Ship of Fools — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| Ship of Fools - Console Update Out Now! | 2026-04-16 | To celebrate, we’ve discounted Ship of Fools to our first ever 75% on PC! Thank you all for your patience. The long-awaited Console update is finally here, free for all Console players! We’re talking about:The Endless mode update;The Alphy’s Project update;The Thunder Tide Duo DLC;The Golden Bay Duo DLC;The Completely Foolish Edition;And every patch since the Fish & Ships update!We’ll need every Fool on deck to take down the Aquapocalypse! ⚓ See you at sea, Console Fools! |
| DEMO Out Now For Don’t Kill Them All! | 2026-02-21 | Developer Frank here,We’ve reached a stage in Don’t Kill Them All’s development where we’re eager to see how players respond to what we’ve crafted. So we’re going for it! We’re releasing a free demo today for you to enjoy! Curious to know what it’s about? Our newly revamped Don’t Kill Them All Steam page will tell you everything!Don’t Kill Them AllDon't Kill Them All is a turn-based strategy game with base-building, where you play the Orcs, the most feared creatures of the land. In the midst of an economic crisis, your Warlord is prepared to do whatever it takes to bring glory to the clan. Something has to change, and fast!Our goal with this |
| Version 1.5.3 patch notes | 2026-02-20 | Bug fixesFixed an issue where the Tentacles boss could continue an anticipated tentacle attack while its head was emerging, potentially hitting the boat and causing an unavoidable hit.Fixed a bug where certain UI elements did not invert properly on the end run screen in inverted mode.MiscellaneousAn overall optimization pass has been applied to the game's projectiles, leading to better performance when firing cannons (laggy oil and electric effects, we banish thee!).Fixed a typo in one of Alphy’s dialogues.Fixed a typo in "The Piranha Plushie" description in German (thanks to SvenL for reporting this issue to us on Discord).Fixed a typo in "T |
| Ship of Fools - The Console Update has been greenlit! | 2025-10-23 | Raise the sails, Console players of Ship of Fools! We’ve officially been greenlit to bring to Consoles everything we’ve brought to PC since the Fish & Ships update!We’re talking about:The Endless mode update;The Alphy’s Project update;The Thunder Tide Duo DLC;The Golden Bay Duo DLC;The Completely Foolish Edition;And every patch since the Fish & Ships update!You’ve been asking for this for over a year now, and we’re thrilled to finally make it happen. We believe every platform deserves the latest version of our games.We’re now hard at work to bring this to you as soon as possible.Stay tuned! |
| ❗Update Required | 2025-10-03 | We want to let you know about an important update.A recently identified security vulnerability with Unity has been spotted, and while there is currently no evidence of impact on users, we’re taking all relevant steps to ensure you’re on the latest and safest version of the game.To keep you safe, we’ve released a new patch that addresses the issue. Please update your game as soon as possible to stay protected.You can read more about it here:https://unity.com/security/sept-2025-01As always, our priority will be on keeping our games as safe and enjoyable for everyone. |
| Version 1.5.2 patch notes | 2025-06-20 | Bug fixesFixed an issue where players using Simplified or Traditional Chinese would be reset to English upon restarting the game. Clearly not the intended behavior! (thanks to Shroom_香菇 for reporting this issue to us on Discord)Miscellaneous Update sub menu title label to reduce confusion. In the "Play" menu where you select to play online or local, we've renamed "New Run" back to simply "Play" in every language. Fix typos in "The Dark Chest" description (thanks to Wrecked... for reporting this issue to us on the Steam Forums). |
| Version 1.5.1 patch notes | 2025-05-21 | Bug fixes Fix issue causing a cutscene soft-lock when Barnaby and Alphy were unlocked at the same time when returning to The Great Lighthouse after a run (thanks to TheUnBearable and Matan for reporting this issue to us on Discord). Add a missing pew pew mode sound during Claws, Tyrant of The Deep boss fight. The missing sound goes like this: *CHAK CHAK* (but it sounds better in-game than by text). Tentatively fix the "ghost" enemy bug in online multiplayer, where enemies appeared invincible to the client and stayed on screen for the rest of the run. Please report on Discord if the issue persists! Miscellaneous Update main menu button labels |
| Ship of Fools — Alphy's project update out now! | 2025-04-24 | Hey Fools! Developer Dan here to officially announce the biggest makeover the Archipelago has ever seen! As of today, you’ll be able to meet Alphy and Pelly in your adventures to turn your starting area into the coziest nest a pelican holding a shrimp could ever dream of. Alphy's project begins Just like other major island dwellers, Alphy and Pelly are first found stranded on a raft in the middle of the sea… but this time, reaching them won’t be so easy. To find them, you’ll need to dust off the trusty Stormstrider with the Beacon unlocked and head into the Darkness. Only then will you have a shot at rescuing these new (and very handy) allies |
| Ship of Fools – FREE Update and New Fools Drops April 24th! | 2025-04-14 | Hey Fools! Developer Dan here, back at it again, because my evil plan I shared with you on April 1st worked! You heard that right, Ship of Fools is officially getting a new FREE content update, and oh boy what an update it is! Mark your maps! Alphy’s Project Update launches on Steam on April 24th, 2025! In this post, I’ll introduce you to some of the exciting new features coming your way, including four brand-new fools available as DLC! Alphy’s project Hold and behold Pelly and Alphy! The ultimate partners in crime (and construction)! These two have landed in the Archipelago with a grand mission: restoring every broken structure to its former |
| It’s April, Fools! | 2025-04-01 | Fools… it’s been a while! It is me again, Developer Dan, but today, I don’t have much time. They might catch me so I’ll be brief. Last week, I was throwing out the most ridiculous ideas for Ship of Fools with Francis (Fika’s overlord), just blurting out nonsense without a second thought—never imagining any of it would actually stick. BUT check this out… 15 minutes ago, while Francis was trapped in a meeting, I infiltrated the Management Slack and found this discussion. At first, I thought Francis was just being polite, listening and laughing at my ideas. But here's proof they are SERIOUSLY considering them! What do they mean by “if the achiev |
| Ship of Fools is 2 years old! | 2024-11-23 | 🥳Ship of Fools celebrates its 2nd anniversary! 🌊 🫶A big shoutout to our amazing fans—you make this adventure more fun every single day! Get ready for 2025, it's going to be 'fool' of surprises! 👀 Don't forget to follow us on... Discord TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook Youtube |
| LAST CHANCE! 48h remaining to support our new game! | 2024-06-04 | Last month, we revealed Fika’s upcoming game, Don’t Kill Them All, and its Kickstarter campaign is about to reach the end! We’re super excited to announce that the project has successfully been funded and the game will be in YOUR hands in 2026! Now is your LAST CHANCE to help us make this game come to life and grab some of the exclusive campaign rewards! Visit our Kickstarter page Don't Kill Them All is a turn-based strategy and base-building game in which you teach bloodthirsty Orcs to develop mindfulness by discovering passions, navigating emotions, and developing healthy relationships. In this original twist on the strategy game genre, you |
| Endless mode adjustment patch note | 2024-05-21 | Endless mode adjustment patch note Don't Kill Them All Our campaign for Don't Kill Them All has 1000 backers! Check out our Kickstarter campaign if you haven't yet, or add us to your wishlist on Steam now! v1.4.1 patch notes New features: Game over screen skip button added: You can now press the interact button during the scoring animation on the game over screen to fast-forward through it. Balance changes: Enemy HP Progression: Adjusted the enemy HP progression curve in endless mode to provide a greater challenge and better match the players' scaling power. Loop 1 HP Multiplier: 2 → 3 Loop 2 HP Multiplier: 5 → 10 Loop 3 HP Multiplier: 9 → 25 |
| Endless mode update out Now! Also Orcs? | 2024-05-07 | Wait what? Orcs? Those guys can swim now? Before talking about the latest Ship of Fools update, let us introduce Don’t Kill Them All, our brand new game being revealed on Kickstarter TODAY! It would mean the world to us if you show your appreciation for our work by backing our next game! You can also wishlist it now on Steam to stay in the loop. We’ve put a lot of care into it and we’re sure you’ll like it a lot! To back our project on Kickstarter To watch the trailer on Youtube Hey Fools! Developer Dan here, bringing you details about this new Ship of Fools update releasing the highly anticipated endless mode along with a plethora of balance |
| What's next? | 2024-04-25 | Hey everyone, we wanted to give you a little update on what's next for us and a video was probably the best way to reach out! 📢 👀 To be among the first to receive all the info about our next game → Click here Don't forget to follow us on... Discord TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook Youtube We sometimes hide exclusive content there (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧ And if you feel like it, leave us a review on Steam; we are always very happy to hear from you! |
| Get on board! | 2024-03-04 | 🎉 We're thrilled to introduce a new way for our dedicated community members like you to stay in the loop! 🚀We are launching a brand new newsletter! (👉ﾟヮﾟ)👉 fikaproductions.com/upcoming By opting in, you'll gain access to: 🔥 Exclusive updates on upcoming releases, events, and special offers 🎮 Sneak peeks into our development process and behind-the-scenes content 📰 Curated articles, tips, and tricks tailored just for you 💬 Opportunities to engage with developers. ✨ And so much more!!! Thank you for being part of our incredible community. Let's continue to game on together! 🙌 The Fika production's Team |
| Pardon my french, 50% off?! | 2024-01-29 | 🎉 Ahoy, fellow adventurers! 🚢 Exciting news from the Ship of Fools crew – we're thrilled to be part of the Quebec Games Celebration! 🌊 As a special treat, enjoy a whopping 50% off during this celebration. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1286580/Ship_of_Fools/ 🎮 Don't miss out on the fun – secure your discounted adventure now! ⚓ We will also be part of the streaming event, more details to come. |
| Save 50% of Ship Of Fools during the Steam Winter Sale! | 2023-12-21 | Tis the season for fun, friends and facing down the Aquapocalypse! Gather your fellow Fools and take to the seas of the Archipelago right now while the game is 50% off during the Steam Winter Sale! ❄️ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1286580/Ship_of_Fools/ Now that the Stormstrider is ready to sail into the Forgotten Waters make sure that you... Join the official Ship of Fools Discord to chat with your fellow fools and discuss all things about the game! 💬 Also Follow us on Twitter for more updates and info. 🐦 Played the game? Make sure you've left us a review! Let us know your feedback and thoughts via the Steam Review system! We really a |
| Hotfix 1.3.2 | 2023-12-20 | Dear Fools, We are aware that with the last update, some bugs slipped through our attention, and many of you have brought them to our notice. We greatly appreciate the involvement of our community in the success of Ship of Fools, and we are very grateful for your support and feedback. Since we all want to sail in the same direction and value the quality of our game, we have listened to you and put in all our efforts to deliver a quick update that addresses the following bugs: Resolved Issues Fixed softlock caused by invisible / invincible ennemies Bullies going under water and never coming back up causing the encounter to never end. During an |
| Nominate us! | 2023-11-23 | We're calling all Fools to go vote for the Steam Awards! Among the multitude of excellent games, Ship of Fools is part of the Labor of Love category. |