Overview

Tagline: Rule the seas. Defy Blackbeard. Survive the unknown

Genres: Role-playing (RPG) Adventure Indie
Modes: Single player Multiplayer Co-operative

Windrose is a 2026 pirate-themed survival adventure developed by Kraken Express and published by Kraken Express with Pocketpair Publishing (Japan). Released in Early Access for PC on April 14, 2026, it mixes open-world survival crafting with land-and-sea exploration, naval combat, boarding actions, boss fights, and optional co-op. Set in an alternative Age of Piracy, the game follows a captain challenging Blackbeard while building settlements, gathering a crew, and uncovering dark supernatural forces across procedurally generated islands and dungeons.

Price summary: Windrose is generally priced between $29.99 USD, with occasional discounts across digital stores. The best current price is available at Epic Game Store (≈ $29.99) compared to $29.99 on Steam. The all-time lowest recorded price is around $26.99. Prices may vary by region and promotional events.
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System Requirements (PC)

Minimum
Recommended

  • 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.

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows® 11 or later (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-10700 / AMD® Ryzen™ 7 5800X
  • Memory: 32 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® RTX™ 3080 / AMD® Radeon™ RX 6800 XT
  • 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. An SSD is strongly recommended to ensure a smooth gameplay experience.