Pocketpair to Publish 'Windrose,' the Pirate Survival Craft Game in Steam Wishlist Global Top 10, in Japan!

Pocketpair Publishing, the publishing label of Pocketpair Inc. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Takuro Mizobe), announced that it will handle the publishing in Japan for 'Windrose,' an open-world pirate era survival craft game developed by Windrose Crew.

'Windrose' is an open-world survival craft game set in the golden age of pirates.

The demo released during Steam Next Fest in February 2026 recorded the highest number of wishlists acquired during the same period. The demo achieved a peak concurrent player count of over 22,000, with more than 800,000 players trying the demo, garnering overwhelming support from gamers worldwide.

The Steam wishlist currently exceeds 1.5 million, ranking among the top 10 unreleased titles on the Steam wishlist chart globally.

▼ 'Windrose' Steam Page

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3041230/Windrose/

▼ 'Windrose' Japanese Trailer

https://youtu.be/_eokG81VrxY

◼️Confirmed to Exhibit at The Triple-i Initiative!

'Windrose' has been confirmed to exhibit at the indie game festival "The Triple-i Initiative"! The event is scheduled to announce the latest information about this title. Please look forward to further updates.

Date and Time: April 9, 2026 (Wednesday) 9:00 AM PT / April 10, 2026 (Thursday) 1:00 AM JST

Official Website: https://iii-initiative.com/

Streaming Platforms: YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@iii_initiative), Twitch (iii_initiative), Steam

◼️About 'Windrose'

'Windrose' is an open-world survival craft game set in the golden age of pirates. A grand adventure awaits, blending discovery-filled exploration and intense combat across a vast world spanning land and sea.

Embark on adventures through diverse biomes, tackling hidden mysteries, dungeons, and quests. As a captain, gather your crew and command your ship, winning fierce naval battles, including boarding actions, and enjoying combat and exploration freely between sea and land.

Engage in a tumultuous adventure in a world where real historical figures and supernatural beings intertwine, challenging formidable bosses that stand in your way and testing your skills.

◼️Story: The Golden Age of Pirates

Every legend begins with a reckless step.

The story begins with you as a captain challenging the legendary pirate Blackbeard. What starts as a journey for survival and revenge eventually escalates into a major conflict where nations, pirate crews, and mysterious dark forces from beyond the horizon intertwine.

The charm and romance of the pirate era breathe life into every aspect of the adventure.

◼️Naval Combat: Roam the Caribbean Sea!

Answer the call of the sea and embark on adventures freely between ship and land. Long-range cannon fire or close-quarters boarding actions—the outcome of naval battles is entirely up to you.

From agile ketches to versatile brigantines and imposing frigates, you can freely equip and customize your ship to suit your playstyle. After the cannons fall silent, claim your spoils, sing sea shanties with your crew, and set sail for your next voyage.

◼️Survival: Survive in a Harsh World!

Gather resources and build your base in a vibrant world. From simple shelters to luxurious mansions and even full-fledged fortresses, you can build to your own style. Develop your settlement by recruiting NPCs to increase resource gathering and production efficiency.

This world opens up to those with the courage and curiosity to venture into unknown lands, with over 100 dungeons and exploration points holding numerous secrets and treasures, often accompanied by danger. Trade with various factions to gain power that will aid your adventure.

◼️Combat: Slash, Shoot, and Smash Your Way Through!

Parry and dodge enemy attacks, unleash continuous combos, and master various melee weapons and firearms to perfect your combat style. A wide range of weapons is available, including sabers, rapiers, halberds, greatswords, pistols, and muskets.

Combine various skills and equipment to build your unique combat style. You can also gain buff effects by utilizing food and potions. Challenge unique enemies and formidable bosses to claim the treasures that await victory.

◼️Co-op Play: Embark on a Romantic Adventure with up to 4 Players!

In addition to offline solo play, the game supports cooperative play with friends, allowing for up to 4 players in multiplayer. Both player-hosted and dedicated servers are supported.

The world is procedurally generated each time, ensuring no two adventures are ever the same. If you want to continue playing with your favorite character, don't worry—progress carries over between different worlds.

Game Overview

Title: Windrose

Genre: Pirate Era Open World Survival Craft

Release Date: Undecided (Early Access planned)

Supported Platforms: PC (Steam)

Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3041230/Windrose/

Developer: Windrose Crew

Publisher: Pocketpair Publishing

●About Pocketpair Publishing

Pocketpair Publishing comprehensively supports game development for indie game developers and small studios through funding, development assistance, and publishing.

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