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Steam News27 May 20261mo ago

Scallywags Demo Patch #1

Thanks to everyone who’s been diving into the Scallywags demo during Steam Ocean Fest.

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What changed

4 fixes3 additions17 changes1 removal
  • Gameplay
  • Events
  • Balance
  • Maps
  • Fixes
  • Store
changedThanks to everyone who’s been diving into the Scallywags demo during Steam Ocean Fest. Your feedback has been incredible, and today we’re rolling out a fresh patch packed with fixes, polish, and quality‑of‑life improvements just ahead of the Best Indie Games Summer Showcase. Keep your eyes peeled.
addedHere’s what’s new in this update:
changedGameplay & Systems
removedSave/Load: Save/Load disabled during the tutorial to prevent sequence breaks and confusion.
changedBoarding improvements: Boarding Scallywags will target on deck treasure chests when they land, knocking them off the ship for end encounter rewards.
changedCritical Hits rebalanced: Now deal +1 hull damage instead of doubling damage.

Scallywags changes

changedThanks to everyone who’s been diving into the Scallywags demo during Steam Ocean Fest. Your feedback has been incredible, and today we’re rolling out a fresh patch packed with fixes, polish, and quality‑of‑life improvements just ahead of the Best Indie Games Summer Showcase. Keep your eyes peeled.
addedHere’s what’s new in this update:
changedGameplay & Systems
removedSave/Load: Save/Load disabled during the tutorial to prevent sequence breaks and confusion.
changedBoarding improvements: Boarding Scallywags will target on deck treasure chests when they land, knocking them off the ship for end encounter rewards.

Thanks to everyone who’s been diving into the Scallywags demo during Steam Ocean Fest. Your feedback has been incredible, and today we’re rolling out a fresh patch packed with fixes, polish, and quality‑of‑life improvements just ahead of the Best Indie Games Summer Showcase. Keep your eyes peeled.

Here’s what’s new in this update:

Gameplay & Systems

  • Save/LoadSave/Load disabled during the tutorial to prevent sequence breaks and confusion.

  • Boarding improvements: Boarding Scallywags will target on deck treasure chests when they land, knocking them off the ship for end encounter rewards.

  • Critical Hits rebalanced: Now deal +1 hull damage instead of doubling damage.

  • Travel healing costs reduced: It now takes a bit less food to heal injured Scallywags while travelling.

  • Ship movement overhaulGreatly improved side‑to‑side motion for both player and enemy ships.

  • Travel Map Polish: Ships now follow the curves of connecting paths more naturally.

  • Missives: Reward fix for the Rigging Reserves missive.

Visual & Camera Improvements

  • Water Pump: Water pump & splash VFX upgraded with better particle variety.

  • CameraCamera easing added to make transitions smoother and less jarring.
  • OutpostFixed floating outpost shopkeeper in the 3D scene.

UI/UX

  • Board button lockout: Can’t be pressed while already boarding.

  • Travel Button: Now lights up correctly when out of combat.

  • Store MenuRelic price tag overlap fixed in the store menu.
  • Inventory ScreenBack button added to the Inventory screen.

  • Menu Overlap: Fix for opening the inventory inside the store.

  • CargoSpoils in Cargo now update correctly when adjusted.

Audio

  • Audio Settings: A bunch of audio fixes to ensure all sounds properly respect volume settings.

Bug Fixes:

  • Crew Disappearing: Crew would disappear after fighting a fire.

  • TutorialAddressed a few spelling mistakes.
  • Boarding/InteractionsFixed a few edge cases.

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Source

Steam News / 27 May 2026

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