astragon Entertainment and Independent Arts Software have announced their latest maritime simulation game, Seafarer: The Ship Sim, set to launch in Early Access for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store in Summer 2025. Priced at $24.99 / £20.99 / 24,99€, this game promises to deliver an immersive seafaring experience like no other.
Navigate the Open Seas
In Seafarer: The Ship Sim, players will take the helm of various vessels, navigating an expansive maritime world. Join different factions, each offering unique missions and rewards, from cargo transportation and fire-fighting on open waters to high-stakes rescues and treasure recovery. With a diverse fleet ranging from nimble tugboats to massive freighters, every voyage presents fresh challenges and surprises.
The game offers a fully interactive ship experience, allowing players to walk freely around their vessel, conduct maintenance, operate heavy machinery, and even take control of water cannons to battle onboard fires. Every decision shapes your journey, ensuring no two adventures are the same.
Two Ways to Play
Players can engage in a gripping storyline in Story Mode, where all factions intertwine across a series of thrilling missions, or explore freely in Quick Play Mode, charting their own course at sea. The character editor allows players to personalize their captain, adding a unique touch to the experience.
Unparalleled Realism & Immersion
Powered by Unreal Engine 5, Seafarer: The Ship Sim boasts breathtaking visuals, from meticulously detailed ship models to dynamic seascapes. Ports bustle with activity, oil rigs rise against the horizon, and unpredictable waters keep players on their toes. Enhanced by NVIDIA WaveWorks 2.0, waves react naturally to changing weather and ship movement, delivering an incredibly lifelike seafaring experience.
Key Features
- Expansive Map: Explore a vast map inspired by northern European landscapes.
- Varied Career: Different factions offer unique missions, from cargo loading to rescuing ships in distress.
- Diverse Fleet: Navigate a variety of ships, from small tugboats to gigantic freighters.
- Interactive Tasks: Check machinery, operate cranes, and use water cannons—there’s always something to do on your ship.
- Realistic Waves: Stunning visuals and realistic wave simulations powered by Unreal Engine 5 and NVIDIA WaveWorks 2.0.
- Dynamic Gameplay: Sandbox gameplay with dynamic weather, realistic day/night changes, and a character editor ensure a constantly individualized experience.
Developed by Independent Arts Software, now part of astragon Entertainment, Seafarer: The Ship Sim is set to redefine ship simulation games. Stay updated and wishlist the game now on Steam and Epic Games Store.
