: Playable as a solo sailor or in 2-player co-op .
To understand the importance of , one must look at the turbulent waters that came before. Since its launch, Ship of Fools has carved out a unique niche in the crowded roguelite market. It combines the "couch co-op" chaos of titles like Overcooked with the strategic depth of Hades or Dead Cells . The game tasks players with defending the Ark—a ship carrying the light of hope—against the encroaching Aquapocalypse. Ship of Fools v1.3.2
Save files from v1.3.0 and v1.3.1 are fully compatible with v1.3.2. However, modded save files (using third-party trainers) may corrupt when loading the new Endless Mode scaling. Back up your ShipOfFools/SavedGames folder before updating. : Playable as a solo sailor or in 2-player co-op
The only minor criticism revolves around the . While v1.3.2 improved crossplay stability between PC and Xbox, crossplay between PlayStation and Switch remains inconsistent. Fika Productions has acknowledged this on Twitter, promising a v1.3.3 hotfix in the coming weeks. It combines the "couch co-op" chaos of titles
: Pelly introduces a new mechanic where she lays eggs that apply run-wide modifiers. These eggs significantly alter the difficulty or aesthetics of a voyage.
: Players gained access to four new ships , each with unique ammunition types and artifacts.
Before diving into the patch notes, a quick refresher. Ship of Fools is a two-player co-op roguelite (though solo play is possible with an AI companion) where players crew a single ship against the relentless Aquapocalypse. You and your teammate must work together to reload cannons, oars, repair leaks, and bash sea monsters with giant oars. The art style is a gorgeous, hand-drawn 2.5D comic-book aesthetic, and the tone is relentlessly whimsical despite the high difficulty.