Nautical Survival News

[h3]Ahoy, Sailors![/h3]
Nautical Survival is officially launching into Early Access on April 9th! 🚢⚓ After over a year of hard work and with over 7K wishlists, I couldn’t be more proud and excited to finally set sail with all of you. Your support has meant the world throughout this journey, and now the real adventure truly begins. ✨

[h2]Mark Your Calendars: April 9th[/h2]
Whether you’ve fought off krakens in the demo, participated in the open alpha or closed beta, or just dropped a wishlist—this release is for you. The Early Access version will bring new features, polish, and surprises, with much more planned on the horizon.

[h2]What’s Coming in Early Access?[/h2]

• ~20 minute runs
  
• Procedural maps
  
• 8 unlockable seacrafts with different abilities and gameplay styles
  
• 10 crew members that can be promoted to customize your build
  
• 13 specialized auto-firing weapons
  
• 5 upgradeable outposts can be found at sea
  
• 15 enemy types
  
• 3 boss battles

[h2]Wishlisting Helps![/h2]
If you haven’t wishlisted Nautical Survival yet, now’s the perfect time! It helps the game gain visibility and ensures you’re notified the moment we go live.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2860990/Nautical_Survival/

[h2]Join the Crew![/h2]
The seas are more fun with friends! Join our Discord to chat with fellow sailors, report bugs, share fan art, or just hang out. Your feedback has already helped shape Nautical Survival, and you can help me navigate the ship as we sail through Early Access.



Stay Afloat,
–Idan

[h3]Ahoy, Sailors![/h3]
Thanks to your support, Nautical Survival has reached 7,000 wishlists – and that means Early Access is coming!

[h2]Release Date Incoming![/h2]
Join us for the official YouTube premiere happening today, where the release date for Early Access will be revealed!
https://youtu.be/_d5TR1D-C3s?si=piPhnTPTjSovyBZL

[h2]Join the Crew[/h2]
Hop into our Discord to chat with fellow sailors, share your feedback, and help shape the game’s future.

Stay afloat,
–Idan

[h3]Ahoy, Sailors![/h3]
I'm happy to announce that have met the goal of 7,000 for releasing the Nautical Survival Early Access!!! This is a huge milestone and I couldn't have done this without you. Whether you're a demo enjoyer, an alpha playtester, or a content creator, if you've experienced Nautical Survival at a physical event or online, if you happened to drop a wishlist or hit follow—I'm truly grateful for you. ❤

[h2] Version 0.8.250318 Demo Patch Notes[/h2]

• Upgrading weapons now comes with a visual progression.
  
• Kraken: Reduced max health, ink damage, and ink drop rate.
  

[h2]Wishlisting Helps![/h2]
Even though we've met the 7,000 wishlists goal for launching Early Access, the journey is not over! If you haven’t yet, please add Nautical Survival to your wishlist. Wishlisting not only boosts the game’s visibility but also ensures you stay updated on future developments. Every wishlist counts!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2860990/Nautical_Survival/

[h2]Join the Crew![/h2]
Nautical Survival is launching into Early Access this April, and I’d love to have you with us. Join our Discord to share your thoughts, connect with fellow sailors, and help shape the future of the game!



Stay afloat,
–Idan

[h3]Ahoy, Sailors![/h3]
A new demo update is now live on Steam—check it out!

[h2] Version 0.8.250309 Demo Patch Notes[/h2]

• Anchor: Max level now also deals damage with the Anchor's chain.
  
• Kraken: Reduced Max HP. Yes, I know. It was too much. I know, I know!
• Added the Arctic palette to the demo.
  

[h2]Wishlisting Helps![/h2]
My goal for launching Nautical Survival into Early Access is 7,000 wishlists, and we're getting super close! If you haven’t yet, please add Nautical Survival to your wishlist! Wishlisting not only boosts the game’s visibility but also ensures you stay updated on future developments.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2860990/Nautical_Survival/

[h2]Join the Crew![/h2]
Nautical Survival is launching into Early Access this April, and I’d love for you to be part of the journey. Join our Discord to share your thoughts, connect with fellow sailors, and help shape the future of the game!



Stay afloat,
–Idan

[h3]Ahoy, Sailors![/h3]
Steam Next Fest has come to an end, and what an adventure it’s been! Thank you to everyone who set sail with the Nautical Survival demo. Your support, feedback, and enthusiasm mean the world!

[h2]By the Numbers[/h2]
We had an amazing turnout:

• 969 Total Demo Players – That’s nearly a thousand sailors braving the open sea!
  
• 1,079 Total Wishlists – Each wishlist helps push the game forward, so thank you for your support!
  
• 6,627 Wishlists at the end of Next Fest – We’re so close to our next milestone!

[h2]Wishlisting Helps![/h2]
We’re setting our sights on 7,000 wishlists! This is my goal for launching Nautical Survival into Early Access, so every wishlist gets us closer to that milestone. If you haven’t yet, please add Nautical Survival to your wishlist! Wishlisting not only boosts the game’s visibility but also ensures you stay updated on future developments.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2860990/Nautical_Survival/

[h2]A Huge Thanks to Content Creators![/h2]
Shoutout to the amazing content creators who played Nautical Survival during Next Fest! Watching your reactions and hearing your thoughts has been incredible. Here are some of the creators who set sail with us:

Ezekiel_III | yeahunter | Patty | sargentocharli | Peebo | MrXavito | Smight | MrMacavity | PennyMeowy | McQueeb | jurdman | Pawkt | Belannaer | BODEGARRAT | Gaarawarr | Holoshideim | Calpey | MesmerChair | plushebola | SnowedInChris | GardenOfIndie | MayorMcFrumples | OriginalCaro

Special thanks to Jared R Bair who joined for broadcasting on the Steam Page during the event!

Go check them out and give them some love!

[h2]Join the Crew![/h2]
Next Fest might be over, but there’s still so much more to come! Nautical Survival is launching into Early Access this April, and I’d love for you to be part of the journey. Join our Discord to share your thoughts, connect with fellow sailors, and help shape the future of the game!



Stay afloat,
–Idan