Windrose, a cooperative pirate survival game that attracted attention during the Steam Next Fest demo period earlier this year, will enter Early Access on Steam next week.

The game casts players as a ship crew navigating treacherous seas, scavenging resources and facing off against a range of threats. The Steam Next Fest build drew positive interest for its mix of exploration and frantic co-op encounters.

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Expect encounters with bizarre plague-infected creatures and larger-than-life adversaries, including an encounter with Blackbeard and a sequence that pits crews against a huge, hostile flower. The game leans into swashbuckling combat and teamwork as core pillars of its survival loop.

Further details, including exact launch timing and pricing, are being posted on the game's Steam page ahead of Early Access. Coverage and impressions from the demo suggest the title will appeal to players seeking cooperative survival with a pirate theme and eccentric boss encounters.