We've addressed and improved the recognition manual filter, ensuring a smoother and more efficient experience. Stay tuned for upcoming quality of life features that will further improve the recognition manual in the coming weeks.
Network Fixes
Work on the network issues are currently in progress, and we're expecting to deploy test builds to our testers soon.
Thank you for your continued support, The Wolfpack Team
January Community Events
Greetings, everyone!
We're diving into the new year with a sea of exciting community events. Happy hunting, captains! Unless otherwise mentioned, signups and setup happens in our Community Discord.
Note: All dates and times are in CEST (Central European Summer Time)!
Wolfpack Wedesday 10/1, 17/1, 24/1, 31/1 - 1:00 AM CEST Hosted by Colonel Frost
This is a regular community-organized event open to the general population of Wolfpack players. Space is limited. New players are welcome. Captains will be drawn from the cadre vetted and trained for multi-boat tactics published in the base-line division-level rules of engagement. (New players are not required to have read these in advance, but they may be of assistance in understanding what we are doing.) Crews will be assigned to boats from the player pool present in the "open lobbies only" voice channel of the official Wolfpack Discord (WPD) at https://discord.gg/8NVeN7d3. There is an optional sign up link in WP Operations (WPO) Discord: https://discord.gg/3myJa57H. Signing up on WPO will get you an auto ping 30 minutes before the start. Signing up is not a commitment to play or even to show up, nor it is a guaranty there will be space. If you arrive late, you will be assigned to a boat if and when a slot opens. Expect the event to consume three hours. If you need to leave early, you may do so without penalty. The RoE and other useful information can be found in the Operation Order linked in WPD "looking for game" with the game ad.
Torpedo Thursday 4/1, 11/1, 18/1, 25/1 - 1:00 AM CEST Hosted by Colonel Frost
This is a regular community-organized event open to the general population of Wolfpack players. Space is limited. New players are welcome. Captains will be drawn from the cadre vetted and trained for multi-boat tactics published in the base-line division-level rules of engagement. (New players are not required to have read these in advance, but they may be of assistance in understanding what we are doing.) Crews will be assigned to boats from the player pool present in the "open lobbies only" voice channel of the official Wolfpack Discord (WPD) at https://discord.gg/8NVeN7d3. There is an optional sign up link in WP Operations (WPO) Discord: https://discord.gg/3myJa57H. Signing up on WPO will get you an auto ping 30 minutes before the start. Signing up is not a commitment to play or even to show up, nor it is a guaranty there will be space. If you arrive late, you will be assigned to a boat if and when a slot opens. Expect the event to consume three hours. If you need to leave early, you may do so without penalty. The RoE and other useful information can be found in the Operation Order linked in WPD "looking for game" with the game ad.
Wolfpack Italia Weekly 10/1, 17/1, 24/1, 31/1 - 9:00 PM CEST Hosted by frappa10
This is the event of the italian community of wolfpack italia, everyone is welcome
The Wolfpack Community Localisation Project
Greetings, Commanders!
We're happy to announce a fantastic opportunity for our community to get involved and make Wolfpack even more accessible to players worldwide.
"Since the release of update 0.26, Wolfpack supports community-created languages. This project aims to create and maintain community-driven translations for Wolfpack in various languages. Our goal is to ensure that players from different countries can enjoy the game in their native language."
How Can You Contribute?
Visit the GitHub repository here to access the project. Whether you're fluent in multiple languages or just want to help with a specific one, your contribution is valuable. Follow the guidelines provided, suggest translations, and let's work together to bring Wolfpack to a global audience.
We hope you are enjoying the new content on the beta, all the best! The Wolfpack Team
Introducing The Wolfpack Academy
Attention, kameraden!
Embark on an odyssey of submarine mastery with the unveiling of our Wolfpack Academy Series!
Whether you're a greenhorn stepping onto the U-boat deck for the first time or a seasoned captain seeking to fathom the unfathomable, our Academy Series is your portal to the dangerous world beneath the waves.
Each unique station in the game has its own dedicated tutorial video, and a corresponding certificate exam available on Subsim!
The entire playlist can be found here and at the bottom of this announcement,
Please note, currently the electrical machinist and engine chief tutorials are being updated and will be released soon!
If you prefer tutorials in text, our community member Fox has made an awesome self-teaching guide for engine operation here!
Until' next time, may your sonar be sharp and your torpedoes true! The Wolfpack Team
Update 0.26 - Open Beta
Hello everyone!
We have been hard at work this year, bringing lots of new features to Wolfpack, and we really wanted to release all of them for you this christmas. However, our testers discovered a big network bug just a few days ago, which desyncs the client for a few minutes each time it occurs.
Despite our best efforts, we were unable to resolve it in time for this release. Addressing this issue will be at the top of our list after the Christmas holidays.
We have decided to release the current build on the public beta branch anyway, so that you can see the progress we are making. Going forward we will avoid extended periods of private/closed betas, and push updates to the public beta instead, so that everyone can see and test new features.
You can find instructions on how to access the beta branch at the bottom of this announcement. Disclaimer: For those of you who intend to try multiplayer regardless of our disclaimer, testers have reported that setting wind speed to 1 produces much more stable network conditions at the moment.
For a detailed overview of the exciting new features introduced in this update, please refer to the non-exhaustive list below.
We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding during this period and extend our warmest wishes for a fantastic Christmas and joyful holidays!
Thank you, The Wolfpack Team
Two Completely New Crew Slots
We've expanded the crew capacity, allowing for a more dynamic and immersive gameplay experience. Now, you can enlist a larger team to manage various aspects of the submarine.
Completely Remade UI
A comprehensive overhaul of the user interface provides a more intuitive and visually appealing design, enhancing the overall accessibility and ease of navigation for players.
Updated Voice and Sound
Immerse yourself further in the undersea environment with enhanced audio quality. The updated voice and sound systems contribute to a more realistic and engaging gameplay experience.
Updated Interior Model: Conning Tower, Radio, and Sonar Room Models
We've meticulously redesigned the interior models, including the conning tower, radio room, and sonar room, bringing a new level of detail and authenticity to your submarine exploration.
Support for Full Text Localization
The game is now equipped to support full text localization, providing players worldwide with a more inclusive and personalized experience in their preferred language and the ability to create custom language packs.
Import/Export Missions
Enjoy the flexibility of creating and sharing missions. The new import/export feature allows you to seamlessly exchange mission files with other players, fostering a collaborative and diverse gaming community.
Import/Export Settings
Customize your gaming experience by importing and exporting settings. This feature enables you to easily share and replicate personalized configurations with other players.
New Mission File Format
The introduction of a new mission file format enhances compatibility and ensures smoother sharing and loading of missions within the game - this new mission file format is the groundwork for more expansive and varied missions in the future.
Reworked Radio System
Experience an improved and more realistic radio system, offering enhanced communication functionalities and adding a layer of authenticity to your submarine missions.
Reworked Enigma System
The Enigma system has undergone significant improvements, providing players with a more challenging and intriguing cipher experience during gameplay.
Anti-Griefing Measures
To promote fair play and collaboration, we've implemented anti-griefing measures. Critical system usage is now logged, and player permissions are determined by their rank, ensuring a balanced and enjoyable multiplayer environment. Ranks are assigneable by the crew captain.
Playable Electric Motor System
Dive into the intricacies of submarine operation with the addition of a playable electric motor system, offering a new dimension to your strategic decisions.
Playable Diesel Engine System
Gain more control over your submarine's propulsion with a playable diesel engine system, allowing for diverse and tactical approaches to navigation.
Simulated Battery and Electric System
Experience the complexities of submarine power management with a simulated battery and electric system, adding depth to your strategic decisions and overall gameplay.
Want to know more?
The best place for community outreach will always be on our steam page and in our Community Discord.
Step 1: Right-click Wolfpack in your Steam library.
Step 2: Select “Properties” in the drop-down menu.
Step 3: Select “Betas” in the menu on the left.
Step 4: Select “beta” in the opt-in drop-down menu.
Steam should now prompt you to update Wolfpack to download the new version, if you wish to revert to another branch, you can use the same instructions.
December Community Events
Greetings, everyone!
We're diving into December with a sea of exciting community events. Happy hunting, captains! Unless otherwise mentioned, signups and setup happens in our Community Discord.
Note: All dates and times are in CEST (Central European Summer Time)!
Poseidon's Fury Campaign 17/12 - 11.30 PM CEST Hosted by Dandrik theGreat
In the treacherous waters of the North Sea during World War II, a wolfpack, stealthily navigating turbulent waves and relentless storms, becomes a formidable force in disrupting enemy supply lines. Operating under the cover of heavy sea conditions, the wolfpack faces not only the constant threat of enemy counterattacks but also the unforgiving elements that test their resilience. As the wolfpack prowls beneath the tumultuous surface, it strikes with deadly precision, launching daring attacks on convoys, plunging the theater of war into chaos. In this gripping tale of submarine warfare, the crew's mettle is tested against the relentless challenges of the North Sea, where every mission carries the weight of history and the fate of nations.
NOTE: These missions will take longer than most other missions. Some will be daytime, others night wind and weather conditions will vary depending on the last mission.
Wolfpack Wedesday 13/12, 20/12, 27/12 - 1:00 AM CEST Hosted by Colonel Frost
This is a regular community-organized event open to the general population of Wolfpack players. Space is limited. New players are welcome. Captains will be drawn from the cadre vetted and trained for multi-boat tactics published in the base-line division-level rules of engagement. (New players are not required to have read these in advance, but they may be of assistance in understanding what we are doing.) Crews will be assigned to boats from the player pool present in the "open lobbies only" voice channel of the official Wolfpack Discord (WPD) at https://discord.gg/8NVeN7d3. There is an optional sign up link in WP Operations (WPO) Discord: https://discord.gg/3myJa57H. Signing up on WPO will get you an auto ping 30 minutes before the start. Signing up is not a commitment to play or even to show up, nor it is a guaranty there will be space. If you arrive late, you will be assigned to a boat if and when a slot opens. Expect the event to consume three hours. If you need to leave early, you may do so without penalty. The RoE and other useful information can be found in the Operation Order linked in WPD "looking for game" with the game ad.
Torpedo Thursday 14/12, 21/12, 28/12 - 1:00 AM CEST Hosted by Colonel Frost
This is a regular community-organized event open to the general population of Wolfpack players. Space is limited. New players are welcome. Captains will be drawn from the cadre vetted and trained for multi-boat tactics published in the base-line division-level rules of engagement. (New players are not required to have read these in advance, but they may be of assistance in understanding what we are doing.) Crews will be assigned to boats from the player pool present in the "open lobbies only" voice channel of the official Wolfpack Discord (WPD) at https://discord.gg/8NVeN7d3. There is an optional sign up link in WP Operations (WPO) Discord: https://discord.gg/3myJa57H. Signing up on WPO will get you an auto ping 30 minutes before the start. Signing up is not a commitment to play or even to show up, nor it is a guaranty there will be space. If you arrive late, you will be assigned to a boat if and when a slot opens. Expect the event to consume three hours. If you need to leave early, you may do so without penalty. The RoE and other useful information can be found in the Operation Order linked in WPD "looking for game" with the game ad.
Duyfken Pact 13/12 - 7:30 PM CEST, 17/12 - 6:30 PM CEST Hosted by Duyfken Pact
The Duyfken Pact invite all to join our games! We are running a semi-historical game setting 3 times every week! We have friendly crews, always willing to let others join the boat. We run most games with morse, which is quite fun! We give training courses to help others ready themselves for such a organized game. Its okay to be scared at first when you join, everybody will quickly get to know you and help you around, weather it be dit-dotting on the great morse machine, or just having fun as a simple role. Join us together in the ferocious waves as we tackle the great merchant navy!
YouTube Channel Update
We have an important update to share regarding our YouTube channel.
Regrettably, our YouTube channel was unexpectedly removed by Google for reasons unknown to us. We suspect it may be related to our content triggering automated filters.
Despite our efforts to contact Google and resolve this issue, we have not received any response. In light of this, we have decided to take proactive steps by creating a new YouTube channel for our community.
We appreciate your understanding and continued support during this transition. Please stay tuned for exciting content on our new channel.
We've listened to your feedback regarding community event announcements. We're committed to providing a space for community-organized events while ensuring we don't inundate you with constant updates.
Moving forward, we will consolidate our announcements. Instead of posting individual event notices, we'll create a monthly roundup of upcoming events in a single announcement.
We hope you're as enthusiastic about the upcoming update as we are, and that you're having a fantastic weekend! The Wolfpack Team
Wolfpack Wednesday
Community events are organised by the Wolfpack Community, please remember to keep to the Wolfpack Community standards to ensure everyone has a good time! For more information, please join the Wolfpack Community Discord.
Event Host
Colonel Frost
Event Host Notes
This is a regular community-organized event open to the general population of Wolfpack players. Space is limited. New players are welcome. Captains will be drawn from the cadre vetted and trained for multi-boat tactics published in the base-line division-level rules of engagement. (New players are not required to have read these in advance, but they may be of assistance in understanding what we are doing.) Crews will be assigned to boats from the player pool present in the "open lobbies only" voice channel of the official Wolfpack Discord (WPD) at https://discord.gg/8NVeN7d3. There is an optional sign up link in WP Operations (WPO) Discord: https://discord.gg/3myJa57H. Signing up on WPO will get you an auto ping 30 minutes before the start. Signing up is not a commitment to play or even to show up, nor it is a guaranty there will be space. If you arrive late, you will be assigned to a boat if and when a slot opens. Expect the event to consume three hours. If you need to leave early, you may do so without penalty. Communication is in English, though occasionally we have a Brazilian boat whose crew speak Portuguese. The RoE and other useful information can be found in the Operation Order linked in WPD "looking for game" with the game ad.
Torpedo Thursday
Community events are organised by the Wolfpack Community, please remember to keep to the Wolfpack Community standards to ensure everyone has a good time! For more information, please join the Wolfpack Community Discord.
Event Host
Colonel Frost
Event Host Notes
This is a regular community-organized event open to the general population of Wolfpack players. Space is limited. New players are welcome. Captains will be drawn from the cadre vetted and trained for multi-boat tactics published in the base-line division-level rules of engagement. (New players are not required to have read these in advance, but they may be of assistance in understanding what we are doing.) Crews will be assigned to boats from the player pool present in the "open lobbies only" voice channel of the official Wolfpack Discord (WPD) at https://discord.gg/8NVeN7d3. There is an optional sign up link in WP Operations (WPO) Discord: https://discord.gg/3myJa57H. Signing up on WPO will get you an auto ping 30 minutes before the start. Signing up is not a commitment to play or even to show up, nor it is a guaranty there will be space. If you arrive late, you will be assigned to a boat if and when a slot opens. Expect the event to consume three hours. If you need to leave early, you may do so without penalty. Communication is in English, though occasionally we have a Brazilian boat whose crew speak Portuguese. The RoE and other useful information can be found in the Operation Order linked in WPD "looking for game" with the game ad.
