Nautical Survival News

[h2]Ahoy, Sailors![/h2]
We just reached 1,200 wishlists! Thank you for checking out the game during the Automobile and Raid Survivors festivals, I hope you enjoy the demo! I have some cool updates for you, so buckle up.

[h3]Updates
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• New Feature: Casual Controls: You can now choose between "Expert Mode" tank controls and a new and simpler "Casual Mode" control scheme. Casual Mode is the default, but you can switch back in the Controls menu.
  
• Performance: Fixed several performance issues that caused severe frame drops for some players.
  
• Factory: Increased coin generation rates significantly.
  
• Stats: The Speed stat now provides a greater speed boost.
  
• Deckhand: Rope Master now increases Speed instead of Steering.
  
• Visuals: Damage numbers now appear above the boat when hit.
  
• Store: Fixed an issue where the store didn’t prioritize player-owned weapons correctly.
  
• Enemies: Updated enemy stats and wave compositions.
  
• Goal Trials: Adjusted Goal Trials to avoid being timed too close to the end of a wave.
  

I continue doing daily development streams on Twitch in case you want to say hi and see a little bit behind the curtain! Join the community on Discord for more updates and discussions!

Stay afloat,
-Idan

[h2]Ahoy, Sailors![/h2]
I'm proud to announce that Nautical Survival made it into TWO Steam festivals!



Go check out the Steam Automobile Fest and the Raid Survivor Fest pages, there are some amazing games to play!

Thank you all for the support and excitement you show for the game, and for joining my development streams on Twitch! Expect some live streams here on Steam as well! If you haven't yet - check out the demo and give the game a wishlist. If you want to chat join our Discord community!

Stay afloat,
-Idan

[h2]Ahoy, Sailors![/h2]
I've just rolled out a significant update for the Nautical Survival demo!

• New feature: Duplicate Weapons: you can now purchase additional copies of the same weapon once it has reached its 5th and final upgrade level.
  
• Camera: the camera is now more responsive, especially during quick boat direction changes.
  
• Shotgun: projectiles damage reduced from 6 to 5
  

I hope this new update will grant you new ways to experience the demo. Be sure to join us on the Nautical Survival Discord server for more news and updates! Also, I've been streaming on Twitch recently, so drop by and say hello when you can!

Stay afloat,
-Idan

[h2]Ahoy, Sailors![/h2]
We got some much needed quality of life features now available in the demo.

New features:

• Tooltips: you may now hover over UI items to learn about them.
  
• Unlocks Menu: shows all Boats, Crew, and Weapons available in the demo.
  

Updates:

• Deckhand: Handyman: fixing +0.6 hp/s. Ropemaster: steering +45°/s. Gunmate: attack damage +10%, attack rate +6%, attack range +15%.
  
• Pistol: levels 0-4: knockback 5. level 5: knockback 10.
  
• Harpoon: cooldown 0.8s. levels 0-4: damage 12 > 18 > 24 > 30 > 36.
  
• Level: The level is now surrounded by unpassable rocks.
  
• Flag Races: Increased flag pointers size for better readability.
  
• Minor UI and sound fixes and improvements.
  

We're slowly but surely progressing towards Early Access. I have a bunch of cool new stuff I'm excited to show, join us at the Nautical Survival Discord server to learn more!

Stay afloat,
-Idan

[h2]Ahoy, Sailors![/h2]
I'm happy to announce that the Nautical Survival demo is now live on Steam.

Demo features:

• Three playable boats, including the Bass Boat and two more unlockable vessels.
  
• Five crew members, including the Fisherman, the Deckhand and the Navigator, plus two secret ones you'll have to unlock.
  
• A bunch of cool weapons. There's a good mix.
  
• Three upgradeable buildings - the Lighthouse, the Shop and the Factory.
  
• Too many fishes, squids, turtles, swordfish, and of course sharks.
  
• One boss battle.
  

Thank you to everyone who has wishlisted, playtested, and helped spread the word. I'm having the time of my life developing this game and I couldn't have done this without you. Can't wait for Early Access!

Stay afloat,
-Idan