Docked News

[p]Hey folks![/p][p][/p][p]We've spent the last two months working on your feedback from the demo, and while our work isn't quite done, the finish line is finally in sight. Today, we’re excited to announce that Docked will officially launch on March 5, 2026! 🙌🎉[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]To help prepare the docks for arrival, pre-orders will go live today on February 4. Anyone who pre-orders any edition of Docked starting February 4 will receive the Premium Reach Stacker.[/p][p][/p][p]Enjoy a distinctive three-tone body color design, a boosted engine, quicker acceleration and braking, and a boom lift that's 15% faster.[/p][p][/p][p]For those looking to scale their operations, the Deluxe Edition includes the base game and the New Horizons expansion pack, delivering new machinery, additional milestones - each with a variety of new jobs -, and several infrastructure upgrades to expand your operations.[/p][p][/p][p]And as if that wasn’t enough, players who pre-order the Deluxe Edition will also receive the Premium Terminal Tractor.[/p][p][/p][p]Featuring a modernized design, a unique multi-color skin with a stylish pattern, and custom enter/exit animations. This upgraded workhorse is built to stand out. Its forced- diesel engine (7.15L, 230 hp) provides quicker acceleration and improved braking for a smoother, more powerful workflow.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p]Hey gang![/p][p][/p][p]We have pushed a small patch for the demo to address several performance issues that you (yes, you!) reported via the in-game survey. Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit feedback to the team. [/p][p][/p][p]https://sabr.gg/DockedSurvey[/p][p][/p][h2]Patch Notes[/h2]

• [p]Fixed an issue that could cause stuttering without a noticeable FPS drop.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where enabling V-sync would unnecessarily lower the game’s FPS.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where enabling V-Sync could cause instability.[/p]
• [p]Added ShaderWarmup; this should help with the performance issues caused by shader compilation.[/p]
• [p]Improved visual smoothness when rotating the camera.
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[p]We are closely investigating performance issues on high-end hardware. If you are rocking a modern GPU and have encountered performance issues while playing Docked, we would appreciate it if you could take a moment to complete the feedback survey - even if you had previously - to help us make Docked run the smoothest it can.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you for your continued support! [/p][p][/p][p]- The Docked Team[/p]

[p]Hey folks![/p][p]We've put together a trailer to showcase the machinery playable in Docked.[/p][p]Unlike a sci-fi fantasy game with horse lasers and castles in space, we have a very real set of reference points that we are inspired by. Let's be real here, you're all here for the big ol’ machines, those marvellous metallic wonders, aren't you. Thanks to all your feedback from the demo, we have been able to work on making them feel just right. [/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Here’s a rundown  of the machinery that you can expect to find in Docked. Watch the trailer to see them in action! [/p][p][/p][h3]STS (Ship-to-Shore) Crane[/h3][p]Loads and unloads container ships. [/p][p][/p][h3]Reach Stacker[/h3][p]Loads, unloads, and stacks containers.[/p][p][/p][h3]Straddle Carrier[/h3][p]Lifts, moves, and stacks large containers in confined areas.[/p][p][/p][h3]Terminal Tractor[/h3][p]Moves semi-trailers and shipping containers over short distances.[/p][h3]Hopper[/h3][p]Receives, stores, and transfers bulk materials to trucks.[/p][p][/p][h3]RMG (Rail-Mounted Gantry) Crane[/h3][p]Lifts, moves, and stacks heavy loads along a fixed set of rails.[/p][p][/p][h3]RTG (Rubber-Tired Gantry) Crane[/h3][p]Lifts, stacks, and moves heavy loads. [/p][p][/p][h3]MHC (Mobile Harbor Crane)[/h3][p]Loads and unloads bulk materials and general cargo, such as steel products.[/p][p][/p][p]If you’re ready to prove that you have what it takes, check out the free demo here on Steam and let us know how you fare! [/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p]The people working the docks have spoken! 🏗️🚢[/p][p][/p][p]Seriously though, thank you so much to all of you who have tried the demo here on Steam. We put together a little trailer showing off some of the kind words many of you had to say.[/p][p][/p][p]We continue to collect feedback as we work on the game ahead of release.[/p][p][/p][p]Have a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year![/p][p][/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

[h2]A longshoreman's job is never done. 🏗️[/h2][p]We're so excited to see the positive reception to Docked during Steam Next Fest that we're extending the demo! Thank you for the many positive reviews and the feedback you've left in the Steam forums so far. It's helping us continue to improve the game on our way to launch.

If you haven't played Docked yet, now's the time to join the rebuilding efforts in Port Wake![/p][p][/p][h3]Play today![/h3][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]