Game update18 Jun 2026Hotfix for Summer Update v1.13.4.0Hello everyone! We've just released a hotfix to address the crossplay issues in the Summer Update. This was caused by an incompatibility in one of the reworked submarines, so the hotfix fixes that as well as other minor issues we have noted since the update. Following this hotfix, we will start shifting towards our summer holidays. As usual, we will be mostly away from our desks during July, an…
Hello everyone! While Europa remains frozen, summer has taken over the northern hemisphere of planet Earth. As is custom, we will soon be heading out for our summer break, but not before the traditional Barotrauma Summer Update. Summer Update 2026 This update is centered around submarines, and you can look forward to five reworked vanilla subs: The Tier 2 submarines Humpback, Azimuth, Orca 2, T…
Hello everyone! We have just released a hotfix to address issues found since the release of the Spring Update. Please be sure to update your game to the latest version, and see the list of changes below. v1.12.7.0 - Reduced how much the new weak points in vanilla subs push bots around to make them more capable of fixing broken weak points. - Fixed selecting any item that forces the character to…
Hello everyone! The first gameplay trailer of the upcoming Barotrauma Home & Harbor DLC was just released during the Triple-I showcase! We are incredibly excited to finally be able to show you a glimpse of what to expect later this year. But if a mere trailer did not quench your thirst for knowledge, we also released a behind-the-scenes look at the development of the DLC with our Dev Diary epis…
Hello everyone! The Spring Update has just been released, with reworked Tier 1 submarines, monster and character deconstructing, new item assemblies, plus a large collection of QOL changes and bugfixes. See last week’s preview post for a more detailed introduction and find the full list of changes at the end of this post. Be sure to update your game to the latest version to be able to host and…
Hello everyone! This year’s Spring Update is just around the corner now, to be released after Easter. It will be a substantial collection of fixes, changes and improvements, with a bit of new content sprinkled throughout. Here are some hand-picked highlights from next week’s Spring Update: Reworked Tier 1 submarines · The Barsuk, Dugong, Orca, and Camel submarines have received long-overdue rew…
Heyho everyone, As you maybe already have heard through the grapevine, our friends from gameXcite have been cooking something - and it is ready for consummation: Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown was just released! Not just that - we cherish our previous partners and their fans - you - which is why we were able to create a nice Bundle with Barotrauma. If you already are an owner, you obvi…
Hello everyone! We have just released a hotfix to address issues in the Winter Update to make your sailing smoother over the holidays. See the list of changes below and be sure to update your game to the latest version. With the Winter Update last week we also added a few new remixes to the Supporter Pack soundtrack and to streaming services. Check out "Zack The Rabid Ripper Remix", "Alien Synd…
Heyho everyone, As some of you already know, we try our best to bring you our titles for the best prices and because of that, often have parts of our portfolio on sale - sometimes it’s difficult to find a good reason - that’s why we make them ourselves and celebrate gaming as a whole: Welcome to our second run of our “4 is a Party” Steam event, this time with Barotrauma among many other brillia…
Hello everyone! The Winter Update 2025 has just been released, with a new submarine “Wallaby", and a long list of fixes and improvements. Be sure to update your game to the latest version to be able to host and join servers, and see the full list of changes below. v1.11.4.1 Changes and additions: - Wallaby, a new tier 2 Attack class submarine. Boasts an unexpectedly high amount of firepower for…
Hello everyone! As we’re closing in on the end of another year, it’s time to take a look at what Barotrauma’s Winter Update 2025 has to offer. Like our earlier updates this year, this one will also focus on fixes and improvements, with some new content sprinkled in. What’s new in the Winter update For the first time in a while, we’re adding a new vanilla submarine. The Wallaby, a new Tier 2 Att…
Hello everyone! We have just released another hotfix for the Autumn update, focused on improving the server browser filter, to help players deal with the ongoing issue of spam servers. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience while we combat this issue. 1.10.7.2 - Various improvements and optimizations to spam filter processing - The optimizations makes it possible to…
Hello everyone! The DoS attack on our servers and the spam on the server list we mentioned in the previous post is still ongoing, and we've just released another hotfix to add some more in-game countermeasures against them while working on more robust server-side solutions to the issues. We're sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience as we continue to monitor and counter this…
Hello everyone! We've just released a second hotfix to address issues affecting Barotrauma following the Autumn Update. Be sure to update your game, and see the changes below. v1.10.7.0 - Fixed crashing when editing a beacon station's, wreck's or enemy sub's min/max level difficulty settings in the sub editor before you have saved the sub for the first time. - Additional fixes to multiplayer ex…
Hello everyone! We have just released a hotfix to address issues in the Autumn Update 2025. Find the full list of changes below, and make sure to update your game to the latest version to receive the fixes. v1.10.6.0 - Fixed contextual orders no longer working even if you were within radio/speaking range of a bot. - Fixes to several multiplayer exploits, including one that allowed clients to ca…
Hello everyone! The Autumn Update has just been released, with many fixes and improvements. Below are the highlights of the update, and you can find the full list of changes at the end of this post. · Added new "Blueprint" type of items, which are needed to unlock crafting recipes and make use of Alien materials. Blueprints can be found as loot or some can be bought from traders. · Railgun reba…
Hello everyone! It's time for the next Barotrauma update. In keeping with our other releases this year, the Autumn Update is light on content, as we've all hands on deck working on the upcoming Home & Harbor DLC, but this update should improve your experience on Europa in many ways. Here are the highlights: · Added new "Blueprint" type of items, which are needed to unlock crafting recipes and m…
Hello everyone! We have just released a hotfix to address issues in the Summer Update 2025. Find the full list of changes below, and make sure to update your game to the latest version to receive the fixes. v1.9.8.0 - Fixed RegEx components occasionally timing out for no apparent reason (even if the expression isn't particularly performance-intensive). Seemed to have been caused by RegEx change…
Hello everyone! This year’s Summer Update has just been released, with a long list of fixes, improvements and small additions. Here are some of the highlights: · Support for Steam Timeline: When you record gameplay directly within the game using Steam’s Timeline feature, the game adds markers about notable events in the game. · The new Rifle Scope will help some weapons in long-range battles. ·…
Hello everyone! It’s time to officially announce that Barotrauma is getting a major expansion: the Home and Harbor DLC is planned for release next year, with brand new gameplay, mechanics, and story. The upcoming expansion consists of two main parts: Base building and a new faction. Both tie in seamlessly with the basegame campaign, unlocking new ways to enjoy Barotrauma. Base building The Home…
Hello everyone! We have just released a hotfix to address a number of issues with the Calm Before the Storm update. Find the list of changes below, and remember to update your game to the latest version to receive the fixes! v1.8.8.1 - Fixed client list often appearing empty in the server lobby when joining mid-round while a campaign was active. - Fixed job variant selection panel rendering bel…
Hello everyone! As a follow-up to last weeks' Calm Before the Storm update, we're having our first play-for-free event since version 1.0 – starting now and until next Monday, you can dive right into Europa's dangers for free! If you like what you see this weekend and would like to continue your submarine journey even after the event ends, you can get Barotrauma for 50% off until 26 April. For t…
Hello everyone! We have just released a hotfix to address issues with the Calm Before the Storm update. Find the changelist below, and remember to update your game to the latest version to receive the fixes! v1.8.7.0 - Fixed an AI bug that made bots scared of water, making them seek safety from flooded rooms even when they were wearing diving suits. - Fixed non-hitscan projectiles registering h…
Hello everyone! The Calm Before the Storm update has just been released. It includes the new Reserve bench feature, improvements to Jovian radiation, new and improved abandoned outpost modules, new loading screens, level backgrounds and background creatures, plus a long list of bugfixes, optimizations and bot AI improvements. You can read more about the update in our previous post and check out…
Hello everyone! The Calm Before the Storm update is coming next week, so let’s have one last glance at what’s gathering on the horizon. · Reserve Bench : Hire bots into reserve, to be called into active duty later. Bots can be called into active duty at the HR manager, or when you lose a character in Permadeath mode. · Visual improvements : Keep your eyes peeled for new loading screen images, l…
Hello everyone! Now that spring is slowly thawing the land (and the bones of our dev team), it’s soon time for Barotrauma’s first update of the year. The update is currently being tested by our team, and you can also start test driving it now and give us feedback before it’s released! There’s an important new feature coming in this update which we would be happy to hear your thoughts on: The ‘R…
Hello everyone! As we set sail into 2025, we wanted to give you some early insights into our plans for the year ahead. Our work on Barotrauma continues, but we are going to shift gears and move towards less new content, and more changes that help to polish and improve the game. This spring, we will be releasing a content update made up of various features and changes that had to be left out of…
Greetings everyone! Our publisher Daedalic is currently having their publisher sale, with discounts of up to 90% on their whole catalogue. Barotrauma also has a sizeable discount of 50% off, so time to dive in! The publisher sale is also the perfect time to find new games to try. Check out the newly released 4X strategy game YIELD! Fall of Rome , the cozy Into the Emberlands which just reached…
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