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.