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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 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.
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.
On the Rocks Announced
312 Interactive and LootBag Studios have announced On the Rocks, a first-person survival game. Players will manage a post-apocalyptic bar, and the game is set to launch in Early Access on PC in Q4 of this year.
Froggy Hates Snow launches May 7
The roguelite survival game Froggy Hates Snow is set to launch on May 7 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch. The game is described as a "Snowguelike".
Conan Exiles Enhanced arrives May 5th with "strong performance on Steam Deck"
Funcom is releasing a free upgrade for Conan Exiles called Conan Exiles Enhanced on May 5th, built on Unreal Engine 5. This upgrade promises significantly improved visuals, performance, and merged maps for the Exiled Lands and Isle of Siptah. The company highlighted strong performance on Steam Deck, with native Linux support confirmed.
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.
Drunken Goddess Reflux Mixes Alcohol and Russian Roulette on PC
Drunken Goddess Reflux is a new roguelike survival game from Alliance Arts and WHO YOU, revealed at INDIE Live Expo. The game features a unique mechanic where players engage in an alcohol-fueled game of Russian roulette against a demon, with card-based strategy and psychological horror elements. It is set to release on PC via Steam in 2026.
Moving Valheim away from being an MMO was "the best decision" the team made
Richard Svensson, CEO of Iron Gate Studio, stated that moving Valheim away from an MMO concept was the best design decision for the game. The studio focused on single-player and small group experiences, which allowed for a more manageable scope and unique gameplay for each biome. The article also highlights the book 'Indie Game Works' which features a chapter on Valheim's development.
Conan Exiles Enhanced Launches May 5 as a Free Steam Upgrade
Funcom announced Conan Exiles Enhanced, a free visual overhaul launching May 5, 2026, for all Steam owners. The update moves the survival game to Unreal Engine 5, promising significant visual and performance improvements, and will allow free travel between the Exiled Lands and Isle of Siptah for the first time. This upgrade is currently planned for Steam only, with no immediate console or other PC storefront releases.
Windrose Early Access Review – A Pirate’s Life for Me
Windrose is an Early Access pirate-themed survival game from developer Kraken Express that offers a promising foundation despite its current rough edges. While the core gameplay loop focuses heavily on survival mechanics like crafting and resource management, there are also pirate-centric elements such as sailing and ship combat. The game suffers from performance issues, long loading times, and a lackluster opening, but its impressive graphics and ambitious scope suggest potential for improvement with further development.
'The exhaustion on screen is 100% real': the solo dev of this 'live-action' survival game spent 40 grueling days alone in the wilderness to create it
Solo developer Dogus Cagrici spent 40 days in the wilderness of Turkey to film footage for his upcoming FMV survival game, Wordless Forest. The game aims for realism by incorporating actual footage of Cagrici's experiences, including dangerous encounters with wildlife and harsh environmental conditions. Wordless Forest is set to release on Steam in August.
Conan Exiles Gets Free Unreal Engine 5 Upgrade After 8 Years
Funcom is releasing a free Unreal Engine 5 upgrade for its eight-year-old survival game, Conan Exiles, in less than two weeks. This significant overhaul involves migrating the game from Unreal Engine 4.15 to UE5, promising substantial visual improvements including better lighting and textures. The update is free for existing players and aims to set a new standard for post-launch support.
Funcom and Nightingale devs rebrand and refurb Conan Exiles with an ‘Enhanced’ UE5 version on PC
Funcom and Inflexion Games, both owned by Tencent, have announced Conan Exiles Enhanced, a free visual overhaul for the survival game built in Unreal Engine 5. This update, launching May 5th for PC players who own the base game, promises significantly improved visuals, performance, and modern rendering technology. While initially launching on Steam and targeting 60+ FPS on most PCs and Steam Deck, there are future plans to evaluate releases on other platforms.
Funcom Announces Conan Exiles Enhanced, FREE Visual Upgrade Coming May 5th
Funcom announced Conan Exiles Enhanced, a free visual overhaul for the survival game built in Unreal Engine 5, launching May 5th, 2026. This upgrade brings improved visuals, performance, and merges the base game with the Isle of Siptah expansion into a single experience for PC players. While currently planned only for Steam, Funcom and Inflexion Games are considering future releases on other platforms.
With Windrose making waves and the Black Flag remake on the horizon, methinks it's a fine time for a pirate quiz,…
This article presents a quiz focused on pirate-themed video games, highlighting titles like Windrose and the upcoming Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag remake. It questions players on their knowledge of various pirate games, including The Secret of Monkey Island, Sid Meier's Pirates!, and Sea of Thieves, while also touching upon the genre's current popularity.
The next Frostpunk game isn't a city builder, 11 Bit Studios reveal, alongside a modern "reimagining" of survival game This War Of Mine
11 Bit Studios has announced a new Frostpunk game that will move beyond the city-builder genre, alongside a reimagining of their survival title This War Of Mine. The company also revealed two other new projects, codenamed P14 and P12, and confirmed that Frostpunk 1886 is in advanced production for a 2027/2028 release. Creative director Michał Drozdowski emphasized a commitment to post-release development and community engagement for their titles.
11 bit Studios is reimagining This War of Mine, and there's never been a more raw and relevant time for it
11 bit Studios is reimagining its acclaimed survival game This War of Mine, with the new project designed from the ground up for a multi-year lifecycle and utilizing Unreal Engine. The studio also announced Frostpunk 1886, a remake of Frostpunk, and several other new proprietary IPs. The reimagined This War of Mine is slated for a 2028-2029 release.
Palworld lead defends launch rival Enshrouded, says Pocketpair didn't eat the survival game's lunch and was fortunate to stand out in a "stacked" time for the genre
Pocketpair's John Buckley defended Keen Games's Enshrouded, stating it's one of the best survival games and that Palworld was fortunate to stand out during a crowded launch period for the genre. Both games entered early access in January 2024, with Enshrouded reaching five million players and Palworld surpassing two million concurrent players on Steam.
