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Genre: Simulator

Fishing: Barents Sea

Patch Notes v1.0.19.1 - Hotfix [Official]

Sorry everyone, we experienced some issues with option causing the game to freeze. Here is a hotfix that will fix that + a few other things.

  • Adjusted fog, should not get inside ship
  • Fixed issue with option menu causing game to freeze
  • Fixed issue with interactable searchlight

Thank you all for great support and feedback!

Update Version 1.0.19 [Official]


Hey everyone, update v1.0.19 is up.

In this patch we fixed alot of issues you reported back to us, we also added a new low quality water shader that should solve those problems with no water.

Hungarian language is also added. We're sorry for the confusion about Portugese translation, it is Brazillian Portugese. All languages are also updated.

The new patch for Fishing: Barents Sea is released on Steam for download right now.

Changelog:

  • Added low quality water shader (Should fix issue with no water)
  • Added port crew verification on load game
  • Added more soundeffects (Buoy drop, rain, snowfall, water)
  • Added maximum to number of fish displayed on sonar
  • Added head mesh for shadow in 1st person
  • Added Hungarian language
  • Adjusted top speed and dynamics on Lunar Bow
  • Adjusted coefficiency on Børge and Sjarken (Should behave better with higher speed)
  • Adjusted center of mass on Follabuen (Should drive straight)
  • Adjusted nighttime, made it more darker
  • Adjusted sonar to use correct multiple in imperial
  • Adjusted wave height considered at end of fast travel. Should reduce bounce
  • Adjusted lights on all boats, should improve performance
  • Fixed black regions in ocean
  • Fixed issues where player get stuck after gutting
  • Fixed issues with flying trawl doors on Lunar Bow
  • Fixed issues with mini hitches
  • Fixed issue with not pausing game when in menu
  • Fixed issue with trawlbag not connected on Lunar Bow
  • Fixed issue with overflow in bank loan calculation
  • Fixed crash when loading from open water
  • Fixed loading save game issue in open water that would destroy half of the habitats
  • Fixed numbers of issues with Scanmar system
  • Improved self-shadow quality on boat
  • Improved car spawn performance and movement
  • Improved performance of water reflection
  • Optimized and updated weather system
  • Performance optimization for planar reflections
  • Prevented autosave to happen when first loading a save game
  • Re-created distance light system
  • Updated ambient sound in Akkarfjord, Forsøl and Snefjord
  • Updated line timing message
  • Updated all languages
  • Updated trawling tutorial

We'll now switch our focus on working on version 1.1, that will be a huge update! We hope to have it ready in June, before Steam's summersale. More details will be announced in May :)

Update Version 1.0.18 [Official]

Hey everyone, update v1.0.18 is up.

In this patch we rewrote the option system, now it auto-detects your best graphic settings. We also added logbook from 1st person and did a lot of other adjustments, among fixes.

The new patch for Fishing: Barents Sea is released on Steam for download right now.

Changelog:

  • New option system
    - Better controller support (Should work good with Xbox controllers)
    - Selectable units (Nautical/imperial/metric)
    - Auto detect graphic settings (On first time startup)
    - Reset “Dont show this again” dialogue option

  • Added logbook object in all boats - Logbook available from 1st person
  • Added worklight at the back of Hermes
  • Adjusted collision on props and foliage
  • Adjusted click region for logbook tabs
  • Adjusted UI elements to fit at lower resolution
  • Adjusted X axis on Vibeke Cathrin (Positioned better when fully loaded)
  • Adjusted coefficiency on Sjarken (Moves better at high speed)
  • Fixed mini hitches
  • Fixed issue with pause after 1st tutorial
  • Fixed issue with canvas panel visible
  • Fixed some localization errors (Danish/Norwegian)
  • Removed unnecessary loading screens
  • Reworked thunderstorm in weather system
  • Updated first trawler tutorial (Go to open water)

We’re working on a bigger update coming in June, stay tuned :)

Update Version 1.0.17 [Official]

Hey everyone, update v1.0.17 is up.

In this patch we fixed issues with loading a savegame and leaderboards. We wish you all a nice easter holiday! Thanks for your great support :)

The new patch for Fishing: Barents Sea is released on Steam for download right now.

Changelog:

  • Fixed freeze/crash when loading save game
  • Fixed issue with Steam leaderboards

More updates will come in the weeks and months ahead, stay tuned :)

Update Version 1.0.16 [Official]

Hey everyone, update v1.0.16 is up.

In this patch we updated to Unreal Engine 4.19 and fixed the issue that someone had with the game crashing when hauling line/nets.

The new patch for Fishing: Barents Sea is released on Steam for download right now.

Changelog:

  • Fixed issue with crash on hauling on Vibeke Cathrin
  • Fixed issues with minimap, land not showing
  • Fixed issue with seabed clipping when trawling
  • Upgraded seabed calculation
  • Updated to UE 4.19

We'll start adding some more features in the game within the next weeks, so stay tuned for more updates coming soon.

Update Version 1.0.15 [Official]

Hey everyone, a new update 1.0.15 is up.

In this patch languages for Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Turkish, Portuguese, Italian and Chinese (Simplified & Traditional) are available.



The new patch for Fishing: Barents Sea is released on Steam for download right now.

Changelog:

  • Added Danish, Finnish, Swedish, Turkish, Italian, Chinese and Portuguese language
  • Adjusted walkable area on Lunar Bow and Sjarken
  • Added stricter IsWorkAvailable condition for setting line
  • Fixed issues with double logbook entries when loading savegame
  • Fixed issue with haul trawl tooltip
  • Fixed issue with failed second line haul, given another chance
  • Fixed issues with random port out at ocean
  • Fixed issue with crew hauling line instantly after deployed, if assigned
  • Fixed issues with haul sound after haul complete
  • Fixed issues with seagulls clipping through ships
  • Increased minimum ocean floor depth to 400m
  • Updated boat speed on Vibeke Cathrin
  • Updated Follabuen and other non-fishing boats so they appear correctly in ports

A new update comes next week, stay tuned :)

Update Version 1.0.14 [Official]

Hey everyone, a new update 1.0.14 is up.

In this patch we updated the buoyancy on Børge, Sjarken and Vibeke Cathrin, they should behave alot better in the sea now. Plus alot more.

Steam trading cards are also now available.

The new patch for Fishing: Barents Sea is released on Steam for download right now.

Changelog:

  • Added new dialogue when switching boats, warning about cargo and switch cargo to new boat
  • Added new icon for Haddock in logbook
  • Adjusted center of mass on Børge, Sjarken and Vibeke Cathrin (Should fix issues with flooding boats)
  • Adjusted cut for all crew
  • Fixed issues with meal icons
  • Fixed issues with port camera
  • Fixed issues with whale mission
  • Fixed issues with weather forecast box
  • Fixed some errors with logbook fish sale entries
  • Fixed number of issues with depth Scanmar sonars
  • Optimized buoyancy on Børge, Sjarken and Vibeke Cathrin
  • Updated languages

There is also a new version on Beta branch, where we tried to fix the issues with hauling net/lines on Vibeke Cathrin. This build is potentially very unstable, as we have only made it available to test this specific issue.

A new update will come later this week :)

Update Version 1.0.13 [Official]

Hey everyone, a new update 1.0.13 is up.

NOTE: In this patch we updated the fish quotas, so previous save game quota will be reset.

The new patch for Fishing: Barents Sea is released on Steam for download right now.

Changelog:

  • Added light switches at controldeck in Hermes
  • Added highlighting to crew slot boxes on hover
  • Added double click on crew to return to resting
  • Adjusted crew slots, player are now forced to place crew in right slot
  • Adjusted dock area in Hammerfest main port
  • Adjusted light intensity on building windows (Should be less bright at night)
  • Disabled save game during trawling
  • Fixed issues with haul minigame, with no fish. Now it should always be some fish
  • Fixed habitats to validate on savegame/load, preventing unreachable mission waypoints
  • Fixed issues with gear logbook entries
  • Fixed issues with random meal icons
  • Fixed spider chart not available Scanmar screen setup
  • Fixed issues with bright screens in boats at night
  • Updated buoyancy on AI ships around map
  • Updated NO translations (Fixed more typos)
  • Updated fish quota to be calculated per boat (NOTE: Quotas from previous save game will be reset)

New updates will contine to come, thanks all for your great support :)

Update Version 1.0.12 [Official]

Hey everyone, a new update 1.0.12 is up, in this patch we fixed alot of crash issues, but also enabled Steam Cloud save, updated crew meals and much more.

The new patch for Fishing: Barents Sea is released on Steam for download right now.

Changelog:

  • Added Steam Cloud save
  • Added new meal icons
  • Added pause for after sale logbook when delivering fish at port
  • Added name to crew level up popup message
  • Adjusted stiffness on warp wires, both trawlers should be able to haul full nets
  • Fixed line hauler sound to play every time
  • Fixed crash when entering boat purchase area
  • Fixed free fuel issue on Hermes
  • Fixed Wiki to don’t pause when reading, updated images, layout and font size
  • Fixed buoyancy on AI boats around map
  • Fixed crash when player loads game which was saved during net deploy
  • Improved fish count algorithm in catch summary. Should fix freeze
  • Optimized Sell Fish routine, should be 50% faster
  • Updated trawl bag material
  • Updated storage space and storage upgrades on Vibeke Cathrin +50% more
  • Updated all languages (Fixed typos in NO/EN)
  • Updated some tutorial infos

A new update will come later this week :)

Update Version 1.0.11 [Official]

Hey everyone, a new update 1.0.11 is up, this patch also includes updates from v1.0.10b that is available in Steam Beta branch. Turkish language is now implemented and available in this update.

The new patch for Fishing: Barents Sea is released on Steam for download right now.

Changelog:

  • Fixed missions so it convert fish to cargo as soon as required weight is reached
  • Fixed issues with warp wire length. Now based on measured distance instead of constraint distance
  • Fixed issues with DE and NO translations
  • Updated UI to fit localized text

Updates from v1.0.10b

  • Adjusted line info button to be hidden using trawlers
  • Fixed incorrect speed and fuel readings on Hermes
  • Fixed fish boxes clipping on Børge and Sjarken
  • Fixed issue with first step of trawling on Lunar Bow
  • Fixed crew tooltips not updating when level up
  • Fixed some UI crew issues on VC and Hermes
  • Fixed issues with mackerel quota bar not updating correctly
  • Fixed sinking Follabuen
  • Fixed name component alignment on Sjarken
  • Updated Lunar Bow storage to be correctly (500.000kg)
  • Updated ALL languages and added Turkish language

There is still a few issues with some minor translation errors, we'll get this fixed next week. Have a nice weekend!

Best regards from MG Team