#Can't play B42 version 15

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keen robin
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For some reason my game updates to 16.3 even when I have it set to [Outdatedunstable]

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warm kettle
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Outdatedunstable was patched to 16.3 due to a security issue. We cannot keep builds with known security problems in the Steam beta list.
https://theindiestone.com/forums/index.php?/topic/93799-patching-a-zero-day-exploit/

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Patching a Zero Day Exploit

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keen robin
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Thanks, is there any ETA on when it will be secure again?

warm kettle
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16.3 is already secure as mentioned

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So your eta is 8th April, 3 days ago

floral jasper
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More curious than anything else

keen robin
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I understand that but I had a good 15.3 save that I would prefer to keep playing until modders update their mods to 16.x

warm kettle
warm kettle
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Due to the security problem, we cannot give access to the vulnerable version

keen robin
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So 15.2 is disabled definitely 🙁 ? So outdatedunstable will stay in 16.3 when unstable eventually moves to 16.4 or 17?

warm kettle
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Yes, that is the point of Unstable

dense vapor
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can i ask something?

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I can't play in split-screen mode; the second player simply doesn't appear and it gives an error.