Windrose

Windrose is developed by Kraken Express and published by Kraken Express, Pocketpair Publishing (Japan), released on 14 Apr, 2026.

Embark on a PvE survival adventure in the Age of Piracy. Fight on land and sea, solo or with friends. Build, craft and explore vast open world filled with dark secrets. Master soulslite combat and take on challenging bosses, command your ship and plunder unspoken treasures!

Basic Information

Store page feature tags: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op, Full controller support, Custom Volume Controls, Adjustable Difficulty, Playable without Timed Input, Stereo Sound, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing.

Official Introduction Key Points

1. Windrose is a survival adventure set in an alternative Age of Piracy. It features the classic “build, craft, survive” formula along with intense combat and engaging exploration on land and sea.
2. Progress through vast procedurally generated biomes filled with hidden mysteries, hand-crafted dungeons and quests. Gather your crew and captain your ship through brutal naval combat with boarding actions and seamless transitions between ship and shore.
3. Defeat challenging bosses on your swashbuckling adventure driven by real-world characters and supernatural forces alike.
4. Every legend begins with a reckless crossing.
5. You are a captain who dares to challenge Blackbeard. What begins as a grounded story of survival and revenge draws you into a growing conflict between empires, pirate clans, and mysterious dark powers looming on the horizon. Windrose is steeped in the allure of the Age of Piracy.
6. Answer the call of the seas and move seamlessly between ship and shore. Naval combat is shaped by your decisions, whether you’re trading cannon fire at range or closing in for fierce boarding actions. Equip and customize your ship to suit your playstyle, from nimble ketch to versatile brig and monstrous frigate. And when the cannons go silent, claim your spoils and share a sea shanty with your crew as you sail onward.
7. Establish a foothold in vibrant, diverse biomes, gather resources, and build to your own taste, from simple shelters to elaborate mansions and fully developed forts. Recruit NPCs and grow your settlement to speed up harvesting and production.
8. This world belongs to the brave and the curious, so venture into the uncharted lands. Over 100 hand-crafted dungeons and points of interest contain endless secrets and treasures, though such rewards rarely come without risk. Trade with different factions to gain the edge you’ll need.

Minimum System Requirements (Windows)

- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows® 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-8700K / AMD® Ryzen™ 7 2700X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GTX™ 1080 Ti / AMD® Radeon™ RX 6800
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 30 GB available space
- Additional Notes: System requirements are not final at this stage of development. Ongoing optimizations will improve performance across a wide range of hardware.  The stated minimum RAM requirements apply to solo and co-op play. If you choose to self-host a server (world), additional RAM will be required. An SSD is strongly recommended to ensure a smooth gameplay experience.

Related DLC

Available on the store page: DLC 4564200.

Legal Notice

Windrose uses Unreal® Engine. Unreal® is a registered trademark or trademark of Epic Games, Inc. in the United States of America and elsewhere. Unreal® Engine, Copyright 1998 – 2026, Epic Games, Inc. All rights reserved.

Official Screenshots

This page’s gallery section collects all 20 official screenshots of Windrose.

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