After such a successful demo, Windrose is ready to set sail into Early Access across the seven seas, and you’re invited on the journey. Embark on a huge adventure, where you and up to three friends can live out your perfect pirate lifestyle.
With a 70-hour campaign, over 30 islands to explore, and fully functional naval combat and building systems, Windrose is already a content-rich experience you won’t want to miss.
If you’re looking to dive into the Early Access, here’s when it’s due to release.
What Is The Windrose Early Access Release Date?
Windrose is sailing into Early Access on April 14, 2026, after an exciting reveal at the Triple I Initiative 2026 Showcase.
The demo was already incredibly popular, with over one million players wishlisting the game. Even if a small percentage of them decide to join Early Access, Windrose is due for another wave of successful player numbers—especially for an Early Access title.
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Of course, you might be inclined to wait for the game’s full release, but based on the Steam page, it could be over two years away. So, if you enjoyed the demo and have been dying to give it ago, it looks like Early Access should have more than enough content to make it worth your while.
Windrose Early Access Release Times
The Windrose Crew are clearly anticipating a successful launch, as release times have already been shared, with the game set to drop at 1 AM PT on April 14, 2026.
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It’s an incredibly early start for those of you on the West Coast, but it might be more manageable for those of you elsewhere; with that in mind, here’s when you can hop into Windrose Early Access, regardless of where you are across the world:
| Region / Time Zone | Windrose Early Access Release Times |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 1:00 AM—April 14 |
| Central Time (CT) | 3:00 AM—April 14 |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 4:00 AM—April 14 |
| Brasilia Time (BRT) | 5:00 AM—April 14 |
| British Summer Time (BST) | 9:00 AM—April 14 |
| Central European Summer Time (CEST) | 10:00 AM—April 14 |
| China Standard Time (CST) | 4:00 PM—April 14 |
| Korean Standard Time (KST) | 5:00 PM—April 14 |
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | 5:00 PM—April 14 |
| Australian Eastern Time (AET) | 6:00 PM—April 14 |
| New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) | 8:00 PM—April 14 |
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