[b]Good Afternoon,[/b]
[b]Studio Sirens[/b] remains dedicated to providing updates as issues are being logged or addressed. We are also maintaining visibility regarding bugs reported into the[b] #「????」support[/b] channel on the[url="https://discord.gg/j94kU6Dn6Q"] [u]Official ARK: Aquatica Discord[/u][/url].
[b]Studio Sirens developer Z_Swell will continue to stream as we release updates![/b]
[b]The plan for these streams is to review the updates from the latest efforts, preview upcoming fixes, and answer player/community questions.[/b]
[b]The current schedule will be: Tuesday (8/12) and Thursday (8/14) at 2PM PST.[/b]
[b]Stream link:[/b] [b][dynamiclink href="https://www.twitch.tv/Z_Swell"][/dynamiclink][/b]
[b]Current top priority issues:[/b]
[b]FPS and Level Optimization[/b]
[b]Mods Compatibility / Updated Dev Kit[/b]
[b]Server Issues[/b]
[b]Core Functionality [/b]
[b]In the meantime, the ‘preaquatica’ branch will remain available.[/b]
[b]Current fixes being tested for coming updates[/b]
Optimizations for improved FPS
Fixing Tek Floating Foundations having stone structure settings instead of Tek
Fixing Pearl Vacuum Compartments having Tek structure settings instead of stone
Fixing merperson skin color defaulting to green
Adding new vfx to Volcano Supply Crates to make them easier to find
Updating Mantis taming
Fixing Homarus not being able to mate underwater
Fixing some fish species looking bloody when they are undamaged
Fixing Takifugu torpedo immediately exploding when launched
Fixing not being able to tame Riftcrawlers
Addressing server crash issues
Fixing water pressure getting disabled on game restarts
Fixing collision on Metal Stairs
Updating visuals of Explore Notes, Dossiers, and Guardian Dossiers
Adding loot chests to artifact caves
[b]As development continues, we are seeing progress being made to multiple major issues. Look forward to more updates soon as we are dedicated to making sure that fixes continue to come.[/b]
