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We've been hard at work on a long awaited update, and here it is!
Noteworthy Updates:
More Story and Quests to Progress! (with dialogue updates/revisions)
New Locations to Explore with New Encounters
UI/HUD Updates
New Items, Upgrades, Enemies, and Merchants
Pirates Gambit Minigame Updates/Bugfixes
Platforming & Player Movement Improved
Save Slots Added (your current save will be moved into the first save slot automatically)
Keyboard and Mouse Support!
Complete Button Remapping for KBM and Controller added (It's a bit experimental still - let us know if you have issues)
Drowning now teleports you nearby with reduced health
Ship Speed Boosting mechanic added
Targeting systems improved
Throwing Knife behaviors reworked (smart targeting added)
Harpooning behavior reworked (smart targeting added)
You can now add a custom waypoint to the map (which is also shown on the compass/minimap)
Rebalanced various upgrade paths
Wider range of supported aspect ratios and resolutions
Campfires no longer require scrap to cook raw food
Raw food now cooks in tiers, offering a wider range of healing amounts
Fishing Tweaks and Improvements
Bug Reporting Tool (enable in settings)
Various bugfixes
See ye just beyond the horizon!
~ The Flickin Fun Crew
(If you are unsure whether or not to get started playing, this build features approximately the first 2/3 of your adventure.)
Added two new islands to discover and explore
Added workshops to craft items and upgrades
Added new items for crafting
Added several new encounters
Added throwing knives
Minor bugfixes
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