Developer posts and news about this game.
Limited-Time Sale NavalArt is now 30% off for a limited time! The sale runs during the following period: Starts: Monday, October 26, 2026, at 17:00 UTC Ends: Monday, November 2, 2026, at 18:00 UTC Upcoming Update Preview Update 1.6.2 is expected to arrive in mid-November. Here’s
Fixed an issue where the n1651–n1657 series of American watertight door parts did not appear correctly in the Parts Warehouse. Fixed an issue where weapon data for certain ironclads and pre-dreadnought guns had not been implemented. Fixed incorrect weapon sound effects for certai
Hello everyone, I’m Zig, the developer of NavalArt. I would like to say a few words about the recent events in our community. After learning what happened and reading the community's feedback, I have been deeply troubled. Seeing familiar players and creators express their disappo
Introduction Hello, everyone! As an important part of the major building system overhaul introduced in version 1.6, we're bringing the long-awaited Part–Gun Synchronization feature to NavalArt in version 1.6.1! At the same time, we've completely refactored the physics of ships at
You can enter version 1.6.1 Beta by selecting the publictest branch via Steam's Betas tab. Estimated Beta Duration: 1-3 day The mechanical features and adjustments are now largely complete. We are currently conducting broader stability testing and waiting for the new parts and pr
In the upcoming Version 1.6.1, we have refactored the buoyancy system.Parameters such as gravity now behave more intuitively, and the number of buoyancy sampling points now increases with the size of the ship. This further improves the physics of small vessels in extremely rough
Foreword Hello everyone! We're back with a major upgrade to the building system! Throughout the 1.6.x series, we will expand and improve the building system across three smaller updates. As the first taste of this larger overhaul, we're bringing several features that the communit
You can enter version 1.6 Beta by selecting the publictest branch via Steam's Betas tab. Estimated Beta Duration: 3-4 day Multi-Selection You can now perform multi-selection by holding Left Shift . Multi-selection supports both click selection and box selection , while deselectio
Introduction Hello, everyone! In a recent update, we introduced the Port System for the main menu, allowing players to create and use custom ports through mods. We would also love to add more built-in ports to the game. However, creating these ports ourselves would inevitably tak
General Adjusted Increased the button size and Y-axis width in the Developer Tools. Added 3 new Tips. Adjusted Updated the Tips related to save backups to better reflect the current version with Steam Cloud support. Modding Tools More port-related features have been added to the
Save System Redesign Overhauled Save File Paths: Steam Cloud compatibility and multi-account support. Automatic Save Migration: Upon launching the game for the first time, you will be prompted to automatically copy your local saves to the new Steam account directory. Legacy Save
You can enter version 1.53 Beta by selecting the publictest branch via Steam's Betas tab. Estimated Beta Duration: 1 day Key Highlights of This Update Save System Redesign Overhauled Save File Paths: Preparing for Steam Cloud compatibility and multi-account support. Automatic Sav
Bug Fixes Fixed: An issue where switching graphics settings in-game could cause the sea surface to turn red. Fixed: A bug in AirStrike Survival Mode (Britain - Mid-WWII) where Aichi M6A1 "Seiran" aircraft incorrectly appeared in Wave 4. Level: Hornet's Nest Added: An event where
Foreword Greetings, fellow NA players! This is a minor update. We have primarily focused on continuous improvements and adjustments to existing features, along with several bug fixes. Update Frequency Adjustment To improve update efficiency and stability, we have adjusted our gam
You can switch to the publictest branch via Steam's Betas menu to access the 1.52 Beta. Patch Notes: Quick Sortie Campaign: Hornet's Nest Added: English localization. Adjusted: Replaced enemy aircraft carrier placeholders with dedicated saved ship designs. Prologue Adjusted: Furt
You can enter version 1.52 Beta by selecting the publictest branch via Steam's Betas tab. Estimated Beta Duration: 1 day Key highlights of this update: Shell Damage and Damage Model Rework New mechanics have been implemented to further address and improve known damage issues, suc
The current NavalArt save system does not support separating save data by Steam account. There is only a single local save file shared by all users on the same computer. If you launch the game using multiple Steam accounts on the same computer while Steam Cloud Saves is enabled,
Fixed Fixed an issue where technology could not be unlocked in Career Mode Fixed an issue where underwater hulls generated surface waves Fixed an issue where low shell impact velocity resulted in reduced penetration Rolled back partial fixes to resolve abnormally low naval gun ve
NavalArt will support Steam Cloud Saves starting from 2026/8/24 10:00 UTC+8. No game update is required to use this feature. Cloud save coverage: The following contents under %USERPROFILE%/AppData/LocalLow/RZEntertainment\\NavalArt are supported: Folders Airstrikes Campaigns Care
Added Added logic node wiring and drag-and-drop editing in the Level Editor Added toggleable logic diagrams, legends, hover highlights for logic wires, and operation tooltips in the Level Editor Added brief summaries displayed directly on action trigger/executor nodes in the Leve