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The Open Waters Await in Misc Games' ‘Ships at Sea,’ Launching on May 9

Sets sail on Steam Early Access on May 9th.

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April 18, 2024

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Misc Games :

Calling all virtual boaters, anglers, and everything in between.

Mark your calendars for May 9, 2024, as Nordic boating sim powerhouse Misc Games will launch the industry’s most realistic boating and fishing sim yet, Ships at Sea, in Early Access on Windows PC via Steam. 

Ships at Sea is the culmination of the studio's drive, innovation, and creativity. Set in the unforgiving Norwegian Sea and around the harbors of Lofoten, Røst, and Værrøy, Norway, Misc Games utilizes NVIDIA’s proprietary WaveWorks water shader and the brand new Unreal Engine 5.4 to take captains on their most realistic boating adventures yet.

As seen in the trailer, Ships at Sea features some of the real local businesses around Røst and Værrøy, including A. Johansen, Jangaard Export, Kaikanten, Røst Sjømat, and Røst Bryggehotell. Misc Games has also licensed various boating and fishing equipment brands such as Breeze, PingMe (from Ocean Space Acoustics), Lorentzen Hydraulikk, and Østbornholms Kutterservice to provide the most realistic, dynamic overall experience for enthusiasts on both fronts: fishing and boating.

For the first time in Misc Games’ acclaimed boating catalog, soon-to-be skippers will be able to play with their friends online with their own boats in multiplayer. Additionally, Misc Games will launch an online co-op mode in the first major update where players can divide and conquer the expansive sea with different roles such as cargo transporter, service operator, commercial fisherman, and more.
 
Key Features of Ships at Sea:

  • Play With Your Friends: Multiplayer will be available in Ships at Sea. Team up in a maximum party of four and set sail!
     

  • More Than Just Fishing: Encounter stunning graphics and captivating gameplay tailored for various types of boats, such as cargo, service operator, and commercial fishing
     

  • Life on the Water: Experience an even more realistic sailing adventure with our brand new ocean simulation and physically-based-buoyancy system
     

  • Wide Range of Conditions: Introducing a dynamic weather system that creates a highly immersive and realistic atmosphere
     

  • Highly Customizable: Customize your character and boat as much as you want. Enter the shipyard to upgrade, rig, or maintain your boat



Ships at Sea will be available in Early Access for Windows PC on May 9, 2024. To wishlist for Early Access, click the link here.

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