Steam News11 August 202510mo ago

August playtest update

It has been a quiet couple of months since our last online playtest back in June. We've been working hard on this new build, and also on our pitch and preparations for Gamescom.

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Full Davy Jones' Deckhand update

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Gameplay
UI and audio

addedIt has been a quiet couple of months since our last online playtest back in June. We've been working hard on this new build, and also on our pitch and preparations for Gamescom. We travel to Germany in less than a weeks time!

addedSo what's new in this playtest?2x new bosses

changedSo what's new in this playtest?Save system improvements

changedSo what's new in this playtest?A dedicated "insult" button

addedSo what's new in this playtest?'Combo': a new enemy status effect

addedSo what's new in this playtest?There are also 3+ new Steam achievements to unlock! Share your progress with the crew in our discord channel .

Davy Jones' Deckhand changes

added2x new bosses

changedSave system improvements

changedA dedicated "insult" button

added'Combo': a new enemy status effect

It has been a quiet couple of months since our last online playtest back in June. We've been working hard on this new build, and also on our pitch and preparations for Gamescom. We travel to Germany in less than a weeks time!

So what's new in this playtest?

2x new bosses
Voyage selection screen
Intro cinematic
First death "contract signing" scene
Save system improvements
A dedicated "insult" button
'Combo'a new enemy status effect

There are also 3+ new Steam achievements to unlock! Share your progress with the crew in our discord channel.

Accessing the playtest

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Steam News / 11 August 2025

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