Beta Patch 0.2.5.1606

Ahoy, Seafarers!

We have another patch for you, just in time for the weekend. It is now available on the Public Beta Branch.

⚓ How to Access the Beta Branch

1. Open Steam and go to your Library

2. Right-click on Seafarer: The Ship Sim

3. Click Properties

4. Select the Betas tab

5. Choose'public_beta'from the dropdown list

Patch Notes for Version 0.2.5.1606

Landscape 2.0

• Added new landscapes to increase immersion while maneuvering through the open sea

• Fixed some wrong collisions in Crescentport

NPC

• Implemented the first version of LipSync to every NPC

Missions

• The new mission "Flaming Flotsam" is now available for the Archer and Lancer in Mettington

• Added warming blankets for shipwrecked people during the "Search and Rescue" mission

• Added physics to bulkwares in bulk missions / Pile simulation

Ships

• Added a new gameplay setting in the menu to adjust the bowthruster strength

• Adjusted the default strength of the bowthrusters of the Nordic Duchess, Big Trip and Willy

• Implemented bowthrusters on the Salvation for more precise movements during rescue missions

• Bow thruster visuals have been implemented

• Tweaked the echo sounders and sonars

• Fixed an issue that the spotlight couldn't be turned off

Character Editor

• Added a wide variety of new clothing

Miscellanous

• The lights on board flicker whenever the boat is colliding with something

• Adjusted the NPV traffic system

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Known Issues

Missions

• Some of the newer NPCs in "Search and Rescue" have corrupted textures

• During tug missions and bad weather it is currently very difficult to dock onto bigger vessels such as the Nordic Duchess

• Bigger vessels are currently extremely hard to tug onto position

• During a container mission with Herbert the lashings interaction is bugged

• During inspection missions several NPV ships are partly underwater

Character Editor

• Currently the DLC outfit "Signaljacket Yellow" is missing

Ships

• The roof of the Herbert and similar NPVs has glitched textures

Miscellanous

• The minimap is pixelated after starting certain missions

• Some LipSync animations are currently not correctly assigned to the correct emotional reaction of some NPCs

• Some new clothings are currently not adapting when switching between the male and female avatar

As always, your reports help us make Seafarer better for everyone. Thank you for your support and patience!

See you on the horizon,

Your Seafarer Team 🚣

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