The indie team behind Windrose, the co‑op pirate survival title that exploded as Crosswind, just set its Early Access debut for April 14, 2026 at 08:00 UTC on Steam. A fresh trailer dropped on YouTube alongside the date reveal, offering the first glimpse of revamped ship‑to‑ship combat and dynamic weather.

Pricing comes in two tiers: the base game costs $29.99, while a Supporter Bundle priced at $39.99 adds the full soundtrack, a handful of sea shanties recorded by Seán Dagher, and desktop wallpapers. Developers say player feedback during Early Access will shape the path to the eventual 1.0 launch, though no final release window is set.

By moving into Early Access, Windrose taps a growing appetite for cooperative survival experiences on the high seas. The community's buzz, sparked by the “let us cook more” plea, now has a concrete timeline, letting backers test mechanics and influence development before the full version arrives.