Publisher No More Robots has announced its latest project, Cruise Control, game cruise ship management simulation. This game will put you in the shoes of a manager tasked with building and managing the operations of a cruise business. Announced for the PC platform, the game focuses on a strategic managerial experience in the middle of the ocean.
Core Gameplay of Cruise Control
In Cruise Control, you're in full charge of a cruise ship. Your main objective is to fulfill all the needs of the guests who keep coming. You'll have to manage various aspects, from providing entertainment, to quality dining, to relaxation facilities.
If guests' needs are not met efficiently, it can negatively affect the ship's reputation. This gameplay requires you to oversee operations in detail and make the right decisions to keep the shipping business running smoothly.
Key Features in Cruise Control
Cruise Control brings a set of features that focus on vessel customization and operational management.
Here are the key elements that you will find in the game:
- Ship Customization: You can build various facilities to entertain your guests, such as bingo halls, arcade machines, dance floors, spas, and movie theaters. The availability of diverse facilities is key to catering to different types of guests with different interests, from movie-goers to those who love to gamble.
- Staff Management: To keep the boat running, you can hire staff such as cleaners to maintain hygiene and mechanics to repair broken facilities.
- Direct Interaction: The game also provides mechanics where you can get directly involved in small tasks, such as picking up trash or repairing rooms with the click of a mouse.
- Dynamic Challenges: As the popularity of the ship increases, the demand from guests will also grow. You need to be prepared for various scenarios, such as long lines at certain facilities or sick guests, especially before the ship reaches its next port.
- Progression System: Your success in serving guests will open up greater opportunities to expand your business. You can open and build new facilities, as well as upgrade existing ones to add efficiency and luxury.
- Advanced Mode: For those of you who have mastered the basics of the game, there is an "Elite Cruises" mode that offers challenges with a higher level of difficulty. There's also a leaderboards feature that lets you compare your best cruise scores with other players.
Release Schedule and Playtest Sessions
According to official information, Cruise Control is scheduled for release on PC via Steam in early 2026. Before the full launch, developers will hold a beta test session scheduled for late 2025.
For those of you who are interested, registration can be done now by joining the server Discord the game's official website. The developer ensures that every registrant will get a chance to play, with more information to be communicated directly to you.
Source: Steam
