Game update10 Sep 2026Day 1 Patch - v1.0.34Hey everyone, We've officially reached full release, but that doesn't mean we're leaving the game for itself. Based on the bug reports and discussions you shared with us on Steam and Discord, we've fixed couple of bugs. Here's what's fixed in this hotfix: Bug Fixes · Fixed an issue where the Big Ship's engine was not interactable. · Fixed an issue where the Carnival minigame UIs could not be in…
Greetings to you all from the shores of Blackreef; Thank you so much for the support you have shown us over the past year and a half. We are now approaching the full release of Sunken Engine, and our excitement is steadily growing. The story we have been developing for over a year will be completed, and we will now start planning for the future. In our upcoming titles, we want to build upon wha…
Greetings to everyone from the shores of Blackreef! We are here to talk about our final content update before the full release. With this update, we have finally brought a mechanic to the game that we've been wanting to add for a long time: SPELLCASTING! This update includes a series of new features that will make playing the game much more convenient for you. Here is what we've added to the ga…
Greetings to everyone from the shores of Blackreef! The full release is just around the corner, and we are currently working on the final updates we'll be rolling out during this period. With the full release, we plan to complete the story and add much more content to the game. Until then, we have focused on increasing the variety of " cursed ships " something we felt was missing from the exper…
Version 0.7 Overall Update Greetings from the coasts of Blackreef! We have been working on version 0.7 for a couple of weeks and we think it is complete now. What we worked on so far: Deep Optimization: · We tried to be sure that game is working on 60 FPS for most of the devices. · We also tried to make the stuttering go away, we know it is a very persistent problem even from the day 1. Bug Fix…
Greetings from the shores of Blackreef, Eight months ago, we launched Sunken Engine into Early Access. Today, we’ve reached 35,000+ copies sold and 72,000+ wishlists. 👏🏻 What we’ve achieved in just 8 months fills us with both pride and motivation. We will be releasing an update in the coming weeks to fix all bugs and improve optimization. Afterward, we will continue working towards the full r…
Hello everyone! In this update, we focused on two main areas: bug fixes and new features. Bug Fixes Thanks to your help, we managed to fix several bugs. We know there may still be a few issues out there, but we believe we have resolved most of the major ones. If you are still experiencing any problems, please reach out to us. Your bug reports help us a lot. New Features Ship Wheel Repair Gearbo…
Greetings from the shores of Blackreef, We have fixed several issues and missing parts that appeared after the Underwater Update, along with some older problems that were still present. We will release a few more bugfix updates during this period. Once the game becomes stable, we will begin working on the full release. With this update, we have made the following changes; · Fixed the Stretch is…
Greetings from Blackreef, Following your feedback and bug reports after the latest update, we’ve prepared a new patch. · Fixed an issue where the emergency coded fax notification would not disappear when selecting another fax. · Adjusted the frequency of incoming emergency-coded faxes. · Fixed an issue where wind sounds could be heard inside the shop but not outside. · Fixed the issue where the…
Greetings from the shores of Blackreef, Our new update is now live! One of the biggest additions to the game, the underwater system , has arrived with this update. Alongside underwater exploration, many new pieces of content, new jobs, new areas, and the continuation of the story have also been added to Sunken Engine. Here are the details: Underwater As we step into the summer season, we though…
Hello Blackreef, We had couple of bugs in the game related to the previous update v0.5. Some of the bugs are related to the new ships and some of them are actually coming from previous versions. Here is what is fixed: · A bug where trash appeared floating in the air in one of the skiffs has been fixed · A bug related to scraping job pricing calculating per mussel instead of total has been fixed…
Greetings to everyone from the shores of Blackreef! We’d like to let you know that we’ve fixed a number of issues that appeared after the latest update. With the help of your feedback and bug reports, here are the changes we’ve made: · Fixed the water issue appearing in the middle section of one of the 3-star ships · Fixed the issue where items on the Gülcemal ship could not be picked up · Fixe…
Greetings from the docks of Blackreef, We've been quiet since the Gulcemal Update and for good reason. This update focuses on rebuilding the game's foundations: visuals, mechanics, optimization, and the sea itself. Everything here is groundwork for what comes next. Visual Overhaul Most of the game's assets dated back to the demo and early access period. We've reworked them from scratch: better…
Hello everyone from the shores of Blackreef, We’ve been quiet for a while following the Gülcemal update. The reason for this was that we wanted to focus on improving the game with a series of comprehensive changes. As we gradually move closer to the full release, we took the time to make the game more cohesive and easier to understand. During this process, we focused on visual improvements, mec…
Greetings from the shores of Blackreef Following the update we released recently, we made a few additional adjustments based on the feedback we received from you. For the remaining issues, we may release another update in the coming days. Gülcemal Updates; · The creature on the Gülcemal ship was removed based on feedback received from you. · The error at the checkpoint points has been fixed. In…
Greetings from the shores of Blackreef, After the recent updates, we reviewed your feedback and made several fixes addressing reported issues. Fixes; · Fixed an issue where the ACT could get stuck if the player exited the game during an animation · Resolved a problem where entering the cursed swimming area from above could cause the player to get stuck on the ship and fall down · Fixed the issu…
Greetings from the shores of Blackreef Following the update we released recently, we made a few additional adjustments based on the feedback we received from you. For the remaining issues, we may release another update in the coming days. Gülcemal Updates; · The creature’s footstep volume and hearing distance have been increased. In-Game Updates; · Duck Hunt game colliders have been enlarged, t…
Greetings from the shores of Blackreef After yesterday’s Gülcemal update, we wanted to add a few more improvements that we felt were missing, so we’ve prepared an additional update. Gülcemal Updates; · A notification is now displayed when Gülcemal first arrives. · An issue where the monster could get stuck and block passage has been fixed. (We will continue improving this system based on your f…
Greetings from the shores of Blackreef, Our first major update, Gülcemal , is now live! The Gülcemal ship holds an important place in Turkish maritime history. We did our best to reflect this significance while staying faithful to its real history, all while adapting it to fit the fictional universe we’ve created. Gameplay Gülcemal offers a gameplay experience that differs from the rest of the…
Greetings to all from the shores of Blackreef; Today, we are here to talk with you about Gülcemal . We are planning to release the Gülcemal update , which we have been mentioning for some time, toward the end of this month. The Gülcemal update will be slightly different from the game’s overall atmosphere, and we acknowledge that. We hope you enjoy what we have created and take pleasure in the s…
Greetings to everyone from the shores of Blackreef, 2025 has been a special year for us, as we released our very first game. In 2026, we will continue to develop Sunken Engine with much more new content and expand its universe even further. With the uptade that will be released for the game as of December 25,2025; New Year Gifts With this update, we wanted to bring the New Year spirit into the…
Greetings from the shores of Blackreef, We’ve just released our first content update, and we hope you’re having fun with everything we’ve added. Since the day the update went live, we’ve also been rolling out a series of small hotfixes to address the issues you’ve reported and to keep the game’s balance in a healthy state. Your feedback throughout this process has helped us refine the game sign…
Blackreef shores greetings to all, The time has come to deliver the content we have been working on for a while and mentioned to you in our previous DevLog. You can consider this update as an intermediate content addition and bug fix pass before the Gülcemal Update. However, we have tried to bring a wide variety of new features into the game. Especially based on your comments and reports, we ad…
Greetings to all from the shores of Blackreef, Every day, we work, repair, explore, and face all sorts of oddities together along Blackreef’s coastline. Thank you for sharing this journey with us. Community nominations for this year’s Steam Awards have begun. With its calm atmosphere, exploration-driven structure, and a world that gradually draws you in, we believe Sunken Engine is one of the g…
Greetings from the shores of Blackreef! We are getting ready for the first content update since the game’s release. This update will be a content patch positioned between our major planned updates. After this release, we will shift our full focus to the upcoming “Gülcemal Update.” With this patch, we added several features we felt were missing from the game and also incorporated many of your bu…
Greetings from the shores of Blackreef, We would like to sincerely thank everyone who played the game, shared their thoughts, helped us find bugs, and gave feedback. Throughout this process, we made sure to respond to every comment and stay in touch with you and we will continue to do so. With the bug fixes and content updates we’ve made, we believe we’ve managed to keep you satisfied. As of to…
Greetings from Blackreef! This hotfix turned out to be a bit tricky. We are aware that some minor translation mistakes or small additional issues may still exist, but we believe most major problems have now been resolved. The main focus of this update was the issue with the Scraper Tool , and actually several other tools including the pipe , getting stuck or freezing. This problem has now been…
Greetings from Blackreef! Today, we listened to your valuable feedback and added a few small but meaningful features that should make your play experience more comfortable. We’re also continuing to fix bugs and improve stability. New Features · A small digital clock has been added to the bottom right corner of the screen for those who want to keep track of time during the day. You can still che…
Our most valuable tester, Köfte. Hello everyone, Even though we are far from finished, with the major bugs that deeply affected the game now largely under control, we’ve begun focusing more on smaller issues and gameplay improvements. We hope that by the end of this week, if we can reduce the number of bugs significantly and reach a clean slate, we’ll be ready to move on to larger mechanical up…
Hello everyone, Thank you again to everyone who continues to share feedback and bug reports with us. Every message helps us move one step closer to a smoother, more stable experience. This update focuses primarily on fixing issues with the Cyrillic characters display, several mechanical improvements, and multiple quality-of-life adjustments across the game. Localization Fixes · Fixed a major is…
Hello everyone, After the issues we experienced with the Tool Menu, we quickly switched to a horizontal layout as a temporary fix. Now it’s time to bring back the Cycle Menu! We’ve reintroduced it with a smoother and more comfortable experience. In future updates, we’ll also be adding the option to switch tools using the number keys. We’re eager to fix bugs quickly and move forward by adding mo…
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