Windrose (video game)
| Windrose | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Kraken Express |
| Publisher | Pocketpair |
| Engine | |
| Platform | Windows |
| Release | April 14, 2026 (early access) |
| Genre | Survival |
| Modes | Single-player, multiplayer |
Windrose is an upcoming survival video game developed by Kraken Express and published by Pocketpair. It was released in early access on April 14, 2026.
Gameplay
Windrose is a co-op survival game with a base-building element. It has elements of base building, and has ship to ship combat.[1]
Development
Windrose was developed by the Uzbekistan-based company Kraken Express.[2] Inspired by Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, it was originally thought of as a MMORPG before being reworked into a co-op survival game.[3] While it is currently a PC only game, the developers have shown interest in bringing it to console.[4]
Reception
Sales
Windrose has sold more than a million copies six days after launch.[5]
References
- ↑ Christopher Livingston (2026-04-14). "Co-op pirate survival game Windrose: should you grab it in early access?". PC Gamer. Retrieved 2026-05-10.
- ↑ Umarova, Nigora (2026-04-28). "Pirate Game Windrose Earns $30 Mln in 10 Days". Kursiv Media Uzbekistan - Kursiv Media Узбекистан – Деловой портал. Новости экономики и политики, бизнеса и финансов в Республике Узбекистан. Прогнозы и аналитика финансового мира. Retrieved 2026-05-10.
- ↑ "Windrose Dev Talks Black Flag Inspiration And Why Dropping Free-To-Play Was Best". GameSpot. Retrieved 2026-05-10.
- ↑ Nichols, Derek (2026-04-18). "Windrose Devs Comment on Potential PS5 Version". GameRant. Retrieved 2026-05-10.
- ↑ "New indie hit pirate sim Windrose sells 1 million copies in 6 days, attracts 205K players on Steam". TweakTown. 2026-04-19. Retrieved 2026-05-10.