Ship of the Line · published
This update brings major performance improvements, fixes to the Battle of Havana (1762), a new game manual in 8 languages, and significant expansions to Career and Campaign Modes.
Loading Freezes Fixed: Resolved long freezes when starting Scenarios, Campaign, and Career Mode.
Smoother Battles: Reduced stuttering when turning the camera immediately after loading into battle.
Improved Ground Unit AI: Fixed issues where troops became stuck on walls, stairs, bridges, gates, and other obstacles.
Siege Combat Improvements: Corrected firing directions and accuracy for fixed coastal guns and siege artillery.
Additional Fixes: Resolved issues involving cavalry leaving fortresses, fleet renaming, and incorrect wind and current settings in certain scenarios.
Reworked El Morro Fortress and the surrounding city walls.
Improved troop movement through gates, stairways, batteries, and fortress interiors.
Fixed an issue where British ships could unintentionally run aground.
New Game Manual: Added a Help button to Battle, Campaign, and Career screens. The manual is available in all 8 supported languages and explains game mechanics, controls, and major systems.
View Battlefield: After a scenario battle ends, you can now hide the results screen and freely observe the battlefield, including ships continuing to sink.
Stock Exchange: Trade company shares and government bonds. Market prices respond to wars, blockades, trade activity, and major events.
Estates & Titles: Own land, pursue marriage, build social standing, acquire titles, and participate in political activities.
Followers: Recruit and develop personal crew members who accompany you from ship to ship, gaining experience throughout your career.
Ship Ageing: Ships gradually deteriorate over time and may require major repairs or retirement.
Private Ship Management: Lease privately owned ships to the Admiralty or deploy them as privateers during wartime.
Disease & Supplies: Manage illnesses such as scurvy, typhus, and yellow fever, along with medical and preventive supplies.
Improved Admiralty Orders: Receive missions based on national strategy, including blockades, coastal defense, and hunting enemy raiders.
Prisoners & Pirates: Manage captured officers and decide whether captured pirate captains should face trial or receive a pardon.
Personal Stories: Experience evolving relationships and events involving officers, family members, patrons, and followers. Your naval career is recorded as a personal history.
Naval Budget System: Parliament or the Crown determines the annual naval budget. Manage ship construction, maintenance, repairs, and military supplies while balancing expenditure and political confidence.
Officer Traits: Officers can now possess specialized abilities related to gunnery, signaling, shipbuilding, and landing operations.
Disease System: Fleet health and preventive supplies are now part of campaign management.
Pirate System: Captured pirate captains can be brought to trial or pardoned.
Many of the performance improvements and Havana fortress fixes in this update were made possible by detailed reports from our players.Thank you to everyone who continues to share feedback and bug reports!We will continue improving stability, gameplay systems, and the overall experience as development progresses.