A Clearer View Through Your Windows!
Misc Games
Ahoy, Captains!
We've been working on the visual details of Ships At Sea , and today we'd like to highlight a few improvements in Update v0.8.8: enhanced glass materials, improved rain effects on windows, and automatic windshield wipers!
Improved Glass Materials Across Our Fleet
Previously, some of our vessel windows were so transparent you could barely tell there was any glass. While this provided a clear view of the surroundings, it didn't quite capture the appearance of real ship windows.
With our improved glass materials, windows now feature more natural reflections, subtle glass effects, and a more realistic appearance, whether you're standing inside the bridge looking out across the Norwegian Sea or admiring your vessel from the outside.
These improvements are particularly noticeable on our larger vessels, where extensive bridge windows are an important part of the ship's overall appearance.
Improved Rain Masks & Automatic Windshield Wipers
We've also improved the rain masks and rain effects on windows across our entire fleet, making rainfall appear more natural and convincing.
Rain now creates a more realistic visual effect on the glass, adding to the atmosphere when navigating through rainy or stormy weather.
And there's more! Just like on modern vessels of this size, such as our Wind Farm Vessel from Longitude Engineering, we've also introduced an automatic windshield wiper mode. When enabled, the system automatically detects rainfall and activates the wipers when needed. Once the rain stops and the weather clears, the wipers switch off automatically.
Together, these improvements make navigating in rainy conditions more immersive while bringing another level of authenticity to the bridge equipment in Ships At Sea .
Small Details That Make a Difference
While some of these improvements may seem small individually, they are all part of our ongoing commitment to making Ships At Sea a more immersive, polished, and enjoyable maritime simulation experience.
Alongside our continued work on lighting, weather, water, vessel interiors, and overall performance, these refinements help bring our maritime world to life, one detail at a time.
All these improvements are coming with Update v0.8.8, together with many more visual, technical, and gameplay enhancements as we continue building and expanding Ships At Sea .
And there's still plenty more to come. Something exciting is on the horizon!
Stay tuned, and as always, thank you for being part of our journey.
Fair winds and following seas!
Team Misc Games
This announcement was originally published by Misc Games on Steam on Nov 5, 2026.
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