Naval Action
Steam News 14 April 20261mo 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
  • Balance
  • Server
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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