Hey Fools! Developer Dan here to give you updates on what’s to come for Ship of Fools and its next content update: Fish & Ships!
Important announcement regarding pricing
We've got some important news to share with all of you, and we want to ensure you understand our decision's reasoning. At Fika, our commitment has always been to deliver the ultimate Ship of Fools experience, and we've poured our hearts and countless hours into achieving that goal. Over the past year, we've continuously released free content to make our game the best it can be.
Now, after careful consideration and extensive discussions, we've concluded that our game has evolved to a point where it deserves a price that truly reflects the dedication and hard work we've invested.
Starting from October 6th, we will be adjusting the price of Ship of Fools from $14.99 to $21.99 USD / €14.99 to €21.99. Regional equivalents and console pricing may vary.
We understand that change can be unsettling, especially for our early adopters who have been with us from the beginning. But please rest assured that we have your best interests at heart. We are committed to ensuring that you, our fans, are not impacted in any way by this price adjustment. The upcoming Fish and Ships update is still free of charge and to make this as smooth as possible, we’ve announced this in advance while the game is on sale, so you have the perfect opportunity to go and purchase Ship of Fools now if you haven’t yet or pick up a copy for a friend.
Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey, and we can't wait to see you on board as we sail into the future of Ship of Fools.
Fish & Ships SPOILER ALERT!
Now it’s time for some EXCITING news! Fish & Ships is around the corner, and Stormstrider’s time is over! Let me introduce you to the Wavehulk!
The Wavehulk is a masterpiece of engineering, and it’s the first new boat provided by Otto the shipwright. With its upgraded hull, you’ll be able to carry one additional cargo at the expense of a less optimized pedestal placement.
The Wavehulk comes equipped with 2 new unique items that synergize with each other and will shape many new run strategies.
The Foundry
The Foundry is a mystical device designed for converting trinkets into artifacts! Artifacts produced by The Foundry distribute the trinket’s power they hold to every player. Here's how it works:
Solo Play:
- When playing solo, The Foundry will transform 1 trinket into 2 artifacts. This sorcery is stronger than any of Halga’s soups.
- But keep in mind you need enough cargo space to place both artifacts on your pedestals.
Co-op Play:
- In co-op mode, the Foundry operates slightly differently. It simply transforms one trinket into an artifact.
- The exciting part here is that both players can enjoy the benefits of the trinket's power once it's transformed into an artifact.
So, whether sailing solo or with a crew, the Foundry is your go-to place for turning humble trinkets into mighty artifacts!
Metal Scraps
At first glance, metal scraps may not seem very impressive, but they can become quite powerful as you collect more artifacts for your boat! The Metal Scraps projectile gains an extra 2 damage for every artifact you have in play. So, the more artifacts you accumulate on your ship, the stronger those seemingly humble metal scraps become, packing a more significant punch!
Let’s see it in action!
Are you ready to get crazy! Here’s an example with a brand new trinket: Shuriken!
In the same way The Beacon on the Stormstrider is activated, you first need to power up The Foundry using a Tendril.
Once powered, take any trinket you want and place it inside The Foundry. Maybe some trinkets act differently once turned into artifacts… who knows?
TA-DA! See those artifacts? They carry the same power as the trinket, but in artifact form benefiting every player. As you can see, in this case, the player goes solo and turns one Shuriken trinket into 2 Shuriken artifacts, allowing them to shoot 2 additional projectiles with each shot! Since those trinkets are now artifacts, it also increases the Metal Scraps' power! PRETTY COOL RIGHT?
There is a loot collector in all of us, and this boat perfectly fills this primal need. Will you go all-in on artifact tiles and become richer than Briny? Or you'll aim to be the trinket duplication kingpin, filling your ship with more bling than a disco ball. And let's not forget, with that shiny metal coating, you'll hit the fashion peaks no one even knew existed! The Wavehulk is like a buffet of build possibilities, and trust us, you won't leave hungry for adventure!
There are many more items, boats and secrets to unveil in the Fish & Ships update. Let us know what you think so far!
You've not got long to wait as all this new content will be coming to all platforms in November of this year.
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