Ships At Sea News

Captains,

We are pleased to announce an exciting new addition to Ships At Sea: a stunning Tier 3 cargo ship from our latest license partner, Macduff Ship Design. This new vessel showcases Macduff's signature craftsmanship, and we are thrilled to introduce it to our community as part of our major update planned for November.





[h3]Ship Specifications:[/h3]

• Length: Approximately 27 meters
  
• Weight: 279 tons
  
• Engines: Powered by 986 HP engine, providing robust and reliable performance
  
• Maneuverability: Enhanced with a bow thruster ensuring superior control in all conditions
  
• Cargo Handling: Equipped with a Tier 2 crane, this ship is designed for efficient cargo operations
  
• New Cargo Items: Introducing new cargo items specifically designed to take advantage of this vessel's advanced capabilities
  

This new cargo ship will be a significant upgrade to your company fleet, combining power and precision. Whether you're navigating challenging waters or handling complex cargo tasks, this ship is built to master the seas.

We are also working hard on many other exciting developments, including unlocking the co-op/company feature and addressing bugs. In addition, to provide a option to adjust the wave size. We appreciate your patience—stay tuned for more updates as soon as we’re ready to share.

Fair winds and happy sails to all our captains!

- Team Misc Games

Sneak Peek, Captains!

We are excited to give you a glimpse of what´s coming in our November update - the Tier 3 Fishing Vessel, a true classic from the 1950s! This impressive vessel is approximately 19 meters long and is ideal for those who are ready to take their fishing experience to the next level.



But that’s not all—along with this vessel, we’re introducing a brand-new fishing method to the game: Purse Seining. Known for its efficiency and effectiveness in catching large schools of fish, purse seining will be a valuable rigging in your fishing arsenal. Whether you’re targeting mackerel or the new fish species, herring, we are introducing, this technique is sure to bring in impressive hauls.

In addition to purse seining, you can rig her for longlining. We’re also introducing a new longline hauler, from our license partner Lorentzen Hydraulikk, which will make your longlining process smoother and more efficient than ever before.


To unlock this powerful vessel, you’ll need to obtain the Senior Certificate. Once you have it, the seas are yours to command with this vintage workhorse. Whether you’re a seasoned fisherman or looking to expand your fleet with friends in co-op, the tier 3 fishing vessel offers the perfect blend of nostalgia and modern fishing capabilities.

Stay tuned for more updates to come!


- Team Misc Games

Greetings, Navigators!

We are excited to announce that in addition to the co-op/company feature, we are already working on designing the highly anticipated tier 3 vessels for Ships At Sea! These advanced vessels will be a part of our first major update, scheduled for November 2024. This update will bring new features and challenges to elevate your gaming experience. Furthermore, it will introduce a new license partner, a multi-award-winning naval architecture from Scotland. We proudly feature one of their ships in this upcoming major update.

Today, we're excited to reveal the Work In Progress - Tier 3 Service Vessel, a catamaran that measures approximately 27 meters in length. One of this boat's key gameplay features will be maintaining and servicing lighthouses or transporting passengers. These elements add a unique and engaging aspect to your maritime adventures.



The service boat is a tri-deck vessel, offering plenty to explore. It is equipped with a 951 HP engine and can reach a maximum speed of around 30 knots with the default engine. This vessel is designed to handle the toughest of seas while providing essential services.



We're dedicated to bringing you the most immersive and enjoyable experiences on the high seas, and we can't wait for you to get your hands on this incredible new addition.



Thank you for your continued support, and stay tuned for more updates to come.

Fair winds and following seas!

- Team Misc Games

Ahoy, Mariners!

As you all know, the co-op feature was planned for Ships At Sea from the start. We’ve been thinking about how to make the co-op experience more engaging for you, and we've decided that the best way to do this is to allow players to come together with their friends to set up and lead a company in a multiplayer session. Imagine setting up a company, inviting your friends to join, navigating the seas together on the same boat or each on their own, and completing missions and tasks as a team. We believe this will provide you with the ultimate co-op experience!

Setting up a company will also be possible in single-player mode, allowing solo players to enjoy the same depth of gameplay.



We'd love to hear your thoughts and feedback on this. Your input is invaluable as we strive to create the best gaming experience possible!

- Team Misc Games

Ahoy, Sailors!

We are releasing the latest patch with fixes and improvements to enhance your maritime experience. This update includes balanced buoyancy, refined collision, and improved visualizations for longline ropes and the number of fish displayed when hauling a catch. Additionally, the SaveGame now stores game duration (time played) and longlines set in the ocean. We have also improved the behavior of the physical fish during longline hauling to ensure smoother and more enjoyable gameplay.



[h2]Roadmap[/h2]
We've modified our roadmap, replacing the tier 4 Autoline ship with a crab ship due to overwhelming requests from our community. This adjustment aims to enhance your gaming experience based on your valuable feedback. We will of course keep you informed about the specific details of the crab ship. Ships At Sea - Roadmap



[h2]Storms[/h2]
We have received your feedback about the storms and waves and understand that some players struggle to navigate their boats in the big waves. To address this, we are working on adding an option in the settings for players to customize their wave settings and implement a weather forecast. As a work around you can try and skip some hours using the clock in the wheelhouse.


[h2]Changelog[/h2]

• Balanced buoyancy on Fixer and Skraven
  
• Blocked entry to the shipyard if the player has cargo on the boat. This is just temporary as the cargo mission system undergoes rework. This rework is necessary to save cargo onboard the boat or enter the shipyard.
  
• Fixed a bug that could potentially crash the game
  
• Fixed a bug where the player could not pick up a longline buoy after loading a save game
  
• Fixed an issue where game slot details were showing outdated data for clients
  
• Fixed the issue causing boat window materials to disappear when it's not raining
  
• Fixed net buoys not replicated correctly for the client
  
• Fixed some collisions on small islands around Værøy
  
• Fixed water mask on Flippy, the water should look better around the boat
  
• Improve behavior of physical fish during longline hauling
  
• Improved collisions on the net hauler
  
• Improved visualization of how many fish are displayed when hauling a catch from a habitat
  
• Improved visualization for ropes on longlines
  
• Improved visualization of water cannon spray
  
• Savegame now stores game duration and longlines set in the ocean. Please note that saving net gear set in the ocean will be available soon, as we are currently enhancing the net fishing mechanic.
  
• Several environment improvements
  

Please stay tuned for more exciting updates to come!

- Team Misc Games