This update (version 1.09a) adds a few more new features and addresses some fixes/oversights from the 1.09 update. Key new features are: · Improved cargo UI · Improved Campaign UI · Rebalance of shore bombardments · Modding support to force various campaign settings To opt into the beta: REMEMBER: use of mods will likely not be compatible with this version until updated mods are released 1) Rig…
The recent aircraft performance overhaul and strategic bombing features are now available in the live version with this new update. Remember, if you want to maintain the version 1.08g7h2 prior to this last update to finish a campaign or maintain mod compatibility see here: The overhaul of aircraft flight performance was initiated by community members and we'd like to thank them for taking the i…
Beta continues to grow with a complete overhaul of aircraft flight characteristics along with the addition of strategic bombing in campaigns. The overhaul of aircraft flight performance was initiated by community members and we'd like to thank them for taking the initiative to improve aircraft combat as well as perform testing for these changes. Contributors - Luminary, YorT Testers - Markuss,…
Now in BETA, Version 1.08h2 adds terrain data for the North Atlantic, Mediterranean and Indian Ocean theatres as well as introduces destructible AAA mounts on ships. Several example campaign maps are also included to assist modders with making new campaigns set in other regions and on larger maps. To opt into the beta: REMEMBER: use of mods will likely not be compatible with this version until…
This is a silent fix as it only contains text data file changes, the version number still reads 1.08g7h2 for this build. MODDERS; you will only need to update/integrate the modified text data files if applicable. This fix addresses several campaign navigation errors that could cause the campaign timer to fail, resulting in; - aircraft endurance and launch timers not counting down correctly - co…
This update features a re-work of High Explosive shell behaviour, zooming of Tactical Map at mouse position as well as several improvements to Campaigns such as; - settings panel when starting a new campaign - ability to choose from multiple overlapping icons on the Strategic Map Remember you can maintain older versions of War on the Sea to finish an ongoing campaign or maintain mod compatibili…
Version 1.08g6h3 is a major update that introduces; - Iowa and Essex Class ships - Hellcat, Corsair, Helldiver, Judy and B25c aircraft (Single Battles only) - Kamikaze attacks (Single Battles only) - 11 new Single Battles - Major re-balance of Campaigns Campaign Changes Due to significant changes in campaign balance, the previous live game version, 1.08g7h5, is available to opt into. You may wi…
This update brings a lot of new customisation features to War on the Sea. In particular, aircraft AI attack parameters are now exposed along with fully editable ship AAA. Several other issues introduced in the previous update have also been addressed including bug fixes for Auto-Resolve and aircraft escorting other groups. Full change log below: Version 1.08g5h7 28 Feb 22 Removed Custom Attack…
This latest version (1.08g5h2) introduces fog of war to the campaign where enemy ship groups are no no longer fully identified on the campaign map. Incomplete and or incorrect data is supplied based on the visibility conditions under which an enemy task force is spotted. Also improved tactical AI with enemy ships now correctly turning broadside as well as making submarine and anti-submarine war…
Hope you all had a safe and happy holiday season! This update introduces the three Japanese battleship classes: - Fuso - Ise - Nagato In addition, rear gunners have been added to those aircraft that were missing them along with support for custom campaign maps which now allow modders to start creating campaigns outside of the original Solomon Islands map area. Finally, TMA parameters for calcul…
Version 1.08g3h3 2 Dec 2021 Campaign map markers now save/load correctly (bug introduced 1.08g3) Player and AI aircraft no longer get locked firing guns and drain ammunition Corrected audio reference for default/language/english/message_log.txt SwitchLeader Version 1.08g3h1 23 Oct 2021 (BETA) CUSTOM AUDIO SUPPORT Created new folder default/audio music.txt file moved from default to new folder d…
Update 1.08g2 is now LIVE. This update contains several major UI improvements, 4 new carrier classes along with other general fixes and improvements. Full change log below: Version 1.08g 21 Oct 2021 Roster Sorting Left click and drag unit tabs to reorder the roster list. Changing the order sorts units and impacts their positions in formations. For example, rearranging the list and placing those…
This update introduces searchlights into the game. Full change log below: Version 1.08f9h1 5 Oct 2021 Placing multiple way points on mini map fixed (bug introduced 1.08f9) "refundPostRepair:true" correctly refunds multiple merchant ship command point values Further Searchlights Improvements Searchlights no longer track sinking ships Ships using searchlights or illuminated by star shells or sear…
This beta introduces searchlights. To opt into the beta: 1) Right click War on the Sea in your Steam library, go to properties/betas and you should have new tabs listing other available versions. 2) Password to access the beta is: warontheseabeta Use the pulldown to select the beta version. It should then begin to download. 3) When you run the game the version number should read the version you…
This update further automates scouting. Aircraft take off, fly patrol routes, land at dusk and automatically take off again the following dawn. In addition there is now the option to "Repeat" a course allowing ships or aircraft to continuously patrol a plotted course. Change log below: Version 1.08f8 23 Sep 2021 (BETA 21 Sep 2021) GENERAL default/unit/air/aircraft/aircraft_data.txt new variable…
To opt into the beta: 1) Right click War on the Sea in your Steam library, go to properties/betas and you should have new tabs listing other available versions. 2) Password to access the beta is: warontheseabeta Use the pulldown to select the beta version. It should then begin to download. 3) When you run the game the version number should read the version you selected. TOKYO EXPRESS MOD (TTE)…
This is a big one! Major features: - Many options added to edit campaign balance and alternate Command Point acquisition methods - Unit viewer now has an "aircraft" panel for ships with aircraft - Merchants and submarines made less resilient to shell and bomb damage - Support for ship subtypes such as Battlecruisers, Light Carriers and Destroyer Escorts If you want to experience many of the new…
To opt into the beta: 1) Right click War on the Sea in your Steam library, go to properties/betas and you should have new tabs listing other available versions. 2) Password to access the beta is: warontheseabeta Use the pulldown to select the beta version. It should then begin to download. 3) When you run the game the version number should read the version you selected. Version 1.08f4 Change Lo…
To opt into the beta: 1) Right click War on the Sea in your Steam library, go to properties/betas and you should have new tabs listing other available versions. 2) Password to access the beta is: warontheseabeta Use the pulldown to select the beta version. It should then begin to download. 3) When you run the game the version number should read the version you selected. Version 1.08f3 Change Lo…
This update finalises the latest bomb damage model as well as adds a Weapons tab to the Unit Viewer for aircraft. Here you can view bomb armor penetration characteristics as well as aerial torpedo speed and range for the various aircraft. For campaigns, the REPAIR queue has been renamed REST & REPAIR as all released ships now enter the queue upon being released from command. Change log below: V…
To opt into the beta: 1) Right click War on the Sea in your Steam library, go to properties/betas and you should have new tabs listing other available versions. 2) Password to access the beta is: warontheseabeta Use the pulldown to select the beta version. It should then begin to download. 3) When you run the game the version number should read this latest version. Version 1.08f2 11 Aug 2021 (B…
To opt into the beta: 1) Right click War on the Sea in your Steam library, go to properties/betas and you should have new tabs listing other available versions. 2) Password to access the beta is: warontheseabeta Use the pulldown to select the beta version. It should then begin to download. 3) When you run the game the version number should read this latest version. Version 1.08f 5 Aug 2021 (BET…
Armor piercing bombs are now supported, giving ships with heavy deck armor much better protection. This update also improves aircraft performance issues when running the game under low FPS. Change log below: Version 1.08e9 30 Jul 2021 GENERAL brooklyn, pensacola _model.txt corrected directors cleveland, baltimore secondary rotations corrected shokaku_data.txt corrected TDS values Added support…
To opt into the beta: 1) Right click War on the Sea in your Steam library, go to properties/betas and you should have new tabs listing other available versions. 2) Password to access the beta is: warontheseabeta Use the pulldown to select the beta version. It should then begin to download. 3) When you run the game the version number should read this latest version. Version 1.08e9 27 Jul 2021 (B…
Version 1.08e8h1 is now available and contains some great new features (and fixes) for War on the Sea; 1) Time Compression Availability Time compression can now be used during ship gunfire, dramatically increasing its availability. 2) Map Tools - Ruler (Right Shift + Drag) for campaign and tactical maps showing distance and bearing between points. - Markers (P) to annotate the campaign strategi…
We finally solved the task force teleportation issue some users were reporting and have rolled out an immediate hotfix. Version 1.08e8h1 9 Jul 2021 (BETA) Fixed global player detected flag between campaign engagements which was not getting reset Corrected kongo_dmg color channels Added additional check to assist dive bombers level out under low FPS Player and AI Task Forces no longer "jump/tele…
This beta fixes the syncing of radar and sonar buttons with the Orders Panel toggles as well as additional ship model improvements. To opt into the beta: 1) Right click War on the Sea in your Steam library, go to properties/betas and you should have new tabs listing other available versions. 2) Password to access the beta is: warontheseabeta Use the pulldown to select the beta version. It shoul…
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