by the scene group TENOKE, which includes the Hotfix v1.0.21.0 update. Version 1.0.21.0 Hotfix Highlights
This update, released on June 21, 2023, primarily addressed visual and technical "lag" issues that appeared after the major Summer Patch:
Line of Sight (LOS) Fixes: Resolved an issue where the LOS effect would "lag behind" the submarine when moving at high speeds.
Visual Stability: Fixed minor jittering and flickering issues associated with the LOS system.
Technical Improvements: Enhanced overall stability and addressed specific bugs that could cause the game to feel unresponsive during fast maneuvers. Core Game Features (v1.0 Baseline) barotrauma v1 0 21 0tenoke fixed
Since this is a version of the full 1.0 release, it includes several major features introduced when the game left Early Access:
Faction Overhaul: Improved reputation systems for the Europa Coalition and Jovian Separatists, including faction-specific perks and missions.
Campaign Ending: A completely remade endgame sequence that reveals what lies beyond the "Eye of Europa".
Submarine Polish: Visual and gameplay updates for Tier 1 submarines like the Barsuk, Dugong, and Orca. by the scene group TENOKE, which includes the Hotfix v1
Advanced Crafting: A comprehensive system for gathering materials and crafting equipment, weapons, and medicine essential for survival. Technical Specifications Version History - Official Barotrauma Wiki
Tenoke is a well-known scene group that releases cracked versions of indie and AAA titles. Their initial crack for Barotrauma version 1.0.21.0 had several reported issues across torrent forums, Reddit, and piracy subreddits:
These issues made the game nearly unplayable beyond the first hour. The community quickly labeled the initial Tenoke release as “broken.”
You might be wondering: Is the fixed crack perfect? Let’s be honest. Tenoke is a well-known scene group that releases
| Aspect | Tenoke Fixed | Steam Original | |--------|--------------|----------------| | Workshop mod support | No (needs manual mod install) | Yes (Steam Workshop) | | Steam achievements | No | Yes | | Crossplay with legit users | No | Yes | | Linux/Proton support | Unstable | Native | | Crashes | 1-2 per 6 hours | ~1 per 20 hours | | Load times | Slightly longer | Fast | | Price | Free | $29.99 (on sale $14.99) |
The fixed Tenoke release is excellent for trying the game, offline LAN parties, or preserving a DRM-free copy. But for online matchmaking, mods, and automatic updates, the Steam version is superior.
Monsters (like the Mudraptor or Latcher) failed to spawn in campaign missions after the first biome. The fixed version restores the spawn tables, making end-game content accessible.
First, let’s clarify the base version. Barotrauma officially left Early Access in March 2023 with version 1.0. Since then, developer FakeFish and publisher Daedalic Entertainment have released multiple patches. Version 1.0.21.0 is a post-launch update that introduced:
Legitimate owners on Steam or GOG received this update automatically. But for those using scene releases, version 1.0.21.0 was initially cracked and released by the group Tenoke—with notable problems.
Tenoke’s initial emulator mismatched Steamworks P2P IDs. The fixed release uses a cleaned version of SSE (Smart Steam Emulator) with consistent lobby IDs, allowing 4-16 player co-op without desyncs.