You can connect to the server via
connect eu.theprojectlazarus.com:24014

Discord: https://discord.gg/lazarus