A third hotfix for B127 is now ready. We implemented the common request to stop the time compression whenever a group of units is detected and made a few other fixes as well.
It's fully compatible in regards of saved game states with the previous version.
Changelog
Improvements:
- Detections of NPC groups now instantly stop the time compression.
Fixes:
- Fixed odd ship behaviour in Wilhelmshaven with ships travelling sideways in some cases.
- Vacation UI items were overlapping with each other, if UI scale in the settings was set lower than 100%.
- Fixes to a few code exceptions from the received log files.
Yours, DWS
B127 Hotfix 2
Hello skippers,
We just uploaded a second hotfix for B127. Like the last time, it fixes some of the most often reported issues.
It's fully compatible in regards of saved game states with the previous version.
As usual, we remind you that when you encounter bugs in the game, please let us know. We will do our best to fix them as soon as possible in the next patches.
Changelog:
Fixes:
- Black screen problem during startup that affected some Windows 7 users.
- Fixed infinite loading issue. This fix will work for previously saved game states as long as the cause is the one patched by this fix.
- Improved error handling procedure for mistakes in the target port names in Sandbox / Spawners data sheet. It could lead to an infinite loading screen, if one of the used mods contained error in this file.
Yours, DWS
B127 Hotfix 1
Hello!
A first hotfix for B127 is ready. It addresses some of the most common problems that were reported so far.
It's fully compatible in regards of saved game states with the previous version.
If you would experience a black screen directly after launching the game, please let us know in this thread. We hope that this issue is already resolved in this hotfix, but if not, we will ask you some questions and do our best to repair that as soon as possible.
Changelog:
Fixes:
- Realistic travel system only: Sea physics precision was very low for up to 22 in-game minutes or game state reload after using high time compression.
- Logging system no longer tries to continue when there is no free space on the storage device. This fixes various issues that it was causing.
Yours, DWS
B127 complete!
Hello,
After a month of work on the latest major update, it's now ready for a stable release. Many thanks to everybody who participated in the testing and helped this update to shape.
We prepared a quick rundown of the changes in the movie:
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As always we did some more improvements during the time this version was residing on the unstable branch. Some of the most requested ones include:
Drag & drop support in portraits.
New campaign realism settings.
Forbid button on the observation periscope.
Crash & save system fixes.
Sailors assigned to sleeping officers no longer count to the discipline penalty.
Localization updates.
Automatic detection of unsupported graphic card drivers.
Animation alignment fixes.
Improved u-boat turning circle to match the real VIIC data closely on all engine gears.
Full changelog of the B127 version can be read here in the first post: link.
We will now move on and work on the next major version - B128. You will hear from us as soon as this version will shape up!
Notice: This version is too large to maintain a well-tested saved game states compatibility with the previous versions of the game. If you would like to finish your ongoing B126 campaign first before updating to B127, right click on the game, click Properties, enter BETA tab and switch back to B126.
Steam Workshop
TDC mod
We are proud and humbled by the work of modding community on Steam Workshop. We recommend to take a look at it to all players.
Especially, we would like to point out TDC mod by Freekoly, ZNC and Ruby, which was long awaited by many. If you are into realism and simulation, you are going to absolutely love it.
Yours, Deep Water Studio
New version: B127 lands on the testing branch!
Dear skippers,
We are back with a new major update to UBOAT. We hope that it will bring you some quality recreation in this hard time.
Let's move straight to overview of the changes, but beware - it's going to be a long post.
This version is currently available only on the testing branch. If you haven't played on it before, but would like to, please follow the steps described in this post: link.
Realistic travel system
This version introduces a brand new travel system to the game. It doesn't simplify long distance travel, but instead adds new time compression tools that make long distance travel possible.
Wolfpack attacks
Headquarters now organize wolfpack attacks on convoys. You can join them during free roam and patrol assignments. Friendly u-boats now have a dedicated AI that works well in such scenarios. It's also possible to pass to them direct orders.
Configurable shifts
Configurable shifts is a new feature meant for the players that always wanted to set schedules for the crew and setup work priorities. It becomes especially useful when combined with the realistic travel system.
It also indirectly adds new features such as having a crew member at the valves at all times or delegating power switch jobs to regular sailors instead of the officers. Please keep in mind, that it's advanced feature that doesn't have to be used to enjoy the game. Default schedules are set reasonably well.
Minor improvements
Diving
Idle crew now runs to the bow compartment during crash dives for enhanced immersion.
TAB screen
TAB screen now supports lower resolution and any number of officers, in case that their number would be increased through modding. There are now quick shortcuts there for all devices on board to quickly order switching them on or off.
Convoy formations
Convoys now usually travel in formations with cargo ships inside the convoy and the escort around them.
Optimizations
We put a lot of effort into lowering the memory use and reducing occasional stutters. We also worked around quite a few crashes in the engine and ensured better error handling.
You can probably expect memory usage to be about 20% lower right after launching the sandbox, although exact number varies between quality settings and screen resolutions.
Aircraft
This update brings two new aircraft types onto the table, models for which were made by community member - talented Francis, also known as V11CU96.
On related note, there is now one more way for getting destroyed spectacularly, as some of the aircraft now use rockets (since 1943). Aircraft AI was also improved to behave more realistically, for example aircraft are now more likely to abandon attack in a bad weather and they now rush correctly.
Bristol Beaufighter
Bristol Beaufort
Ships
Our main focus for this update were new ship classes. Especially, it adds quite a lot of tankers to the game, which are a completely new category of ships in the game.
Dale-class tankers
Ol-class tankers
War-class tankers
Wave-class tankers
T2 tankers
Black Swan-class sloops
Tribal-class destroyers
River-class frigates
V-class destroyers
Dido-class light cruisers
County-class heavy cruisers
Full changelog is available at this page: changelog.
Yours, Deep Water Studio
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Our friends are releasing the Drug Dealer Simulator, so we would like to present you with a special offer!
If you are the owner of UBOAT, you will get the 15% loyalty DISCOUNT when buying Drug Dealer Simulator, which releases on April 16th - the discount option will be displayed on its store page. And yes, Loyalty and Launch discounts merge in one!:) (at least 25%!)
Loyalty Discount will last 7 days after DDS release, and it’ll be available after logging in on your Steam account with owned game/games.
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Kind regards, PlayWay Team
B126 Hotfix 3
Hello!
We just released a next hotfix for version B126. It again comes with updated translations from the community as well as fixes to the most common issues reported thus far.
It's fully compatible in regards of saved game states with the previous version.
Thank you for each bug report sent to us. We already fixed some more problems from them. We will include these changes in the next major version, B127.
Changelog:
Localization:
- New Russian translations by ZNC. - New Spanish translations by Tordo. - New translations in the data sheets that were previously missing.
Fixes:
- Railing mesh on the starboard was missing on Turm I, Turm II and Turm IV. - Subtitles position was wrong, if certain steps were performed that involved opening launchers UI in a manual periscope mode. - Outline around target sector wasn't fading out after zooming in map camera and was very blurry. - UI was in a wrong state after leaving character screen, if player entered it from FPP or TPP view. - Music could stop to play for a few minutes after leaving the character screen. - Cargo transfer during time skipping in port could become stuck due to a numeric accuracy problem in the code. - Game could in rare cases remain paused after loading certain game states without possibility to unpause them. - Periscope zoom level was in some cases incosistent with the UI after leaving and entering the manual mode back again. - Fixes to automatically reported problems in the code. - Escort carriers could instantly disappear from the scene during sinking, if they were in a rare convoy that had 28 or more units.
Yours, DWS
B126 Hotfix 2
Hello!
A second hotfix for version B126 is up. It's again mostly fixes to the most common problems from your reports and also updates to translations provided by the community members.
We will prepare at least one more patch before moving on to the next major version.
This version is fully compatible with the previous one regarding saved game states.
Changelog:
Localization:
- New Russian translations by ZNC. - New Spanish translations by Tordo. - War correspondent fixes in French localization. - Beard, complexion and voice customization options weren't translated in the summary panel.
Fixes:
- Convoys with escort carriers could expand their area radius indefinitely in some cases. - Fix for a square artifact that was appearing around the hatch on the conning tower under water. - "Scrollable view modes" setting was disallowing to zoom camera in and out in the orbit view. It wasn't intended. - Water could turn pink for some time, if many torpedoes exploded and multiple ships started to burn simultaneously. - Sunk ships weren't listed in the assignment summary after ending a free roam.
Yours, Deep Water Studio
Get 15% Loyalty Discount on Tank Mechanic Simulator!!!
If you are the owner of UBOAT, you will get the 15% loyalty discount when buying Tank Mechanic Simulator, which releases February 20th - the discount option will be displayed on its store page.
Tank Mechanic Simulator is a game about World War II tanks, their crews and their contribution in military history. As a tank museum owner, your task is to recover destroyed or abandoned tanks and renovate them.
