Forgotten Seas News

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[/p][h2]👫💻We are gamers just like you![/h2][p]Forgotten Seas was born from a maelstrom of passion that defied common sense. Two Gamers, turned Game Devs on a whim, decided to take on one of the most challenging genres of game design. Despite being discouraged by many, we told each other that we would be happy even if a single player played our game and loved it! Today Forgotten Seas is played by thousands of players all across the world and growing. This brings immense joy to our hearts! With our latest update, we embark on a new journey!

[/p][h3]🧩More content inbound! [/h3][p]Mind you, that we are not done. 1.0 does not mean the end. It is just a version number. There will be 1.1, 1.2...and more. We want to give you more! There will still be continued updates and improvements. While there is still room for improvement, there are hundreds of hours of fun to be had in our game. We believe the game is ready for the floodgates to open.


[/p][h2]📜What's NEW in 1.0[/h2][p]We present you a new and improved Forgotten Seas! For a list of improvements made through the course of Early Access, check out our previous post here. We are going to get right to the business end of our new Dreadnaught Class Ship, the Justicar.

[/p][h2]🏴‍☠️The Justicar Rises - a new ship in a new era! [/h2][p] A fearsome 200-foot dreadnaught is now available to all! The ship that will make sure that justice prevails in the tumultuous void of the Bermuda Triangle. This multiple decked monstrosity, resistant to all types of damage (including half-life damage) is capable of withstanding the onslaught of the army of the most feared pirate "Bone Gravy". Obtaining this ship is going to require proof that you are worthy of it! Are you prepared?


[/p][h2]⚔ New Gravy Bones Encounter[/h2][p]
In search of yet another artifact (a Temporal Hourglass) that contains the secret to unfurling time itself, you must face the enemy that holds on to it. Bone Gravy - part ghost, part beast, is a formidable enemy who allegedly cannot be killed. With Commander Half-Life as his right hand, his army causes chaos in the Forgotten Seas. Can you figure out a way to defeat him amidst his forces?


[/p][h2]🤸Be a busy bee![/h2][p]Looking for more things to do? Forgotten Seas can keep you busy for hours!

Here are a few ideas:

[/p][h3]👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Play with friends and family![/h3][p]Did you know that Forgotten Seas features 4-player co-op mode? You can play with other players on Steam! We think the game is more fun when played with friends! So go ahead, and get your friends in the game or join our Discord to find other players!
[/p][h3] 🚤 Build "Ships To Go" [/h3][p]Be it for yourself or your comrades, you can craft a ship in a bottle to go! Forgotten Seas features a unique ship crafting, spawning, and storage system. Craft a ship in a bottle and carry it in your satchel wherever you go! Toss the bottle in the middle of the ocean and spawn a ship, and don't worry, it's just as easy to put a fully grown ship back in the bottle for safekeeping.
[/p][h3]💰💎 Amass great wealth and treasures [/h3][p]Establish a township and manage a crew, trade, and manufacture goods. Grow sugarcane, ferment rum and ale, build treasuries, run bars, treasure hunt, and more!
[/p][h3]🏠⚓Build a cozy tropical base[/h3][p]With new improvements to our base building, you can now build even more creative dwellings. Our building system is designed to blend in with tropical waters with a full dock and farm.

[/p][h3]👫A big thank you from Pangea Game Studios[/h3][p]We are a small two-person, family-run game studio. Your support and kind consideration will go a long way. We are developing the game with you, for you — Join our Discord to celebrate the launch together!

⭐Oh, and don't forget to leave us an honest review. We love to hear from you!

[/p][h3]🌴🌊Celebrate with BIG Discounts![/h3][p]Don't forget to get the game at the best discount to date, during the 1.0 release.

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[p][/p][h2]👫Made by gamers, for gamers![/h2][p]We are a husband-wife team of 2. We are both gamers and game devs. Forgotten Seas is a game made by gamers, for gamers! From the outset, our community provided essential feedback and an endless stream of ideas that helped us realize our vision. This game is a passion project that feels larger than life! [/p][p][/p][h2]💎What improvements were made since Early Access [/h2][p]We have added significant content throughout our Early Access course. Some of the main gameplay additions include:
[/p][h3]🌴 Graphics & Performance[/h3][p]Aside from a major graphic overhaul to bring you beautiful tropical scenery (lush blue waters, vibrant landscape, and cozy dwellings), we have also made performance improvements that make for smooth gameplay in a dynamic world where players can place their own buildings amidst countless other mechanics at play.

[/p][h3]⚓ Crew & Community[/h3]

• [p]Crew recruitment, township building, and management systems[/p]
• [p]Expanded base-building to create safe havens[/p]

[h3]🗺️ Exploration & Adventure[/h3]

• [p]Fully developed map system[/p]
• [p]Treasure hunting, collection, and display mechanics[/p]
• [p]New adventures across the high seas[/p]

[h3]🚢 Sailing & Combat[/h3]

• [p]Sailing skill progression system[/p]
• [p]More naval combat encounters and on-foot battles[/p]
• [p]Additional ships to master and command[/p]

[h3]📦 Economy & Objectives[/h3]

• [p]Commodity trading and delivery missions[/p]
• [p]More layered gameplay loops to discover[/p][p][/p]

[p]Forgotten Seas is a game of chill and thrill. You can seek as adventurous a thrill as you like, or lie back in your hammock on your self-made tropical dock, and sip lemonade while growing your own hops and crops! [/p][h2]
What to Expect for 1.0:[/h2][p]Check out our New Trailer![/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]The full 1.0 release combines all of these additions with a fundamental overhaul of the game's graphics, performance, and an endless list of tweaks made in collaboration with the community. It's a true adventure on the high seas, with a carefully tuned sailing experience, intense combat both across the waves and on dry land, a robust skill system, and precious treasures to hunt down, collect, and display as players attempt to solve the mystery of the Bermuda Void.
[/p][h2]⚓We are not done[/h2][p]While we may be sailing into 1.0, we are not done! 1.0 means there will be a 1.1, 1.2, ...and 2.0! While some may think that 1.0 marks an end. "1.0" in the software engineering world means - a new beginning. We have more parts of the story planned, new biomes, new features, new improvements, and new adventures that await. There are several things you can do in our game! [/p][p][/p][p]Here are a few ideas:[/p][h3]⛵Craft a "Ship-In-A-Bottle" [/h3][p]It all begins with a bottle! Lost deep inside the Bermuda Triangle, discover the art of shrinking a ship into a bottle. You can summon a ship from a bottle at an opportune moment, and put it back in the bottle if needed! [/p][p] [/p][h3]🏴‍☠️ Build mighty ships and rule the seas [/h3][p]Craft a fleet of ships and sail into the mysterious adventures that await you. Battle the Pirates and the Seas! Be it to find your way out, or to forge your own destiny in this mysterious realm. [/p][h3]💎Build a Township and trade goods [/h3][p]Establish a township and manage crew, trade and manufacture goods. grow farms, build treasuries, run bars and more! [/p][h3]🏠⚓Build a cozy tropical base and docks![/h3][p]With new improvements to our base building, you can now build even more creative dwellings. Our building system is designed to blend in with tropical waters with a full dock and farm. [/p][p][/p][h3]🌴🌊Join the party at the beaches of Forgotten Seas![/h3][p]Don't forget to wishlist the game and join our Discord Community to celebrate the launch together! [/p][h3]👫A big thank you from Pangea Game Studios[/h3][p]We are a small two-person, family-run game studio. Your support and kind consideration has gone a long way to fuel our passion and creativity. We are developing the game with you — hop on aboard! [/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[h3]Changes:[/h3]

• Sounds and new Shanties to the ship crew
  
• Sound effects added to stranded Crew found on smaller islands
  
• Sound and Narration added to intro cinematic
  
• Narration by Sir Jim added to intro story quests
  
• Voices to certain NPCs added
  
• Voice and music to Pangea tavern
  
  
• New improved visuals on ghosts that show up at night
  
• Better splash effects when a bottle is thrown in the ocean
  
• Fixed some translation issues where “world save” notification was incorrectly translated
  
• Some text on loading screen and home screen changed
  
  
• Text in the Journal changed to explain the trading posts
  
• Trade days for the trading posts are now shown on a poster at the board
  
• Smoother fade effects on some pop-up windows and inventory windows
  
  
• Traps in the Pyramid may now be disabled by stealing all Anubis Statues
  
• The Anubis Statue is now properly displayed in the Crew Treasury
  
• Dubloon bag chance increased in the Crew Bar when selling drinks in the Crew Bar
  
• Fixed an issue where the achievement X marks the spot was not showing up for client
  

[h2]Please Rate Us![/h2]
Please remember to leave us reviews! Every little bit helps!
We are a very small team of 2, working on a project that is larger than life! Games like this are rare, and many indie teams have given up working on projects like these. We are committed to making this game all it can be and see it all the way through!
Visit our store page to leave a review

We have a friendly and helpful community. Hop on board this incredible journey!

Please join our Discord👈

Cheers!
Cpt Anne

[h3]Changes:[/h3]

• VSYNC and Buffering options are now available in the FPS settings on the home screen
  
• VSYNC or triple buffering can help those who experience screen tearing from monitor refresh rate related issues.
  However, please be advised that using VSYNC on multiple simultaneous applications can cause screen freezing or white-screen crashes. As a general tip, If you are alt-tabbing between different applications, consider turning vsync OFF.
  
• Optimized some more Shaders for dynamic lighting
  
• Xbox controllers are now automatically detected when plugged in, and the correct default configuration is applied. For other controllers, you may need to activate steam input separately as we are still in the process of optimizing partial controller support.
  
  
• Quest “Restore Crew Haven” now retroactively finishes for all other players on multiplayer if any player on a server clears the rubbles.
  
• Fixed an issue where Maple syrup taps were not interactable via mouse clicks if placed close to other syrup taps.
  
• Maple Syrup tap now properly shows the time remaining on collecting Maple Syrup.
  
• Clam and Crab harvester ranges have been increased. Your crew will now harvest clams and crabs without needing the presence of the captain as long as job orders are given.
  
• Windmill, Iron Stove, Advanced Fermenters, and Advanced Aging Barrels have had their ranges increased
  
• Fixed an animation issue with the shovel where the sound and effects were not timed properly
  
• Pickup animation now only plays once every second to avoid glitching when someone spams the F key to pick up something nearby.
  
• Fixed an issue where the sprint ability was taking too much energy at a higher energy pool (when more points were added to the energy stat).
  
• Added some smoothing when player character turns instead of flipping instantly towards the direction of motion
  
• Fixed a bug where Chairs were taking damage during the storms
  
• The stats panel background in the inventory window is changed to display the stats a bit more clearly.
  
• The Quest Journey Home Part 1 is now available at the Shady Trader
  
• The Quest Obtain a Treasure Map is now given when someone breaks the lost chest at the Crash site for the first time.
  
• The in- game journal has been updated to include a new Trading tab with more information to come on Trading and Trade deliveries.
  

[h2]Please Rate Us![/h2]
Please remember to leave us reviews! Every little bit helps!
We are a very small team of 2, working on a project that is larger than life! Games like this are rare, and many indie teams have given up working on projects like these. We are committed to making this game all it can be and see it all the way through!
Visit our store page to leave a review

We have a friendly and helpful community. Hop on board this incredible journey!

Please join our Discord👈

Cheers!
Cpt Anne

• World Save notification is now shown when the world is about to save.
  
• A 10 second heads up notification is now shown when world save is about to happen.
  
• Optimized the world system for better performance.
  

You will likely see noticeable smoothness overall as a result of this patch!
You will now see increased framerates while sailing in the ocean.
Players with large bases will also see a smoother gameplay overall.

Side Effects:
As a result of this patch, you might see some items take a little time (a few seconds) to appear and/or destroy. For example, Lights, small decorations, cups, plates, etc. We reduced their overhead costs to save on performance. It should not be an issue that impacts gameplay at all.

Thanks to everyone who contributed their save files to help optimize the world better for base builders and combat enthusiasts alike!

Please remember to leave us reviews! Every little bit helps!
We are a very small team of 2, working on a project that is larger than life. We are committed to making this game all it can be!

Cheers!
Cpt Anne