Greetings, Captains.
Since entering Early Access, Ship of the Line has gone through many changes and grown considerably.
That progress would not have been possible without the feedback, encouragement, and support of the players who joined me from the very beginning.
Among the many updates so far, three of the biggest milestones have been:
A major 3D visual overhaul for ships and ports
Expanded fleet command and combat systems, including Command Mode and Fleet AI
Full-scale development toward a real-time open-world campaign
Now, Ship of the Line is preparing to set out on an even greater adventure.
The next stage of development will require more content, more assets, and new technical challenges on a larger scale than before.
Increasing the price was a very difficult decision for me, but I believe it has become necessary in order to continue developing the game at the scale it has now reached.
During the Steam Autumn Sale, Ship of the Line will be available at 10% off its current $7.99 base price. This will be the final opportunity to purchase the game at its original Early Access price.
After the Autumn Sale ends, the base price of Ship of the Line will increase from $7.99 to $9.99.
Existing owners will not need to pay anything additional.
Most of all, I want to sincerely thank everyone who supported the game when it was still much smaller and far less complete than it is today.
Without those early players, Ship of the Line would not have come this far.
I do not know how sales will develop after the price increase, but I will continue doing my best to improve the game and make it into something even better.
I hope you will continue to support Ship of the Line as it moves into its next stage.
Thank you, as always.
Fair winds, Captains.
— Developer of Ship of the Line