'Please, let us cook more': Windrose devs aren't ready to give players a release date yet
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by Christopher Livingston February 25, 2026
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Windrose, a popular pirate survival game, continues to generate buzz as its developers prioritize further development over setting a release date. Despite the game’s success—its demo has garnered millions of wishlists, high concurrent players, and praise for its unique blend of survival mechanics, open-world naval battles, and lively sea shanties—the Windrose Crew has opted to delay announcing a launch window. In a recent statement on Discord, the team emphasized that they want to ensure the game is polished and meets player expectations before making any commitments.
The developers revealed that the final version could be significantly larger than the current demo, with more islands, points of interest, ships, and enemies to explore. They stressed that incorporating feedback from players and refining gameplay mechanics is a top priority. “Please, let us cook more,” they wrote, expressing their commitment to delivering a high-quality experience but acknowledging that additional time is needed to achieve this.
The delay reflects the team’s focus on maintaining trust with its audience. By holding off on a release date, Windrose
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Originally published on PC Gamer on 2/25/2026