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In this beta release we’re testing the new shop and upgrade mechanics that are being introduced to the open world gameplay.
Each player will earn their own separate credits by participating in any open world game, these credits can then be used to upgrade the player’s own submarines. The shop can be accessed by using the new clipboard item that’s hung up on the wall of the sensor room. Purchased items such as TDC components and batteries will appear in the chest of drawers and can then be plugged into the appropriate slots in the submarine. Upgrades such as armour are automatically installed on the submarine.
To start with, we’ve created upgrades for the TDC, Battery Capacity, Motor Efficiency, Propeller Thrust and Armour.
To better represent the difference in power consumption between systems, we’ve introduced a new 30 amp fuse type that’s specifically used for the electric motors and the air compressor, using a 10 amp fuse in these slots will cause it to blow.
We are planning to do a sound pass for the upgrade interactions before full release but want to get a working version in the communities hands in beta beforehand. We may reset purchased upgrades and credits when this update comes out of beta. We have created a forum for discussion of the upgrades update here.