Submariners,
Since our Launch into Early Access, we have been closely following your reviews, streams, bug reports, and discussions. We want to start by saying something very simple, yet incredibly important: We hear you.
We know the launch had its rough edges. We’ve seen your feedback regarding game stability, performance drops, and the steep learning curve for the submarine's complex systems. Our community’s trust is our highest priority, and we are fully committed to making Modern Naval Warfare the definitive naval simulation experience.
We believe that promises mean nothing without action. That’s why our team has been working around the clock to deliver our latest major update, focusing heavily on what you criticized the most: transitioning to Unity 6.3 LTS, enabling native DirectX 12 support, adding DLSS/FSR upscalers, and fixing the severe VRAM memory leaks that were causing mid-game crashes.
But this is just the beginning.
To give you full visibility into the future of the game, we are incredibly proud to share our official Early Access Roadmap. This chart outlines our development milestones from this Summer leading into Spring 2027:
Documentation & Onboarding (Summer - Fall 2026): We are introducing the MNW Guide, the Virginia Operations Manual, and a series of detailed Training Videos to help new players master the sonar, stations, and torpedo controls without feeling overwhelmed.
AI & Content Enhancements (Summer - Fall 2026): Development will focus heavily on Operational AI Logic Design, leading into a massive overhaul of both Tactical and Operational AI to ensure that engagements feel dynamic, unpredictable, and challenging.
Multiplayer Structure (Fall 2026 - Spring 2027): We are laying out a transparent, multi-stage plan for our multiplayer infrastructure (Backend, Hosting, Client UI) leading up to an official Multiplayer Closed Beta in Spring 2027.
General Improvements: Quality of life features, UI improvements, localization, voiceovers, and audio overhauls will remain active pillars of development throughout the entire timeline.
Moving forward, our focus is on maintaining a steady development momentum. We will continue to deliver regular updates and improvements as features become locked in, keeping you informed of our progress along the way.
Thank you for your patience, your harsh but fair critiques, and your incredible passion for this project. We are in this for the long haul, and we are honored to build this game alongside you.
Good hunting,
The Modern Naval Warfare Team