Dear Stormworkers,

This weeks minor update includes graphical updates including new lightning effects!

Other changes include new editor features where you can trigger vehicle logic with missions. This feature is very simple but powerful - by allowing missions to press vehicle buttons, and allowing mission completion to depend on vehicle logic, anything that is possible in vehicle logic is now possible in missions. Complete the mission by reaching a certain altitude or speed? Easy. Salvage a sunken vessel to the surface? Right a capsized vessel? No problem.

We also have lots of fixes and improvements too. Check the change log below.

We are continuing to improve multiplayer and are currently working on connecting through Steam friends, including NAT traversal and no more IP addresses.

Much love <3

The Stormworks Developers

Patch Notes

v0.2.8

Fix - Fixed paintable sign rendering

v0.2.9

Feature - Missions can repeat in career mode if there are no more missions left
Feature - Added 2 new missions to Skye Power Company playlist
Feature - Added Fishing Community playlist with 4 new missions
Feature - Improved lightning effects with greater intensity and sound effects
Feature - Added triggers to mission editor (4 new trigger events and 7 new trigger actions. Triggers can be used to create complex mission logic - trigger vehicle buttons, send messages to the player, make custom objectives, show/hide markers)
Feature - Objectives can now have their markers hidden by default
Feature - Objectives can now be marked as inactive until triggered
Feature - Empty objective can now be used for showing markers on objects that are not part of a regular objective
Feature - Collapsible UI for mission objectives in editor
Feature - Added new objective type for missions (press vehicle buttons) for making missions that require deeper integration with vehicles
Feature - Vehicle buttons can now be added to missions (set display name of button then parent to the vehicle with the button. Can be used in triggers and new objective)
Feature - Added a crane to the medium oil rig

Fix - Fixed several crashes when spawning vehicles in multiplayer
Fix - Active mission button no longer off-screen on 4:3 aspect ratio monitors
Fix - Fixed divide by zero in float modulo component
Fix - Resolved some physics mesh issues on the sea fort and aircraft base islands
Fix - Handle labels no longer display in photo mode
Fix - Pressing tab in photo mode no longer toggles first/third person camera
Fix - Water particles flow in correct direction when water components are mirrored
Fix - Scrollbars work correctly when being dragged
Fix - Minor changes to tonemapping to add more vibrance to the world
Fix - Fixed crash when completing tutorial in creative mode

Dear Stormworkers,

This week has been a big one, there is a LOT of cool stuff!

The missions editor has been expanded so you can now configure more about your missions including what types of weather it requires, you can attach fire and zones to vehicles, as well as loads of new UI.

There is a new part - the sign. This is a 9x9 paintable grid, the same size as a regular block allowing you to paint loads of detailed signs and logos onto your vehicles for that next level of detail. There is also a backlit layer on the sign which you can also paint, allowing custom indicator symbols and more!

Multiplayer has had a big quality pass, so large vehicles now work much better, as do connectors, handles and loads of other fixes.

And there is loads more. Check the notes below.

We continue to listen to your suggestions and requests, so please keep them coming! Next week we continue to work on quality improvements, missions and multiplayer.

Much love <3

The Stormworks Developers

Patch Notes

v0.1.26

Feature - added bridge and crane to oil refinery island
Fix - drag-deleting multibody parts no longer causes crash
Fix - anti-piracy detection no longer creates false positive detections
Fix - nuclear waste mission fixes
Fix - updated truck and container in mud pump mission to work better

v0.2.7

Feature - Mission spawn menu is now available in multiplayer
Feature - Improved stability for large vehicles in multiplayer
Feature - New component - paintable sign (small 10x10 grid on one face for detailed painting)
Feature - Added additive paint tool for painting additive layer of paintable sign
Feature - Mission vehicles can now be set as static from their properties window (static vehicles are fixed in place, such as cranes or buildings)
Feature - Creator of mission vehicle shows on map when hovering a loaded vehicle
Feature - Added button in mission editor for parenting selected zone/fire to a vehicle
Feature - Can now set objective dependencies in mission editor (an objective will be inactive/hidden until its dependencies are complete allowing for multi-part missions and branching missions)
Feature - Added sliders to mission editor for setting preferred environmental parameters
Feature - Added difficulty selector to set recommended difficulty level of edited mission
Feature - Added some validation when uploading missions to the workshop
Feature - Missions spawn in the world when their environmental parameters are met, allowing the creation of more atmospheric missions
Feature - Loot boxes found in the world now generate multiple rewards similar to mission rewards
Feature - Rebalanced fire (fires take less time to extinguish, can reignite if surrounded by other fires, can slowly burn out naturally when small enough)
Fix - Missions spawn correctly in multiplayer
Fix - Connectors now work properly in multiplayer
Fix - Improved handle desync in multiplayer
Fix - Fixed graphical artifacts in multiplayer when far from spawn
Fix - Fire missions now show markers on fires
Fix - Fixed being able to shift-place vehicles in mission editor
Fix - Missions that require fire equipment only spawn when equipment has been unlocked
Fix - Mission rewards always generate with at least 1 money rewards
Fix - Fixed mission editor crash when setting component dependency after deleting component
Fix - Fixed several small issues with some missions
Fix - General physics stability improvements
Fix - Fixed crash when overwriting vehicle file
Fix - Survivors no longer need to stop following you to complete missions
Fix - Fixed water components not working correctly when mirrored
Fix - Fixed linear speed sensor giving incorrect reading when flipped

Dear Stormworkers,

Please see change logs below for the lastest changes added this week after the major update.

Please keep letting us know your thoughts and we will continue to work hard to improve the game as best we can.

Much love <3

The Stormworks Developers

Patch Notes

v0.2.2

Feature - objectives now shows target count on UI
Feature - missions now spawn slower (a few per month)
Fix - delivery zone on Skye Power Company nulcear island corrected for forklift mission

v0.2.3

Feature - sea floor physics optimization
Feature - oil refinery island updated
Feature - added 2 new missions for the Sea Fort tour company
Fix - all uploaded workshop vehicles now show in vehicle editor workshop menu
Fix - mission objective UI state icon position fixed
Fix - game no longer gets stuck in broken tutorial state when loading causing workbench to break
Fix - removed placeholder missions playlist
Fix - avoid unlocking same component twice in rewards
Fix - carrying characters while swimming no longer has weight issues
Fix - interacting with mirrored parts like throttle lever while mirrored now works correctly
Fix - harness now highlights correctly
Fix - medium sized oil rig physics corrected so vehicles won't get stuck

v0.2.4

Feature - Added creative mode mission spawn menu (on missions screen, singleplayer only)
Feature - Added button in creative mode for removing a mission in the world (on mission information screen when mission is selected)
Feature - Added button to test a mission from the editor (displays next to mission edit/delete buttons)
Feature - Added editbox in mission editor to set playlist name

Fix - Fixed oil rig ladder not having physics
Fix - Fixed hole in runway on military island
Fix - Added names to all official mission playlists
Fix - Fixed movable objects not spawning in the correct places
Fix - Fixed crash when destroying vehicles/objects attached to other vehicles/objects
Fix - Improved nuclear forklift mission
Fix - Text prompting to sleep in bed now shows when no missions are available
Fix - Fixed player waypoint colour

v0.2.5

Fix - Fixed toggle active mission button not un-toggling
Fix - Reset vehicle screen now visible again
Fix - Fixed spelling in sea fort tourist mission

Dear Stormworkers,

The missions update is here! This means loads of new missions content, new islands, new mega island, new mission editor with workshop support, fixes and more!

Feature - new mission editor with Steam Workshop support

A brand new editing suite to author missions in Stormworks. Designed for creating campaigns, players can create playlists of missions, select locations, place characters, vehicles, fires, cargo, zones, and more, and then add objectives to their missions, write briefings, and test their creations out in game. This is a very powerful, in depth suite of tools that is easy to use. This is how the official mission content is created.

Feature - new set of official missions content

Several completely new mission campaigns, replacing all existing missions and greatly increasing the number of missions, their variety, and scalability. These new mission campaigns range from critical sea rescues in stormy seas to major incident responses on flaming oil rigs.

Feature - 10 new island locations including a 6 sq km mega island

A huge expansion of the locations to visit through exploration or mission content, new locations include a new oil rig, oil refinery, abandoned sea fort, and a huge mega island incorporating a quarry and mining site, large airfield, dock, and several villages.

Feature - fire system including new water cannon component

Fire is introduced in missions, along with the necessary extinguishing equipment that integrates with the existing water pumps and tanks to create fire fighting mechanical equipment.

We are still improving and expanding this feature so expect lots of updates on this over the next couple of weeks. After this we plan to shift focus to improving multiplayer, end of week minor updates, and the next major update.

We can't wait to see the missions you create!

Much love <3

The Stormworks Developers

Patch Notes

v0.2.1

Feature - new mission editor with Steam Workshop support
Feature - new set of official missions content
Feature - 10 new island locations including a 6 sq km mega island
Feature - fire system including new water cannon component
Feature - new icons set
Fix - player positions now correct in beds and harness
Fix - player now takes correct position when getting out of seat avoiding physics issues
Fix - winch slip reduced
Fix - missions now detect completion correctly
Fix - money rewards now granted correctly

Dear Stormworkers,

Today we are announcing that fire is coming to Stormworks!

This will be included in Major Update 1, which will arrive very soon! We are really excited by this new update which focuses on missions content, and will bring a lot of new stuff to do, as well as a fundamental rethink on how missions work.

We have released several hotfixes this week but there is no minor update today, as we are preparing for the major update. We will be releasing more info on this soon.

Much love <3

The Stormworks Developers

Patch Notes

v0.1.30

Fix - Resolved occasional CTD when using text input boxes in the vehicle editor
Fix - Fixed fans not working
Fix - Increased max power of titan propeller by x5
Fix - Fixed rendering of rotors in vehicle editor


v0.1.31

Feature - Added collective to huge rotor and large rotor
Feature - Escape key now closes map/missions screen
Fix - Fixed NOT gate not always working
Fix - Blade pitch renders in vehicle editor
Fix - Fixed rendering of flipped rotors
Fix - Fixed initial state of logic systems not working correctly


v0.1.32

Feature - Winches will now extend when pulled with enough force
Fix - Fixed small winch cable position
Fix - Resolved mission related crashes (issues when autosaving, loading saved games, sleeping)


v0.1.33-35

Fix - Fixed crash when starting new game without finishing tutorial
Fix - Fixed typo in heavy rotor description
Fix - Minor changes to error logging


This latest patch also includes some changes to the way missions work in Stormworks in preparation for our major update in the coming weeks. The missions added in this patch are placeholders for testing the new system which we'll be revealing more of very soon. As such, old mission data will no longer be present in previously saved games due to incompatibility. As always, we appreciate all feedback and bug reports, and can't wait to show you what we've been working on!

Much love <3

The Stormworks Developers

Dear Stormworkers,

We just added a new aero-propeller, made all aero propellers blades change angle with collective control and thrust vectoring, and added a new titan class ship propeller.

This comes along with a performance improvement, and many other fixes.

We are hard at work on the new Missions update, expect an announcement on this next week!

Much love <3

The Stormworks Developers

Patch Notes

v0.1.29

Feature - Added Titan Propeller - A tital class propeller for ships
Feature - Added Heavy Rotor - A heavy duty rotor with thrust vectoring
Feature - Updated existing rotors to have customisable number of blades. Blade count affects force applied with 4 blades providing the same force as before. This can be doubled by selecting 8 blades.
Feature - [-] and [] can be used for zooming vehicle editor camera
Feature - Handle holding is stronger and hold position has been raised

Fix - Fixed lighting performance issues
Fix - Fixes waves jumping when turning off weather override in creative menu
Fix - Hinges now much stronger when geared
Fix - Pumps no longer works without water input
Fix - Water in sealed compartments no longer renders through vehicles

Patch Notes

Feature - Added labelling support to harness hotkeys in select menu

Fix - Mag-all correctly attaches to moving island objects (e.g wind turbine blades)
Fix - Improvements to performance when rendering lots of lights
Fix - Fixed crash when loading invalid sized vehicle thumbnails
Fix - Photo mode/creative menu hotkeys no longer cause invalid state when used while map is open
Fix - Mag-all no longer creates unbreakable connections

Dear Stormworkers,

Attaching to docks, anchors, and securing containers are now things in Stormworks!

We have added the "Mag-All" - a sticky connector that will attach to most objects in the world including the ground, vehicles, and carry-able items.

But be careful - this connector has limits, and if the force exceeds its limit (200) then the connection will release. You can measure the force using the stress force logic node on the Mag-All.

We have also added a new winch - with a length of 100m!

And this isn't all. Check the change log below for all the other changes and fixes this week.

Stay tuned for the first major update coming very soon.

Much love <3

The Stormworks Developers

Patch Notes

v0.1.26

Fix - AND logic gate now works as expected

v0.1.27

Feature - Added Mag-All component - A new type of magnet that will attach to any object (except characters), good for tethering, anchors, and securing cargo!
Feature - Added heavy duty winch with 100m spool length
Feature - Can now grab handles while attached to harness
Feature - Harness now has logic for hotkeys 1 - 6

Fix - Fixed vehicles crashing server when initially spawning in multiplayer
Fix - Fixed vehicle files becoming unusable due to vehicle author data
Fix - Fixed incorrect/duplicate names being written to vehicle author data
Fix - Server will prevent players from connecting if they're running an incompatible game version
Fix - Fixed characters not attaching to new seats correctly in some orientations
Fix - NPCs detach from seats correctly
Fix - Fixed new seat types missing buoyancy data
Fix - Third-person vehicle camera no longer obstructed by harness physics
Fix - Fixed gap in HOTAS seat mesh
Fix - Harness renders correctly in vehicle editor
Fix - Rotating photo mode camera with RMB no longer broken when zoom has been rebound
Fix - Mission map now blocks interaction with objects in the world if interact has been rebound to a mouse button
Fix - Fixed upside down pistons causing vehicles to break/spawn at origin

Dear Stormworkers,

5 new player control positions have been added! These include the bed, medical bed, ships helm, rescue stretcher and rescue harness.

As always, this minor update includes lots of other changes and fixes, the changelogs are below.

We continue to work hard on the next major update - the Missions Update - and can't wait to share what we have been working on very soon.

Much love <3

The Stormworks Developers

Patch Notes

v0.1.23

Feature - new seat types - harness, stretcher, helm, bed, medical bed
Feature - new climb animation for climbing out of water
Feature - updated throttle lever with up and down buttons
Feature - multiple controller support so you can now bind multiple controllers
Fix - AND, OR, XOR gates now work correctly when both inputs are modified in the same tick
Fix - controllers now work correctly in multiplayer
Fix - controller hotkeys 7+ now release correctly
Fix - robotic pivot now outputs unwrapped total rotation

v0.1.24

Fix - various fixes to new seats including medical bed weight

v0.1.25

Fix - climb animation no longer uses 3rd person camera
Fix - controller button input now works correctly
Fix - hotkey buttons now labelled correctly in seat controls guide
Fix - helm logic now works correctly
Fix - helm moved to vehicle control category