[2022] update for balance?

The devs are always working on balance. There are a lot of other changes in the mix as well that affect it.

Almost every update has had changes in this regard. Especially recently as the game is getting much closer to completion.

Originally posted by I can't spell: what is a pipe machine

I would imagine they are referring to the pipe machine gun. It's a bit OP early on.

Originally posted by I can't spell: Yeah death is a complete joke. I used to travel very far then purposely die to warp back to base. Death needs to hurt.... BAD.

There is a mod for that...
Harsher Death Respawn Penalties[7daystodiemods.com]