Windrose GuidesCloud save, dedicated server, and stability-related notices were active topics after launch.
Cloud save, dedicated server, and stability-related notices were active topics after launch.
Windrose News & Updates
Stay up to date with every Windrose patch, milestone, and development update. Each news item includes our Guide Impact Analysis — a breakdown of what changed and which guides you should revisit. Windrose is in Early Access (launched April 14, 2026), so updates come frequently.
Total Updates
46
Latest Update
Jul 08, 2026
Game Version
v0.10.0.5.120
Next Major
Ashlands (6mo+)
All Updates
Patch Notes, version: 0.10.0.8
Ahoy, captains!Here’s a small patch with a few improvements. We’re also very grateful for all your feedback and comments on the latest devblog post.One known issue remains in this build, but we’re already looking into it and plan to fix it in a future update.Thank you for staying with us, and stay tuned for more news.Patch Notes, version: 0.10.0.8[*]Fixed an issue where projectiles could pass through ships without registering hits at long distances.[/*][*]Improved Japanese...
Read Full Analysis →Windrose update for 8 July 2026
SteamDB Build 24094645
Read Full Analysis →Windrose's new Ashlands biome will expand your pirate escapades "significantly in scope"
Now that the post-launch waters have settled, Kraken Express is steering the ship towards its first big Windrose update. The pirate survival game exploded onto the scene in April in fittingly dramatic fashion - racking up more than two million sales and even briefly outstripping the pace of the mighty Rust on Steam. That's a lot of adventurers ready for their next outing across the water, and the studio promises that our journey to the Windrose Ashlands will see "the main story and side quests...
Read Full Analysis →Windrose might get wind
s a survival game, Windrose is an extremely forgiving one. Your weapons and gear never degrade. If your pirate ship sinks you can rebuild it with a mere 20 pieces of wood. You can't die of hunger or thirst, and your NPC pirate crew, well… they can't die at all... Read more.
Read Full Analysis →Windrose Devblog: Ashlands (WIP)
DISCLAIMER: We’re talking about plans, and plans may change. We tend to experiment a lot. If something does not work well for the game, we discard it. Prototyping a great idea can drastically change how it feels once we actually playtest it. Simply put, if something isn’t great, we tend to pivot it into something a lot better. That’s the nature of development, and it applies to the plans described below. In the end, these are general thoughts we’ll continue expanding on as development...
Read Full Analysis →Patch Notes, version: 0.10.0.7
Hey, everyone!We are releasing another batch of small improvements and fixes for the current build.Please note that we'll also be performing some backend maintenance, which means the game will be temporarily unavailable. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. Patch notes, version: 0.10.0.7[*]Added Docker images with Linux server support. For setup instructions, see DedicatedServer.md in the dedicated server root directory.[/*][*]Added Traditional Chinese language...
Read Full Analysis →Windrose update for 25 June 2026
SteamDB Build 23898412
Read Full Analysis →Dedicated Server & Summarized Info Guides
Pinned thread on the Windrose Steam forum by ᚾ WHOLF ᛅ, with 195 replies. Read the full discussion on Steam.
Read Full Analysis →Questions regarding PVP
Pinned thread on the Windrose Steam forum by ᚾ WHOLF ᛅ, with 163 replies. Read the full discussion on Steam.
Read Full Analysis →Patch Notes: Version 0.10.0.6
Hey, captains! We’re releasing another small update that fixes several issues. We’re closely monitoring your reports and will continue rolling out hotfixes and improvements.Patch NotesVersion: 0.10.0.6[*]Reduced disk space usage and optimized disk writes during gameplay.[/*][*]Slightly improved performance during boarding.[/*][*]Slightly improved performance when using ship artillery.[/*][*]Player and ship action panels now execute actions when a button is pressed instead of when it is...
Read Full Analysis →Windrose update for 18 May 2026
SteamDB Build 23276750
Read Full Analysis →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.
Read Full Analysis →2,000,000 copies sold — huge milestone for our game, thanks to you!
Hey, captains!Another incredible milestone in our journey — 2,000,000 brave souls have plunged into the Archipelago to live the swashbuckling life alongside us![img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45546879/2c3ce4dce9a3e238446f7cd083c1ffef18815744.png"]When we first set sail, we could only hope that our game would find such a passionate and dedicated community. Seeing so many of you exploring the seas, sharing your stories, creating content, reporting issues, and supporting us every step of the way...
Read Full Analysis →Steam Global Top Sellers — Windrose Holds Strong in Week 20
Windrose remains on the Steam Global Top Sellers chart for Week 20 (May 5–12, 2026), continuing its strong momentum since Early Access launch.
Read Full Analysis →Steam Global Top Sellers for week of 5 May — 12 May 2026
Forza Horizon 6Subnautica 2Diablo® IVGamble With Your FriendsFar Far WestHeroes of Might and Magic: Olden EraDead as DiscoWindroseConan Exiles EnhancedBaldur's Gate 3* excluding free to play gamesView top 100 on SteamDB
Read Full Analysis →Steam Global Top Sellers — Windrose Dominates Week 19
Windrose ranks among Steam's Global Top Sellers for Week 19 (April 28 – May 5, 2026), showing strong sustained interest after the Early Access launch.
Read Full Analysis →Steam Global Top Sellers for week of 28 Apr — 5 May 2026
Steam ControllerHeroes of Might and Magic: Olden EraFar Far WestForza Horizon 6Diablo® IVWindrosePRAGMATADead by DaylightCrimson DesertHELLDIVERS™ 2* excluding free to play gamesView top 100 on SteamDB
Read Full Analysis →Patch Notes v0.10.0.5.120 — Steam Cloud Saves Fix & Stability Update
Kraken Express rolls out Patch v0.10.0.5.120 targeting Steam Cloud Save corruption and overall game stability improvements.
Read Full Analysis →Patch Notes, version: 0.10.0.5.120-073042fb
Hey, captains! We’re rolling out a new Steam Cloud Saves update intended to fix the issue with corrupted saves. We’ll be closely monitoring your feedback and will respond accordingly if any issues arise.Version: 0.10.0.5.120-073042fbSave files improvementsImplemented a new storage and backup system for save files[/*]The game now automatically backs up all data every 10 minutes of gameplay and upon exiting[/*]Updated the save file structure for cloud synchronization to minimize syncing...
Read Full Analysis →Windrose update for 4 May 2026
Patch Notes: Version 0.10.0.6 (SteamDB Build 23065453)
Read Full Analysis →Ashlands Preview & Building Update — New Pieces, Better Performance
Kraken Express previews the upcoming Ashlands biome and delivers a building system update with new pieces and major performance improvements.
Read Full Analysis →Windrose Celebrates 1.5 Million Copies Sold — Accolades Trailer Released
Kraken Express celebrates 1.5 million copies sold in just two weeks with a new accolades trailer, thanking the community and hinting at future content.
Read Full Analysis →New Windrose update fixes your holey roofs with more building pieces, and its performance foundations are now much sturdier
Windrose has been out in open waters for just over a couple of weeks now, and developer Kraken Express has already charted a course towards its next big update. With new biome Ashlands on the distant horizon, it's time for the studio to swab the decks, board up those leaks, and ensure the piratey survival game is shipshape and ready for the journey ahead. Today's patch does just that, with major networking and performance fixes, as well as the addition of new building pieces, being the main...
Read Full Analysis →New accolades trailer to celebrate over 1,500,000 copies sold!
Over 1,500,000 copies sold and the new trailerWatch on YouTube →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 funniest Steam reviews we’ve put in there. With this trailer we also celebrate another milestone – over 1,500,000 copies sold. The community keeps growing, the feedback keeps flowing,...
Read Full Analysis →Patch Notes: Version 0.10.0.4.268-9d2ca277
Ahoy, captains![p align="justify"]Thank you for your patience and support throughout our journey. In this update, we’ve focused on addressing some of the most commonly reported issues so far.[p align="justify"]Among the changes, you’ll notice improved connection stability, reduced disk and CPU usage, and a variety of quality-of-life adjustments designed to make your overall experience smoother.[p align="justify"]As for Steam Cloud Save fixes, they’re still on the way. After additional internal...
Read Full Analysis →Windrose update for 30 April 2026
Patch Notes, version: 0.10.0.5.120-073042fb (SteamDB Build 23017316)
Read Full Analysis →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 people crave a nebulous sense of More. Developer Kraken Express do plan on offering More, but it sounds like the people will have to wait for it a little while. Read more
Read Full Analysis →Windrose 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 flat-out world wipes that sets everyone back to square one... Read more.
Read Full Analysis →'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.
Read Full Analysis →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 number of daily players actually keeps growing! We’re thrilled to see such passion for our game, and thank you wholeheartedly for this. In fact, we’re preparing a little surprise for you to celebrate, but...
Read Full Analysis →Steam Global Top Sellers for week of 21 Apr — 28 April 2026
WindrosePRAGMATAVampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors雀魂麻將(MahjongSoul)Cyberpunk 2077Crimson DesertForza Horizon 6Diablo® IVCrusader Kings IIIAssassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced* excluding free to play gamesView top 100 on SteamDB
Read Full Analysis →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.
Read Full Analysis →Steam Global Top Sellers for week of 14 Apr — 21 April 2026
WindrosePRAGMATAMOUSE: P.I. For HireCrimson DesertForza Horizon 6Slay the Spire 2EA SPORTS FC™ 26Ready or NotRustREPLACED* excluding free to play gamesView top 100 on SteamDB
Read Full Analysis →Windrose factions: Recommendations for improving your reputation with the Smugglers, Buccaneers, Brethren, and People of Tortuga
There are four Windrose factions to build reputation with, but not all of them provide the same goods or accept the same smuggled wares in exchange for your friendship. With limited insignias to trade for their favor, choosing which pirate crew to woo can be a little overwhelming—but that's where I come in... Read more.
Read Full Analysis →Windrose sails past 1 million copies sold in six days as it hits 200,000 concurrent players
Windrose, the latest survival-crafter to take Steam by storm, started selling like hot cakes the moment it launched—or, to be era-appropriate, like salt pork and bug-infested hardtack. It's continued to rake in the doubloons since launch, and in less than a week, has "plundered" the 1 million copies sold milestone... Read more.
Read Full Analysis →1,000,000 copies sold in 6 days and over 200,000 concurrent players!
1,000,000 copies sold in 6 days, and over 200,000 players online![img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45546879/9e28500962fb725136f65d421ea531e999d5cff9.png"]Ahoy, captains! We have just plundered another milestone – 1,000,000 copies, and “we” means “you” – a crew of fine brave captains sailing the seas of Windrose. Moreover, today Windrose has assembled over 200,000 concurrent players! Your support for the game is absolutely astonishing, and your patience while we are working on fixes is truly...
Read Full Analysis →Pirate game Windrose dethrones Steam's survival champion as it sails up the charts
Windrose is sailing with the wind at its back, and the new pirate survival game has proved such a hit that it's even managed to dethrone the longstanding champion of the genre. With the publishing might of Pocketpair behind it (the studio responsible for breakout success Palworld), developer Kraken Express has built a gorgeous PvE experience that's proving extremely popular, growing steadily over its first week. It's now surpassed even the heights of Rust, which has long sat as a staple of the...
Read Full Analysis →Connectivity Fixes, Direct IP Added & Save Backup System Update
Dear captains,Over the past few days, some of you have encountered several issues. Our team has been working in emergency mode to resolve them as quickly as possible so that more players can enjoy the game without disruptions.Version: 0.10.0.3.104-256f9653CONNECTIVITY SERVER SELECTIONWe identified issues with certain ISPs blocking parts of our networking services. To address this, we’ve implemented the following changes:Connectivity Server Selection: You can now manually choose a specific...
Read Full Analysis →Windrose update for 19 April 2026
Patch Notes: Version 0.10.0.4.268-9d2ca277 (SteamDB Build 22851825)
Read Full Analysis →Windrose update for 17 April 2026
Steam Cloud Saves Update (SteamDB Build 22823373)
Read Full Analysis →Windrose entered Early Access on Steam.
Windrose entered Early Access on Steam.
Dedicated server documentation and patch notes may change.
Dedicated server documentation and patch notes may change.
Windrose update for 14 April 2026
Hotfix incoming, online modes downtime heads-up! (SteamDB Build 22778684)
Read Full Analysis →Windrose update for 14 April 2026
Windrose is setting sail now! (SteamDB Build 22757195)
Read Full Analysis →FREQUENT ISSUES TROUBLESHOOTING
Pinned thread on the Windrose Steam forum by Bambino, with 0 replies. Read the full discussion on Steam.
Read Full Analysis →How We Cover Updates
When Kraken Express releases a patch that changes crafting recipes, enemy balance, server configurations, or player progression, we don't just copy the patch notes. Instead, we analyze the practical impact on our guides:
- Recipe changes — We update the Crafting Database and flag affected items
- Balance changes — Our Weapon Tier Lists and Build Guides get re-evaluated
- Boss adjustments — Strategy pages under Bosses are revised with new tactics
- Server updates — The Dedicated Server Guide is refreshed with new configuration steps
This approach gives you actionable information rather than raw patch text, saving you time and helping you adapt your gameplay quickly.
Official Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find official Windrose patch notes?
Official patch notes are published on the Windrose Steam Community page. We summarize each patch here with a guide impact analysis showing which gameplay areas were affected.
How often does Windrose get updated?
During Early Access, Windrose receives patches every 1-2 weeks for bug fixes and stability. Major content updates (like the Ashlands biome) are expected every few months.
What is the next major Windrose update?
The Ashlands biome is the next confirmed major update, expected at least 6 months after the April 2026 Early Access launch. It will include new environments, resources, and boss encounters.