Abylight Studios Announces S.O.N.A.R. Submarine Co-op Sim For October 29
Abylight Barcelona moves from military base and city-building management sims into online co-op submarine simulation, betting that crew coordination under pressure can carry a game where combat and internal chaos compete for the same attention.
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Abylight Studios announced on September 14 that S.O.N.A.R. - Submarine Crew, Unprepared!, developed by Abylight Barcelona, launches October 29 on PC via Steam, which is October 30 in Japan. The online co-op submarine simulator supports one to four players across nine stations, including navigation, sonar, periscope, engine, and damage control, and includes Japanese text and subtitles.
Crew roles can be split across nine stations, from navigation and diving to sonar, periscope, engine, and damage control. Sonar operators identify enemy submarines, destroyers, and whales by sound, and tagged targets are shared with the rest of the crew.
Combat runs alongside internal upkeep. Active sonar reveals nearby targets but makes the boat easier for enemy vessels to detect, while the engine offers silent running, cruising speed, and forced operation. Water can burst from pipes and flood the interior, and crews repair broken parts with a wrench. Food, rest, and health are managed per crew member; neglect produces fatigue, seasickness, and confusion.
Modes include a campaign, four-versus-four team deathmatch, survival, and tutorial training, with unlockable uniforms and hats.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 1 cited source below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.