This French-language encyclopedia documents the mechanics of Windrose, the pirate survival game playable in co-op with up to eight players, developed by Kraken Express and published by Pocketpair, in Early Access since 14 April 2026. It covers the three ships — Ketch, Brig and Frigate —, the Coastal Jungle, Foothills and Cursed Swamps biomes, soulslite combat and the bosses Boatswain, Israel Hands and High Priestess. Content follows each patch.
Windrose is a pirate co-op survival adventure game developed by Kraken Express and published with Pocketpair Publishing (Japan).
| Info | Detail |
|---|---|
| Release | April 14, 2026 (Early Access) |
| Price | $39.99 CAD (Standard Edition) |
| EA Duration | 1.5 to 2.5 years planned |
| Story | 50 to 70 hours of main content |
| Platform | PC (Steam) |
| Languages | 12 including French |
The game blends naval combat, exploration, building, crafting, and soulslite melee combat in an alternative Golden Age of Piracy.
Tortuga is the central hub town. Here the player:
Tortuga acts as a safe return point between expeditions into hostile biomes.
Windrose offers 3 ship classes in Early Access, representing a power and size progression:
| Ship | Speed | HP | Crew | Cannons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketch (starter) | 85 | 1,200 | 4 | 6 |
| Brig (mid-game) | 75 | 2,500 | 12 | 16 |
| Frigate (late-game) | 65 | 5,000 | 24 | 32 |
The Ketch is fast and agile. The Brig is the versatile mid-game option. The Frigate is a slow but devastating juggernaut.
Windrose features ~30 procedurally generated islands spread across 3 distinct biomes in Early Access:
| Biome | Role | Key Resources |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal Jungle | Starter / beginner | Basic resources, primary crafting materials |
| Foothills | Mid-game | Iron, farming basics, advanced crafting stations |
| Cursed Swamps | Late-game | Plague- and infection-related materials |
In addition to procedural islands, the game contains 90 hand-crafted dungeons and points of interest across these biomes.
Windrose ground combat is inspired by Soulslikes but more accessible:
Boss fights reward the player with loot and rare materials.
Windrose features 3 arena bosses in Early Access:
| Boss | Type |
|---|---|
| Boatswain | Arena boss |
| Israel Hands | Arena boss |
| High Priestess | Arena boss |
Each boss is inspired by historical or mythological figures. Fights reward the player with loot and unlock progression.
More bosses are planned for post-Early Access updates.
Windrose lets you build bases from simple shelters to mansions or developed forts:
The crafting system covers equipment, armor, food, and potions that grant combat bonuses.
La Meute QC runs Windrose co-op sessions on Discord:
1. Join the La Meute QC Discord
2. Go to the #windrose channel
3. Share your party invite code
4. Sail with the FR crew
The game supports:
The developers have announced Windrose will stay in Early Access for 1.5 to 2.5 years. At 1.0 launch, the game will have 50% more content:
This page will be updated as patches release and content is officially confirmed.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 11 64-bit |
| CPU | Intel i7-8700K / Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel i7-10700 / Ryzen 7 5800X |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| GPU | GTX 1080 Ti / RX 6800 | RTX 3080 / RX 6800 XT |
| Storage | 30 GB SSD (strongly recommended) | 30 GB SSD |
| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
Early Access — evolving content
Windrose is in Early Access. This encyclopedia contains only officially confirmed information. It will be enriched with each major patch.
Join the channel #windrose on Discord for co-op.
