Dear Stormworkers,
Prepare to cast nets and commence trawling - it is almost time for the Commercial Fishing Major Update!
On the 8th May, we are launching this new major update. Lets discuss what to expect:
Fish will be found most abundantly at specific places on the map. Different species of fish will have different locations and depths. Information on these locations will be purchasable (in a similar way to off shore oil deposits in the oil updates).
The new fish finding radar part will allow to scan the water for fish. This data will assist in locating the highest fish density areas and help with important information such as depth of fish, which is useful for setting your nets.
By creating rope links between fishing net anchors, you will be able to create rectangular nets, simulated with a simple cloth-type simulation. These nets can be extended and contracted, and also have an openable release in their centre to release your catch. Fish that swim into nets are picked up and are visible on the nets.
Fish will be priced differently depending on species. With some fish more valuable than others, and some locations more abundant than others, there is more strategy to operating an efficient fishing vessel.
This is a free major update, and will be available to all Stormworks players on 8th May, at 1700 UTC.
Catch us next week for a minor update, than then 2 weeks later for the major update!
Much love <3,
The Stormworks Developers