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Tidal Shock: Off The Hook

Moonray Studios Developer

Moonray Studios Publisher

2025-04-18 Release

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🎹🖱️Keyboard + Mouse
🕹️ Partial Controller Support
🎮 Full Controller Support

http://www.tidalshock.com/

Steam Store

Version 1.0 Is Now Live!

The wait is over.

After a long, scrappy ride through Early Access, were happy to announce that Tidal Shock: Off the Hook 1.0 releases today and we've got a whole host of changes for you, so let's dive right in! A little over a month ago, we started quietly making some big updates while we prepared for our full release. In case you missed it, here's the gist:

We took Tidal Shock off the hook - it's now free to play! (And never pay-to-win - the only things you can buy are cosmetics.)
We added all-new game modes: Depthmatch, Control, and Point-To-Point on top of our classic Reactor Rush mode, and each match is now a three-round burst of different modes across different parts of the Tidal Shock Arena!
We expanded the map and now support matches of up to 12 players, plus team matches (we were sick of free-for-all too).
We added over 50 achievements! (and there are even more today - see below!)
We added Rankings, XP & Awards for unlocking prestige skins, and an MMR system to find other players at your skill level.
We gave the whole game a makeover, from the map to the characters to the HUD.
We added new skins to unlock, and premium skins to buy, including the Gear Pack, finally letting you ride in style.
We made tons of rebalances, performance improvements, and bugfixes.
Plus, every week we hosted events and DLC giveaways!

But that's not what this announcement is about - today we're releasing Tidal Shock 1.0, our full release out of early access, including a ton of new content:

The long-requested and long-awaited tutorial is finally here (optional of course). No more dropping into your first match with a pro while you're still learning how to use the torpedo. Because also releasing today are...
Private matches! You won't earn XP or achievements, but now you can dive in with friends for a grudge match or to learn the ropes with a buddy. You can also hop in solo get a feel for the arena at your own pace.
If in-game tutorials aren't your style, we also have a short Player's Guide Video to get you up to speed.
The map has expanded once more - There's a whole new area to explore (the minefield), plus some major changes inside the existing map that we hope will shake things up for those who have it memorized.
We're also launching our native linux build today! Steam deck users in particular should notice a significant performance increase. Check it out!
And finally, we're releasing 7 new achievements today, each focused on mastering every weapon in the game:

In celebration of our release, we're also running a launch week sale: All Character Packs are 15% off! On top of that we're releasing two new bundles for those who want to Dip Their Toes, or even take a Deep Dive into Moonray Studios' back-catalog, pairing some sweet Tidal Shock Character Packs with our last game, Debris - Tidal Shock's narrative-driven older sibling, for a fraction of the price! Check them out now!

From Us to You

Were a tiny indie team. We built this on guts, glowsticks, and way too much caffeine. We couldnt have done it without your feedback, chaos, and love. If youre enjoying the ride, leave a review, and tell your friends! Tidal Shock has been a labor of love, and more than anything we would love to keep improving and updating Tidal Shock for you guys. Thank you for the support. We hope you enjoy playing the game as much as we've loved making it. See you in the arena! [Play Now] | [Join the Discord]

[ 2025-04-18 22:06:01 CET ] [ Original post ]

Tidal Shock: Off the Hook is a wet and wild, free-to-play, gravity-defying underwater PvP shooter! Experience liquid adrenaline: The heart-pounding, torpedo-screaming thrill of 360°combat! Dive in now!

Experience unparalleled 360° combat as you ride high-speed torpedoes through zero-gravity arenas. Outsmart and outmaneuver foes in adrenaline-pumping underwater battles!

"Tidal Shock's movement mechanics offer a refreshing take on arena shooters." – High Ground Gaming

Master your liquifying arsenal: pistols, burst rifles, automatics, shotguns, carpets, sniper rifles and thumpers. Are you ready to unleash neon fury and conquer the competition from every angle?

"...Tidal Shock, delivering an action-packed aquatic arena that requires even the finest twitch gamer to hone an entirely new set of skills." – Gamerguysandgals

Master high-stakes objectives in four exhilarating game modes: Reactor Rush, Control, Point-to-Point, and Deathmatch O₂. Adapt your 360° tactics and dominate the depths!

Climb from Guppy to Killer Whale as you rise up the food chain. Suit up with over 40 unique skins, shields, and torpedo cosmetics to personalize your neon warrior!

Earn 30+ achievements and counting. Collect trophies that showcase your skills. From MVP to Sharpshooter, prove your prowess and show 'em you're a force to be reckoned with!

KEY FEATURES

Intense 2-12 Player Multiplayer Arena Dive into thrilling battles with up to 12 players in expansive underwater arenas.
Massive Abyssal Arenas Explore vast, zero-gravity environments offering limitless tactical possibilities.
Seven Aquatic Weapon Classes Equip a diverse arsenal: pistols, burst rifles, automatics, shotguns, carpets, sniper rifles, and thumpers, each with five rarity levels.
Advanced Movement Mechanics Utilize dashes, deploy blocking walls, and ride your torpedo for high-speed maneuvers.
Four Dynamic Game Modes Engage in three-round matches across Reactor Rush, Control, Point2Point, and Deathmatch O₂.
Progression and Customization Level up from Guppy to Killer Whale and unlock over 40 skins, shields, and torpedo cosmetics.
Achievements and Awards Unlock over 30 achievements (and counting!) and compete for awards to flex on your enemies.
Team-Based, Tactical Gameplay Squad up with friends, coordinate strategies, and dominate the competition.
Zero-Gravity, 360° Combat Embrace total freedom of movement for unparalleled combat experiences.

Plunge into gravity-defying combat, customize your look, master dynamic maps, and team up for high-speed tactical battles. DIVE IN TODAY!

EMERGENT GAMEPLAY

Tidal Shock is different. We didn’t have a bunch of rules to follow or examples to copy when designing a 360 Degree Aquatic Arena . We set a dynamic stage with clear objectives and (hopefully) balanced combat mechanics. How Tidal Shock matches unfold, the winning strategies and styles of play will be set by players – you.

"..."This game is fun. Like, really good fun. It’s challenging enough that it makes any successes rewarding." – Gamezo

Always Free to Play, Never Pay to Win.

MINIMAL SETUPProcessor: Dual Core 2.4GHz or betterMemory: 8 MB RAM
Memory: 8 MB RAM
Graphics: GTX 960 or higher and AMD R9 270X or higherNetwork: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 8 MB available space

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