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.

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⚓ 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 

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Patch Notes for Version 0.2.5.1606

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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

 

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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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