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Steam News27 July 202511mo ago

Watchstander – Patch v0.0.9

⚓ Watchstander – Patch Notes v0.0.9 Interface & Menu Fixes Menu panels now correctly layer above Settings and Return to Homeport buttons. Floating buttons are clickable again when menus are open.

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What changed

1 fix0 additions8 changes2 removals
  • UI and audio
  • Gameplay
  • Performance
  • Fixes
changed⚓ Watchstander – Patch Notes v0.0.9Interface & Menu Fixes
removed⚓ Watchstander – Patch Notes v0.0.9Switching between NAV-DATA, Radar, and Menu tabs no longer causes overlap.
changed⚓ Watchstander – Patch Notes v0.0.9Visual flicker when starting Rules of the Road tests has been eliminated.
removed⚓ Watchstander – Patch Notes v0.0.9Leftover UI elements no longer flash after finishing a test.
changed⚓ Watchstander – Patch Notes v0.0.9Pop-up windows like Settings now appear on top of other UI elements.
changed⚓ Watchstander – Patch Notes v0.0.9Additional backend improvements to make menus more stable overall.

Watchstander: Surface Warfare Officer Training Simulator changes

changedInterface & Menu Fixes
removedSwitching between NAV-DATA, Radar, and Menu tabs no longer causes overlap.
changedVisual flicker when starting Rules of the Road tests has been eliminated.
removedLeftover UI elements no longer flash after finishing a test.
changedPop-up windows like Settings now appear on top of other UI elements.

Watchstander – Patch Notes v0.0.9

Interface & Menu Fixes

  • Menu panels now correctly layer above Settings and Return to Homeport buttons.

  • Floating buttons are clickable again when menus are open.

  • Switching between NAV-DATA, Radar, and Menu tabs no longer causes overlap.

  • Visual flicker when starting Rules of the Road tests has been eliminated.

  • Leftover UI elements no longer flash after finishing a test.

  • Pop-up windows like Settings now appear on top of other UI elements.

  • Additional backend improvements to make menus more stable overall.

Settings & Modal Behavior

  • Settings menu now opens reliably from both main menu and in-game.

  • Fixed a bug where clicking Settings caused freezes or odd behavior.

  • Settings window now consistently appears in the foreground.

  • Improved menu click handling to avoid missed or delayed responses.

  • Known Issue: Settings may still open behind the game during active play in rare cases.

Game Mode Corrections

  • CO Standing Orders now show up correctly in Bridge Watch mode.

  • Radar display now loads properly when starting Bridge Watch.

  • Return to Homeport button reliably returns you to the main menu.

  • Known Issue: Return to Homeport confirmation prompt isn’t always visible; fix in progress.

Rules of the Road Test Flow

  • Tests now start and finish smoothly without UI glitches.

  • You can review completed tests and return to your previous spot.

  • Menus behave consistently during and after Rules of the Road scenarios.

Source

Steam News / 27 July 2025

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