The file "Vintage.Story.v1.16.0.rar" likely contains the stable release of , titled "Homesteading Part 2 & Combat Update," which was released on January 9, 2022 .
You can find the full technical changelog on the official Vintage Story Wiki .
: Hacking spear (chance to hack locusts to fight for you). Malefactor : Sling (uses stones as projectiles). Tailor : Tailored gambeson in 11 colors. Technical & Visual Updates Vintage.Story.v1.16.0.rar
: Drifters can now throw stones at players and have new attack sounds. A rare Double-Headed Drifter variant was added to temporal storms.
: Introduced craftable crude and ornate shields that provide a chance to block incoming damage. The file "Vintage
: Improved wind sway effects for plants and more impactful storm-level winds.
: Long blades now have wind-up times and specific attack animations. New Storage & Items Malefactor : Sling (uses stones as projectiles)
: High-capacity storage options; crates hold 20–25 slots of a single item type, while trunks are double-sized chests.