28 Jul 2022Developer post

Yacht Mechanic Simulator is NOW AVAILABLE 20% OFF!

Hey guys! We are happy to confirm that Yacht Mechanic Simulator is now available! Build your own yacht empire! The game is now available! You may also watch live streaming on main page now:) Renovate old yachts, patch their hulls, fix their engines, and add new parts. Here's few

21 Jun 2022Developer post

Devlog update & new gameplay

Hi everybody! In case you missed the most important news… 🛥️ Yacht Mechanic Simulator will be released on Steam on the 28th of July .🛥️ We are now constantly present here on Steam forums, so should you have any questions, just let us know here or on our official Discord ! As fo

27 May 2022Developer post

Yacht Mechanic Simulator will debut on July 28!

Hey guys, We know, we know… It’s been a loooong time since you heard from us. But we are back from the dead:P and here’s a long-awaited glimpse of things to come! First of all, everything’s fine with our game - Punch Punk dev studio is fully at work with the project, and the Imag

10 Nov 2021Developer post

State of the game & things to come - Devlog

Ahoy virtual mechanics and yacht lovers! As you now know, Yacht Mechanic Simulator is due next year . However, aside from some necessary polishing and the new features we want to add, the game is mostly finished. This devlog will go more in-depth into what is ready and what is st

Ahoy virtual mechanics and yacht lovers!

As you now know, Yacht Mechanic Simulator is due next year. However, aside from some necessary polishing and the new features we want to add, the game is mostly finished. This devlog will go more in-depth into what is ready and what is still planned before the release.

Large yachts in testing

First and foremost, all yachts are finished and playable. Instead of implementing a larger number of small yachts, we decided to put more emphasis on making a few larger vessels, arriving at a total of nine different ships. Of course, every yacht has a lot of differents elements to change or fix. Thanks to the random nature of contracts that the player can take, there is a ton of variety, especially on the bigger vessels.

Moreover, there is a functional tutorial as well as a simple campaign mode. In the campaign, the player progressively unlocks more yachts to work on, as they amass more funds. Transition to a higher tier (with bigger and more expensive yachts) requires payments to a bank, which depend on the progress a player has made. After finishing the campaign, there is also a free mode, where you can do whatever you want. Just don't go bankrupt ;)

In terms of added gameplay elements, again, all of the essentials are ready. If you test a ship on the open waters and crash it into some rocks, you will have to fix a hole you made. Sometimes, clients can also request similar repairs. These take multiple steps to complete before the hull is properly fixed.

The final step in fixing a damaged hull

But there are some gameplay elements that were requested by players and testers alike. We acknowledge that additional features will make the game more enjoyable and we are in the process of picking the ones that will be added in the next few months. We almost finished picking them but there are a few that we are still deliberating on.

One of them is the ability to fix broken parts. Right now, if you find a damaged element on one of the ships, you have to remove it, purchase a new one, and install it. However, many players and testers suggested the addition of a mode that lets you fix any broken parts. This would create a lot of new possibilities. For instance, you could fix a broken element instead of purchasing a replacement. Or you could purchase used parts from the store, fix them, and use install them as new additions to a yacht for some extra money.

Another highly requested feature is a sonar that helps you find things to fix or clean. The way it would work is simple - when the player presses a button, everything that needs their attention is highlighted for a moment, even when it's behind a wall or furniture. This feature could make it easier to figure out what you need to do. A lot of first time players ask for such addition. The truth is, people unaccustomed to yacht repairs sometimes have a hard time finding broken parts, especially on larger yachts. We already have an outline that informs the player if something is damaged or not. But adding a sonar to guide people through the many rooms on bigger yachts could be a big quality of life improvement.

New shop UI that lets you find matching items easily

We want to hear your input! What do you think about the two features described above? Do you believe that they could have a big impact on your experience? Or perhaps there is something else that you really, really wish was added? Please let us know in the comments!

If you have any additional questions regarding the state of the game or our plans, drop them in the comments or on our Discord server and we'll do our best to answer them!

Best regards,
Image Power team

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1263620/Yacht_Mechanic_Simulator

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04 Nov 2021Developer post

Name change and release window update

Ahoy virtual mechanics and yacht lovers! We have an important update for you: We are aware that you may have many questions regarding the state of the game or the type of changes we decided to implement. As such, we are working on a more detailed report/devlog as a follow-up to t

18 Jun 2021Developer post

New yacht, new mechanics, and Career mode - Devlog

Ahoy virtual mechanics and yacht lovers! We admit, it has been some time since our last devlog. But as we reach the later stages of development, we're ready to start discussing some of the recent major changes we've made to the game. Buckle up, this will be a long one! Let's star

Ahoy virtual mechanics and yacht lovers!

We admit, it has been some time since our last devlog. But as we reach the later stages of development, we're ready to start discussing some of the recent major changes we've made to the game. Buckle up, this will be a long one!

Let's start by discussing the thing you're probably the most curious about - the Career Mode! Yacht Mechanic Simulator 2021 was always meant to have an engaging campaign with natural player progression. You will begin your journey with limited funds and access to only some of the cheaper yacht models. As you start earning more money, you will gradually gain access to bigger, more impressive, and more expensive vessels. Moreover, you can charge a premium for redecorating a yacht completely - the more work you do, the more valuable your boat will be. It won't be long before you get a chance to experience a short preview of the campaign mode so stay tuned for updates!

Speaking of yachts, every month we've been adding a new yacht model to the game. We already have quite a few of them finished and most of the armada is ready to sail! Check out our most recent addition below:

Meanwhile, there was a lot of work on expanding the audio side of this project. In order to maximize immersion, we've implemented dozens of new sounds and noises, in addition to tweaking the ones already present in the game. All of the new sounds are also scalable, meaning that their intensity will differ depending on the situation.

We're also improving the economy. This wasn't our main concern at the time when our demo was released, since it was mostly a proof of concept and a bit of sandbox-y fun. But now that the Career Mode is looming over the horizon, it's about time to make some changes - and so we did! All of the prices in YMS2021 have been completely rebalanced. Additionally, there are new sources of revenue as well as new expenses to take into account. Even your trusty tools might show signs of wear and tear over time.

Finally, you're prayers have been answered and YMS2021 is getting a proper inventory system! No more selling and repurchasing cables that are in the way. Now you can just put them aside and use them at a later date.

Aside from all of that, we're fixing various bugs, either the ones that you reported or the ones that our QA team spotted. We're preparing a new, bigger version to share with you and our current priority is to make sure that it plays smoothly. Speaking of which, there is an announcement we need to make - as of today, it's no longer possible to play our public demo.

The reason is simple - our demo was getting rather old. We published it during our Kickstarter campaign and it hasn't changed since then, as we've been working on the main game. At this stage, our demo shows some outdated mechanics and features bugs that are long gone by now. It's about time we say goodbye. Of course, our backers will still keep their access but the demo will no longer be publically downloadable. Worry not, you will get something much cooler this summer! :goldenstarDPW:

That is all for this devlog. This is just the tip of the iceberg though, as there are many, many more things we did since our last update. We will be back with more news next month and that's a promise! Meanwhile, if there's anything you want to ask, feel free to reach out to us on our Discord server

Yacht Mechanic Simulator 2021 is, as the name implies, releasing in 2021 so it won't be long now! Don't wait and add it to your Wishlist on Steam:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1263620/Yacht_Mechanic_Simulator_2021/

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01 Mar 2021Developer post

Kickstarter Campaign - Summary

Hey all! Our Kickstarter campaign has ended with great success! We achieved our goal thanks to your generosity. Thank you all for your support and thank you for your feedback! We didn’t achieve our Community Challenge goal, but we still think you are the best! We created a list w

25 Feb 2021Developer post

We made it!

Hey everyone! The question " are we gonna sail? " has been asked a lot lately. Now we can proudly say: YES! We reached our goal! Hip hip hurray! The campaign is not quite over and we have already achieved our Kickstarter goal! You made it possible and thanks to your contributions

24 Feb 2021Developer post

The final stretch and Screenshot Contest winner

Hey everyone! A lot happened - our demo has already appeared publicly on our Steam tab, we reached more than three-quarters of our goal and the Kickstarter campaign is ending soon. We are almost there! Ending this Saturday We still need some pledges to succeed with the Kickstarte

18 Feb 2021Developer post

Screenshot Contest #2

Hi, yacht mechanics! The demo of Yacht Mechanic Simulator 2021 is now visible for all, so we thought about another Screenshot Contest ! MrStoryTell3r won the latest one – who wants to join him and win the key to the additional copy of the YMS2021 full version game? It will be sen

10 Feb 2021Developer post

Yacht Mechanic Simulator 2021 demo

Hello, yacht mechanics! ːsteamthumbsupː Great news everyone – we already reached 50% of our Kickstarter target! All thanks to your amazing support! You are the best. That’s not all! ːsteamthumbsupː Here’s another great news: It’s February 10th so the demo of Yacht Mechanic Simula

03 Feb 2021Developer post

Screenshot Contest!

Hello, yacht mechanics! Thank you again for believing in us and supporting our project. It means a lot! To honor those who participate in our Kickstarter campaign we prepared a little contest! You can mix business with pleasure and win an additional Steam key for the full version

28 Jan 2021Developer post

Kickstarter campaign is ON!

Ahoy, Sailors! Do you still want to become a millionaire and build your own yacht empire? We want to make it possible for you, but we need your help. Kickstarter campaign is ON! Help us to make this amazing simulator even better and support our project here: EVERY backer, startin

Updates & announcements

You may expect patches coming your way. We are now working hard to deliver it as soon as possible. I want it to be properly tested and solid. This is our responsibility and we treat it very, very seriously. We owe you that and we fully recognize this fact.

We are happy to confirm that Yacht Mechanic Simulator is now available! Build your own yacht empire! The game is now available! You may also watch live streaming on main page now:)

Ahoy virtual mechanics and yacht lovers!

Ahoy virtual mechanics and yacht lovers!

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