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Steam Pirate Game Windrose Sails Past 1.5 Million Copies Sold, Dev Confirms First Big Content Drop Details
The pirate-themed game Windrose has achieved significant commercial success, selling over 1.5 million copies on PC in just over two weeks. The developer has also confirmed details regarding the first major content update for the game.
New Windrose update fixes your holey roofs with more building pieces, and its performance foundations are now much sturdier
Kraken Express has released a new update for the pirate survival game Windrose, focusing on major networking and performance fixes, alongside the addition of new building pieces. The patch addresses issues like high CPU usage, SSD strain, and FrameGen stuttering, while introducing new wall and floor pieces and reducing crafting costs. This update aims to stabilize the game before the upcoming Ashlands biome expansion.
The best ships in Windrose
This guide details the best ships to use throughout a player's journey in Windrose, from early to late game. It highlights the Stock Ketch for beginners, the Blackbeard Brig for mid-game, and the Blackbeard Frigate for late-game combat, detailing their stats and strategic advantages.
Windrose expects its next major content update will take ‘at least six months to deliver’
Kraken Express, a studio backed by Pocketpair, has announced that the next major content update for Windrose will take at least six months to deliver. The studio is prioritizing bug fixes and performance improvements before releasing the ambitious expansion, which will include a new biome called the Ashlands.
Windrose devs announce new Ashlands biome, but asks players for patience with future updates
Kraken Express, the developer behind the hit game Windrose, has announced a new Ashlands biome update, expected in approximately six months. The update will also include core gameplay system enrichments and quality-of-life improvements. A smaller patch addressing performance issues and adding new building pieces is slated for release this week or next.
Windrose – patch inom kort, stor-uppdatering kan dröja ett halvår
The developers of the pirate game Windrose have outlined the roadmap for its early access period. A patch with bug fixes and stability improvements is expected soon, though its exact release this week is uncertain. The next major update, which will include the new Ashlands biome, is anticipated to take at least six months to develop. Windrose has achieved significant success since its early access launch on Steam, with over 220,000 concurrent players and consistently high daily player counts.
Windrose studio outlines pirate survival hit's eagerly awaited first major content update, but it sounds like there'll be a bit of a wait
Developer Kraken Express has outlined plans for the first major content update for its pirate survival game Windrose, which has sold over 1 million copies in early access. The update will introduce a new biome called Ashlands and focus on enriching existing gameplay systems. The studio estimates the ambitious update will take at least six months to deliver, with more details expected in the coming months.
Windrose devs ask for some grace as they prepare to set sail towards a six month wait for the next big update
Developer Kraken Express has announced that the next major update for their early access game Windrose, which will introduce the new Ashlands biome, is expected to take at least six months to develop. The team is prioritizing essential fixes before focusing on this ambitious expansion, asking players for patience and faith in their development process.
Windrose devs don't have any progress wipes planned for early access, but 'of course s**t happens'
Kraken Express, the developers of the early access survival game Windrose, have stated that they do not have any plans for progress wipes during its early access development. While acknowledging that unforeseen issues can arise, they aim to prevent players from losing their in-game progress.
'Please have faith in us once again' says Windrose dev, revealing its first big content update won't…
Developer Kraken Express has outlined upcoming plans for the pirate survival game Windrose, following its successful early access launch. The next major content update will introduce a new biome called Ashlands, with fixes for performance, stability, and connectivity issues to be released beforehand. The developer asks players for continued patience as they work on the new content.
Developers of Windrose Confirm First Major Content Update at Least Six Months Away
Kraken Express has outlined future support plans for their pirate survival game Windrose, with a technical patch addressing connectivity and performance issues expected soon. A major content update featuring a new biome called the 'Ashen Lands' is planned for release in at least six months, with details to be shared in one to two months. The developers are also refining existing mechanics based on player feedback via a new dedicated website.
Windrose players are getting destroyed by alpha wolves, so like all survival game experts, they've come up with a plan: "Walking on the ground is for suckers"
Players of the pirate survival game Windrose are struggling with the difficulty posed by Alpha Wolves, particularly in the early game. To overcome these challenges, some players have resorted to building elevated "SkyWays" to avoid ground-based enemies. This creative solution highlights the current difficulty curve in the game, which may be addressed in future patches.
Steam hit Windrose won't get a major update for "at least 6 months" as devs focus on fixing the problems their open-world pirate survival game already has
The developers of the open-world pirate survival game Windrose have announced that a major content update is delayed by at least six months. The team is prioritizing fixing existing issues and enriching current gameplay systems before developing new content. A new support site has been launched to assist players with troubleshooting.
Windrose: Best Strength Build
This guide details the Strength Crit build for the survival crafting game Windrose, focusing on maximizing critical damage with heavy melee weapons. It outlines the importance of investing in Strength and Mastery stats, suggests specific talents like Bonecrusher and Executioner's Aim, and recommends the Sturdy Halberd and Drake's Double-Barreled Pistol as primary weapons. The Privateer's Regalia armor set and specific jewelry and food items are also recommended to further enhance critical hit chance and damage.
How to find Tortuga in Windrose
This guide explains how to find Tortuga, a major city and trading hub in the game Windrose. Due to procedural generation, each map is unique, but the tutorial quest 'How My Sea Adventure Began' will place a marker for Tortuga on your map upon completion. Tortuga is located in Undead Waters and offers access to faction trading, NPC hiring, and fast travel.
How to complete Forgotten Relics in Windrose
This guide details how to complete the Forgotten Relics quest in the early access game Windrose. The quest involves speaking with John Doe, finding ancient tablets in ruins, inspecting a Ritual Site, and defeating the High Priestess boss to recover Charon's Obol.
The 39 Best Survival Games To Play In 2026
This guide highlights 39 of the best survival games available in 2026, spanning various platforms and offering diverse gameplay experiences. The article details key features, developers, and release information for each title, emphasizing elements like resource management, base building, and combat.
MMO Week in Review: Evercold, Aion 2, and EQ Legends
This week in the MMORPG genre saw the reveal of Final Fantasy XIV's 'Evercold' expansion for January 2027, alongside confirmations for Aion 2's global launch this year. Several other titles like Embers of the Uncrowned, RF Online Next, Palia, EverQuest Legends, and Loftia also had significant updates or beta launches.
How to get and use Master Combat Repair Kit in Windrose
This guide explains how to obtain and use the Master Combat Repair Kit in Windrose, an essential item for ship maintenance, especially during naval combat. The kit can be found as loot in Decrepit chests within the Foothills Biome, or crafted using Timber, Rum Bottles, and Steel Nails at a Level 2 Workbench. Using the kit restores 60% of a ship's health over 10 seconds.
Windrose: How to Farm Tumbaga Ingots
This guide details how to farm Tumbaga Ingots in the game Windrose, a rare alloy essential for upgrading weapons and ship gear. While Tumbaga Ingots are available early on, they can only be reliably farmed in the endgame at the Tainted Ruins of an Ancient Temple within the Cursed Swamp biome. Players can repeatedly loot Ancient Containers found in this location, which respawn every six hours and yield Tumbaga Ingots.
