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- Ruler of the Waves 1916
Tech Trees Revealed!
Last year, we began a huge addition of gameplay content by expanding the on-rails gameplay to include RTS type controls. This snowballed into base building and more, which we described in our blog as follows: Structure…
Patch notes2 changesGameplay - Ruler of the Waves 1916
EA Build 8 - Seven New Ships
Build 8 brings seven new ships with unique turrets and abilities, UI and gameplay enhancements, bug fixes, and more. New Ships Faction Ship Turrets Ability Imperial Light Cruiser 8 None Royal Destroyer 3 Lay Mine (Aster…
Patch notes23 changesFixUI/audio - Ruler of the Waves 1916
Early Access Build 7
Indicators Added waypoint indicators: displays the current move destination for the active warship; hold the Shift key to view the waypoint queue Added a port/starboard indicator around the active warship to help with a…
Store9 changesGameplayBalance - Ruler of the Waves 1916
Early Access Build 6 - Release Notes
Release Notes Minimap added the minimap - select the minimap to quickly travel around the map Revamped strategy cam edge scrolling - Isometric perspective - fixed an issue where the mouse wheel changed zoom even when no…
Patch notes9 changesFixMaps - Ruler of the Waves 1916
Early Access Build 5
Versus Battle Fleet Battle is renamed to Versus Battle New Game Mode Selection Joust: ships travel “on rails” on a predetermined line. Accuracy and orientation are key. This is the original game mode. Tactics: enables s…
Patch notes4 changesGameplayUI/audio - Ruler of the Waves 1916
EA Build 4 - Multiplayer is here!
Fleet Battle Multiplayer New multiplayer option comes to Fleet Battles. Host or join sessions over LAN or Internet (Steam). Play games of up to 8 players, with 2 opposing fleets For the first release, teams are automati…
Patch notes3 changesGameplay - Ruler of the Waves 1916
Update Announcement - Early Access Build 3
Headlines Binocular Mode: Free look around from the crow's nest to gain a vantage on fleet position and enemy movement Fleet Battle New game mode, replacing Quick Battle, featuring additional customization options Fleet…
Patch notes7 changesFixGameplay - Ruler of the Waves 1916
Version 1.1.1 Early Access Build 2
*Alas, the sounds of war have upset a mythical beast from the depths!* New Final boss fight in the North Sea campaign (re-clear 3rd mission to unlock) - New Game + is a more difficult, timed mode - Begin internal implem…
Patch notes3 changesFixPerformance
