Steam News14 April 20262mo ago

April 14 Update: NPC Distribution and Combat Adjustments

NPC distribution in the Open World has been updated. The number of 5th-rate NPC ships has doubled, and there are now more solo NPC ships due to a reduction in large NPC fleets The mortar’s crew damage modifier has been

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Gameplay
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changedNPC distribution in the Open World has been updated. The number of 5th-rate NPC ships has doubled, and there are now more solo NPC ships due to a reduction in large NPC fleets

changedThe mortar’s crew damage modifier has been significantly reduced

changedThe starting battle distance, which depends on ship Battle Rating, has been changed to 200–900 m (previously 250–1000 m)

fixedFixed an issue where, in some cases, attempting to join an ongoing battle triggered a reconnect to the server and prevented entry into the battle

changedImproved ship placement in Conquest missions on the Peace Server

Naval Action changes

changedNPC distribution in the Open World has been updated. The number of 5th-rate NPC ships has doubled, and there are now more solo NPC ships due to a reduction in large NPC fleets

changedThe mortar’s crew damage modifier has been significantly reduced

changedThe starting battle distance, which depends on ship Battle Rating, has been changed to 200–900 m (previously 250–1000 m)

fixedFixed an issue where, in some cases, attempting to join an ongoing battle triggered a reconnect to the server and prevented entry into the battle

changedImproved ship placement in Conquest missions on the Peace Server

NPC distribution in the Open World has been updated. The number of 5th-rate NPC ships has doubled, and there are now more solo NPC ships due to a reduction in large NPC fleets
The mortar’s crew damage modifier has been significantly reduced
The starting battle distance, which depends on ship Battle Rating, has been changed to 200–900 m (previously 250–1000 m)
Fixed an issue where, in some cases, attempting to join an ongoing battle triggered a reconnect to the server and prevented entry into the battle
Improved ship placement in Conquest missions on the Peace Server

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Steam News / 14 April 2026

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