Ahoy again, Seafarers!
We’ve already charted a course through the game world, peeked into the engine room, and hauled cargo from port to port… And now it’s time to take on a different kind of responsibility.
In this entry of our Development Insights series, we’re introducing an exciting gameplay layer that brings a whole new sense of purpose and urgency to life at sea: coastguard duties.
🛟 Join the Tide Guard
Last time, we introduced Crescentport Logistics, your go-to for cargo missions. This time, meet the Tide Guard. This faction brings together multiple maritime authorities – police, coast guard, and fire services – to form a single coordinated response team for the seas.
The Tide Guard is all about keeping the waters safe. Whether you’re out on patrol or rushing to a fire emergency, each mission is a chance to explore a whole new perspective on life at sea.
🚨 Watch on the Water
Patrolling with the Tide Guard is anything but routine.
At the heart of each mission is your objective to locate and approach a target vessel. Keep your binoculars ready! Once contact is made, you can board and inspect the ship. Check the designated control points, speak with the captain and possibly escort the ship safely back to port.
🔥 Fire on the Waves
Some coastguard duties come with real urgency – and firefighting in one of them. Once you accept a firefighting mission, it’s time to move fast. A distress call has gone out, and it’s your job to reach the scene.
First, navigate your vessel to the fire site. Whether it’s a cargo ship in trouble or a bridge caught in flames, the situation will demand precision. Upon arrival, engage the water cannons onboard your vessel – your primary tool for fighting fires at sea.
You’ll need to aim the cannons carefully to extinguish the flames. The job’s not done until all the fires have been put out.
These missions add a thrilling sense of responsibility to the gameplay, and a real feeling of accomplishment once you’ve brought the situation under control. Are you ready to handle it?
🧭 The Horizon Ahead
After loading the containers, it’s your responsibility to secure the cargo. Yep, by hand.
Patrol and firefighting duties will form the foundation of our coastguard gameplay at Early Access launch, but there’s more on the radar for the Tide Guard faction!
What kind of coastguard scenarios would you like to see in the game?
📢 Join the Crew
That’s it for your first briefing into coastguard operations! Whether you’re patrolling calm waters or rushing to an emergency, these missions will bring a whole new level of purpose to your time at sea.
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We’re proud to have you on board. Stay safe out there – and see you in the next dev blog!
Your Seafarer Team 🚣