Overview
- Kraken Express announced in a developer devlog this week that Windrose will receive its first major update centered on the Ashlands, a volcanic-ash island chain with new enemies, resources, recipes, points of interest, and a major boss.
- The studio plans to expand the main story and sidequests so the game’s narrative and faction activity grow noticeably in scope rather than offering only more islands.
- Ship gameplay will be expanded with at least one additional ship class and faction variants plus improvements to ship combat and AI so NPC ships act more naturally and can sail in formations.
- Kraken Express said it will investigate adding wind influence on sailing but emphasized any system must stay “fun and simple” and has not committed to implementing it or given a release window.
- All of the features are described as early-stage work and the studio also plans quality-of-life and cosmetic additions for base building, camp NPCs, and an expanded sea shanty selection as development continues.