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Full Northern Waters - Fishing & Restaurant Simulator update
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What changed
- Gameplay
- UI and audio
- Store
- Maps
- Server
We’re excited to announce that Demo 1.0 of Northern Waters – Fishing & Restaurant Simulator is now live!
This first public demo offers an early look into the world of Northpoint Bay, Alaska, and the direction of the project as development continues.
Alongside the demo release, we’re also sharing our current development roadmap to give you a clearer vision of what’s ahead for Northern Waters.
Upcoming Features & Development Roadmap
🎣 New Fish Species & Advanced Fishing Mechanics
Expanded fish variety, specialized catching techniques, and rare discoveries waiting beneath the surface.
🍽️ Restaurant Expansion & Customization
Menu development, table layout adjustments, decoration options, and deeper customer experience management systems.
🏘️ Town Interaction & Story Elements
Build relationships with townsfolk, take on side activities, and experience character-driven progression.
❄️ Dynamic Weather & Seasons
Winter storms, ice fishing opportunities, and seasonal fish behavior changes.
❤️ Deeper Connections in Northern Waters
Expanded NPC relationships Reputation and personal growth systems Home upgrades and personal living space Optional romance and marriage system
🚗 Vehicles & Progression
As players earn money, they will be able to purchase new vehicles for greater mobility around town.
👥 Advanced Systems & Staff Management
Expanded fishing mechanics and the ability to hire workers who can fish on your behalf as you progress.
🚀 Full Release & Early Access Content
A larger map, new recipes, and deeper simulation features.
Your feedback during this phase is incredibly valuable to us.
If you enjoy the demo, don’t forget to wishlist the full game and follow development as we continue building the world of Northern Waters.
See you in Northpoint Bay, Alaska.
You can share your thoughts, feedback, and feature requests about Northern Waters – Fishing & Restaurant Simulator on our Steam Discussion forums or join our Discord community.
📋 Steam Discussions:
https://steamcommunity.com/app/3577240/discussions/
For more updates and development news, don’t forget to follow our Discord server! There, you can stay up to date with the latest announcements and connect with other players exploring Northpoint Bay.
📋 Discord:
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