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Steam News2 September 202510mo ago

Update v0.7.03 | Public Test Branch

System Optimization Optimized the second floor of the armed ferry: all structures except turrets have been moved to the first floor.

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addedSystem Optimization[list] [*] Optimized the second floor of the armed ferry: all structures except turrets have been moved to the first floor. [*] Increased the chance for advanced storage containers (such as safes) to drop special items like furniture and clothing. [*] A dedicated type of ammunition has been added for ship-mounted anti-aircraft guns; they no longer use 20mm cannon ammo. [*] Ship-mounted weapons can now be manually reloaded by pressing "R"
changedSystem OptimizationThe despawn timer for loot bags has been extended to 20 minutes.
fixedBug Fixes[list] [*] Fixed an issue where the speedboat could not be saved. [*] Fixed issues in the aquarium where planting red algae caused loss of algae or fish. [*] Fixed excessive shaking when firing ship-mounted weapons. [*] Fixed an issue where solar panels and wind turbines could not generate power. [*] Fixed the captain’s storage box on the armed ferry losing or duplicating items. [*] Fixed an issue where fuel could not be added to ships. [*] Fixed a bug preventing certain fish from dropping as loot. [*] Fixed abnormal sailboat speed. [*] Fixed an issue where base defense turrets could not be removed. [*] Fixed terrain issues that could trap ships. [*] Fixed collision problems with some underwater structures.
fixedBug FixesFixed an issue where some fish could not swim in the aquarium.
changedHow to Access the Public Test Branch on Steam:Close the window — Steam will now download the test branch update.

Sunkenland changes

added[list] [*] Optimized the second floor of the armed ferry: all structures except turrets have been moved to the first floor. [*] Increased the chance for advanced storage containers (such as safes) to drop special items like furniture and clothing. [*] A dedicated type of ammunition has been added for ship-mounted anti-aircraft guns; they no longer use 20mm cannon ammo. [*] Ship-mounted weapons can now be manually reloaded by pressing "R"
changedThe despawn timer for loot bags has been extended to 20 minutes.
fixed[list] [*] Fixed an issue where the speedboat could not be saved. [*] Fixed issues in the aquarium where planting red algae caused loss of algae or fish. [*] Fixed excessive shaking when firing ship-mounted weapons. [*] Fixed an issue where solar panels and wind turbines could not generate power. [*] Fixed the captain’s storage box on the armed ferry losing or duplicating items. [*] Fixed an issue where fuel could not be added to ships. [*] Fixed a bug preventing certain fish from dropping as loot. [*] Fixed abnormal sailboat speed. [*] Fixed an issue where base defense turrets could not be removed. [*] Fixed terrain issues that could trap ships. [*] Fixed collision problems with some underwater structures.
fixedFixed an issue where some fish could not swim in the aquarium.
changedClose the window — Steam will now download the test branch update.

System Optimization

Optimized the second floor of the armed ferry: all structures except turrets have been moved to the first floor. Increased the chance for advanced storage containers (such as safes) to drop special items like furniture and clothing. A dedicated type of ammunition has been added for ship-mounted anti-aircraft guns; they no longer use 20mm cannon ammo. Ship-mounted weapons can now be manually reloaded by pressing "R"

  • The despawn timer for loot bags has been extended to 20 minutes.

Bug Fixes

Fixed an issue where the speedboat could not be saved. Fixed issues in the aquarium where planting red algae caused loss of algae or fish. Fixed excessive shaking when firing ship-mounted weapons. Fixed an issue where solar panels and wind turbines could not generate power. Fixed the captain’s storage box on the armed ferry losing or duplicating items. Fixed an issue where fuel could not be added to ships. Fixed a bug preventing certain fish from dropping as loot. Fixed abnormal sailboat speed. Fixed an issue where base defense turrets could not be removed. Fixed terrain issues that could trap ships. Fixed collision problems with some underwater structures.

  • Fixed an issue where some fish could not swim in the aquarium.

How to Access the Public Test Branch on Steam:

  1. Open your Steam Library.

  2. Right-click on Sunkenland and select Properties.

  3. Go to the Betas tab.

  4. In the drop-down menu, select publictest.

  5. Close the window — Steam will now download the test branch update.

Once the download is complete, you’ll be able to launch and play the latest test version.

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Steam News / 2 September 2025

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