Crosswind, a Survival MMO Pirate Game, Announced – Playtest Sign-Ups Now Available

Developer Crosswind Crew has unveiled their upcoming free-to-play game, Crosswind, an MMO survival pirate game set in the 1700s.

The game looks ambitious, featuring pirate ship combat, base building, PvE and PvP battles, and a world populated with unique creatures.

Crosswind Playtest Sign-Ups Are Now Open

Alongside the game’s first trailer, Crosswind Crew announced the first playtest for Crosswind. Those interested in trying the game can request access through its Steam page.

There’s no confirmed date for the playtest yet, but the developers have shared a roadmap outlining upcoming features. The first playtest will include the game’s first story arc, offering around 30–40 hours of content.

Crosswind Playtest Content

  • Three biomes with unique resources, enemies, and bosses

  • Survival gameplay, including building and crafting

  • Three playable ships + one merchant ship

  • Ground and naval combat

  • Early prototype of the Tortuga social hub

Crosswind Playtest Roadmap

  • Two new biomes with three unique bosses

  • Three additional playable ships + one merchant ship

  • Refined Tortuga social hub

  • Combat improvements

  • Crew and companion system

  • Enhanced naval gameplay

  • Ship progression & customization

  • Ship crew visible on deck

  • Multiple endgame activities

  • Improved character customization and progression

  • Tutorial and intro

Crosswind currently has no release date and was only announced for PC at this time.