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Full Beacon Patrol update
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What changed
- Gameplay
- UI and audio
- Store
Beacon Patrol changes
Ahoy, Sailors!
We’ve got a huge update for the Beacon Patrol Demo on the horizon! This one’s packed with exciting changes and offers a much clearer taste of the full game experience.
First off, a huge thank you to everyone who shared feedback on the previous demo and on First Horizons — our digital testbed for features that go beyond the board game.
Your input has helped shape the future of Beacon Patrol, and we’ve listened carefully!
We have taken your feedback to heart and added the following features:
Improved tutorial New Exploration Game Mode with progression Auto-Save system Major audio improvements Better gamepad support Adjustable zoom direction and sensitivity UX improvements and tons of bug fixes
The updated demo is now a “lite” version of the full game’s Exploration Mode, offering a limited but meaningful slice of content.
No more overwhelming rule sheet at the start!
We now have a step-by-step tutorial system to guide you through the basics. Forgot something? No worries—you can revisit any part of the tutorial via the pause menu.
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Our new digitally exclusive Exploration Mode lets you unlock new ships, abilities, tiles, and cosmetics by completing missions.
Don’t worry: the board game mode is still there and fully accessible. Exploration Mode is just a new way to play!
Check out all unlockable content and cosmetics in the new Treasury menu! You can preview unlocked items and see how to unlock the rest. Most of them unlock naturally just by playing—no backflips required.
You asked for it, we delivered: The game now does an autosave at the beginning of every turn, and you have three save slots available per game mode.
Just pause and return to the main menu—or close the game—your progress will be safe.
There’s too much to list, but here’s a taste:
Tons of cozy new sound effects New music for menus Smooth transitions between menus and gameplay
We’ve completely reworked gamepad controls and UI. No more switching between movement and placement modes—it's now seamless and intuitive!
Feel free to test it out!
Supported controllers:
Xbox Series X Xbox One DualShock 4 (PS4) DualSense (PS5) Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Steam Deck
That’s all for now! We’re incredibly excited to get this new demo into your hands asap. So stay tuned! We’ll be sharing more details about when the updated demo drops very soon!
Until then, keep patrolling and stay cozy.
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