Cars Are Not Drivable, but Boats Are Player Controlled
The Q&A says players use automated HOVA taxis and trains between districts, cannot drive cars, and can pilot their own boat.
What the official update confirms
The boat opens freer exploration of water-connected parts of the city and supports expanding fishing locations and species over time. This wording comes from official Nivalis Nights store information, community Q&A or a dated ION LANDS development post. It is presented as a confirmed pre-release update rather than a finished-game walkthrough.
Why this matters for players
This clear division prevents transport guides from promising vehicle customization or road driving that has not been announced. That distinction helps players plan for launch without turning a promotional example into an unsupported rule, ranking or guaranteed outcome.
What we will verify next
The release build must still establish boat acquisition, controls, docks, storage, upgrades, fares and exact transit routes. This page will be revised when a newer official announcement or reproducible release-build evidence changes the answer.
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Official source
This pre-release page uses the official ION LANDS Steam news archive and the Nivalis Nights Steam listing. Published 2026-03-31; independently reviewed 2026-07-19.