Sunkenland has a small hotfix, v0.7.04, available on the Public Test Branch, adding performance tweaks, extra resource placement and a new stern cannon slot, changes that can alter ship combat and exploration flow during testing.
This hotfix includes performance work, resource tweaks and a new weapon slot. Optimized textures and revised polygon calculations aim to raise framerates across world and battleship areas, while expanded iron and copper veins and a new stern cannon change how midgame exploration and naval encounters play out. An official Steam News post for the hotfix lists the test build notes. Progress may vary by hardware.
Accessing the Public Test Branch is handled through Steam’s Betas tab and requires opting into the publictest branch before Steam downloads the build.
Patch Notes – v0.7.04
Hotfix v0.7.04 | Public Test Branch
System Optimization
- Optimized world and battleship textures to improve frame rate.
- Updated world polygon calculations for higher performance.
- Expanded the mining area for iron and copper veins, making them easier to extract.
- Added a new secondary cannon slot at the stern of the armed cargo ship.
- Added a new decorative fish spawn point inside the Ship Graveyard.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed an issue where solar panels, wind turbines, and aquariums could not be researched after being collected.
- Fixed an issue where clay could not be detected with the ore detector.
- Fixed a bug causing abnormal ship speed due to input issues.
- Fixed an issue where some resources in the Amusement Park were buried underground.
How to Access the Public Test Branch on Steam:
- Open your Steam Library.
- Right-click on Sunkenland and select Properties.
- Go to the Betas tab.
- In the drop-down menu, select publictest.
- Close the window — Steam will now download the test branch update.
Once the download is complete, you’ll be able to launch and play the latest test version.
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