Devblog #1 – Current State and Next Steps
Current state of the game
Naval Conquest is currently in Early Access. In this first phase, a single game mode focused on naval combat is available, specifically under the battle royale format.
In upcoming updates, additional modes such as Domination and Waves will be added, with the goal of offering greater variety of combat experiences.
Looking ahead, the following developments are planned:
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Competitive modes and custom matches.
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The introduction of AI-controlled crew members, who will enhance combat mechanics and boarding actions.
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A broader variety of ships, allowing players to choose vessels that best suit their playstyle: faster, more resilient, or with greater firepower.
Phase 2: City building
In parallel with the naval phase, the foundational technology for the city-building mode (Phase 2) is already in place. A significant portion of the required 3D assets has also been completed.
The planned gameplay for this phase takes inspiration from titles such as Manor Lords and The Guild, and will include:
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City building in instanced maps.
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Recruitment of NPCs for resource gathering, production, and combat.
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Housing systems, professions, and needs that add depth to city management.
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A dynamic day/night cycle, development trees, trade, and additional features to enrich the experience.
Early Access expansion plan
The international rollout strategy will be progressive, with the goal of ensuring stability and scalability:
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Month 1: Launch in North America (U.S., Canada, and Mexico), with two main servers and initial support for English and Spanish.
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Months 2–3: Expansion into Europe and South America, with new servers in Western Europe, Eastern Europe, and Brazil. Localizations in German, French, Portuguese, and other key languages will also be added.
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Months 3–4: Launch on App Gallery, expanding coverage to regions in Asia and Oceania, along with additional supported languages.
Community and communication
For Eternal Forge Entertainment, the community is a fundamental part of development. During this Early Access period, we hope to count on your support for:
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Bug detection.
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Suggestions for improvements and new mechanics.
To facilitate this, the following channels will be available:
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Discord: the main hub for communication, with dedicated sections for discussions and polls.
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Public Trello board: to view the content roadmap and the team’s current priorities.
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Website and social media: with periodic updates, devblogs, and event announcements.
Our commitment is to maintain open and transparent communication, actively listening to the community at every stage of development.
We invite you to join us in this journey of growth and evolution for Naval Conquest. Every contribution, comment, and suggestion will be key to shaping the project and achieving the vision we have set.
Thank you in advance for your support, and enjoy the game.
—The Eternal Forge Entertainment Team
