
Early Access
Not really. It's slowing down. Last updated 3 months ago, with about 2 updates per month.
Last checked Oct 22, 2026
Build your maritime career and grow your fleet in a next‑generation ship simulator set in an expansive open world of Norway’s Lofoten region. Command service, cargo, and fishing vessels in singleplayer or online co‑op, mastering realistic ship handling, dynamic weather, and professional jobs at sea!
Jul 17, 2026 · Patch note
Hotfix v0.8.7.48658 (opens in new tab)
A small hotfix: Fixed an issue with dedicated server for Linux Fixed an issue preventing support crafts from docking at the lighthouse close to Helligvær Fixed issue where crew can get stuck after loading a savegame
Jul 17, 2026 · Build
Public branch build 24249644
Latest build time Steam reports for the public branch.
Jul 16, 2026 · Patch note
Update v0.8.7.48588 (opens in new tab)
Ahoy Sailors! We've just released another update focused on stability, multiplayer, and resolving several issues reported by the community. Thank you to everyone who continues to share feedback and bug reports—they help us improve Ships At Sea with every update. Changes: Fixed a crash related to save games on Dedicated Servers Fixed an issue preventing clie…
Jul 8, 2026 · Patch note
Update v 0.8.7.48383 (opens in new tab)
Ahoy Sailors, Following the release of Update v0.8.7 , we'd like to thank everyone for the fantastic feedback and bug reports. Your reports have been invaluable in helping us identify and resolve issues quickly. This update focuses on stability and polishing several systems based on your feedback. Fixes & Improvements Improved the Flammen waterjet nozzle tr…
Jul 3, 2026 · Patch note
Hotfix v0.8.7.48272 - Incoming! (opens in new tab)
We've just released a small hotfix addressing a few issues reported by the community: Fixed an issue where players were unable to purchase longlines for the Conquest Fixed an issue causing NPCs to get stuck on the Windy and Turbo vessels Fixed an issue where the dedicated server list could not be scrolled further Thank you for your continued feedback and su…
Ships At Sea last posted a patch note 3 months ago (Jul 17, 2026: Hotfix v0.8.7.48658 (opens in new tab)).
It got about 2 updates per month over the last year and is sporadic (35/100). 6 of the last 12 months had at least one update day. Not enough of a cadence to call it regular.
Not yet, but it is slowing down. The last build or patch note is between 90 and 180 days old.
Ships At Sea: 28 updates in the last 12 months, avg every 9 days. The chart shows the last 12 months, including months with zero patch notes. Counts are dated patch and update posts, not branch builds.
| Month | Updates |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 3 |
| December 2025 | 7 |
| January 2026 | 0 |
| February 2026 | 0 |
| March 2026 | 8 |
| April 2026 | 1 |
| May 2026 | 0 |
| June 2026 | 3 |
| July 2026 | 6 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 0 |
| October 2026 | 0 |