The Isle: Horde test patch 0.19.76 - Everything you need to know!

Important new features and fixes - Patch 0.19.76

• Graphics adjustments & performance issues
  Some players are reporting poorer graphics and high pings after the update. A recommended solution is to deactivate Lumen in the settings to improve the visual quality. The developers are also working on further optimizations to stabilize server performance.

• Triceratops deactivated for the time being
  Triceratops is not yet playable in the first phase of the Horde test. The developers are focusing on a gradual introduction in order to minimize problems. If the test runs smoothly, the release could take place soon.

• Spawncodes
  In addition to the already known eggs/nesting codes, a new line has been added for the so-called spawn codes. These codes allow and make it easier to start together with another player at the same location. This feature will make it much easier to play together in The Isle. A spawn code for a friend can be found under TAB -> Group under "Spawn Code". You then send this to your friend and they can immediately spawn next to you in the game. If you can no longer find a spawn code there, then you have already grown too big. Spawn codes only work for baby dinos. Kudos to the developers!
  
  
  
  
• Air currents and thermal updrafts - there are now horizontal and vertical air currents all over the island. These are for the Pteranodon. This allows it to pick up speed and accelerate.

• New interactions & gameplay adjustments

  • Taco dinosaurs can now transport food!
    The little taco (Tacosaurus) can now carry fruit and even meat, making it a useful prey for hungry players. Both herbivores and carnivores could now be after it.
  • Improved night vision
    Players have noticed slight adjustments to night vision. Night vision now looks "creepier" and more atmospheric. In addition, it is no longer necessary to leave night vision on permanently, which significantly improves the exploration experience.
  • Tall grass - in addition to the normal grass, you can now see new, taller blades of grass in several places in the game, which should offer dinosaurs better opportunities to hide or plan attacks in open fields.

• Map updates & new locations

  • The patch brings new waterfalls, rock formations and hidden paths to the game, making exploration more rewarding. Some areas are now multi-layered, which players have likened to "pancakes or onions".
  • A new building with modern monitors and lighting has been added, possibly hinting at future interactive elements. Developers have hinted that vending machines could be placed there in the future.

A glimpse into the future

Although this patch does not yet bring any new dinosaurs to the game, the current updates are laying the foundations for future Apex predators. The Tyrannosaurus Rex and Triceratops will have a major impact on gameplay once they are implemented. In addition, changes to the landscape indicate that new biomes could be introduced in the future to increase the diversity of the game world.

Conclusion

The Horde test patch is another step in the development of the ever-evolving world of The Isle. While some features are still in the testing phase, players are already discovering many hidden details and new mechanics. From taco food transports to improved landscapes, there's plenty to explore as we await the full introduction of new dinosaurs like the Triceratops or T-Rex.

Appendix: Patch notes

Dinosaurs

• Triceratops has been disabled for the first phase of the Horde Test.
• Pteranodon has been disabled for the first phase of the Horde Test.

General changes & new features

• Spawn codes have been added
  • Known issue: Only the most recently joined player via a spawn code is displayed in the group UI. However, name tags appear for all party members.
• Thermal updrafts and currents have been added
  • Known issue: Thermal updrafts and currents are visible to species that cannot use them.
• Coordinates can now be copied in streamer mode.
• New grass species have been added in preparation for future vegetation paths.
• The "Cannibalism" mutation has been given a new visual distinction and effects.
• Currents and thermal updrafts now appear cyclically in the day/night change on the island.
• The food values of fruits have been slightly increased.
• Rivers have been extended to the eastern side of the island.

Bug fixes & improvements

• Players no longer get wet due to wrong angles.
• Incorrect normal maps of the Omniraptor tail have been corrected.
• Improvements to AI navigation around bodies of water.
• Adjustments to the detection of vegetation when pouncing (jump attack).
• Footstep sounds when trotting now use the same volume attenuation as when walking.
• The AI's visual perception now changes based on the time of day.
• Adjusted the visual synchronization of grab time when picking up dinosaurs.
• Pounce (jump attack) now adds momentum when pinning a target.
• Maiasaura fall animations have been adjusted.
• Adjusted Gallimimus' collision pod to the appropriate height when ducking.
• Fixed the animation jump at the end of Maiasaura's rolling animation.
• Fixed range of footprint smell perception when a player is holding on.
• Fixed incorrect direction changes of the wetness indicator.
• Fixed the speed boost when jumping on land.
• Fixed Compsognathus damage and Pterodactylus flight behavior when dodging players while remaining near a carcass.
• Deer no longer play fake animations and no longer shrink unexpectedly.
• Corrected the movement speed of juvenile Deinosuchus when looking down.
• Player pods no longer randomly block weather effects.
• Omniraptor no longer gets stuck in a "latch" mount when knocked over by collision with vegetation.
• Fixed a bug where Diabloceratops would not correctly lock onto each other when the camera was at a certain angle.
• Hallucinations now attack players correctly.
• The stamina boost from certain diets is no longer reset.
• Nests are no longer marked as abandoned when a parent logs out.
• Stegosaurus' tail attack is now synchronized correctly.
• Fixed an animation bug at the end of the Maiasaura rolling animation.
• Fixed movement issues when staggering during a sparring mode.
• The user interface for diet lists no longer overlaps if there are too many items in the diet plan.
• The Pterodactyl Harass attack now deals damage again, even after a chunk of meat has been dropped and picked up again.
• Player status is now displayed correctly in the server list.
• Psittacosaurus no longer ignores small dinosaurs.
• Players can now always free themselves correctly from a hold.
• Movement jerks when holding a carcass and attacking at the same time have been fixed.
• Fixed error masking for color variations.
• Fixed Diabloceratops' sparring animation so that it no longer shifts sideways.
• Added missing rolling animation for four-legged Maiasaura.
• The sparring animation is now correctly aligned with the camera.
• Fixed a bug where Carnotaurus would tumble sideways when it caused itself to tumble from a charge.
• Herrerasaurus no longer attempts to cling to walls underwater.
• Players born in a nest will no longer receive multiple mutations from their parents.
• Pre-lobby status is now saved correctly when performing a safe-log.
• Motion blur settings are now saved reliably.