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Subnautica 2 Reportedly Brought in an Estimated $100M With Over 4M Copies Sold in Less Than a Week
If 2025 was a year defined by hit indie games, then 2026 is, at least so far, proving to be defined by hit early access titles. Slay the Spire 2 kicked things off, followed by Windrose, and now it's Subnautica 2 picking up the torch and running straight into the ocean with it. According to a new...
WccftechWindrose Surpasses 2 Million Sales
Kraken Express and Pocketpair Publishing have announced that their early access pirate survival adventure game, Windrose, has sold over 2 million units worldwide. The team shared the following message thanking fans for their support: When we first set sail, we could only hope that our game would...
Noisy Pixel
Windrose has sold 2 million copies worldwide
The survival adventure game hits another huge sales milestone one month after launch.
Steam NewsWindrose has sold 2 million copies worldwide
The survival adventure game hits another huge sales milestone one month after launch.
RPG SiteWindrose Has Sold 2 Million Copies
The studio has confirmed that it is working on more bug fixes, after which it will start working on the next major update for Windrose.
GamingBolt
Windrose hits 2 million sales in 1 month as devs prepare to dive into "full production on the next major update" for the open-world pirate game
But first, more bug fixes and the like
Steam NewsWindrose hits 2 million sales in 1 month as devs prepare to dive into "full production on the next major update" for the open-world pirate game
But first, more bug fixes and the like
GamesRadar
Windrose hits 2 million sales milestone, proving yet again that the world really, really wanted a good pirate game
Early access pirate sim Windrose has hit two million sales, pretty much exactly a month after its April 14 release date. That's a big number, and to contextualize it with another sales milestone announced this week, it took Silent Hill f more than six months to sell the same amount... Read more.
Steam NewsWindrose hits 2 million sales milestone, proving yet again that the world really, really wanted a good pirate game
Low-hanging fruit, and someone finally plucked it.
PC Gamer
How to Get the Rapier of Devastation in Windrose
This guide shows players how to find and use the Rapier of Devastation in Windrose.
DualShockers
How To Catch Fish In Windrose
Grab the catch of the day in Windrose
TheGamer
Best Ways to Board Ships in Windrose
This is a detailed guide on how to equip your ship for boarding and then board enemy ships in Windrose.
Hardcore Gamer
Windrose Fan Avoids Foothills By Building A Massive Sky Bridge
The Foohills are dangerous and a pain to navigate in Windrose, but a massive bridge in the sky fixes all of those problems.
TheGamer
Windrose has sold over 1.5 million copies worldwide
Kraken Express announces a new sales milestone for Windrose.
Steam NewsWindrose Has Sold Over 1.5 Million Copies, Gets New Update With Bug Fixes and Additional Content
The studio is celebrating the milestone with a brand new trailer showcasing many of the positive Steam user reviews WIndrose has gotten.
GamingBolt
Windrose PC Performance Analysis & Tuning Guide – How To Get Best Experience On PC
With PC games growing increasingly complex nowadays — especially ones built on Epic Games's infamous Unreal Engine 5 — default/maxed-out graphics settings rarely (if at all) strike the optimal balance between visual fidelity and performance that most PC gamers seek, and early access sensation...
Wccftech
Windrose devs show off their favorite Steam reviews as the hit pirate survival game crosses 1.5 million copies sold: "I got touched by a big crab"
And yes, there's a One Piece reference
Steam NewsWindrose devs show off their favorite Steam reviews as the hit pirate survival game crosses 1.5 million copies sold: "I got touched by a big crab"
And yes, there's a One Piece reference
GamesRadar
Windrose patch fights connectivity woes with setting that sacrifices ping to make sure you can join a friend's game, along with crash fixes, added music, and more
Three more minutes of sweet bonfire and chill
GamesRadar
Best Food To Cook In Windrose
Get something warm and delicious in your belly in Windrose
TheGamerWindrose has sold over 1.5 million copies worldwide
Kraken Express announces a new sales milestone for Windrose.
RPG SiteWindrose Surpasses 1.5 Million Sales as Major Update Adds Content and Fixes
Kraken Express and Pocketpair Publishing have announced that their early access pirate survival adventure game, Windrose, has sold over 1.5 million units worldwide. A massive update was also released, with the following patch notes. The additions primarily involve foundational fixes and new...
Noisy Pixel
Steam Pirate Game Windrose Sails Past 1.5 Million Copies Sold, Dev Confirms First Big Content Drop Details
Windrose is a smash hit — it’s sold over 1.5 million copies in just over two weeks.
IGN
New Windrose update fixes your holey roofs with more building pieces, and its performance foundations are now much sturdier
The latest Windrose patch rectifies missing roof and floor tiles, makes building cheaper, and spares your PC from high CPU and SSD usage.
PCGamesN
New accolades trailer to celebrate over 1,500,000 copies sold!
Over 1,500,000 copies sold and the new trailer Ahoy, captains! As Windrose is sailing into the third week, we’d like to present you this accolades / thank you trailer. That’s a token of our appreciation for your support, patience, and passion. Hopefully you will like it and chuckle at some of the...
Steam News
The best ships in Windrose
Whether you're already approaching end game or you're a total beginner, here are the best ships in Windrose
Steam NewsThe best ships in Windrose
Whether you're already approaching end game or you're a total beginner, here are the best ships in Windrose
GamesRadar
Windrose expects its next major content update will take ‘at least six months to deliver’
We hope you weren’t expecting the next injection of Windrose content anytime soon because it would appear that Pocketpair-backed studio Kraken Express is not really in a rush to add new things. Not until its foundation is a bit more sturdy, anyway. “The scope of what we want to do is rather...
Massively Overpowered
Windrose devs announce new Ashlands biome, but asks players for patience with future updates
Windrose has become an overnight sensation in the early part of 2026, and the developers at Kraken Express already have some updates lined up that will add new content to the game. The major highlight of this content expansion is the Ashlands biome, which is said to be a high-level region of the...
Destructoid
How To Get Gold Ingots in Windrose
Learn how to farm an infinite supply of Gold Ingots in Windrose and unlock the best Epic gear in Windrose
Game Rant
Windrose Reveals 2026 Roadmap, Confirms First Major Update is Called Ashlands
The development team behind Windrose has started to unveil its 2026 roadmap, including revealing signs of the first big content and story update. A pirate-themed, open-world survival crafting RPG that's been taking Steam by storm over the last couple of weeks, Windrose still has plenty in store to...
Steam News
Windrose studio outlines pirate survival hit's eagerly awaited first major content update, but it sounds like there'll be a bit of a wait
After only two weeks out on the early access seas, pirate-themed online survival game has made quite the splash on Steam. It's already sold over 1m copies and reached a peak above 200,000 concurrent players. And now, with its most pressing launch issues addressed, developer Kraken Express has...
Eurogamer
Windrose new biome update will take ‘at least six months’
Windrose quickly became this year's breakout Steam Early Access hit over the past few months. Now, the developers are looking ahead to the next major update, which may not arrive until later in the year. For the next patch, the Windrose development team is focused on fixing a few key issues,...
KitGuruWindrose Reveals 2026 Roadmap, Confirms First Major Update is Called Ashlands
Windrose's 2026 roadmap reveals the first major update coming to the popular pirate-themed open-world RPG, and when players should expect it.
Game Rant
All Factions in Tortuga and Their Stock in Windrose
This is a detailed guide about what each reputation vendor sells in Tortuga in Windrose.
Hardcore Gamer
Windrose devs ask for some grace as they prepare to set sail towards a six month wait for the next big update
Windrose has been out for a couple of weeks now and seems to be doing more than alright for itself. I guess the people like pirates? Good news for those You Be Soft guys, I suppose. But as much success as Windrose has found itself in, it is also an early access game, which means the aforementioned...
Rock Paper Shotgun
Windrose Updates Will Take Time, But Will Be "Big, Expansion-Like"
Don't expect smaller, regular updates for Windrose, as the devs want each update to feel impactful.
TheGamerWindrose devs don't have any progress wipes planned for early access, but 'of course s**t happens'
Early access survival games can be dangerous for players, and not just when it comes to murderous monsters. As games get patched and updated over years of early access development, the consequences for players can occasionally be dire: corrupted saves, lost items, overwritten bases, and sometimes...
Steam NewsWindrose devs don't have any progress wipes planned for early access, but 'of course s**t happens'
Kraken Express will "do our best" to let players keep their progress "intact all the way to 1.0 release."
PC Gamer
'Please have faith in us once again' says Windrose dev, revealing its first big content update won't arrive for 'at least 6 months'
Pirate survival game Windrose is a megahit, but after two weeks of sailing the early access seas, a lot of pirates have run out of new discoveries and have fully explored the game's initial three biomes. Many players are naturally asking: what's next? And, perhaps as importantly: when?.. Read more.
Steam News'Please have faith in us once again' says Windrose dev, revealing its first big content update won't arrive for 'at least 6 months'
"All the new content and features we want to deliver takes time," says developer Kraken Express.
PC Gamer
Best Jewelry in Windrose
There's plenty of jewelry to find in Windrose, but which jewelry is the best?
DualShockers
How to Unlock the Boar Companion in Windrose
Learn how to get the boar companion named Truffle in Windrose.
DualShockers
Windrose players are getting destroyed by alpha wolves, so like all survival game experts, they've come up with a plan: "Walking on the ground is for suckers"
You've got to think like an alpha to outsmart one
Steam NewsWindrose players are getting destroyed by alpha wolves, so like all survival game experts, they've come up with a plan: "Walking on the ground is for suckers"
You've got to think like an alpha to outsmart one
GamesRadar
Steam hit Windrose won't get a major update for "at least 6 months" as devs focus on fixing the problems their open-world pirate survival game already has
A fresh patch is due in the coming days as well
Steam NewsSteam hit Windrose won't get a major update for "at least 6 months" as devs focus on fixing the problems their open-world pirate survival game already has
A fresh patch is due in the coming days as well
GamesRadar
Community update: new feedback website and other news
Ahoy, captains! We’re into the third week since release, and the high seas remain busy: while Windrose gathered a little less concurrent players over the last weekend compared to the first one, it’s still sailing steady (over 210,000 captains swashbucklin’ at the same time on Sunday!), and the...
Steam News
All Ship Requirements in Windrose
This is a detailed guide showing how to unlock every single type of ship in Windrose.
DualShockers
How to Defeat Israel Hands in Windrose
Israel Hands is the second boss in Windrose, and he is far deadlier than the first.
DualShockers
How to find Tortuga in Windrose
Don’t spend hours sailing on the hunt, here's where to find Tortuga in Windrose
GamesRadar
How to complete Forgotten Relics in Windrose
The Forgotten Relics mission is a hard quest to complete in Windrose, and it will bring you one step closer to reaching the end of the current early access build. It's set in the Ancient Swamps biome and features a boss fight. Let's find out how to complete all the steps of the quest. Table of...
Steam NewsHow to complete Forgotten Relics in Windrose
The Forgotten Relics mission is a hard quest to complete in Windrose, and it will bring you one step closer to reaching the end of the current early access build. It's set in the Ancient Swamps biome and features a boss fight. Let's find out how to complete all the steps of the quest. Table of...
Destructoid
How to Craft Every Recipe in Windrose
This is a detailed guide that goes over all known crafting recipes in Windrose.
Hardcore Gamer
Every Crafting Station and Their Upgrades in Windrose
This is a detailed guide on every crafting station in Windrose and how to upgrade them.
Hardcore Gamer
Best Mods To Download In Windrose
Step-by-step instructions for installing mods in Windrose, including the best mods.
TheGamer
How To Get Guineas Quickly In Windrose
A complete guide to making money fast in Windrose.
TheGamer
How Windrose Became 2026’s Surprise Gaming Hit
You'd be forgiven for thinking Windrose was an overnight success. It wasn't that long ago that it was simply just another indie survival game, but through a mix of focused development, word of mouth and just plain luck, it appears that Windrose has "risen" through the ranks of Steam indies and now...
Game Rant
How to Level Up in Windrose
Learn how you can level up quickly in Windrose with this effective guide to provide you with plenty of XP and rewards.
Game Rant
Windrose: 7 Essential Talents You Need to Unlock First
Do not let your pirate skip leg day. These are the 7 essential Windrose talents you need to fix your stamina and survive the early game.
Game RantHow to get and use Master Combat Repair Kit in Windrose
The Master Combat Repair Kit is essential to prevent your ship from breaking down in Windrose. You'll need this item in plenty, and more so if you're someone who actively participates in naval combat. Thankfully, you can find it as loot on your adventures, and you can also craft it using the...
Steam NewsHow to get and use Master Combat Repair Kit in Windrose
The Master Combat Repair Kit is essential to prevent your ship from breaking down in Windrose. You'll need this item in plenty, and more so if you're someone who actively participates in naval combat. Thankfully, you can find it as loot on your adventures, and you can also craft it using the...
Destructoid
All Decoration Trophies in Windrose & How to Get Them
Master the Windrose trophy system. Learn where to farm animal heads, how to stack comfort points, and the best way to break the level cap.
Game Rant
Israel Hands Boss Guide (Windrose)
Beat Israel Hands in Windrose with this guide. Learn his moveset and the best way to drain his health so that you can conquer.
Game Rant
How to get Rapier of a Thousand Cuts in Windrose
The Rapier of a Thousand Cuts is one of the most powerful weapons in Windrose, and yielding it will allow you to clear enemies with ease. That said, obtaining this sword isn't easy in the early access since the procuring method has changed from the demo. Table of contents How to find the Rapier of...
Steam News
Comfort System in Windrose, Explained
Master the Windrose Comfort system to boost stamina recovery. Discover how to use furniture and trophies to keep your Rested buff active longer.
Game RantHow to get Rapier of a Thousand Cuts in Windrose
The Rapier of a Thousand Cuts is one of the most powerful weapons in Windrose, and yielding it will allow you to clear enemies with ease. That said, obtaining this sword isn't easy in the early access since the procuring method has changed from the demo. Table of contents How to find the Rapier of...
Destructoid
Fifteen Men On A Dead Man's Chest Quest Walkthrough In Windrose
As soon as you crash land onto the unknown beach at the start of Windrose, there's a world of content just waiting for you to unveil. While you might be eager to breeze through the opening act to get your first ship and start sailing the open seas, there's plenty to do on land as well. This...
GameSpot
Windrose Early Access Review – A Pirate’s Life for Me
Skull and Bones left pirate game fans with an itch it couldn’t quite scratch, leading many to wonder if Windrose might be the solution.
GamingBolt
All Armor Sets In Windrose And How To Get Them
Despite being a pirate game focused on navigating the open seas with your ship and crew, Windrose features some surprisingly difficult combat. In the opening hours of your playthrough, you'll likely die to more than a few boars or dodo birds. Luckily, you can eventually stop dying to meager enemies...
GameSpotResident Evil Requiem, Pragmata, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Windrose Sales Numbers
Capcom, Kraken Express, and Kepler Interactive have revealed new sales numbers for Resident Evil Requiem, Pragmata, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and Windrose. So, I’ve decided to include all of these games in one article. According to Capcom, Resident Evil Requiem has sold seven million copies on...
DSO Gaming
Windrose Is Embarrassing Skull & Bones On Steam
Windrose has blown its closest competitor, Skull and Bones, out of the water, with over 700 times the player base almost two weeks after launch.
TheGamer
Best build in Windrose
If you want to take down enemies in an instant, then this is the best Windrose build for you
Steam NewsBest build in Windrose
If you want to take down enemies in an instant, then this is the best Windrose build for you
GamesRadar
7 Games Like Windrose
Loving your time sailing the open seas in Windrose? Here are similarly epic titles that will surely scratch the same itch!
TheGamer
How to get special abilities of weapons in Windrose
Windrose has a wide variety of weapons for you to obtain on your adventures, and the best ones will have special abilities. These abilities are unique to every weapon, and you'll also find some with two skills to trigger. However, these abilities will remain locked at first, and your job is to...
Destructoid
All Ships In Windrose And How To Get Them
Windrose starts you off with a rinky-dink raft that you can use to get from point A to point B during the opening hours of your pirate adventure. However, as you progress and start learning the ways of the sea, you'll be able to build much larger, stronger, and faster ships. While you don't have to...
GameSpot
How to Beat the First Boss in Windrose
Thomas Richards is the first real challenge players will face in Windrose, and it'll take more than upgrading your gear to beat him.
Game Rant
Windrose Becomes Indie’s Flagship Against AAA Releases
Does Windrose's breakout success following a million purchases a week into early access prove Indies are outmatching AAA releases?
DualShockers
How to get and use Hardwood in Windrose
Hardwood is one of the most used resources in Windrose that's required in several recipes (including upgrades), and finding it can be a tricky task. Once you're past the beginner stage and unlock Foothills, you can begin farming this particular variant of wood. However, you'll have to look in...
Steam News
I bought every ship in Windrose – here's what you should spend your pirate gold on first
fter you build the Wharf and Ketch, it's time to start collecting materials to build your next Windrose ship and accompanying gear upgrades. It's not a hard process, but since ship plans are so pricey, I get the desire to feel out your options before making any commitments... Read more.
Steam NewsI bought every ship in Windrose – here's what you should spend your pirate gold on first
Recommendations for the best Windrose ships to build and materials you'll need.
PC GamerHow to get and use Hardwood in Windrose
Hardwood is one of the most used resources in Windrose that's required in several recipes (including upgrades), and finding it can be a tricky task. Once you're past the beginner stage and unlock Foothills, you can begin farming this particular variant of wood. However, you'll have to look in...
Destructoid
With Windrose making waves and the Black Flag remake on the horizon, methinks it's a fine time for a pirate quiz, matey
Test your knowledge of PC gaming's pirates.
PC Gamer
Windrose Moments that Make Exploration Feel Rewarding
These Windrose moments show why it is worth exploring every nook and cranny of the map.
DualShockers
How to Get Copper in Windrose
Copper is an important crafting material used in many recipes in Windrose. Here's exactly how you can get it.
Game Rant
How to sell items and loot in Windrose
In Windrose, you'll find plenty of items while looting enemies that might (or might not) have direct use to you, but selling them can be a bit of a challenge. While the game does have vendors, they only accept specific items. Hence, you'll have to reach the correct vendor based on the items you...
Steam News
How To Board And Sink Ships In Windrose
Here's everything you need to know to take the fight to Blackbeard's men on the sea!
TheGamerHow to sell items and loot in Windrose
In Windrose, you'll find plenty of items while looting enemies that might (or might not) have direct use to you, but selling them can be a bit of a challenge. While the game does have vendors, they only accept specific items. Hence, you'll have to reach the correct vendor based on the items you...
Destructoid
How to enchant and make the Enchanting Table in Windrose
Windrose has different crafting stations for you to set up and use, and one of the late-game processes involves using the Enchanting Table. Part of the endgame content, you'll need to use the table to craft some of the more advanced enchanted materials required for different tasks. Let's first find...
Steam News
Tips For Playing Solo In Windrose
Here's everything you need to know to play Windrose without your friends!
TheGamerHow to enchant and make the Enchanting Table in Windrose
Windrose has different crafting stations for you to set up and use, and one of the late-game processes involves using the Enchanting Table. Part of the endgame content, you'll need to use the table to craft some of the more advanced enchanted materials required for different tasks. Let's first find...
Destructoid
How To Get Animal Fat In Windrose
Here's how to get Animal Fat and refill your lamp in Windrose.
TheGamer
Best Windrose Mods To Improve Your Pirate Adventures
Windrose is an indie survival game sensation, and while the default experience is mostly smooth sailing, you can enhance your experience in more ways than one with the addition of mods. Despite its infancy, there are already Windrose mods that improve the game's quality of life and gameplay,...
GameSpotAll Windrose trophies and how to get them
Windrose has several trophies for you to grind on the side, and they provide you with some nice bonuses for your achievements. These trophies are all associated with the animals you hunt (barring one) in different biomes, and they provide you with buffs. As a bonus, the buffs are all stackable, but...
DestructoidWhy Windrose Is So Hard to Put Down
Kraken Express has managed to make being a pirate feel authentic and engaging, and Windrose is a title that can have you pouring hours into your adventure without even realising the time that goes by.
GamingBolt
Unlock the Boar Companion in Windrose: Requirements & Rewards
Learn how to find the Ancient Village and farm Ritual Oil to get the Boar Companion in Windrose. The perfect tank for solo players!
Game Rant
How to Fast Travel in Windrose
Master Fast Travel in Windrose. Find the first Bell, learn the crafting recipe, and use the "Secondary World" trick to skip the copper grind.
Game Rant
The Best Weapons and Armor in Windrose
There are many weapons and armor to choose from in Windrose, but which ones are the best? We list them all.
DualShockers
Every Faction In Windrose
Here's what you need to know about every faction in Windrose!
TheGamer
How to get and use Tanned Leather in Windrose
Tanned Leather is one of the more important resources in Windrose, and it has different purposes. Obtaining this leather isn't too difficult, but you'll need to clear a fair bit of in-game content and build an additional item. Let's find out how you can get a steady supply of Tanned Leather in the...
Steam News
The pirate game renaissance continues as Manor Lords publisher announces new nautical city builder "that challenges you to think tall"
Pirate fans were already eating good with Windrose and the Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake on the way, but now we have Corsair Cove to look forward to
Steam NewsThe pirate game renaissance continues as Manor Lords publisher announces new nautical city builder "that challenges you to think tall"
Pirate fans were already eating good with Windrose and the Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake on the way, but now we have Corsair Cove to look forward to
GamesRadar
Games to Play if You Love Windrose
Fans of the surprise pirate game hit, Windrose, should try out these games due to their similarity in gameplay and world design.
DualShockers
How to Get to Tortuga in Windrose
This guide shows players how to get to Tortuga in Windrose.
DualShockers
How to Unlock Healing Potions in Windrose
This is a detailed guide on how to unlock the Healing Potion recipe and then craft them in Windrose.
Hardcore Gamer
Best Talents in Windrose
What are the best talents that you should focus on in Windrose as you level up?
DualShockersHow to get and use Tanned Leather in Windrose
Tanned Leather is one of the more important resources in Windrose, and it has different purposes. Obtaining this leather isn't too difficult, but you'll need to clear a fair bit of in-game content and build an additional item. Let's find out how you can get a steady supply of Tanned Leather in the...
Destructoid
How To Farm Reputation In Windrose
Here's everything you need to know to increase your reputation in Windrose.
TheGamer
How to get a Fishing Rod in Windrose? All fishes and more
One of the best ways to spend some leisure time in Windrose is to catch some fish, and to do so, you'll need to use your fishing rod. Catching fish isn't just a gimmick since they're part of some extremely useful recipes. This guide will help you figure out everything you need to learn about...
Steam NewsHow to get a Fishing Rod in Windrose? All fishes and more
One of the best ways to spend some leisure time in Windrose is to catch some fish, and to do so, you'll need to use your fishing rod. Catching fish isn't just a gimmick since they're part of some extremely useful recipes. This guide will help you figure out everything you need to learn about...
Destructoid
How To Grow Crops In Windrose
Here's everything you need to know about the farming system in Windrose!
TheGamerWindrose players thank the devs for avoiding item durability, a divisive survival game feature: "Possibly the most un-fun mechanic in any video game"
"Such a breath of fresh air"
Steam News
Windrose surpasses 1M sales within a week
The pirate adventure game also accrued over 200,000 concurrent players.
Game DeveloperWindrose players thank the devs for avoiding item durability, a divisive survival game feature: "Possibly the most un-fun mechanic in any video game"
"Such a breath of fresh air"
GamesRadar
Which Faction Should You Rank Up First in Windrose?
Leveling up the right faction first can set you up for success later on in Windrose.
Game Rant
How To Hire Workers In Windrose In Windrose
Here's everything you need to know to find and hire workers!
TheGamer
How to Make Wharfs in Windrose
Wharfs are where all ship-related management activities happen in Windrose, and you'll absolutely need one in all of your bases.
Game Rant
Where to Get Hardwood in Windrose
If you want to build bigger ships or better gear in Windrose, you'll have to find some Hardwood first (among other things).
Game Rant
How to Get Fish and Make Fish Fillets in Windrose
Once you get a fishing rod and start catching fish, you'll never go hungry in Windrose again.
Game Rant