Hello everybody!

We know many of you eagerly await news about the next patch and a plan for the following updates. We're sorry to hear that Yacht Mechanic Simulator failed to meet expectations. We, as a publisher, humbly apologize for letting this happen. Going forward, we must do better and we will do better.

Sadly, we don't have any good news to share at the moment. To this day, we have only received one functional patch from the dev team and it surely didn't fix all of the issues you face. Since the last patch went live, the developer didn't share with us any information regarding the scale of the next patch and we didn't receive any ETA for it either. Because of this, we, sadly, can't answer your questions regarding the contents or the release date of the next patch - we don't have this information either.

We didn't inform you of the delay in new patches because we expected them to roll out faster. But it's nearly a month after the release, and we owe you sincere and clear communication. So, here it is.

That said, we are trying to get things settled with the developer so that you don't have to wait for the patch any longer. Simultaneously, we're looking into other solutions.

We want Yacht Mechanic Simulator to be in a state that you, the players, will deem acceptable. We're doing what we can for you to receive the support you deserve. But this might still take some time, depending on how the current situation evolves.

Hopefully, more patches will start rolling out soon. We are dedicated to improving this game and we'll keep looking for a solution to your problems for as long as it takes. Until then, thank you for your patience.

Best
Image Power team

Hey guys,

Here’s the first promised hotfix for YMS! We know that the game requires many more patches, and this is only the first step. More info on upcoming patches soon!

Here’s what’s fixed:

• Blockers at the beginning of the game
  
  
• Brush losing focus from the stain, it is now possible to remove the dirt
  
  
• While unscrewing the boat elements they are no longer blocked
  
  
• Loadinfinisjing in-game orders no longer causes errors
  
  
• After unlocking a new stage, the order list is no longer missing
  
  
• Magenta floor
  
  
• Too high saturation on the dirt texture is now fixed.
  
  
• Some items (in store, in different categories) without translations
  
  
• The first-person camera no longer "eats" pieces of the boat while looking around
  
  
• After you start e.g. loosening screws, the FOV is now changed
  
  
• Sliders in sound settings corrected

Also we have added the following fixes:

• COLORFUL lettering of the tool to be used. The green inscription will clearly emphasize the tool to be used
  
  
• Changed sound effects during teak renovation
  
  
• Tutorial windows are less transparent which makes is easily readable
  
  
• Auto-save after completing the tutorial

If any of the above is not working for you, please let us know here (also if you experienced any new bugs and glitches) : https://steamcommunity.com/app/1263620/discussions/1/

We appreciate your support!

Punch Punk Games/Image Power (publisher)

Hi guys,

It’s Yacht’s main producer here. Day 1 was quite tough. We started with a positive attitude while launching the game but pretty soon it came clear that some things didn’t go well.

First of all, I’m sorry that we didn’t deliver the top quality on launch. We are a small team and it is safe to say that we were too confident with development process/testing. We tried to do our best but that doesn’t always work, right? We owe you an explanation and apologize to those of you who experienced serious issues with the game.

It seems that at least some of you experienced and are still experiencing major issues with our game. We are now focused on patching YMS. We are now compelling the list of crucial bugs, and soon we will enter the phase of fixing. That said:


With that said, I wanted to thank everyone who willingly contributed to our game. It is priceless that some folks spent their time talking to us and reporting to us. We are in your debt!!! And to all of you who play and enjoy the game, we are also so happy to see it.

We humbly accept negatives – we don’t blame anyone but ourselves. If you however like the game and you haven’t experienced any serious issues – your positive review would mean the world to us now. It would make our current work more meaningful.

Last but not least, please use this Steam forum thread if you want to report any technical/gameplay bugs: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1263620/discussions/1/3453716250587111209/

Thank you for your support!

Punch Punk Games (dev) & Image Power (publisher)

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1263620/Yacht_Mechanic_Simulator/

Hey guys!




Renovate old yachts, patch their hulls, fix their engines, and add new parts. Here's few words from game's producer, Krzysiek Grudzinski (Punch Punk Games):

'We wanted Yacht Mechanic Simulator to be a relaxing entertainment during which players could plan their next steps and investments in their yachts. The pace of the game is rather slow and the progress is balanced, we don't want the player to make decisions too quickly. Players will have to take care of some interesting yacht models. During last few months of development we have added significant new gameplay funcionalities, new yachts and some details that fans of the genre will surely find interesting".

That said, take your time an hopefully you will enjoy the game! We will of course gather your feedback in upcoming hours & days to include it in following patches!

Thank you for all your support!

Best,

Punch Punk Games and Image Power

Hey guys,

Here’s a short recap of significant info regarding the upcoming release:

• Date: July 28 (Thursday)
  
• Approximate hour of release: 9am PDT // 12pm EST // 6pm CET
  
• Live stream (Thursday): 9am PDT // 12pm EST // 6pm CET
  
• There will be a set of cool bundles for the premiere - more info soon!

So, we are nearly ready to launch Yacht Mechanic Simulator! We wanted YMS to be a relaxing entertainment during which players could plan their next steps and investments in their yachts. The pace of the game is slow and the progress is balanced, we don't want the player to make decisions too quickly. Hope you are as excited as we are:)

Our premiere will be part of a bigger promo event (more info soon), so you may also expect cool launch discount on release! Stay tuned for day 1!

Punch Punk Games & Image Power

Hey guys,

As promised here's a second part of our in-game mechanics update. As you probably know, Yacht Mechanic Simulator will be available on JULY 28!

In Yacht Mechanic Simulator, the players will of course play the role of a mechanic, but there are many more tasks. Your everyday duties also include general care of the yacht's condition. Including:

--> Cleaning your deck



--> Washing your entire yacht



--> Sweeping floors



and even:

--> Cleaning and garbage disposal



So, there's always plenty of work and job to do! See you on board on July 28!

Hey guys,

Just a quick and friendly reminder that Yacht Mechanic Simulator will be available on JULY 28!

With the game’s premiere just around the corner, we would love to remind you that you’ll have plenty of work when it comes to taking care of your yachts! :)

Below are short videos showing typical mechanics work in our game

👉Work with batteries and cables



👉 Take care of tour used tools



👉 Replace Yacht’s propellers



👉 Fix your hull



In the next update, we will remind you that there’s more to do when it comes to your yachts! Stay tuned!

Hi everybody!

In case you missed the most important news… 🛥️Yacht Mechanic Simulator will be released on Steam on the 28th of July.🛥️ We are now constantly present here on Steam forums, so should you have any questions, just let us know here or on our official Discord!

As for now, we are mostly working on polishing the game and making sure it is released without any bigger flaws. You may check how the game looks now, just watch the short gameplay we have grabbed for you lately.



We have recently implemented all the crucial mechanics and elements of gameplay, and we are now mostly tweaking it, ensuring everything works flawlessly for the release date:). Actually, this Thursday we will have a huge cross-team meeting (Punch Punk devteam and Image Power publishing team) to schedule next steps prior to the release of the game.

There are of course significant changes, especially if you compare our current build with the old demo of the game. We have added a few mini-games, among them the Workshop table, cleaning of the teak deck, repairing hull holes, etc. We have also completely reworked a tutorial of the game to make the Yacht Mechanic Simulator easier to access. So, if you checked the old demo you will most definitely feel familiar, but the gameplay was significantly improved and expanded.

We have also added stuff like painting your yacht or customizing your boat with a set of decal stickers. You may see it in the clip above but also in the last trailer:



Here are some additional screens from in-game mini-games:






We want to hear your input! What do you think about the features described above? Does any of it spark your interest? Please let us know in the comments!

Best,
Punch Punk and Image Power team

Hey guys,

We know, we know… It’s been a loooong time since you heard from us. But we are back from the dead:P and here’s a long-awaited glimpse of things to come!

First of all, everything’s fine with our game - Punch Punk dev studio is fully at work with the project, and the Image Power publishing team is helping here as well. We are now mostly polishing things, testing the game, but we are also working on some new last-minute mechanics being implemented prior to the release, such as teak decks cleaning & tool repairing mini-game!

As you may know, Yacht Mechanic Simulator had its fair share of delays but… we have finally confirmed the release date which is probably the most important information you were waiting for!

🛥️Yacht Mechanic Simulator will be released on Steam on the 28th of July and it’s a rather impassable (not to be mistaken with impOssible;) date. We know it took us some time, but here it is! 🛥️

Just so you know, things affecting the timeline in the past few months were not necessarily prolonged development or technical issues - we spent some time specifying the scope of the project, and sorting out business-related issues. Sometimes it happens in gamedev - it definitely happened in our case.

Next week we will share a completely fresh gameplay trailer to show you the game in its current shape. Meanwhile, please catch these new screens from the latest build!











More info will follow very soon! Stay tuned!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1263620/Yacht_Mechanic_Simulator/

As you now know, Yacht Mechanic Simulator is due next year. However, aside from some necessary polishing and the new features we want to add, the game is mostly finished. This devlog will go more in-depth into what is ready and what is still planned before the release.


Large yachts in testing

First and foremost, all yachts are finished and playable. Instead of implementing a larger number of small yachts, we decided to put more emphasis on making a few larger vessels, arriving at a total of nine different ships. Of course, every yacht has a lot of differents elements to change or fix. Thanks to the random nature of contracts that the player can take, there is a ton of variety, especially on the bigger vessels.

Moreover, there is a functional tutorial as well as a simple campaign mode. In the campaign, the player progressively unlocks more yachts to work on, as they amass more funds. Transition to a higher tier (with bigger and more expensive yachts) requires payments to a bank, which depend on the progress a player has made. After finishing the campaign, there is also a free mode, where you can do whatever you want. Just don't go bankrupt ;)

In terms of added gameplay elements, again, all of the essentials are ready. If you test a ship on the open waters and crash it into some rocks, you will have to fix a hole you made. Sometimes, clients can also request similar repairs. These take multiple steps to complete before the hull is properly fixed.


The final step in fixing a damaged hull

But there are some gameplay elements that were requested by players and testers alike. We acknowledge that additional features will make the game more enjoyable and we are in the process of picking the ones that will be added in the next few months. We almost finished picking them but there are a few that we are still deliberating on.

One of them is the ability to fix broken parts. Right now, if you find a damaged element on one of the ships, you have to remove it, purchase a new one, and install it. However, many players and testers suggested the addition of a mode that lets you fix any broken parts. This would create a lot of new possibilities. For instance, you could fix a broken element instead of purchasing a replacement. Or you could purchase used parts from the store, fix them, and use install them as new additions to a yacht for some extra money.

Another highly requested feature is a sonar that helps you find things to fix or clean. The way it would work is simple - when the player presses a button, everything that needs their attention is highlighted for a moment, even when it's behind a wall or furniture. This feature could make it easier to figure out what you need to do. A lot of first time players ask for such addition. The truth is, people unaccustomed to yacht repairs sometimes have a hard time finding broken parts, especially on larger yachts. We already have an outline that informs the player if something is damaged or not. But adding a sonar to guide people through the many rooms on bigger yachts could be a big quality of life improvement.


New shop UI that lets you find matching items easily

We want to hear your input! What do you think about the two features described above? Do you believe that they could have a big impact on your experience? Or perhaps there is something else that you really, really wish was added? Please let us know in the comments!

If you have any additional questions regarding the state of the game or our plans, drop them in the comments or on our Discord server and we'll do our best to answer them!

Best regards,
Image Power team

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1263620/Yacht_Mechanic_Simulator