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