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Junkfish Pushes the Boat Out: Announcing Bootleg Steamer, a Game About Making Waves in 1920’s America

Junkfish, a leading independent game development studio and the creators of Monstrum, invite players to set sail for adventure as they weigh anchor on their upcoming title, Bootleg Steamer, starting its voyage on Steam from 25th April, 2024!
In Bootleg Steamer there’s water a’plenty, but the Pacific Ocean can’t satisfy an unquenchable thirst for illegal liquor! Welcome to Bootleg Steamer’s roaring 20’s America, where players recruit their crews, navigate treacherous waters and tangle with the local Mafia, all in a quest to make their mark during the tumultuous prohibition era.
Bootleg Steamer transports gamers into a rogue-like adventure, where would-be smugglers captain their ships, tasked with supplying thirsty cities with the very thing they can’t have: booze, and lots of it! But bootlegging is a risky business, it’ll demand shrewdness and strategy to protect profits in the face of changeable weather and the relentless pursuit of the local law.
The world of Bootleg Steamer is ripe for the taking, but only for savvy sailors making wise decisions. Recruiting skilled crew members, upgrading ships inline with your smuggling strategy, and taking risks with high-stakes dealings will be key to success in this high-stakes game of cat and mouse. With a choice of six captains and over 50 unique maps to pick from, there’s a multitude of ways to play as you hustle to make crime pay and rack up the highest score possible.
Set in a time of deep contrast, strategy is everything in Bootleg Steamer. Whether supporting cities devastated by the Great Depression, or carefully managing your scarce resources, life is never dull, as players travel through the tapestry of history in this one of a kind adventure.

Key Facts about Bootleg Steamer:
  • Supply and Demand: Buy cheap alcohol from underground brewers and upsell it to thirsty locals at lucrative premiums. Each city and town will have its own demands, so navigate your strategy carefully to maximise your profits.
  • Customise your Ship, Choose your Crew, and Develop your Strategy: Master your bootlegging saga as you choose and upgrade ships, recruit skilled crew members, and develop a cunning strategy to outwit both the Coast Guard and the Mafia.
  • Play as 1 of 6 Unique Captains and explore over 50 different maps: Choose your captain with care! Six captains are ready to set sail, each with their own skills and personalities.
  • Mafia Favours and Contracts: Make them an offer they can’t refuse! Use the influence of the mob to navigate the perilous waters of the prohibition. Engage in high-stakes dealings and avoid invoking their wrath – but remember, they always collect on their debt with interest…
  • Invitations and Sea Parties: With your contraband on hand, cross paths with locals, support cities and build connections with your thirsty customers to turn prohibition to your advantage.
Michael Macleod, Lead Designer at Junkfish and Creative Lead for Bootleg Steamer said, “Bootleg Steamer began its life as part of our internal Junkfish Game Jam, and to reach its impending release on April 25th is incredibly thrilling for our talented team. Bootleg Steamer has been a truly collaborative effort, originated from my love of maritime history, and we couldn’t be more excited to share our team’s passion for this unique time in history with an adventure that challenges, intrigues and provides high-quality, high-stakes entertainment. With many different ways to approach the world of Bootleg Steamer, we can’t wait to see gamers raise anchor, load the liquor and set sail for an unforgettable experience”.
For more information about Bootleg Steamer please visit https://www.teamjunkfish.com/games/bootleg-steamer

Candela reveals world’s longest-range electric boat with Polestar batteries and DC charging

With up to 57 nm(65 US miles) of expected range and DC charging, the foiling Candela C-8 ‘powered by Polestar’ is designed to upend the hegemony of fossil fuel boats.

Today, the electric boatmaker Candela unveiled the first product emerging from the battery collaboration with premium electric car brand Polestar announced in August 2022: Candela C-8 ‘powered by Polestar’, the longest-range electric boat to date.

The Candela C-8 will use the same 69 kWh battery pack and DC charging technology as the Polestar 2 and has an expected range of up to 57 nautical miles (65 US miles) on one charge at a cruising speed of 22 knots (25 mph). The range is two to three times longer than what conventional electric speedboats can achieve at high speed and compares favorably with how internal combustion engine powerboats are used.

“This collaboration means that C-8 can travel to destinations previously only reachable by combustion engine boats. The Candela C-8 powered by Polestar marks a significant breakthrough for electrification at sea”, says Gustav Hasselskog, CEO and founder of boat maker Candela.

Usage data from Europe’s premier boat-sharing service Agapi, with fleets in several locations in Europe, from Helsinki to Mallorca, show that 95% of their members’ day excursions are less than 50 nautical miles, or well within the range of Candela C-8.

The secret to the long range lies in Candela’s hydrofoil technology. Flying above the waves on computer-guided underwater wings that greatly reduce water friction, the C-8 uses 80% less energy than conventional boats at high speed. Its highly efficient pod motor, Candela C-POD, outputs 75 kW/100hp for takeoff. Once foilborne, the C-8 flies efficiently, drawing only around 23 kW/30hp continuously from its Polestar battery pack – whereas a similar-sized conventional boat would use around 120 kW/160hp.

 

The Polestar collaboration also enables DC charging in Candela C-8, which opens up new routes and future-proofs the boat as DC charging networks are rolled out along coastlines.

“With access to DC fast chargers, which now start to pop up in several places around the globe, you can cover totally new routes with Candela C-8. You can go from Sweden to Finland in one day, or along the entire French Riviera in a few hours. For a few euros/dollars’ worth of electricity”, says Gustav Hasselskog.

The supply of battery and charging systems to a third party, a first for Polestar as an EV manufacturer, marks the start of a broader intended partnership between Polestar and Candela.

“Sharing our know-how on batteries and vehicle engineering with Candela will help us reach our shared goal of transitioning to a future where all forms of transport are sustainable,” says Thomas Ingenlath, CEO Polestar.