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Food Buffs

Each food gives its own buff, and only one food buff can be active at a time.

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Patch history

3 versions

Every fact about Food Buffs by game version, newest first.

VersionWhat we know
Planned
  • Food was reworked this build, with more ingredient and food work still planned.
Dev build
  • Food does not expire; devs say rot is complicated and may be added later.
  • Different foods give different buffs, each needing ingredients found on the island and kitchen items on the ranch.
  • Only one food buff can be active at a time.
  • Food was simplified: too many ingredients but too few meals, so meals are cheaper and eaten more often.
Alpha 4
  • Some meals increase melee damage. Unconfirmed

Sources

4

Official posts, videos and game data this page is built from.

SourceDateUsed
Dev Livestream: End Game Doomsday Bunker (opens in a new tab) VideoNov 11, 20261
Alpha Weekend Livestream - Jeff & Tim Play on Dread Rock (PvP server) (opens in a new tab) VideoSep 20, 20262
The Legend of California Dev Livestream (August) (opens in a new tab) VideoAug 15, 20261
The Legend of California Dev Livestream (July) (opens in a new tab) VideoJul 18, 20263

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