Salty Dogs

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• Announcements·22 Aug 2026Official

  🦑Less cozy more badass

  Welcome back, Salty Dogs It’s been a minute since our last devs diary. We went quiet for a while, but that’s because we were busy doing something crazy: we kinda reinvented the vibe of the game.After analyzing your runs, we realized something: the abyss needed to feel deeper. So, we ran an experiment. We pushed the action, dialed up the grit, and completely shifted the tone of the game.Salty Dogs is evolving. We are trading some of the cozy, lighthearted vibes for a much darker, hardcore, and badass experience.The ocean isn't just hiding treasures anymore, it's a warzone 💥 Here is a sneak peek at what’s changing: Remember the cute, cozy beach? It’s still there, but the deep just got a lot darker. In future posts, we’ll share the lore that led us to these changes 🌑 The fish aren’t just quirky obstacles anymore. We’ve introduced Corrupted versions of the deep-sea dwellers 🦑 The dogs are adapting to the threat. We’re introducing grittier gear, battle-worn aesthetics, and a whole new vibe for our divers’ skins 🔫This is a massive shift for Salty Dogs. We are leaning hard into the action, the darkness, and the badass factor. Drop your thoughts about the changes in the comments! We have plenty more to show you, but for this diary, we wanted to capture the overall atmosphere. In future updates, we’ll dive deeper into specific mechanics and secrets. Stay tuned! 🌊🔦⚓
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• Announcements·4 Aug 2026Official

  ⚓ New Playtest Starts NOW

  Remember the cute little crew of dogs puttering around in a submarine? They've had a rough few months. Salty Dogs has changed dramatically, and this is far more than a content update. It's a bigger, deeper, and much meaner version of the game, and a new playtest goes live today. What's new: 🔫 A massively expanded arsenalHarpoons are no longer your only option. You can now fight with shotguns, assault rifles, and a range of experimental weapons, including balloon guns that lift enemies and help you collect loot.🦈 New enemies and a full boss levelThe playtest now includes a fourth level and a proper boss fight. We've also added many new fish species, including dangerous corrupted variants. The deeper you descend, the stranger and more brutal the ocean becomes.🔧 A much deeper submarine upgrade systemUpgrades no longer hand you a simple stat bump. Each one adds a meaningful new feature to your submarine, from extra weapons and loot-collection tools to a robotic vacuum that gathers loot for you.📜 New quests and expanded progressionWe've added contracts and quests, improved progression between runs, introduced difficulty modifiers, and created temporary boosters that open up more ways to prepare for each descent. 🐕 More customization and battle-hardened dogsThe dogs have changed too. New commando-inspired skins turn the once-cute crew into a squad of scarred, heavily armed veterans descending into the depths for revenge. The beach hub has also been reworked, with many more customization options. On top of that we've updated the HUD, expanded destructible objects and loot interactions, improved the visuals and audio, and added plenty of smaller features across almost every part of the game.The playtest starts NOW! New players are being invited to try this much larger version of the game, and everyone who joined the previous playtest gets access again. Grab your weapons, upgrade your submarine, descend into the depths, and tell us what you think of the new Salty Dogs.
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• Announcements·7 May 2026Official

  Open Playtest Starts NOW

  Hello, Doggos!Today we start the open playtest, and everyone who’s been waiting to try the game can now play. We made many changes and improvements to the game, thanks a lot for your feedback and bug reports. Now the new and improved version is waiting for you and your friends.Here’s what’s new:HIGHLIGHTSAdded a new wave combat system with hostile fish! Now from time to time fish would defend their home and attack the submarine.Added dangerous fish to the tutorial level and to other levelsImproved shop by adding new upgrade types and their levelsNew progression system when you get experience between runs and you can unlock dog skins, submarine skins, and new submarine typesA new German Shepherd dog addedAdded various new costumes for your dogNew HUD: Redesigned on‑screen interfaceVisual effects: Improved effects for shops, collecting loot, winning, submarine lights, bubbles, and morePolished the art for new levelsGAMEPLAYReplaced wooden crates with piles of bouldersMade various balance changes and improvementsWhen starting a run you spawn in a random part of the levelNew Lagune, Deepwater, and Dark level variants with sub‑biomesThe tutorial can be skipped on repeat playthroughMUSIC & SOUNDSAdded new music, including fish raid soundtrack, boombox & hub musicAdded more variety basic soundsFISH & CREATURESNew creatures: Giant monster, thief fish, grenade fish, piranhas, murena, jellyfish, fat fish, bull fish, shark, bomb fish, and moreTECHNICAL & PERFORMANCEFixed various crashes and null reference errorsFixed sorting of visual layers and cursor lock issuesFixed object collisionsFixed tutorial progress and added cloud saves for level progressAdded FPS settings and utility tools Dive in (literally), and enjoy new gameplay!
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• Announcements·2 May 2026Official

  ✨ Dress up your pup

  Hey, Salty Dogs Welcome back to Devs Diary! Today we're diving into something a little less terrifying than explosive fish and a lot more fabulous: customization! We know that every good dive starts with looking good while doing it. That's why we're constantly adding new ways to make your dogs uniquely yours. Don't just take our word for it, check out these pups in their finest gear!Got an idea for a skin? A concept that would make your pup the envy of the ocean? Drop it in the comments! We're always listening.Keep your oxygen full, your crew close, and your pup looking fabulous. See you in the waves! 🌊🐕‍🦺✨
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• Announcements·25 Apr 2026Official

  🦈 When the Ocean Fights Back (Harder)

  Hey, Salty Dogs Welcome back to Devs Diary! You asked for more reasons to check your oxygen gauge twice. Today we're unveiling the next wave of sea defenders - and trust us, they're not happy to see your sub. Cat lovers, feel free to take notes on proper boundary-setting. Dog lovers, sharpen those harpoons. Let's dive in! 🦷 Biter Fish Each bite does minimal damage, but together? They'll chew through your submarine like it's a squeaky toy. ⚔️ Swordfish It'll charge straight for your harpoon cables and slice them clean through. Watch your valuables sink back into the dark as you scream into the void. 🚀 Rocket Fish It locks onto your sub, accelerates to terrifying speeds, and turns itself into a living torpedo.🪼 Blast Jellyfish They don't hunt alone. They hunt in armies. And all they want to do is destroy the submarine. Check your hull integrity, watch your sonar, and remember: the ocean is always watching. See you in the waves! 🌊🐕‍🦺⚓
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