- Hotfix 0.8.92 - 25 September 2026
Bug Fixes Fixed an issue where players could not jump out of the water. Fixed network lag on Dedicated Servers caused by ship-mounted weapons. Fixed an issue where underwater effects, such as bubbles, were not displayed correctly.
- Update v0.8.90 - 24 September 2026
Improvements and Optimizations Optimized Chainsaw and Booster logic to significantly reduce stuttering. Optimized bullet hole generation to reduce frame rate fluctuations during combat. Optimized camera movement to provide a smoother experience while moving and rotating the camera. Bug Fixes Fixed severe frame drops when equipping the Ore Detector. Fixed severe frame drops when equipping the Repair Hammer, Drill, or Welding Tool. Fixed an issue where terrain trees could disappear. Fixed an issue where coastal defense weapons could deal damage to enemies. Fixed an issue where rotating the camera while moving could cause camera stuttering.
- Hotfix v0.8.88 - 23 September 2026
Improvements and Optimizations Optimized combat performance to reduce stuttering and improve frame rates. Bug Fixes Fixed a collision issue with the house awarded as a quest reward on Eden Island. Removed the button that allowed players to reset all Steam achievements. Fixed incorrect description text for the Turbocharger. Fixed an issue where the "Assistant Allowed" button could incorrectly appear in the current backpack interface. Fixed an issue where crafting multiple items at a Stove would produce only one piece of Charcoal. Fixed an issue where consecutive survival achievements could sometimes not be completed. Fixed an issue where Defensive Iron Doors could not be built in certain locations where building should be allowed.
- Hotfix v0.8.86 - 18 September 2026
Improvements and Optimizations Optimized network transmission by reducing unnecessary network data. Optimized enemy attack logic and Auto Turret logic to reduce stuttering during enemy attacks. Bug Fixes Fixed an issue where the "Check Radio Antenna" prompt could remain in the top-right corner after all quests had been completed. Fixed an issue where the Deep Dive 4 achievement could not be completed under certain circumstances. Fixed several issues related to the Settings interface. Fixed an issue where clients could not see enemies on boats. Fixed an issue where clients could briefly see LOD models of nearby locations when joining a game. Fixed an issue where collisions between boats and fish could cause abnormal boat physics. Fixed an issue where players could sometimes become stuck inside a boat when disembarking. Fixed an issue where teammates could not complete explosive barrel-re…
- Update v0.8.80 - 15 September 2026
Improvements and Optimizations Optimized the scene management system to reduce memory usage during gameplay, improved the UI, and increased overall frame rates. Fixed stuttering when loading saves in bases with a large number of wire connections. Improved the visual presentation of ornamental fish. Reduced shark respawn times, making shark-related achievements easier to complete. Bug Fixes Fixed an issue where clients could not complete the Chain Explosion achievement in multiplayer. Fixed an issue where Molotov Cocktails could sometimes display incorrectly after being thrown on the ground. Fixed an issue where the UI could not be opened after fishing. Fixed an issue where pressing F1 or similar keys while on a boat could sometimes fail to quickly switch between operating positions. Fixed an issue where residual geometry from the central bridge section of the aquarium could remain visib…
- 🎉 Happy 3rd Birthday, Sunkenland! 🎉 - 25 August 2026
On this very day three years ago, Sunkenland was released into Early Access. Since then, it's been an incredible journey filled with exciting adventures, challenges, and a lot of hard work.From v0.1 to v0.8.55, we've released 58 updates, improving and expanding the game step by step. We've come a long way since those early days, and we're getting closer and closer to our vision for Sunkenland. And, of course, there are still more updates to come!It has been, and continues to be, a one-of-a-kind journey, and we want to thank all of you, our fellow Sunkenlanders, for being part of it. Thank you for your support, suggestions, bug reports, patience, and for simply being an amazing community of survivors.Your messages put smiles on our faces, your feedback helps us make the game better, and your continued support means a lot to our entire team.Here's to four years of Sunkenland, and to every…
- Update v0.8.55 - 25 August 2026
Improvements and Optimizations Optimized network connections and scene loading to reduce timeout issues between hosts and clients. Improved ship AI behavior. Enhanced ship-mounted weapon systems with new targeting mechanics, including distance weighting, nighttime weighting, focus-fire weighting, and a target-loss rule when targets are submerged beyond 8 meters, giving players greater tactical control. Bug Fixes Fixed an issue where, after crafting multiple types of items for the first time at a Stove or Ammunition Bench, saving and reloading could result in only the first item type being available to collect once crafting was complete. Fixed an issue where weapon-crafting achievement progress only counted for the host in multiplayer. Fixed an issue where Fish Traps, Shipyards, and other structures could not be built on the water within the Military Port after it had been captured. Fixe…
- Update v0.8.53 - 19 August 2026
Bug Fixes Fixed an issue where Objective 2 and Objective 3 could sometimes fail to appear during the Pirate Cargo Ship quest, preventing quest progression. Fixed an issue where interaction button prompts could display incorrectly. Fixed an issue in The Tunnel quest where the treasure chest could respawn after reloading a save after it had already been collected. Fixed an issue where players could not climb past the top of certain ladders in the central area of the Nuclear Power Plant, and corrected collision issues with several objects. Balance Adjustments Adjusted the health of the final boss turret. Base health has been reduced from 28,000 to 14,000. Difficulty multipliers remain unchanged: Easy: 0.4 Normal: 0.6 Hard: 0.8 Insane: 1.0
- Hotfix v0.8.52 - 16 August 2026
Fixed an issue where an error message could appear when loading a world, preventing the world from loading correctly.
- Update v0.8.50 - 14 August 2026
Bug Fixes Fixed an issue on Dedicated Servers where loading quest data could cause blueprints and other saved data to load incorrectly. Fixed an issue where worlds created in the official version could display inconsistent quest progress when run on a Dedicated Server. Fixed an issue where forcibly exiting NPC dialogue using ESC or similar methods could prevent further dialogue and subsequent quests from unlocking. Fixed an issue where some players' actual number of rescued slaves did not match the number required for quest progression, preventing the quest from being completed. Fixed an issue where installing the High-Power Boat Boiler could cause the boat to automatically shift into neutral when traveling at high speeds. Fixed an issue where Auto Turrets could occasionally continue firing at targets outside their line of sight. Fixed an issue where Suppressors did not take effect afte…
- Update v0.8.47 - 11 August 2026
Revisions and Improvements Changed consecutive survival achievements to cumulative achievements. Progress will no longer reset after saving or loading the game. Bug Fixes Fixed an issue where the Storm Outpost could disappear from the map. Fixed an issue where the door to the Gunsmith's room in the Bridge area remained closed even after all enemies had been cleared.
- Update v0.8.45 - 6 August 2026
Thank you for your continued support and patience, Sunkenlanders! Your feedback, bug reports, and save files have played a big role in helping us improve the game. Every report helps us identify and resolve issues, and we're really grateful to everyone who has taken the time to share their experiences with us. In addition to ongoing bug fixes and improvements, we're also working on a major new feature: the Companion System. We're taking the time to make sure it's polished and complete before it's released. We truly appreciate your patience and continued support as we bring it to life. The following fixes and improvements are included in this update: Bug Fixes Fixed an issue where dialogues with various NPCs would repeatedly reset to their initial state. Fixed an issue where certain dialogue stages failed to synchronize after a client joined a multiplayer session. Fixed an issue where th…
- Update 0.8.41 - 31 July 2026
Bug Fixes Fixed an issue where companion progression could not be completed for the Research Table level achievement. Fixed a display issue with item quantities in the Advanced Workbench backpack UI. Fixed incorrect ammunition configuration for Auto Turrets and Auto Machine Guns. Fixed an issue where AUG, FAMAS, and VSS receivers could be obtained for free from weapon merchants. Fixed an issue where the Occupation achievement could not be completed by client-side players in multiplayer. Revisions and Optimizations Building construction is now enabled on Eden Island. Added approximately a 10% chance for the High-Precision 4x Scope Blueprint to drop from weapon merchants. Added new containers near the Bridge area containing the records "Next Holiday" and "Whispers Through the Static." Updated the mission requirement for connecting a Generator and a Radio Antenna. Any combination of genera…
- Update 0.8.40 - 28 July 2026
Bug Fixes Fixed an issue where items could disappear when using the Sort function. Fixed an issue where certain quests could not be completed if the Research Table had been upgraded to Level 3 or higher before accepting the quest. Fixed an issue where installing the External Fuel Tank during ship modification did not increase the maximum fuel capacity. Fixed an issue where a quest could not be completed even though the gate to the Warlord Chamber in the final mission had already been opened. Fixed an issue where the elevator on the final quest island could not be called, trapping players and preventing them from leaving the area. New Features Added a World Save File Restore feature. Added detailed backpack and equipment information to the Character Save File Restore screen, allowing players to verify which save version they want to restore. Dedicated Server Added a configuration option…
- Update v0.8.30 - 24 July 2026
Bug Fixes Fixed an issue where NPC Eva's status would not update with quest progression. Fixed an issue where heavily damaged ships would sink and be destroyed too quickly. Fixed incorrect map colors for neutral islands. New Features Character Save History Restore We've added a Character Save History Restore feature, allowing you to restore previous character saves. You can choose from up to 9 historical save files to replace your latest save. Please use this feature with caution. The restore option can be accessed from the Character Selection screen. How to use: Select the desired world from the drop-down list. (The World GUID can be found in the host world settings.) Choose the save file you want to restore. Click Confirm. Note: Due to current save system limitations, world names cannot be displayed at this time. Support for displaying world names and restoring world save history will…
- Update v0.8.24 - 22 July 2026
Bug Fixes: Fixed enemy spawn distribution, quest settings, and related issues on the final quest island Fixed an issue where players could not hit enemies with heavy defensive machine guns due to invisible collectibles such as wind towers Fixed an issue where distant collectibles failed to render, preventing players from attacking enemies Fixed an issue where NPCs outdoors would respawn inside the Elder's House and run back outside when clients spawned on Eden Island Fixed an issue where players could fall from mid-air after saving or loading while on an elevator Fixed an issue where achievements would occasionally fail to unlock after defeating enemies with Molotov cocktails Fixed an issue where the character background selection screen remained open after disconnecting from a server and returning to the main menu Fixed an issue where the next quest could not be unlocked after completi…
- Update v0.8.23 - 17 July 2026
Bug Fixes Fixed issues where the game could freeze or crash when a client joined the host under certain conditions Fixed an issue where no information was displayed on the radio, preventing quest progression Fixed an issue where map markers were not saved correctly Fixed an issue where the player's death loot bag could occasionally spawn in an incorrect location
- Hotfix v0.8.22 - 15 July 2026
Bug Fixes Fixed an issue where radio-related quests could not be completed due to unavailable broadcasts. Fixed a mismatch between the actual effect and the description of the "Scavenger" character background.
- Hotfix v0.8.21 - 14 July 2026
Bug Fixes Fixed the issue of abnormal ship movement speed. Fixed an issue where some save files from older game versions could not be displayed properly. Feedback Instructions: If you encounter any bugs or issues during gameplay, please submit your feedback via our official Discord channel or the Steam Community. When submitting feedback, please include the following information to assist us with troubleshooting: Your PC hardware specifications. The exact game version number when the issue occurred. Your corresponding game save file. Detailed steps to reproduce the issue. This information will greatly help us identify and resolve problems efficiently! Thank you for your feedback and support!
- Update v0.8.20 - 13 July 2026
Bug Fixes Fixed an issue where freeing slaves too early could make later missions impossible to complete. Fixed radio broadcast progress resetting when the radio broadcast was dismantled. Fixed the mission to speak with the Elder being unable to progress. Fixed range having an abnormal effect on gun damage. Fixed ship-mounted ammo boxes abnormally increasing their ammo count when ammo was repeatedly added and removed. Fixed an issue where choosing to respawn at a ship-mounted sleeping bag could drop you into the hull (especially on clients). Fixed the Electric Drill crafting recipe by removing quartz, a material that's already been removed from the game. Fixed an issue where building a wall with a door on the foundation at the bottom of stairs let you go up the stairs but not back down and out the door. Fixed the stove not returning an empty bottle when crafting required a Bottle of Wat…
