Dredge
Update on DLC
We have an announcement to make, and yes, it's about a delay – but please hear us out.
A few months ago, we were thrilled to share with you our release plans for the first DLC for DREDGE, ‘The Iron Rig.’ Originally, we planned to spend a few months crafting this exciting addition and release it in Q4 this year. However, as we progressed, we were faced with the reality that, given the time of the year, we'd need more lead time to coordinate our marketing and make the launch as exciting as it could be.
We were genuinely disheartened because we knew had made a commitment to all our dedicated players, but we firmly believed there was only one path forward and that was to delay ‘The Iron Rig’ until next year while still delivering an exciting DLC to our players in 2023.
So, we've been hard at work crafting some additional content and we can't wait to share more details with you soon, including when it will be available and how much it will cost. We understand that this isn't what we had originally promised but we hope you understand. Your support means the world to us.
Thank you for being an essential part of the DREDGE community and please stay tuned for more info soon!
All the best from the team at Black Salt Games.
DREDGE Update: v1.3.0
We’ve just released our third update for DREDGE, which introduces a new character - The Painter! Those looking for a spoiler free experience can go and visit him in Little Marrow now. For the rest of you, check out our trailer and patch notes below.
Patch Notes:
Features
- Added Boat Customization
- After you’ve acquired your dredge crane as part of the main story, a new character will set up shop at Little Marrow - The Painter! He’ll be able to make adjustments to your boat’s appearance.
- The Painter starts with some basic options available, but you’ll be able to discover additional paint ingredients and flag designs.
- Added crab aberrations (craberrations).
- Added a new filter to the Encyclopedia to display Crabs.
- Added a number of new shipwrecks around the world.
Adjustments
- Equipment tooltips now display the previously hidden “Aberration Catch Bonus” statistic.
- Slightly buffed some of these values on some rods.
- Rebalanced crab pots slightly.
- All crab pots provide some aberration catch bonus, with higher tier / special pots offering a larger bonus.
- Mouth of The Deep catch rate and duration reduced to make progressing the crab pot tech tree more meaningful.
Fixes
- Fixed an issue where in very rare cases, the game would take longer than expected to save. Losing power during this time would cause save files (and in some cases, backup save files) to become corrupt.
- Added a new font which should handle Japanese characters better and prevent them from falling back to use Chinese characters in some scenarios.
- Fixed an issue where clicking on the boat upgrade purchase button too quickly could cause the screen to get stuck.
- Fixed an issue where some areas of the sea floor reported that they were 100m+ deep when they clearly were not.
- Fixed an issue where some achievements would not trigger immediately if the last thing they required was for you to catch a crab.
- Fixed an issue where players could get stuck on the map screen if it was switched to another screen while a marker was being placed.
- Fixed some small animation issues.
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DREDGE Nominated at the Horror Game Awards!
We are pleased to announce we're up for FOUR awards in this years Horror Game Awards hosted by Feardemic, and you can vote for us right now!
💀Horror Game of the Year
💀Best Indie Horror
💀Best Game Design
💀Best Art Direction
Voting ends 3rd August 📅
https://www.horrorgameawards.com/
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DREDGE Update: v1.2.0
Watch the video below, then read on for the full notes - or dive in to the game first for a spoiler-free experience!
Patch Notes:
Features
- Added Photo Mode
- This new ability can be unlocked after providing some assistance to a new character - The Photographer! You’ll find her at a new camp on an island to the south of The Marrows.
- Added Passive Mode
- This mode can be activated at any stage by selecting the option from the Settings menu. In this mode, you’ve nothing to fear from the creatures of the deep.
- Added 10 new aberrations
- Added 8 new types of wildlife for you to encounter, including one that isn’t afraid of the shallows...
- Added new settings
- V-sync
- Pause In Background - the default behaviour of this has changed so that the game does not pause when it loses focus.
- Camera Follow Mode - you can now detach the camera from the boat’s turning orientation. This means that when the boat turns, the camera won’t automatically turn to look in the boat’s new direction.
- Spyglass Sensitivity - sliders for horizontal and vertical movement.
- Haste VFX - disables the visual effects (FOV pull & screen shake) that occur when the Haste ability is activated.
- V-sync
Adjustments
- Added a new “General” tab to Settings and moved some options around.
- Added a couple of new names to the credits.
- Updated Dolphin SFX.
- Dolphins and some other events are discouraged from swimming over the abyss of Stellar Basin.
Fixes
- Fixed an issue where the Crab Pot / Trawl Net information panel didn’t show correctly the first time if the game was loaded with either of these abilities pre-selected.
- Fixed an issue where the game could freeze when downgrading a trawl net to another net with a smaller internal capacity.
- Fixed an issue where discarding the package from The Mayor never removed the associated map marker.
- Fixed an issue where an island in Devil’s Spine was culling incorrectly.
- Fixed some localization issues.
And for our speedrunning community...
- The Haste activation SFX does not play if Haste was deactivated recently.
- The game now reports a few values to an Autosplitter.
DREDGE Hotfix v1.1.2
We've released a small patch to address some continued reports of players encountering issues with their save data. It makes us really sad to hear that a few players have lost their progress in the game, and we want to apologize to those affected. With that in mind, these are the notes on the improvements to our save system:
- Players who were unable to open the game due to corrupt settings files should now be able to play.
- Added multiple levels of data verification before, during and after saving the game.
- A history of up to 50 backups is now kept (per save slot). These are stored inside the backup-saves folder.
Right, now we're back to working on our upcoming 1.2 update! Here's a quick peek at one of the new wildlife species that will soon be showing up alongside your boat. We can't wait to see what amazing photographs you all take when photo mode releases!
DREDGE Update: v1.1.0
Patch Notes:
Features
- Added advanced map functionality.
- The map can now be zoomed and scrolled.
- 6 different types of markers can now be added to the map.
- A total of 50 markers can be added to the map.
- Markers can be viewed through the Spyglass.
- The map can now be zoomed and scrolled.
Adjustments
- Removed timers on timed quests (Hooded Figures, Castaway)
- The book rewards for the Hooded Figures’ quests have been retroactively awarded to players who already exceeded these timers.
- The Travelling Merchant now always stocks 1x Research Part every day, with a 50% chance of stocking 2x.
- All basic material spots (Lumber, Scrap and Cloth) now restock over time.
- Doubled the chance of finding an aberration of trawl-only species (Aurora Jellyfish, Anchovy)
- From now on, shops will retain unique equipment sold to them, allowing them to be bought back if you change your mind.
- Made it harder to accidentally discard important items
- Items such as equipment and quest items now take longer to discard and flash the prompt as the button is held.
- Rot is now faster to discard.
- Items such as equipment and quest items now take longer to discard and flash the prompt as the button is held.
- Moved 3 Loosejaw spawns in Stellar Basin to make them easier to locate.
- The description of a few quest items now update to let you know they can be discarded when they are no longer needed.
- The Research button now highlights itself to draw attention in some situations:
- After players have been given their first research part.
- After the Researcher tells players to upgrade a certain piece of equipment in Stellar Basin.
- After players have been given their first research part.
- When using a controller, the icons that prompt you to switch sides (L3/R3) now flash until they’ve been used at least once.
- Removed a destructible wall in Gale Cliffs.
- Increased the visibility of glowing quest item VFX.
- Items from the Blackstone Key DLC can now be sold for a tiny amount of money.
- The height of the spyglass has been raised slightly.
- It should be slightly easier to locate and focus on fishing spots.
Fixes
- Fixed a rare issue where save files could become corrupted, which also prevented new save files from being created.
- If you load the game with any save files that have already been corrupted, the game will remove these files and allow you to create a new save.
- Players still experiencing issues with the game not loading should delete their settings file.
- If you load the game with any save files that have already been corrupted, the game will remove these files and allow you to create a new save.
- Fixed a rare issue where some equipment could go missing when upgrading to a larger hull.
- Added a fallback system to hold excess items in extreme cases.
- Missing dredge cranes have been restored to players affected by this bug.
- Added a fallback system to hold excess items in extreme cases.
- Fixed an issue where the Prey Sighted and Servant of the Shrines achievements would not unlock correctly.
- Fixed a typo where the Researcher was asking for a “Stoplight” Loosejaw.
- Fixed an issue where more than 5 trinkets could not be sold at a time to the Trader when playing in Russian.
- Fixed a few localization issues.
- Added 4 missing Playtester credits
Additionally, we’ve added a speculative fix for players who suddenly find themselves unable to use their abilities. If you’re experiencing this issue, please reach out to Team17 customer support and send us your save file so we can better identify the issue.
DREDGE 2023 Roadmap
Introducing the DREDGE roadmap
Throughout 2023 you can expect several free updates, along with some paid DLC:
- New game modes
- Boat customisation
- Photo mode
- Ironhaven paid DLC
Want to know more? Well, our very own Nadia Thorne recently sat down with PlayStation, to discuss what's next for our sinister fishing adventure. Check out what was discussed below:
Map Changes
"One of the features requested by so many of you is extended functionality for the in-game map, and we’re excited to introduce this with our first free update in May. The addition of map markers will allow you to select from different coloured icons representing everything from dangers, shipwrecks, mysteries, and more, enabling more effective navigation between locations than before. Additionally, this update will include some fixes and balance changes."
New Game Modes
"In our second update, two new modes will introduce very different ways to experience Dredge. The first is Passive Mode, which caters to players who prefer a less intense experience. Monsters that usually attack fishing boats will no longer be aggressive, allowing players to focus on fishing and enjoying the serene surroundings.
This update’s second mode is another much requested feature: Photo mode. But rather than just add the ability with a simple menu option, we’re taking a different approach. When it launches, our photo mode will see the addition of a new in-game character who’ll help players unlock their camera ability and share clues on where to find some of the local marine wildlife as subjects for your photography, some of which will be brand new in this update."
Boat Customisation
"Our third free update will introduce boat customisations such as paint schemes and flags. As you explore the coastlines and bayous of Dredge, you’ll unlock new boat paint schemes and flags to make your fishing vessel really stand out. We’ll have more information on both updates two and three later in the year."
Ironhaven DLC
"Finally, we will be developing a paid and entirely optional DLC featuring the mysterious Ironhaven Corporation. They’re looking to establish an innovative drilling operation in the area to revitalize the towns and populations, but their ultimate goal is unknown. As you gather materials to construct new buildings and biomatter to fuel the rig, meet new characters, craft new equipment, and catch new fish, you may uncover the truth behind their potentially nefarious operations."
We can't wait to share more with you over the coming weeks and months.
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DREDGE celebrates critical acclaim with a haunting new trailer
Still on the fence about picking up DREDGE? Take a look at some excellent quotes from key members of the press, and join the thousands of other players dredging the depths in search of answers!
Select press quotes:
- “Kept me hooked” – The Guardian
- “Your next indie obsession ...” – VG247
- “... the scariest fishing game you'll ever play” – GamesRadar
- “One of the most exciting indie titles in years” – Bloody Disgusting
- “a fantastic horror-tinged adventure ...” – Screen Rant
- "... already feels like one of this year’s greatest indie horrors ..." - Rock Paper Shotgun
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DREDGE Update: v1.0.4
Patch Notes:
- Fixed an issue where your Dredge Crane could disappear when upgrading hulls.
- Re-added Dredge Cranes to save files that have been affected by this issue.
We appreciate the players who reached out via the Forums, Discord or Support channels who helped us solve this. We are currently working on a larger patch that will address any other situations where equipment could go missing, as well as a few balance tweaks and quality of life improvements suggested by our community.
DREDGE is Out Now!
‘DREDGE’ EMERGES FROM THE FOG AND LAUNCHES TODAY ON ALL PLATFORMS
Sinister fishing adventure from Team17 and Black Salt Games arrives in international waters;
net a copy now on PC, Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and Xbox consoles.
Team17 and Black Salt Games have today launched DREDGE, announcing that the sinister fishing adventure is now available to purchase on Steam!
Arise from the deep o’ tales we keep, and check out a brand-new launch trailer below:
In DREDGE, step into the water-logged boots of a down-on-their luck fisherman and explore a collection of remote isles while scouring the surrounding depths for a variety of fish and valuable deep-sea curios. Once your trawler is full, sell your haul to the peculiar locals while completing quests and unravelling more about each archipelago. Reinforce your vessel, skills, and knowledge to dredge deeper and reach more mysterious secluded lands.
DREDGE Key Features
- Unravel a Mystery: Captain your fishing trawler across a collection of remote islands, each with its own inhabitants to meet, wildlife to discover, and stories to unearth
- Dredge the Depths: Scour the sea for hidden treasures and complete quests to gain access to strange new abilities
- Study Your Craft: Research special equipment and upgrade your boat’s capabilities to gain access to rare fish and valuable deep-sea curios
- Fish to Survive: Sell your discoveries to the locals to learn more about each area, and upgrade your boat to reach even more secluded locations
- Fight the Unfathomable: Strengthen your mind and use your abilities to survive trips out on the water after dark
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