Windrose launches in Early Access on April 14

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The cooperative pirate survival game, Windrose, will be available on Steam for PC in Early Access starting April 14th, according to publisher Forward Gateway and developer Windrose Crew.

Here is an overview of the game, via Forward Gateway:

About

I’m really excited about Windrose! It’s a free-to-play online game where you try to survive in a pirate world, but it’s not your typical game. You’ll be building, crafting, and fighting to stay alive, and there are some seriously tough boss battles. What really sets it apart is the naval combat – you can battle other ships, board them, and then seamlessly continue the fight on land! The story is amazing, filled with historical figures and some cool supernatural stuff, and it all leads to a huge fight against an ancient evil. Plus, the developers are constantly adding new things to do, whether you’re fighting monsters, battling other players, or tackling endgame content. It feels like they’re building a really deep and lasting pirate adventure!

Key Features

  • The Year is 17XX – You are a freelance captain betrayed and stranded after a job gone wrong. What starts as a grounded story of survival and revenge will put you in the middle of a conflict between empires, pirate clans and mysterious dark powers looming on the horizon. Windrose is brimming with the Age of Piracy allure!
  • Conquer the Seas – Answer the call of the seas! Take the helm and blast your enemies with cannons or finish them off in fierce boarding actions. Your adventure continues on sea or land seamlessly: bombard coastal forts from afar, close in and engage the defenders in hand-to-hand combat! Command a nimble cutter, an all-rounder frigate, a monstrous galleon and other ships. Oh, and don’t forget to sing sea shanties with your crew while you travel.
  • Survival Perfected – At its core Windrose is refined and comprehensive survival experience. Explore vibrant, diverse biomes and gather resources, unleash your creativity in building and crafting, turn your shelter into a fully operational outpost. Recruit and expand your crew to speed up harvesting and production. You’ll need every advantage to overcome the dangers ahead.
  • Swashbuckling Adventure – Hack, slash, batter and shoot your way to glory! Master a vast arsenal of melee weapons and firearms. Parry and dodge enemy attacks, and make good use of different strikes to gain the upper hand. Manage food, potions and oils for powerful buffs. Put your skills and loadouts to the test against challenging bosses, defeat them and plunder their treasures.
  • Hoist the Colors – Massively multiplayer online features will add countless hours of fun on top of the core story. Play solo or cooperatively, dive deep into faction rivalry, take a challenge of endgame player-versus-enemy and player-versus-player activities. Trade, raid, and engage in power play to build your own pirate empire. Windrose is a boundless journey with constant updates and new content available after release.

Watch a new trailer below.

Early Access Release Date Trailer

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2026-04-09 19:45