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Nautic XP Alpha – Version Revision 701
Valid until September 6th, 2025 – further information as always on Discord or in the Wiki.
🆕 New Features
Separate Azipod/Z-Drive Control
- Added support for independent control of left and right Z-drives.
- Switch for FU/NFU mode changed from Q to Shift + Q.
- Control separation via pressing the red button on the control units or shortcut ALT + E.
- Control of port section via Q and E keys.
- A and D keys remain for regular rudder and starboard section control.
Bridge Monitor Camera System
- New bridge monitor can display alternative ship views.
- Toggle monitor on/off by clicking directly on the screen.
- Switch between available cameras by scrolling over the monitor.
- Ships equipped with monitor: Container Ship, LNG Tanker, Tug Boat, Offshore Vessel, Rescue Cruiser.
🎯 Missions & Tutorials
- New Tutorial: Coastal Navigation (Greifswald → Open Sea).
- Any damaged buoy during gameplay will be available for repair missions.
- AI vessels that run aground can now be pulled into the harbor in tug missions. Stay close to the vessel when requesting the mission.
⚓ Ships & Controls
- Tugboats: Reduced maximum speed and improved autopilot behavior.
- Buoy collisions: Buoys can now be moved by impact and always cause damage to the ship.
- Northstar: Adjusted aft throttle max speed and thruster power.
- Improved throttle drag & drop response (faster control).
- Docking restriction: Large ships are now denied access to the small repair dock (no more flying cruise liners 🚢✨).
- Fixed missing key mapping for bow thruster.
🌊 Environment & AI
- Fixed cruise ship physics → no more flying when physics are enabled.
- Adjusted small rescue boat water splash effect.
- Fixed beacons not updating when selecting a new boat.
- Updated landscape/waterline with corrected stripe version.
- Added missing sea animals 🐬.
📖 Note: All new features and systems are documented in detail on our Nautic XP Wiki. Visit the site for in-depth guides, tips, and background information!
⚓ Stay safe, sailor – and good luck with the upcoming heavy seas! 🌊