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Steam News18 December 20256mo ago

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!

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addedShip 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 those of you still waiting to dive in, Ship Explorer is now 15% OFF here on Steam thru January 5th as part of Steam's Winter Sale!
addedAdded temporary Christmas decorations for the holiday season. These decorations will be automatically removed from the game after January 7th but can be toggled and removed earlier at the player’s discretion.
changedUpdated textures for the ceilings
addedTarget resolution in Photo Mode added as options
addedWeather system enhancements and bug fixes including: seasons now effect the sunset/sunrise times, Aurora Borealis toggle fixes, added weather condition and transition indicators, re-worked visuals for weather preset buttons to be more readable
addedAdded volumetric lightshafts

Ship Explorer changes

addedShip 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 those of you still waiting to dive in, Ship Explorer is now 15% OFF here on Steam thru January 5th as part of Steam's Winter Sale!
addedAdded temporary Christmas decorations for the holiday season. These decorations will be automatically removed from the game after January 7th but can be toggled and removed earlier at the player’s discretion.
changedUpdated textures for the ceilings
addedTarget resolution in Photo Mode added as options
addedWeather system enhancements and bug fixes including: seasons now effect the sunset/sunrise times, Aurora Borealis toggle fixes, added weather condition and transition indicators, re-worked visuals for weather preset buttons to be more readable

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 those of you still waiting to dive in, Ship Explorer is now 15% OFF here on Steam thru January 5th as part of Steam's Winter Sale!

Check out the patch notes below for more info. Happy Exploring!

SS United States

  • Ballroom interior addition

  • Cabin and hallway interior addition

  • Added temporary Christmas decorations for the holiday season. These decorations will be automatically removed from the game after January 7th but can be toggled and removed earlier at the player’s discretion.

  • Updated textures for the ceilings

General Updates

  • Target resolution in Photo Mode added as options

  • Weather system enhancements and bug fixes includingseasons now effect the sunset/sunrise times, Aurora Borealis toggle fixes, added weather condition and transition indicators, re-worked visuals for weather preset buttons to be more readable
  • Enhance lighting at night

  • Added volumetric lightshafts

SS Morro Castle

  • Fixed minor bugs on exterior mesh

  • Added forward divider between the open and covered promenade

  • Updated textures for the ceilings

Bismarck

  • Fixed minor instances where weather precipitation was visible in fire control station

Source

Steam News / 18 December 2025

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