UBOAT News

Dear captains,

There is a new patch ready for version 2024.1.

[h3]Localization:[/h3]
- Spanish localization update by Miguel Haakon.
- Czech localization update by Spid3rCZ.
- Fix: Resolved issues with Korean fonts.

[h3]Graphics:[/h3]
- It's now possible to switch between DLSS and FSR directly without disabling the second effect first.
- Fix: The bottom part of the screen was not rendering correctly after zooming in map as close as possible.
- Fix: Torpedo skins were disappearing from the torpedoes after reloading a saved game state.

[h3]Type IIA:[/h3]
- Fix: Corrected radar detector positions on the conning tower.

[h3]UI:[/h3]
- Fix: If it wasn't possible to request transfer to any other flotilla from the current port and the menu for such request was opened, there were various issues present with that UI.

[h3]Crew:[/h3]
- Fix (regression): Pipes were missing in the accessories menu on the character customization screen.

[h3]General:[/h3]
- Fix: It wasn't possible to load a game state saved in the torpedo launchers manual mode.

Yours,
DWS

Dear captains,

There is a new patch ready for version 2024.1.

Missions:
- Fix: If a rendezvous with a Japanese submarine mission was generated during a patrol, and a VIP was received, he sometimes wasn't leaving after the mission was complete.

Yours,
DWS

Dear captains,

Here is a changelog of the last beta update, with which it becomes the new stable version of the game.

[h3]Localization:[/h3]
- Portuguese localization update by AlexShuma.
- Spanish localization update by Miguel Haakon.
- Japanese localization update by かねのもうじゃ.
- Korean localization update.
- German localization update by Ruby.

[h3]Graphics:[/h3]
- Updated textures on most conning towers.
- Updated textures on one of the silo types in ports.
- Fix: Fixed navigation light colors on conning towers that had them reversed.
- Fix: During some transitions from FPP to section view, sea was not rendered.
- Fix: Wrong texture on pipes in battery room no. 2 on Type VII.
- Fix: Corrected position of one of the valves on Type VII.

[h3]Launcher:[/h3]
- Added an installable package with an additional camouflage and U-995 historical emblem.

[h3]Uboatopedia:[/h3]
- Updated Uboatopedia in Japanese, Spanish, English and German.
- A full document is now accessible from the main menu.

[h3]Modding:[/h3]
- Updated Unity mod template to the latest version of Unity. Please note, that after importing assemblies into the project, Unity restart is required for the modding project to function correctly. We are looking how to make it unnecessary.

[h3]Type VII:[/h3]
- Fix: It wasn't possible to turn off power in conning tower on Type VII U-boats in FPP (the action for that on power distribution board was missing).

[h3]Crew:[/h3]
- Increased once again the time after which crew reports torpedo as a miss.
- Fix: The skipper could freeze and not be possible to control in FPP after the cutscene with salutation to orchestra.
- Fix: Problem with a sailor that wasn't hiding inside the boat and was making it impossible to dive.
- Fix: Decreased likelihood of having several cooks in the starting crew.
- Fix (regression of Preview 27): It wasn't possible to remove accessories of a character on the customization screen.

[h3]Ports:[/h3]
- Fix: Corrected position of the U-boat in the welcome to port cutscene in La Spezia.

[h3]Missions:[/h3]
- Speeded up terrain loading in the mission with recovering gold from a merchant ship's wreck. Previously, it was taking a long time and the wreck wasn't appearing until seabed was fully loaded.

[h3]General:[/h3]
- Fix: Torpedo could be sometimes launched with an attached maintenance cable.
- Fix: After switching a boat to a different type, a button for switching between manual and electric steering mode was stopping to work.
- Fix: After leaving to the main menu from a playthrough where any U-boat types were unlocked and starting a new game, the unlocks were carried over to the new game.

Yours,
DWS

Dear captains,

Along with UBOAT's full release, we've also prepared a Supporter Pack addon. It's a cosmetic DLC with various unique customization options for your U-boat.

• Wooden Decks: Enhance the look of your Type IID, VIIB, VIIC, and VIIC/41 U-boats with meticulously crafted wooden decks.
  
• Type IIA Metal Deck: Stand out with a unique metal deck for your Type IIA U-boat.
  
• Fearsome Shark Bow Paint: Strike terror into the hearts of your enemies with menacing shark designs on the bow of all U-boat types.
  
• 4 Additional Camouflage Patterns: Blend into the vast oceans with new camouflage options for all U-boats.
  

• Predatory Torpedo Skins: Outfit your torpedoes with sleek shark paint schemes.
  
• Viking Ship Emblem: Display a special emblem on your conning tower inspired by a historical emblem of U-83.
  
• Jolly Roger Emblem: Historical emblem of U-189.
  
• Steering Wheel Emblem: Authentic emblem of U-200 and also the arms of the city of Erfurt.
  
• Grinning Fox Emblem: Emblem of U-255.
  

By purchasing this DLC, you're not just enhancing your UBOAT experience – you're also supporting our team's ongoing efforts to expand and improve the game. Join our wolfpack and help shape the future of UBOAT!

Yours,
DWS