Windrose Hero

WINDROSE

A PvE Pirate Survival Adventure — Land & Sea

Explore vast islands and treacherous seas, build and expand your outpost, command ships in naval battles, and face challenging foes in intense PvE combat.

🔥 Over 1,000,000 Players Have Wishlisted Windrose
Demo Released: February 17, 2026

A Demo That Shocked the Pirate Genre

22,396

Peak concurrent players, outperforming many AAA titles on Steam.

1M+

Steam wishlists, showing massive community anticipation for the full release.

Top Viral

One of the breakout PvE hits during the global Steam Next Fest event.

Windrose System Requirements

Check the official Windrose PC requirements to ensure your rig is ready for the high seas. We have optimized the game for a wide range of hardware.

Minimum Requirements

  • OSWindows® 10 (64-bit)
  • ProcessorIntel® Core™ i7-8700K / AMD® Ryzen™ 7 2700X
  • Memory16 GB RAM
  • GraphicsNVIDIA® GTX™ 1080 Ti / AMD® Radeon™ RX 6800
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Recommended Specs

  • OSWindows® 11 or later (64-bit)
  • ProcessorIntel® Core™ i7-10700 / AMD® Ryzen™ 7 5800X
  • Memory32 GB RAM
  • GraphicsNVIDIA® RTX™ 3080 / AMD® Radeon™ RX 6800 XT
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Updates & News

Windrose has been featured by major gaming outlets for its explosive demo performance.

According to coverage from TheGamer, the Windrose demo surpassed Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag’s historical Steam peak player count — a remarkable milestone for an indie PvE title.

Full launch details, patch notes, roadmap updates, and balance changes will be tracked here as the game evolves.

FAQ

How many players did the demo reach?+
During Steam Next Fest, the Windrose demo peaked at 22,396 concurrent players on Steam, surpassing several major pirate titles in historical peak numbers.
Is Windrose similar to Black Flag?+
While both feature pirate themes and ship combat, Windrose focuses on PvE survival progression, base building, and cooperative multiplayer rather than single-player narrative campaigns.
Why is Windrose gaining attention?+
Strong demo reception, over 1 million Steam wishlists, and impressive concurrent player peaks during Next Fest have positioned Windrose as one of the most anticipated indie pirate games.