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Fishing: Barents Sea

Update Version 1.2

Hey there, all fishermen. Finally, our new update version 1.2 is up.

In this update we added full gamepad support, new sound system for all boats and environment, new rain effects onboard all our boats. We also did massive improvements and fixes all over our game. We hope you all will enjoy our game even more.

Changelog:

  • New feature - Full gamepad (Xbox One) support
  • New rain effect on windows and assets on all boats
  • New sound system for all boats and environment
  • Added on-screen keyboard for controllers
  • Added horn button in main HUD
  • Added selectable main monitor in options -> video
  • Added exit map if clicking M twice
  • Adjusted work light intensity on Lunar Bow
  • Adjusted speed for crew gutting, freezing and stacking fish
  • Fixed crash when exiting map in open water
  • Fixed issue with broken “Do not show again” dialogs
  • Fixed issue with boat moving while using fullscreen map
  • Fixed issue with slider smashing to side when setting net
  • Fixed issues with popup messages in trawler tutorial
  • Fixed gutting widget sometimes disappearing
  • Fixed already bought boats disappearing
  • Fixed boats overlapping at shipyard
  • Fixed German translation of No in dialogs
  • Fixed glowing building in Hammerfest Centrum
  • Fixed all boats loaded when game starts
  • Fixed whale swimming backwards
  • Fixed haul distance for when haul trawl button is activated
  • Fixed menu selection should now correctly reselect old selection on back
  • Fixed remember last position at fish market
  • Fixed roof stairs shows through water shader
  • Fixed open water marked area in trawling tutorial
  • Improved AI boat movement
  • Moved pickup line button in Main HUD
  • Updated weather system
  • Updated all languages

Plus a lot of other improvements and fixes

Line and Net Ships DLC:

  • Added second net haul slot on Moby D
  • Adjusted Moby D behaviour
  • Adjusted Snarset behaviour
  • Adjusted Tobie behaviour

Stay tuned for more to come soon :)

Hotfix Version 1.1.7.2 [Official]

Hey there, all fishermen. Here is a new hotfix version 1.1.7.2.

This update contains alot of fixes and more optimizations.

Changelog:

  • Added outline on forward sonar text on trawlers
  • Adjusted reverse throttle to max 50%
  • Disabled manual hauling when crew is assigned to haul slot
  • Fixed issue with trawl bag stuck on wrong side on Lunar Bow
  • Fixed certificates in logbook
  • Fixed crew doors not open when crew goes inside
  • Optimized cascade shadows

Line and Net Ships DLC:

  • Added worklight over hauling position on Moby D (Suggested by Johannes Nybo)
  • Adjusted camera on Snarset
  • Balanced Moby D and Fix some more
  • Fixed pickup indicator on all boats to match wave height
  • Fixed interactable door on Moby D
  • Fixed ladder and door being interactable through wall on Moby D
  • Updated all boat pictures

Stay tuned for more to come soon!

The new Line and Net Ships DLC is out now!



From now on you can download the Line and Net Ships DLC  for Fishing: Barents Sea on Steam™!

With the new DLC you get 5 brand new ships for line and net fishing which not only give you more fishing quotas but also are real eye-catchers!

The models Tobie, Sharky, Snarset, Moby D and Fix breath new life on the Barents Sea and will soon prove as reliable helpers in conquer the high seas around Hammerfest and Co as a fisherman.

Get the Line and Net Ships DLC here: 

https://store.steampowered.com/app/913750/Fishing_Barents_Sea__Line_and_Net_Ships/



Hotfix Version 1.1.7.1 [Official]

Hey there, all fishermen. Here is a new hotfix version 1.1.7.1.

In this hotfix we adressed several issues you reported, we also did several tweaking and optimizations.

Changelog:

  • Added Oil Rig at map
  • Added work spot light over workdeck on Lunar Bow
  • Fixed issue with delivering fish on cruiseship mission
  • Fixed issue with shaking UI when deploying 10.000 hooks lines
  • Fixed issue with crew disappearing when you can’t afford buying a boat
  • Lot of other tweaking and optimization

Stay tuned for more to come!

Line and Net Ships DLC - Release Livestream



On August 9, 6 pm (CEST) the new Line and Net Ships DLC for the fishing and ship simulation Fishing: Barents Sea will be released on Steam™. With the new DLC you get 5 new ships for line and net fishing!

Get an overview of all the new ships in this exclusive livestream on August 9, 6 pm (CEST) hosted by the devs of Misc Games and ask your questions!

The livestream will be held in English. Chat will be available in German, English and Norsk.

Stream links:

Fishing: Barents Sea on Steam™

astragon YouTube channel

astragon Twitch channel

Update Version 1.1.7 [Official]

Hey there, all fishermen. A new update version 1.1.7 is up.

In this update we optimized the loading time when you load a savegame or start a new game, we also gave Sjarken and Follabuen the ability to use bigger longlines.

Changelog:

  • Added info about trawl door depth when buying trawlers
  • Adjusted hooks on Sjarken and Follabuen, now support longlines with 2000 and 5000 hooks
  • Fixed twisted crane on Lunar Bow
  • Fixed issues with crew icon shows as working when idle
  • Optimized loading time
  • Updated all languages

Stay tuned for more to come soon :)

Hotfix Version 1.1.6.2 [Official]

Hey there, all fishermen. Here is new hotfix version 1.1.6.2.

This hotfix fixes some more crash issues you reported back to us. We also did some adjustments on Hermes.

Changelog:

  • Adjusted controldeck position in Hermes
  • Adjusted engine force on Hermes
  • Fixed two more weird crashes

Stay tuned for more to come!

Hotfix Version 1.1.6.1 [Official]

Hey there, all fishermen. Here is hotfix version 1.1.6.1.

This hotfix fixes several crash issues you reported back to us.

Changelog:

  • Fixed crash when trawling with Hermes
  • Fixed some other weird crash issues

If you still experiencing problems, please take a look at our supportpage. Here you can find some solutions or send us a message.

Stay tuned for more to come soon!

Update Version 1.1.6 [Official]

Hey there, all fishermen. A new update version 1.1.6 is up.

In this update we mainly addressed performance and stability issues, some of you was experiencing.

Changelog:

  • Fixed soundscapes at ports - Wider attenuation radius
  • Fixed crew hauling slot on VC
  • Fixed trawl nets to be destroyed when a new one is set
  • New boat horn mesh
  • New rotating radar mesh
  • Lot of performance and stability fixes

Stay tuned for more to come soon :)

Hotfix Version 1.1.5.1 [Official]

Hey there, all fishermen. Here is a hotfix v1.1.5.1.

There was a few issues with the crew slot upgrade, here is a hotfix that fixes that. Sorry about this.

Changelog:

  • Fixed issue with crew slot upgrades
  • Fixed back button on save/load menu
  • Fixed issue with sound on hauler using crew on Vibeke Cathrin

We recieved many crash reports that indicates integrated graphic cards, like Intel HD, which hardly work on any newer 3D games. Please, be aware of the minimum hardware requirements needed to run our game and also remember to upgrade your graphic drivers.

For best performance, you can use Run Benchmark button, which you find under options -> video.

We are doing our best to solve any issues you report back to us.

Stay tuned for more to come soon. Have a great weekend :)