The ping of the sonar echoes through the hull as the air grows thick with tension and one of the most detailed and acclaimed submarine simulators, which has been a massive hit with PC players, has just completed its voyage to the Xbox platform.
UBOAT, the WWII submarine simulator from developer Deep Water Studio, has launched on Xbox Series X|S. This “Very Positive” rated Steam title from publisher Ultimate Games S.A. is available right now for £24.99.
This isn’t just a game about piloting a submarine; it’s a deep and challenging experience where your success depends on your ability to lead your men through the horrors of war. It’s certainly no Submarine Survivor…
It’s a Crew Management Game, Not Just a Sub Sim
What makes UBOAT unique is its primary focus. As the game’s creators put it, “in UBOAT you control the crew in order to control the boat.” This is fundamentally a crew management game.
You must look after the physical and mental health of your sailors, because if they are hungry, tired, and their spirit is low, there is no chance of winning even a minor skirmish. You’ll need to tell them when to preserve oxygen, when to disable unnecessary devices to save battery, and even when to play a session of Skat or listen to the radio to fortify their hearts.
Your journey will take you through a full career, receiving non-linear assignments from the Kriegsmarine headquarters. You may receive additional orders mid-mission or face unexpected problems that will test your creativity and ability to stay calm.
Bravely completing assignments will reward you with a bigger budget and a growing reputation, which you’ll need to upgrade your ship with new torpedo types, sonar decoys, and CO2 absorbers to keep up with the enemy’s technological advances.
An Accurate (but Accessible) Simulation
The game’s simulation elements are incredibly realistic, with even small details like the influence of ballast in each compartment on the ship’s trim, or the Earth’s curvature, being faithfully reproduced. However, this never comes at the cost of gameplay.
UBOAT can be played like a regular game, with the more complex matters being something you can learn later to become a better skipper. And if you think something needs doing right, you can always do it yourself by sitting behind the periscope, hydrophone, or 88 mm deck gun and taking matters into your own hands!
From Steam Success to a New Console Voyage
While today marks its debut on console, UBOAT first launched on Steam back in 2024. In that time, it has built a massive and dedicated community, earning a coveted “Very Positive” review score from thousands of players who have praised its depth, realism, and unique focus on crew management.
Now, a whole new audience on Xbox can finally experience this acclaimed simulator for themselves.
Key Features
- Deep Crew Management: Your success depends on leading your men. Look after their physical and mental health to survive.
- Intense Survival Elements: An extensive damage system where unprecedented situations will test your ability to stay calm.
- A Full Kriegsmarine Career: Take on non-linear assignments and use your rewards to upgrade your U-boat and crew.
- An Accurate yet Accessible Simulation: Incredibly realistic details that never come at the cost of gameplay quality.
- Hands-On Control: Take matters into your own hands by directly controlling the periscope, hydrophone, or deck gun.
The cold, unforgiving waters of the Atlantic are waiting, and a new command is ready to be taken. If you’re a fan of deep, challenging simulation games with a unique focus on management and survival, UBOAT is ready for you on the Xbox Store right now.
Can you lead your crew to victory… and bring them home?
UBOAT Description
UBOAT is primarily a CREW MANAGEMENT game, where your success depends on leading your men, not manually controlling the submarine.
