2026-09-01 16:00 UTC · Community Announcements · Bekka
Ever wondered how realistic a ship simulator can really be? 🌊We sat down with the developer of Professional Ship Simulator to talk about realistic ship physics, wind & currents, weather, AIS & CPA, Bank Effect, career mode, modding, missions and the future of the game. From cargo ships and fishing vessels to tug operations, rescue missions, ferries and offshore work, we cover it all! 🛳️ 🎤 Watch the full interview here:
2026-08-26 18:00 UTC · Community Announcements · Bekka
We’re excited to announce that Professional Ship Simulator will be at gamescom 2026!📅 August 26–30, 2026 📍 Hall 9 · Booth B-043Come by, say hello, and get hands-on with Professional Ship Simulator! Take command of a wide variety of vessels and experience realistic maritime simulation with dynamic weather, realistic physics, real nautical charts, and fully simulated onboard systems.From small service boats to large commercial vessels, you’ll take on a variety of challenges – from cargo transport and ferry operations to rescue, towing, and firefighting missions.Can’t make it to gamescom?No pro
2026-08-26 17:00 UTC · Community Announcements · Bekka
🚢 We can finally share the news: The release date for Professional Ship Simulator was officially revealed during the FYNG Showcase at gamescom! 🌊Starting September 16, 2026, you can take the helm in Early Access on PC and navigate a diverse fleet through a realistically simulated maritime world – from small service and rescue vessels to massive container ships, LNG tankers, and cruise ships. ⚓ Realistic physics, dynamic weather, waves, and AI traffic will put your skills to the test. Explore the expansive waters of Rügen and the Strait of Dover, featuring more than 40 ports, and take on a va
2026-08-25 16:00 UTC · Community Announcements · Bekka
gamescom is just around the corner, and we’ve got some exciting news to share! 👀Tune in to the FYNG Show on August 26 from 5:30 PM to 7:45 PM to catch our latest announcements and reveals. 🚢🔥📺 Don’t miss it – it’s definitely worth tuning in!The show will be livestreamed on YouTube, Twitch, and Steam.
2026-07-27 12:37 UTC · Community Announcements · info
First of all, thank you to everyone who has downloaded and played the Professional Ship Simulator Public Demo! We're excited to see that more than 40,000 captains have already taken to the seas. Your feedback, screenshots, and bug reports have been invaluable in helping us improve the game.🛠️ Help Us Fix Issues FasterIf you find a bug, please use the in-game Bug Reporter (press TAB) and include a clear and detailed description of the issue.A helpful report should answer:What happened?What did you expect to happen?How can we reproduce the issue?Please avoid short descriptions like "wrong lands
2026-06-09 10:47 UTC · Community Announcements · info
Revision 1320🔧 Demo Hotfix UpdateThis update is a dedicated hotfix for the Professional Ship Simulator Demo, addressing issues and feedback identified during three weeks of public testing on the Test Branch.🛠️ Included Improvements🎮 Stability & UIFixed a hardlock that could occur in the scenario menuRemoved the initially visible texture that could briefly appear when loading scenario or tutorial pages🚢 Ship & Gameplay ImprovementsImproved bulk carrier turning performance when tug support is requestedReduced difficulty for the Sassnitz arrival scenario by increasing turn rate under tug boat
2026-05-20 19:25 UTC · Community Announcements · info
Everyone interested in helping test upcoming demo bugfixes is very welcome to join and play this version!Revision 1320 🛠️ Included Improvements🎮 Stability & UIFixed a hardlock that could occur in the scenario menuInitial visible texture when the scenario or tutorial page loads has been removed 🚢 Ship & Gameplay ImprovementsImproved bulk carrier turning performance when tug support is requestedReduced difficulty for the Sassnitz arrival scenario by increasing turn rate under tug boat support and reducing the initial arrival distanceAdded rudder deadzone support for HOTAS and controller setup
2026-05-15 14:31 UTC · Community Announcements · Bekka
🌊 The Steam Ocean Fest is almost here! 🌊Professional Ship Simulator joins the Steam Ocean Fest starting May 18th — and the brand-new demo is already live today! 🚢🎮Try the demo: We’ve completely reworked the demo to bring you:✨ lots of improvements🆕 new content🎮 a much better overall experienceFeel Free to leave Feedback in the Steam Discussions and join our Discord Server 🙌
2026-04-09 12:01 UTC · Community Announcements · Dana
We have an important update to share with you guys today: Nautic XP is now called Professional Ship Simulator. The Early Access launch on Steam is scheduled for 2026.The new name reflects the direction the project has taken over time: a highly realistic, system‑driven maritime simulation with a strong focus on authentic ship handling, professional workflows, and true‑to‑life physics. No worries: The simulator's core vision stays the same: it's still a realistic, uncompromising ship simulation featuring large, real-world maritime environments and complex ship systems. To mark this step, we’ve r
2025-12-27 07:20 UTC · Community Announcements · info
Ahoy Captains! 🏴☠️ After the great feedback from our last stream, we’re excited to invite you to a special Nautic XP DEMO New Year Live Stream — just one day before New Year’s Eve!Join us for an extended live session with full audio, lots of tips & tricks, and fresh insights into the current state of development of Nautic XP, our upcoming maritime simulator.🗓 When: Tuesday, December 30th, 8:00 PM CET 📍 Where: STEAM Live 👉 Join the stream via our steam store page🌊 What to Expect 🚢 Live gameplay from the Nautic XP Demo 🧭 Tips & tricks to complete most missions within the 20-minute demo p
2025-12-16 13:22 UTC · Community Announcements · info
Ahoy Captains! 🏴☠️join us for a special Christmas Live Stream of the Nautic XP Demo! Celebrate the holiday season with us and take a closer look at the current state of Nautic XP, our upcoming maritime simulator.🌊 What to Expect🚢 Live gameplay from the Nautic XP Demo🧭 How to accomplish most missions within the 20-minute demo playtime⚓ Showcase of the Bulk Carrier scenario: “Arrival at Lubmin”🎄 A relaxed Christmas Special atmosphere💬 Live chat & Q&A – your feedback matters!🎁 Why Join?This stream is a great opportunity to:See how Nautic XP is evolvingLearn helpful tips to get the most ou
2025-11-28 17:03 UTC · Community Announcements · info
Ahoy Captains, ⚓️Six weeks ago, we announced that big changes were coming — and since then, your support, feedback, and enthusiasm have been truly incredible. Thank you for standing with us and helping Nautic XP grow far beyond what we first envisioned. 💙 🌊Today, we are excited to share a major milestone in our journey:Nautic XP is officially partnering with Aerosoft GmbH — one of the world’s leading publishers of high-quality simulations. 🤝✨ This partnership marks the beginning of a new era for our project.To reflect this evolution and the scale of what we’re building together, Nautic XP w
2025-11-01 12:06 UTC · Community Announcements · info
⚓ Ahoi Captains!Today was meant to be our launch day, and we know many of you were ready to set sail with us. 🛳️💙 First of all, we want to express our deepest thanks for the incredible support, passion, and patience you’ve shown over the past weeks. Your enthusiasm truly means the world to us. 🙏We’re now in very final negotiations with a highly experienced simulation partner who will help us elevate the project’s quality, realism, and performance to new heights. We know it’s disappointing not to start the journey today, but this delay will ensure that Nautic XP launches stronger, more stabl
2025-10-19 17:38 UTC · Community Announcements · info
Ahoi Captains,We are truly overwhelmed and deeply thankful for all the positive feedback we’ve received over the past few weeks. It’s amazing to see how much enthusiasm Nautic XP has created — and it’s clear that we’ve set sail into a part of the simulation world where, right now, no other ship simulator can quite compare. ⚓️With this strong support and growing community behind us, we’ve decided to take the next big step: to expand and evolve Nautic XP into a truly next-level ship simulation experience.We are currently in the final stages of negotiations with a highly experienced partner in th
2025-10-12 06:02 UTC · Community Announcements · info
Ahoy Captains! 🏴☠️ we will be streaming the latest Beta build of 🌊 Nautic XP live here on Steam! ⚓The demo has been available since mid-September, and it got a fresh update in the last days — featuring new improvements, bug fixes, and smoother sailing ahead. 🛠️During the stream, I’ll be: 🚢 Showcasing the latest gameplay, Beta & demo updates ⚙️ Talking about the development process and upcoming content 💬 Answering your questions live in chat🕓 When: Monday, October 13th at 8 PM CEST 📦 What: The newest Nautic XP BETA version, freshly updated and ready to sail! Come aboard, join the conver
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