Windrose, a pirate survival-adventure game developed by Windrose Crew, is set to launch in early access on April 14, 2023, priced at $30. Following a successful demo at the Steam Next Fest, which attracted over 850,000 players, the game has garnered more than 1.5 million wishlists on Steam. Players can navigate the high seas either solo or with friends in a procedurally generated world, featuring over 90 handcrafted points of interest like dungeons and shipwrecks. The game allows players to engage in ship battles, board enemy vessels, and utilize a range of weapons including swords and muskets. Additionally, Windrose includes gameplay mechanics such as farming, fishing, crafting, and base building. The development team aims to expand the game with 50% more content over the next 1.5 to 2.5 years, introducing new biomes, enemies, ships, and gear. The main storyline is anticipated to take players between 50 and 70 hours to complete, offering a grittier alternative to other pirate games like Sea of Thieves.