Ahoy, Captains!
We’re excited to announce that Update v0.7.5 is now live in Ships At Sea! This major update brings a wave of improvements, new features, and fixes to enhance your maritime adventure. Whether you’re exploring the open seas solo or in co-op, there’s plenty to discover.
Highlights of v0.7.5:
Set Sail Together: The Co-op Feature Has Arrived!
Team up with your friends to navigate the seas, take on missions, and collaborate on various tasks. In addition to the cooperative gameplay, each player can command and manage their own vessel in Ships At Sea, introducing a unique element of strategy and teamwork to your maritime adventures!
Build Your Legacy with the Company Feature
Players can collaborate in a team to run a company or operate independently to compete with others in the same session.
Redefining Logistics with the Overhauled Cargo System
Efficient cargo placement and stacking are essential for establishing a foundation for large cargo vessels and container ships.
Experience More Flexibility with the Improved Mission System
Experience a more dynamic and immersive gameplay with randomized pickup and delivery locations uniquely tailored to each cargo mission. Future updates will extend this feature to additional mission types, offering even greater variety and excitement!
Customize Your Experience with Wave Size Adjustment
To enhance player control and immersion, we’ve refined how wave sizes can be adjusted based on varying weather conditions. The game features two primary weather systems: Normal Weather and Storm Weather.
You can fine-tune wave intensity by adjusting its percentage, allowing you to simulate a variety of sea conditions. Ships At Sea uses the Beaufort Scale, a real-world empirical measure that connects wind speed to sea states. Here’s how it corresponds to our simulation:
- 25% = Beaufort scale 1 - 3
- 50% = Beaufort scale 1 - 6
- 75% = Beaufort scale 1 - 8
- 100% = Beaufort scale 1 - 12
It’s important to note that not every rainy or snowy day in Ships At Sea is classified as a storm—some may feature precipitation without heavy winds or rough seas. By adjusting wave sizes, you can fine-tune these conditions to create a more personalized experience. Keep in mind that wave settings apply only to the current session and cannot be modified once the session begins.
Enhance Your Fishing with the Advanced Sonar System
We are excited to introduce the debut of multiple sonar modes in Ships At Sea! This new system enhances your maritime experience by providing greater depth and realism. With improved tools for locating and identifying fish, your fishing expeditions are now more immersive and authentic than ever before. Dive in and explore the possibilities!
Master Your Navigation with the Radar System
Radar is an essential tool for maritime navigation. It enables the detection of nearby ships and land obstacles while providing vital information about the distance and direction of other objects. This is critical for collision avoidance, whether at sea or near the shore. With radar, captains can confidently navigate through low-visibility conditions, such as darkness or adverse weather, ensuring a safe and steady course.
Our radar system comes packed with configurable features designed to enhance your navigation experience. Adjustable sensitivity, sea and weather clutter suppression, and measuring distance and bearing ensure your route remains clear and accurate. You can track the position of your vessel, monitor nearby ships, and utilize NAV lines and markers to stay on course. Additionally, the radar supports Relative Motion (RM) and True Motion (TM) modes, providing greater control and situational awareness of the open water.
Sail to the Rhythm with Our Improved Radio System
Enhance your maritime adventures with Ships At Sea's new radio feature! Now, you can listen to your favorite tracks or online radio stations directly from your boat's cockpit. Whether you are navigating calm waters or facing stormy seas, let the music elevate your journey.
Control the Radio:
- Switch Sources: Seamlessly toggle between in-game music and online radio channels with the source button.
- Audio Management: Turn the music on or off, adjust the volume, skip tracks or channels, and even loop your favorite tunes.
- Save Favorites: Use the mode button to save up to 6 favorite radio channels for quick and easy access.
Custom Radio Options:
Want to personalize your soundtrack? Add custom radio channels directly in the Settings menu:
- Enter the URL of your desired radio channel
- Supported formats include mp3, aac-lc, he-aac v1, and he-aac v2
Enjoy Preset Channels:
We’ve also included several online radio stations ready for you to dive into.
- Simulator Radio
- Truck Stop
- Simulator FM
- Simulator Vibe
- Simulator Hits
Access to v0.7.2
For those who prefer to continue their current game progress, we created a separate branch for version v0.7.2. Please be aware that this branch will not receive future updates. To take advantage of the new features and improvements in the future, transitioning to v0.7.5 will be required.
Savegames
Ships At Sea is currently in Early Access, and with the release of Update v0.7.5, significant changes have been made to the game’s core architecture. As a result, savefiles from version v0.7.2 are not compatible with the new update, meaning players will need to start a new game.
Additionally, please note that cargo-saving functionality is not yet available. The cargo and mission systems have undergone a complete rework to improve gameplay, and while we’ve made substantial progress, certain features are still in development. We are actively working to enable cargo-saving soon and appreciate your patience as we continue to refine the game.
Changelog
v0.7.5.1014
- Resolved an issue with incorrect delegate bindings in the Fish Farm widget that caused the game to crash.
- updated the help text in the getting started
v0.7.5.1012
- Added a toast notification when exiting the office to remind players to activate missions to earn XP
- Corrected overexposure issues with work and interior lighting on several boats
- Expanded medium cargo zones across the map to ensure smoother unloading
- Resolved a typo when interacting with the gutting table
- Implemented a potential fix for crashes related to Quick Feedback
v07.5.1009
- Corrected an overlapping collision issue on the Tier 2 fishing vessel that caused the vessel to tip over
- Fixed a missing collision that allowed players to pass beneath the map near the Værøy port
- Fixed an issue that causes the game to crash when delivering cargo
- Fixed an issue that prevented stacking more than six cargo items at the destination
v0.7.5.1005
Note
- Automatic Gear Switch: If this option is disabled in game settings, you’ll need to manually start the engine and control the throttle by interacting with the throttle lever to engage the boat.
- Earning XP for Missions: To ensure that you and your teammates earn XP in general while completing missions together in co-op, make sure each player sets the mission as active.
- Spawned missions: Missions that spawn on the map are temporarily disabled until the refactoring process is complete.
- Disabled the tutorial and tier-changing options in the game settings
- Fixed an issue where mission markers were not appearing on the map or compass
- Fixed the crash that caused the game to crash when placing cargo
- Fixed the crash with medium cargo
- Fixed an issue where missions were completed without properly storing all items
- Fixed an issue with missions to Stavøya that were not displaying distances accurately
- Fixed an issue where XP for travelled distance did not appear on the mission completion screen
- Fixed an issue where no XP was earned when delivering cargo
- Fixed an issue with the mission destination, which did not update in the mission progression UI when switching between missions
- Fixed an issue where rewards and XP were not displayed for the client
- Fixed an issue where the cargo would disappear if you moved while travelling on the boat
- Fixed an issue with the crane's cable occasionally being too short
- Fixed an issue where the Tier 2 fishing boat was taking damage out on the sea
- Fixed an issue where the distance travelled was not saved in the player profile
- Fixed the floating sea marker located south of Røst
- Fixed the payment issue for gutted fish at the fishery shop. The quality of gutting now affects the sale price.
- Fixed an issue where the radio could be controlled by other players in multiplayer mode
- Fixed an issue where set longlines caused the savegame to become corrupted
- Fixed an issue where the travelled distance got reset when loading a savegame
- Optimized cargo placements and mission availability at the office in the harbours
- Updated help text for the company
- Disabled the tutorial and tier-changing options in the game settings
- Fixed an issue where mission markers were not appearing on the map or compass
- Fixed the crash that caused the game to crash when placing cargo
- Fixed the crash with medium cargo
- Fixed an issue where missions were completed without properly storing all items
- Fixed an issue with missions to Stavøya that were not displaying distances accurately
- Fixed an issue where XP for travelled distance did not appear on the mission completion screen
- Fixed an issue where no XP was earned when delivering cargo
- Fixed an issue with the mission destination, which did not update in the mission progression UI when switching between missions
- Fixed an issue where rewards and XP were not displayed for the client
- Fixed an issue where the cargo would disappear if you moved while travelling on the boat
- Fixed an issue with the crane's cable occasionally being too short
- Fixed an issue where the Tier 2 fishing boat was taking damage out on the sea
- Fixed an issue where the distance travelled was not saved in the player profile
- Fixed the floating sea marker located south of Røst
- Fixed the payment issue for gutted fish at the fishery shop. The quality of gutting now affects the sale price.
- Fixed an issue where the radio could be controlled by other players in multiplayer mode
- Fixed an issue where set longlines caused the savegame to become corrupted
- Fixed an issue where the travelled distance got reset when loading a savegame
- Optimized cargo placements and mission availability at the office in the harbours
- Updated help text for the company
v0.7.5.977
Multiplayer
- Added company feature that allows players to join or start their own company to work together or compete against others
- Added Co-Op feature, players can now collaborate by performing tasks together on the same boat or individually on separate boats, enhancing multiplayer gameplay and teamwork
- Improved synchronization issues between host and client while walking on the boat as the client
Simulation
- Added the option to set wave height for game sessions during both normal weather and storm conditions
- Adjusted calm wave areas around all ports to reduce wave intensity
- All boats have been rebalanced to improve manoeuvrability
UI
- A new start menu with player profiles for single and multiplayer modes was added. Players can now create up to 4 profiles, delete and load profiles, or join with an existing profile a multiplayer session
- Added notification indicating the length of the longline set into the sea
- Added option to turn the automatic throttle on/off in the option menu
World
- Added collisions on land around Måstad
- Added more sound effects
- Added new store, office and shipyard logo designs to enhance visibility
- Added offices in all small ports where players can accept cargo missions
- Adjusted sea markers around Røst
- More level design around the map
- Several improvements in the environment
General
- Added visual indication for longline setting progress
- Added a bug reporter/Feedback to make it easier for players to report in-game issues
- Added a radio feature that allows switching between in-game music and radio, adjusting the volume, skipping tracks and radio channels, and saving radio channels for quick access using designated slots from 1 to 6
- Added gutting fish feature after longline and net are hauled in
- Adjusted prices on tools being sold in the shop
- Blocked gear setting in the shipyard
- Blocked being able to set nets outside fish habitats
- Changed text in help, Halibut cannot be caught with the net
- Extended reach of the Tier 1 crane
- Increased pick-up range for longlines, should be easier to haul in rough weather conditions
- The reworked fish sonar system now features History Sonar. Additional sonar modes, such as 360° Sonar (Area Scan) and Forward Sonar will be equipped on the Tier 3 fishing ship.
- The mass of the cargo now affects the buoyancy of the boat
- Reworked cargo and mission systems
- Updated fish farming to work with the new company system, preventing other players from interacting with the fish farm unless they are part of the same company
- Updated Welcome Early Access text
Improvements
- Baiting of longline buckets
- Buoy indicator visibility during net fishing
- Camera is detached to follow the boat
- Improved crane drag-and-drop mechanics and optimized cargo positioning for smoother and more accurate handling.
- Overall improvements to the longline and net fishing mechanics
- Increased the threshold for low-speed collisions during docking. Additionally, the damage to the decorative tires around the port has been reduced
- Fish farm sounds
- Fuel consumption model
- Improvements have been made to the mooring system to ensure that moorings are now properly attached to the piers, resulting in smoother docking and undocking
- Improved the physical behavior of untangled fish for more realistic movement and interactions
- Jigging behavior and it's not possible to use a jigger if the boat moves too fast
- Performance overlay so that VRam usage is more clearly displayed
- Enhanced post-processing and lighting for improved visual quality
- Radar with more features and functions
- Sector lights now feature a blinking effect
- Setting the net, the player can return the buoy to stack or throw it into the sea to start setting
- Sea markers missions and status
- The tutorial system is temporarily disabled for improvements
- The wake of the boats ensures consistent appearance at any frame rate
- Several performance improvements
Bugfixes
- Fixed an issue where the boat's throttle was not functioning correctly for the client
- Fixed an issue where the camera, and thus the game, would freeze for clients after setting longlines, picking up baited longline buckets or entering the driving mode
- Fixed an issue where the fine was given money instead of withdrawing
- Fixed an issue that caused interactions to break when the vessel collided with the piers
- Fixed an issue where the camera would fall from the sky when the client exited the shipyard
- Fixed an issue where the centre pointer was missing when playing as a client
- Fixed the issue where caught fish were not being properly replicated to the client
- Fixed the issue with the rain and wipers not functioning properly
- Fixed issue with rain being active on boats when in the shipyard
- Fixed the issue of stuttering movement experienced by clients while walking in the ports
- Fixed rust not being applied to cabin door on Røster
- Fixed the map icon for the main fuel station so that it does not disappear when players are far away
- Fixed longline hauling and casting process for clients
- Fixed the issue causing players to be thrown off the boat when setting longlines
- Fixed several rare crash issues
- Fixed a crash that occurred when both the client and the host were in the fish habitat and set longlines
- Fixed smoke particles not being replicated to the client
Upcoming Update v0.8
As we continue to expand and improve Ships At Sea, we’re excited to offer a sneak peek of what’s coming next. We are currently working on update v0.8, which will introduce new Tier 3 ships and exciting gameplay features to elevate your maritime adventures. Here’s a glimpse of what to expect—stay tuned for more updates as we bring these innovations to life.
Thank you for sailing with us, and as always, we value your feedback and support on this journey. Smooth seas ahead!
- Team Misc Games