I’ll have to check my fov settings later…
Did you try just to play with 69-70, where it doesn’t occur?
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sitting 2 ft from the monitor at my pc, the lower the fov, the more nauseating it becomes, some call it motion sickness
it’s disheartening to see that after so many years of effort, a solution remains out of reach.
thank you anyways <3
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#FlashlightGang
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Even the old versions of the game has this fixed… maan
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Breaks thing, then refuses to fix it for years upon years even though it’s been reported so many times! Sounds like nothing out of the ordinary for this game.
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Haha, you guys! You sure do love this game. 
If i didn’t care about the game i would say that every update they do is good, along not caring what they add, as long as it’s something. But the thing is, i did care before showdown, not anymore though. All hope is literally gone.
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I don’t think it’s unreasonable to expect a feature being broken for years to get fixed at some point. Sure if it was early access and depending on what problems to prioritize, then I think it’s fine. But GZ was never advertised as early access. It has been broken for years and been reported for years, it should have been fixed by now. Or at least provide proper transparency if it’s such a hard thing to solve.
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Yup, it’s a sad time for GZ lovers.
But hey, you’ll shall survive this, and find another game to love. 
No clearly it makes total sense that they can’t fix a flashlight for 5 years straight, And it’s clearly unreasonable to expect it to be fixed.
“It would have taken too much time to fix” So it takes longer than 5 years to fix a flashlight?
This game should have launched into early access, Cus GZ has been more broken over the years than almost any early access game I’ve seen (which most have an even smaller dev team than GZ) I’m honestly glad they have stopped updating this game now, Let GZ rest.
Edit: It’s also funny they did not have time to fix a single bug thats been reported for years. But had time to push out dozens of DLC nonstop
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If they would have tried to fix every bug before releasing a new version or DLC, GZ probably would currently be in a pre-landfall state.
One can say: “yes, ok, but it would be bug-free”, but Others would say: “boring, let’s move to other games, there hasn’t been new content for years, the opposite of what they advertised for”.
Gamedevelopment still is business, not just fan-service.
There are the ones, who make the plans and set goals…usually the ones who pay the devs.
And there are the devs, who have to reach the goals in order to get paid.
You just get additional time for reaching your goals, If there are critical gamebreaking bugs that have to be fixed first.
On the other hand, bug fixing is fan service, which they do in free time slots between working to reach their goals.
And keep in mind: to fix a bug, it must be found in the code, must be reproduceable and limitable. It doesn’t help much if you fix it for one person, because of a special system, but all others stay cursed.
I just say, it’s not as easy. GZ just had to live under hard circumstances and the devs did the best they could and were told to do.
My opinion
What?
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You forgot the context.
“Fan service” in the context of game development and publishing refers to the deliberate inclusion of elements in a game that are intended to appeal to and please the existing fanbase. These elements are often added to strengthen fan loyalty, enhance player satisfaction, and generate buzz or excitement. Fan service can take various forms, including:
- Nostalgia-Based Content
Bringing back classic characters, levels, music, or mechanics from earlier games in a series.
Remaking or remastering beloved older titles.
- Easter Eggs and References
Hidden details, jokes, or callbacks to earlier games or other media that fans will recognize and appreciate.
- Cosmetics and Visuals
Offering costumes, skins, or designs that reference popular characters, themes, or memes within the game’s community.
- Expanded Storylines
Adding lore, story expansions, or characters that address popular fan theories or requests.
- Community-Inspired Features
Implementing features or gameplay mechanics that fans have specifically requested or are known to love.
- Cameos and Crossovers
Including characters or elements from other franchises that appeal to fans (e.g., crossovers with other games, movies, or pop culture).
- Romance Options or Relationships
Adding relationship-building elements or scenes catering to popular “ships” (romantic pairings) within the fanbase.
While fan service can generate excitement, excessive or poorly executed fan service can backfire. It might alienate new players, feel forced or out of place, or come across as pandering if it doesn’t align with the game’s overall tone or quality.
This part
These elements are often added to strengthen fan loyalty, enhance player satisfaction,
Is what fixing bugs also does.
No, Fixing bugs is not “Fan Service”. Fixing bugs is something to be expected in current day. Not something optional that devs are doing just to generate “hype”. If fixing bugs is the only way to generate hype for a game then there is bigger problems with your game already.
When I buy a product I want that product to work.
I’m not gonna entertain this any further cus you clearly have no idea what you are talking about. But you made me laugh so that’s good I guess.
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That’s your point of view. Or in general the customers point of view. But that’s usually not the point of view of the heads of the companies. For them bug fixing is equal to wasting time. And time is money. They expect to get a working game, which can be sold. As long a bug doesn’t stop the devs from working on new content for selling the game, it doesn’t have high priority from the heads point of view. If the devs can spend time on fixing it without getting in trouble with their goals, everything is fine.
And that’s why GZ is like it is now.
Edit:
I’ve got another AI generated answer which fits what I thought about it:
The expectations for fixing bugs in game development differ based on the perspective of each stakeholder group—product owners, developers, and customers—due to their distinct roles and priorities. Here’s an overview:
- Product Owner’s Perspective
Focus: Business impact and user experience
Expectations:
Prioritize bugs based on how they affect the game’s revenue, reputation, or user retention.
Ensure critical issues (e.g., crashes, progression blockers) are fixed promptly, while low-priority bugs may be deferred or ignored if they don’t impact KPIs.
Balance bug fixes with the delivery of new features, content updates, or marketing deadlines.
Communicate clearly to stakeholders about bug resolution timelines.
Key Considerations:
Will fixing this bug improve player satisfaction or sales?
Can the team deliver fixes without disrupting the release schedule?
- Developers’ Perspective
Focus: Technical feasibility and code quality
Expectations:
Fix bugs effectively without introducing new issues (regressions).
Address high-priority and easy-to-reproduce bugs first.
Ensure that fixes align with best practices, technical constraints, and long-term maintainability.
Communicate any challenges, such as time needed to diagnose or the complexity of the fix, to the product owner.
Key Considerations:
Is the bug in critical systems, or is it a cosmetic issue?
Does fixing the bug require refactoring or significant changes to underlying systems?
How can they balance time spent on fixes with ongoing development tasks?
- Customers’ Perspective
Focus: Immediate impact on gameplay and satisfaction
Expectations:
Bugs that directly disrupt gameplay, such as crashes, server issues, or game-breaking exploits, should be resolved as quickly as possible.
Minor bugs, such as graphical glitches, are tolerated to an extent but should not persist for long periods.
Customers expect transparency and communication about when bugs will be addressed.
A bug fix should not introduce new problems or negatively affect other aspects of the game.
Key Considerations:
How does the bug affect the player experience (e.g., immersion, fairness, progression)?
Are the developers listening to feedback and acknowledging the issue?
How often are bug fixes released, and are they delivered in a timely manner?
Comparative Summary
Understanding these varying expectations helps align efforts between stakeholders, ensuring that bug resolution contributes to both the game’s success and customer satisfaction.
Nah i got stay with Lucid sometimes he is harsh, but its the truth, and we should never do a thumbs up to broken or incomplete games, that is why half of the games these days are a broken mess and things like Redfall or Concord happen.
The game is more broken now than it was in 2023, and its more grindy in terms of resources since the Showdown update.
First you fix the biggest and most annoying bugs, then you move to other things.
And 98% of the updates they made brought NEW BUGS, that is simply not normal…there is no excuse from a game company.
If it was 2 or 3 guys from a Indie game it would be understandable, but its been this way since ever, at least they could do a better testing of the game, its always a mess
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it said somewhere a hotfix was on its way, base defense was also mentioned, 
I hope they add more resources when machines are running, each base defense completed give maybe 50% to help craft 1 advance kit, maybe more resources
I can agree that higher-ups can make very stupid decision that makes development harder.
However, when a game like GZ is released with a collectors edition, advertising itself as a finished product that will improve “over time”, is it unreasonable to ask them to fix long time bugs? Especially when they ask for more money through DLC packs during that time. Sure, I understand that no game will truly be bugfree. Not everything can be fixed, but why should a well documented bug just be ignored? Why would it require too much time to fix? That’s what I don’t understand. Just in a few months, GZ will be 6 years old. I struggle to remember a time when GZ didn’t have performance issues one way or another.
If it’s early access then it’s fine if the game isn’t well optimized at first. But recently the amount of games coming out broken or badly ported is increasing. No Man Sky is probably the prime example and they managed to rebuild trust and earn it’s positive reviews. Should Generation Zero be excused too? I dont think so. Yes, I know the EULA is like “oh we aren’t obligated to fix or maintain the game” but I’m not exactly gonna recommend a studio’s products if the games barely work. With how Second Extinction turned out, I do not want to give SR more of my money. The so called love letter they released, was a love letter to themselves not the fans. And I didn’t even play SE, because I wanted to wait for it’s 1.0 release.
Yes I know that SE isn’t from the same team as GZ, but as a company that doesn’t give them a free pass. If anything that should have shown that maybe more resources should be placed into GZ and prove that they could finish a game. The more a company gets a free pass from doing shady stuff, the more it’s gonna happen. To me personally the flashlight FOV bug represents more of the visual issues, that I think is important too like game performance. Things like ground textures bugging out, floating fences, the render distance and other things that Burgerplayer reported etc etc. If things like that are too hard to fix, takes too much time. Then for transparency’s sakes there should be a proper reason given. Especially now that when GZ has had it’s final update.
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I have received a reply from submitting a support ticket, here is what was said.
"Thank you for contacting Avalanche Studios Group Customer Support!
I appreciate you taking the time to report this problem with the flashlight to us and attach screenshots.
Our team has been previously made aware of this issue and it remains on our to-do list, however, due to no more updates being planned we cannot guarantee whether this will be fixed. With that in mind, I have brought your report to the team’s attention so that the possibility of resolving this problem in the upcoming hotfix can be looked into.
For all official announcements on changes coming with the hotfix, please make sure to check our news portal and the #announcements channel in our Discord server.
We are grateful for your report and hope you continue to enjoy playing Generation Zero in the meantime despite this inconvenience. In case of any other issues, please don’t hesitate to contact us again.
Best regards,
Adam
Avalanche Studios Group Customer Support Team"
END OF EMAIL
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I sure hope it gets fixed, this received lots of attention as of December 20th, it’s getting the attention it deserves!
I am a little hesitant on them fixing it with the wording “due to no more updates being planned, we cannot guarantee whether this will be fixed” however there is a “upcoming hotfix can be looked into” so let’s pray everyone that they will in fact address this once and for all! thank you!!!
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