Pirate Era Open World Survival Craft 'Windrose' Ranks in Steam Wishlist Global Top 10, Highly Anticipated Early Access Begins Today!
Pocketpair Publishing, the publishing label of Pocketpair Inc., announced today the early access launch of 'Windrose,' a pirate-era open-world survival craft game developed by Kraken Express. The game, which ranked in the global top 10 on Steam's wishlist and saw over 800,000 demo players, has garnered immense anticipation.
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Pocketpair Publishing, the publishing label of Pocketpair Inc. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director and President: Takuro Mizobe), is pleased to announce that early access for 'Windrose,' a pirate-era open-world survival craft game developed by Kraken Express (formerly Windrose Crew), began today, April 14 (Tuesday).
'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 achieved the #1 spot in wishlist acquisitions during the same period. The demo's peak concurrent players exceeded 22,000, and over 800,000 people played the demo, garnering overwhelming support from gamers worldwide.
The Steam wishlist surpassed 1.5 million, ranking it among the global top 10 on the Steam wishlist chart for unreleased titles.
▼Steam
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3041230/Windrose/
▼Epic Games Store
https://store.epicgames.com/ja/p/windrose-831c86
▼Stove
https://store.onstove.com/ja/games/104143
◼️'Windrose' Early Access Launch Commemorative Trailer
◼️Game Overview
Title: Windrose
Genre: Pirate Era Open World Survival Craft
Release Date: April 14, 2026 (Early Access)
Supported Platforms: PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, Stove)
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3041230/Windrose/
Epic Games Store: https://store.epicgames.com/ja/p/windrose-831c86
Stove: https://store.onstove.com/ja/games/104143
Development: Kraken Express
Sales: Pocketpair Publishing
◼️About 'Windrose'
'Windrose' is an open-world survival craft game set in the golden age of pirates. An epic adventure awaits, blending discovery-filled exploration and intense combat across a vast world spanning land and sea.
Explore diverse biomes, challenging hidden mysteries, dungeons, and quests. As a captain, gather your crew, command your ship, win fierce naval battles including boarding actions, and enjoy combat and exploration freely across land and sea.
Embark on a tumultuous adventure in a world where real historical figures and supernatural beings intertwine, challenge mighty bosses that stand in your way, and test your skills.
◼️Story: The Golden Age of Pirates
Every legend begins with a reckless step.
The story begins with a captain challenging the legendary pirate Blackbeard. A journey that started with a fight 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 moment of the adventure.
◼️Naval Combat: Sail the Caribbean!
Answer the call of the sea and embark on adventures freely moving 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 even awe-inspiring 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, and resources
'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 achieved the #1 spot in wishlist acquisitions during the same period. The demo's peak concurrent players exceeded 22,000, and over 800,000 people played the demo, garnering overwhelming support from gamers worldwide.
The Steam wishlist surpassed 1.5 million, ranking it among the global top 10 on the Steam wishlist chart for unreleased titles.
▼Steam
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3041230/Windrose/
▼Epic Games Store
https://store.epicgames.com/ja/p/windrose-831c86
▼Stove
https://store.onstove.com/ja/games/104143
◼️'Windrose' Early Access Launch Commemorative Trailer
◼️Game Overview
Title: Windrose
Genre: Pirate Era Open World Survival Craft
Release Date: April 14, 2026 (Early Access)
Supported Platforms: PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, Stove)
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3041230/Windrose/
Epic Games Store: https://store.epicgames.com/ja/p/windrose-831c86
Stove: https://store.onstove.com/ja/games/104143
Development: Kraken Express
Sales: Pocketpair Publishing
◼️About 'Windrose'
'Windrose' is an open-world survival craft game set in the golden age of pirates. An epic adventure awaits, blending discovery-filled exploration and intense combat across a vast world spanning land and sea.
Explore diverse biomes, challenging hidden mysteries, dungeons, and quests. As a captain, gather your crew, command your ship, win fierce naval battles including boarding actions, and enjoy combat and exploration freely across land and sea.
Embark on a tumultuous adventure in a world where real historical figures and supernatural beings intertwine, challenge mighty bosses that stand in your way, and test your skills.
◼️Story: The Golden Age of Pirates
Every legend begins with a reckless step.
The story begins with a captain challenging the legendary pirate Blackbeard. A journey that started with a fight 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 moment of the adventure.
◼️Naval Combat: Sail the Caribbean!
Answer the call of the sea and embark on adventures freely moving 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 even awe-inspiring 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, and resources