The v30.10.2024 update stands as a turning point where Ravenfield began transitioning from a quirky sandbox into a more polished, tactically sound shooter. You can find the latest patch notes and discussion on the official Steam Community Hub. EA30 - Driving & Piloting update - SteamDB
SteelRaven7 has hinted that is likely the last major beta for the EA30 cycle. The next major update (potentially Build 31 or a 1.0 full release) is rumored to focus on: Ravenfield v30.10.2024
For 90% of the player base, mods are why they play Ravenfield . The update has a mixed reputation regarding legacy mods. The v30
If there is a critique to be leveled at Ravenfield as of October 30, 2024, it is that the core visual identity remains rooted in the 2017 aesthetic of simple textures and low-poly models. While this ensures that even massive 200-vs-200 battles run smoothly on integrated graphics, it may turn away players who demand photorealism. Furthermore, the lack of a co-op mode—true human allies against the bot horde—remains the most requested feature on the forums, and it is conspicuously absent from this update. The next major update (potentially Build 31 or a 1
Players can now walk slowly while recovering from a ragdoll state, and the third-person camera during ragdolling has been smoothed out to prevent jittering.
If you own Ravenfield on Steam, you are likely on the default "Stable" branch (which is usually a slightly older version). To access the build: