Dredge V1.5.3 (2025)
DREDGE v1.5.3 is a targeted hotfix primarily designed to stabilize gameplay following the launch of the The Iron Rig expansion. Released on September 18, 2024, for Steam and Nintendo Switch, and shortly after for PlayStation and Xbox, this update focuses on critical bug fixes and technical compatibility rather than new content. Key Bug Fixes
- New Fishing Rods: Players can now craft and utilize advanced fishing rods, allowing for more efficient fishing and increased chances of catching rare species.
- Expanded Inventory System: The update introduces an expanded inventory system, enabling players to carry more gear and catch a greater variety of fish.
- Performance Optimizations: Black Salt Games has addressed several performance issues, ensuring a smoother gaming experience for players.
10. Observability checklist post-upgrade
- Verify error rates, latencies, and resource utilization against baseline.
- Confirm logging verbosity and formats remain compatible with existing parsers/alerting.
- Ensure metrics and traces are present and correctly attributed for new or modified code paths.
Aspect Ratio Support: Fixed an issue where 16:10 aspect ratios were incorrectly flagged as unsupported on Steam. DREDGE v1.5.3
The Iron Rig Content: Over 50 new fish species, new equipment, and a constructable destination that evolves throughout the playthrough. Platform Availability DREDGE v1
