Twice Circled have released Freshwater Frenzy, the first paid DLC expansion pack for their aquarium management sim, Megaquarium.
Freshwater Frenzy adds loads of new species, tank types, and mechanics based on freshwater fish. You can populate your aquarium with 30 new species altogether, including the game’s first reptilian inhabitants. Some species will even need you to monitor the tank’s pH levels, to ensure that they stay happy and healthy.
The expansion also introduces a breeding system, and players can even create hybrids of certain species. Finally, the expansion adds some new decorations and other cosmetics to customize your aquarium’s appearance.
You can find a launch trailer for the DLC below.
Megaquarium: Freshwater Frenzy costs $11.99 USD.
You can find a rundown of the new content (via Steam) below:
Freshwater Frenzy is the first Deluxe Expansion for Megaquarium. It adds a brand new environment for you to explore and master – freshwater!
Your new inhabitants
From the prehistoric Arapaima to the infamous Piranha, Freshwater Frenzy is packed full of new species to discover. There are new care requirements to learn and demanding new aquascaping requirements to fulfil. From floating cover to bogwood, providing everything your inhabitants need will challenge even the seasoned curator!
Become a breeder
For the first time in Megaquarium history you will be able to rear baby animals in your aquarium. But make no mistake, fulfilling the unique breeding requirements of each animal is no easy task. Then there’s raising the young themselves, a job fraught with difficulties and requiring your constant attention.
Ready, get set, hybridize!
Some species can even be hybridized. By selective breeding you can create color and pattern combinations that reflect your style.
Introducing pH
If that wasn’t enough, some animals will require you to maintain a specific pH in the tank. Will you satisfy this with clever use of passive sources? Or will you let the machines do the heavy lifting? The choice is yours.
Accessories and posters
Accessories are a brand new tool in your arsenal to optimize your aquarium. Equip them on your staff for powerful bonuses, but choose carefully, only one accessory may be equipped at a time.
Disseminate facts and fun by placing informative posters around your aquarium. Their value relies on the contents of the connected tank so design your exhibits wisely.
Reptiles and new tanks
Reptiles such as turtles and crocs require land as well as water. Thankfully there are new tank designs which fulfil this need.
Meanwhile, tanks with suspended platforms can be used to bridge different areas of your aquarium together, while exciting your guests with a thrilling new perspective!
Freshwater masterclass
Explore everything that freshwater has to offer by completing the Freshwater Frenzy campaign. Each mission will challenge you to make the most of the new additions and explore the game in new ways.
Features
- 5 levels in a freshwater-focused campaign
- 30 freshwater species
- 7 new tanks
- 4 accessories to equip your staff
- Dozens of new objects including decorations, plants, equipment and posters
- 4 brand new paints to keep your aquarium looking “fresh”
Megaquarium is available on Windows PC, Linux, and Mac (both via GOG, and Steam).
Image: Steam
