Underwater PvP shooter Tidal Shock 1.0 out now with Linux / Steam Deck support - it's also now free to play

Moonray Studios have put out the 1.0 release of Tidal Shock: Off The Hook, a free to play underwater shooter and the update brings full Native Linux and Steam Deck support. The 1.0 release comes after around 5 years in Early Access, along with it becoming to free to play back in early March. So it seems like now is a great time to grab a few friends to pick it up and play together no matter what system you're on.

With the update on top of the Linux / Steam Deck support they also added in newly opened up ship and mine areas, new achievements and a new trophy system to reward the best players in each match.

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Feature Highlight:

• 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.

Speaking about adding direct Steam Deck support they said "We didn’t design for Deck on day one — but once we saw what this little machine could do, we knew we had to make a build for it." which includes a Native Linux version, full controller support and smooth performance. They also said "If you’re a Steam Deck player, we built this for you. This isn’t just a game that runs — it thrives. And we’re hoping your feedback helps push it toward full Verified status".