Windrose

Windrose

Kraken Express

early accessReleased Apr 14, 2026steam

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!

Year 1

Apr 14, 2026 - Sep 19, 2026

87 changes

Windrose launched in Early Access on April 14, 2026, introducing a wealth of new content that expanded gameplay significantly. Notably, the Ashlands Biome debuted on July 1, 2026, adding new enemies, resources, and a challenging boss, alongside enhancements to ship gameplay and a substantial expansion of the main story.

  • New Biome: The Ashlands Biome introduced new enemies, items, resources, and recipes, enriching the game's exploration experience.
    • New Ship Classes: Several new ship classes and faction variants were added alongside the biome.
    • Main Story Expansion: The main story and side quests were significantly expanded, including new factions and a quest for the Obols.
  • New Features: Over 40 new building pieces were added, enhancing player creativity and construction options.
  • Gameplay Enhancements: Ship gameplay received improvements based on player feedback, and NPC ships were updated to behave more naturally in formations.
  • Balance Changes: Halberds and Greatswords received enhancements to improve their effectiveness in combat.
  • Quality of Life Updates: The game introduced automatic backups for save data and a new UI for data recovery, improving the overall player experience.