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Ship Explorer

Also known as Ship Explorer, se, ship explorer

You know their stories. Now it's time to step aboard! Board iconic ocean liner and warships from history like SS United States, Morro Castle and more as you explore and learn about the secrets that made them into legends.

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2 Jun 2026

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AnnouncementPublished 26d ago

v1.50Patch 1.50 Notes (HMS Captain DLC)

We are pleased to present the official release notes for Ship Explorer's latest DLC, the Victorian-era turret ship HMS Captain. This DLC is now available for early access to Patreon subscribers, with a full public relea…

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February 2026
Ship Explorer Patch 1.41 is now live! This update includes important updates and bug fixes. Read the full patch notes below for all the details. Happy Exploring! Upgraded project to Unreal Engine 5.7 Upgraded DLSS and p…v1.412 changesFixPatch notes13 Feb 2026
February Screenshot Contest Submissions Now Open!Get those Polaroids ready - it's time for another Ship Explorer Screenshot Contest! This time, the theme is 'Cruise Memories'. Play the role of a real passenger and snap the photos you would most want to find in your ch…Event1 change05 Feb 2026
Ship Explorer Update 1.4 is now live! With this update you are now able to take control of Bismarck's mighty deck guns! This update also includes important bug fixes and addresses known issues. Check out the full patch…v1.410 changesFixGameplayPatch notes04 Feb 2026
Announcing the winners of January's Screenshot Contest!Hello all! We are pleased to announce the winners of last month's Screenshot Contest! The theme this time around was 'Interiors of the SE Fleet', and we loved seeing what everyone came up with! We'd like to extend congr…Announcement1 changeGameplay02 Feb 2026
January 2026
New Screenshot Contest Now Live!Ship Explorer's latest Screenshot Contest is now live! This time, we're challenging you to get creative with your favorite interior spaces. From the glitzy ballroom of the SS United States to the spartan crew quarters o…Announcement06 Jan 2026
December 2025
Announcing the Winners of the Bismarck Screenshot Contest!Huge thanks to everyone who submitted your screenshots to our Bismarck Screenshot Contest! We had an incredible number of entries and it was a tough decision, but ultimately, these are the picks that stood out from the…Announcement29 Dec 2025
Patch 1.31 (Hotfixes)Ship Explorer Patch 1.31 is now live! The following changes have been implemented: Various material and UV adjustments. Addressed issue wherein time of day displays after settings adjustments. Please ensure your game cl…Announcementv1.311 changeFix20 Dec 2025
Patch 1.3 Now Live (+ 15% Off!)Ship Explorer 1.3 is now live!! 🎉 Climb aboard and check out all the new updates including the addition of the brand new SS United States ballroom, seasonal decor, important updates to game features, and more! PLUS for…Eventv1.310 changesFixGameplay18 Dec 2025
Patch 1.3 Coming Soon!It's almost here! Get ready to dance the night away in Ship Explorer Patch 1.3, releasing tomorrow (12/18)! 🕺 This update will give you access to the sleek and modern ballroom of the SS United States, as well as other…Eventv1.31 change17 Dec 2025
November 2025
Patch 1.22 Notes (Hotfixes)Removed prompt for non-climbable ladder in Bismarck's sinking level Photo Mode now saves photos in native resolution Improvements to precision of time of day slider while using A and D keys Updated sound isolation for b…Announcementv1.225 changesGameplayUI/audio26 Nov 2025
Announcing the Bismarck Screenshot Contest!Hey crew! Time to ready your cameras: Ship Explorer's newest Screenshot Contest is now live! 📸 This time around, all eyes are on the Bismarck. Whether at sea or during her dramatic final moments, this is your chance to…Announcement25 Nov 2025

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