We’ve just pushed out another hotfix for DAVY x JONES. Thank you to everyone who’s shared feedback and helped us prioritize these fixes! We’re committed to keeping the game stable and fun, and we are continuously listening to your reports and suggestions to make DAVY x JONES a better experience.

World & Encounters

• Balancing: Completed a major balancing pass on Fortresses, the Kraken, towers, Legion timers, and general encounter pacing.

• Fauna: Updated fauna placement following recent creature reworks (Sheep, Puffers, Spikes, Crabs).

• Skyroad: Shortened the Skyroad approach to improve pacing when returning to the island.

Creatures & Combat

• Sheep Rework: Sheep now drop a Soul Orb on hit and absorb nearby enemy souls. They will release all stored orbs upon death.

• Spikes: Now hover and apply an Area of Effect (AoE) stagger to enemies.

• Crabs: Certain crab types can now be hooked.

• Skills: The Roar skill has been updated with new VFX and SFX.

Loot, Chests & Progression

• Chests Overhaul: Added a new opening animation, faster break times, auto-rotation toward the player, and extended hit range.

• Shooting Stars: Now have a 30% chance to drop gold.

• Shop: Added item respawn functionality.

• Resources: Tuned resource drops for Parts and Rum within the Kraken Hunt.

Codex

• Executions: Added a new "Executions" category to the Codex, featuring new entries and videos showcasing each execution style.

General Polish & Stability

• Tweaked enemy behavior for better consistency.

• Fixed various missing dialogue lines.

• Implemented numerous small stability and interaction fixes across various encounters.

DAVY x JONES is officially Steam Deck Verified!

This means the game fully supports the Steam Deck’s controller input, native resolution, and default settings for a smooth, out-of-the-box experience.

Thanks again for your support. Keep the feedback coming, and stay tuned for more improvements!

We’re thrilled to announce that DAVY x JONES is now Steam Deck Verified!

Take your journey through The Locker wherever you go. Whether you’re carving through pirate hell as Jones (FPP) or commanding your living ship in Sky Hunts as Davy (TPP), the full experience is now tuned for Steam Deck.

• Plug & Play – Download, hit Start, sail. No tweaking settings or fighting configs.

• Built for the Deck – Controls, prompts, and UI are all set up to feel natural on Steam Deck.

• Optimized Performance – Smooth sailing and stable framerate so the chaos stays on screen, not in your hardware.

• Docked or Handheld – Continue your story anywhere—dock for a bigger view or stay handheld on the move.

Our latest Major Update — Kraken Hunt is live, bringing Sky Hunts and the Kraken to DAVY x JONES. We’re still listening closely:

• Found a bug?

• Got a suggestion?

• Just want to tell us how your last Hunt went?

Drop your thoughts in the Steam Discussions or on Discord[discord.gg]. We’re actively reading everything and your feedback helps us refine what’s there and shape what comes next.

DAVY x JONES is currently 20% off for the next 6 days.

If you’ve been waiting for better Steam Deck support, now’s a great time to jump in, command the skies, and hunt the Kraken.

https://eo.steamhost.cc/app/2611170/DAVY_x_JONES/

Thanks for sailing with us. ⚓