These battles are instanced to allow for some hugely complex clashes of up to 50 ships, so partner up with others of your nation and take down your enemies in huge fleets. Man the long gunsīut it is the ship to ship naval combat that is to be the highlight for many. And, with no real-time map marker, these minor changes to your direction have to be compensated for using the tools of the era: compasses, landmarks, and celestial navigation. The sailing model accounts for waves, current, and tides, all able to take you far off course. These are stuffed full of historically accurate ports, harbors, and towns to discover and attempt to take over.ĭespite this huge game world, Game Labs are refusing to hold your hand. Even in its Early Access state is allows you to explore an enormous world based on 18th century naval maps.
Developer, Game Labs, are clearly pouring a lot of love into the details of Naval Action.
