Misc Games studio continues development of Ships At Sea, its free-to-play maritime simulation
anticipated. With Update v0.8.3, players discover an update rich in new features and
corrections, the result of long-term work and careful listening to feedback from the
community.
A modernized backup system
The first major change in this version concerns the backup system. The old
Saves from version 0.7.5 are not directly compatible. To avoid any
loss of progress, a specific branch allows you to convert old files before
migrate to v0.8.3. This is an important technical step that strengthens the stability of the game on the
long term.
Expanded access thanks to new languages
Update v0.8.3 expands access to the game to an international audience. New languages are added.
Appearance: Polish, Turkish, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese and Korean. In the same
Over time, existing translations, such as French or German, have been improved to
provide more clarity and consistency
A reworked docking system
The mooring of ships has been thoroughly revised. Previously limited to a few fixed points, it is now
now possible to attach to different locations around ports. This change makes the
more realistic, freer maneuvering and adapted to all sizes of vessels. This new system
also fixes the issue where ships would end up tilted after reloading near a
port.
A clearer interaction system
Interactions with game objects are becoming more visible and comfortable. New indicators
visuals, reworked tooltips and customization options allow everyone to adapt
the display according to your preferences.
The first step towards crew management
Highly anticipated by players, crew management is making its debut in this update.
Currently reserved for Tier 3 fishing vessels, it allows crew members to
perform certain tasks such as preparing lines, baiting or sorting fish. This is a first
step that heralds a more complete system in the future
New activities: passenger transport and warehouses
Beyond fishing, players can now accept cargo transport missions.
passengers. In some ports, travelers board and must be taken to
destination. The system is still young and has some bugs, but it opens up new
gameplay perspectives. Another new feature: the establishment of warehouses in each port.
These allow unlimited cargo storage, recovery of goods or
transfer the cargo of a sold vessel.
Various improvements
The update also brings: better crane physics and handling of the
cargo, a more realistic longline deployment system that takes distance into account
actually rolled out, an adjustment of the rust and fouling system so that the ships
degrade less quickly, dynamic markers that make the interface clearer, a radio
functional portable, even if it still has some limitations.
Known Fixes and Bugs
Many bugs have been fixed, including crashes related to saves, issues
interface display, erratic behavior of cargo ships or even errors in
translation. Despite this, some problems persist, especially around passenger missions,
handheld radio and some crew tasks that are not yet available on
all ships.
A development that takes its time
This update perfectly illustrates Misc Games' philosophy: patient development,
iterative, where each step reinforces the basis of the game. The players understood this well. If some
regret a slow pace, the majority underlines the visible progress and the positive direction taken by the
project. The availability of test versions before the official deployment also proves that the
The voice of the community has a real impact on the evolution of the game.
Ships At Sea Update v0.8.3 is not an immediate revolution, but a solid step that
prepares the ground for the future. With its new mooring system, the arrival of the crew, the
passenger missions and the many technical improvements, the game is getting a little closer
more of his vision: a realistic, rich and sustainable maritime simulation, built step by step with his
players.
