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🌊 Flotsam 1.0 launches with its biggest update ever!

[p][/p][h3]Your floating town is ready for its biggest adventure yet![/h3][p]After years in Early Access, Flotsam has officially reached Version 1.0, bringing a fully playable main story, new specialists, new regions, building upgrades, and a wide range of improvements across the entire game.[/p][p]Here’s an in-depth look at what’s new:[/p][h3]Main Narrative Questline (Finish the Game!)[/h3][p]For the first time ever, you can play through Flotsam’s full story from start to finish.[/p][p][/p][p]What’s in:[/p]
  • [p]A complete main questline[/p]
  • [p]Story progression tied to exploration and old-world discoveries[/p]
  • [p]A proper ending to your drifters’ journey[/p]
[h3]Specialist Quests + 4 New Specialists[/h3][p]Every specialist now has their own questline, bringing new buildings, tasks, and small adventures to your floating community.[/p][p]New specialists added in 1.0:[/p]
  • [p]Chemist[/p]
  • [p]Electrician[/p]
  • [p]Birdkeeper[/p]
  • [p]Aquaculturist[/p]
[p][/p][p]What’s new in this system:[/p]
  • [p]Specialist-specific quests[/p]
  • [p]New buildings tied to each role[/p]
  • [p]Progression choices through the new Radio Signals system (pick which specialist or quest you pursue)[/p]
[h3]Two New Regions to Explore[/h3][p]1.0 expands the world with two new biomes, each with its own look, dangers, and resources.[/p][p]Industry Region[/p][p]The most polluted area yet, filled with Polluted Goop, Electric Eels, and hazardous waters.[/p][p][/p][p]Polluted Woods[/p][p]A new take on the Woods biome, now split into healthy and polluted sections.[/p][p][/p][h3]Upgrade System + 10 New Advanced Buildings[/h3][p]Constructions can now be improved with installed upgrades that change how your town functions. (Example: adding an Air Filter to drifter homes to reduce pollution every sleep cycle.)[/p][p]1.0 also adds 10 new advanced buildings, introducing new resource chains and new pipelines such as:[/p]
  • [p]Bio-energy pipelines (convert bio-waste into energy)[/p]
  • [p]Advanced production loops tied to the new regions and specialists[/p]
[p]These additions expand mid- and late-game depth significantly.[/p][p][/p][h3]Steam Achievements[/h3][p]A full set of Steam Achievements is now available for players who love completing every milestone.[/p][p][/p][h3]Quality-of-Life Improvements[/h3][p]We’ve improved dozens of systems based on community feedback, including:[/p]
  • [p]A reworked School[/p]
  • [p]Smoother flow for early progression[/p]
  • [p]Clearer UI and visual feedback[/p]
  • [p]Performance and stability improvements[/p]
  • [p]Many small fixes across the entire game[/p]
[h2]💙 Thank You for Being Part of the Journey[/h2][p]Flotsam’s full release is a huge milestone, and it would not have been possible without everyone who sailed with us during Early Access.[/p][p]From all of us at Pajama Llama and Stray Fawn Publishing: thank you for helping us bring Flotsam to 1.0.[/p][p]If you enjoy the update, a Steam review helps the crew a lot.[/p][p]Now set sail, rescue survivors, and keep your floating town thriving![/p][p][/p]