Below is a blog post covering the highlights of the Alpha 59 era and where the game stands today. Exploring the Wilds: Subsistence Alpha 59 and Beyond
Field of View (FOV) was increased to 100, and performance optimizations like "culling" were added to help maintain FPS during long-distance travel. Is Subsistence "Free to Download"? Subsistence (@playsubsistence) - Facebook Subsistence Free Download (Alpha 59.06)
A massive new area was added to the western side of the map, featuring a large lake, waterfalls, forested regions, and beachfronts. Below is a blog post covering the highlights