Experience life at sea as you take the helm of various vessels and carve your own path in 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.

A fully interactive ship experience awaits—walk freely around your 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.

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 your 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.

astragon Entertainment and astragon Development announced that Seafarer: The Ship Sim will leave Steam Early Access on September 24. At the same time, the ship simulation will launch for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Seafarer: The Ship Sim launched in Early Access on October 7, 2025. Since then, the ship simulation has been continuously expanded with new content and features. Thanks to the recently added cooperative multiplayer mode, up to four players can now set sail together and tackle the many challenges that await them at sea.

Seafarer: The Ship Sim will also launch for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 24 at a price of $34.99 / 34.99€. Players who pre-order one of the console versions will receive the Voyager Pack at no additional cost. The pack includes two additional ships as well as a selection of cosmetic items that allow players to customize the appearance of their captain.

Key Features:

• The open sea: Players can expect an expansive map inspired by northern European landscapes that invites exploration.
• Varied career: Different factions offer different missions, each with their own gameplay elements. Explore the extensive world, load valuable cargo or help ships in distress.
• Take the helm: From small tugboats to gigantic freighters, players navigate a variety of ships through the rough seas.
• Tasks and duties: Checking machinery, operating cranes and using water cannons - there is always something to do on your own ship.
• Experience the waves: Unreal Engine 5 and NVIDIA WaveWorks 2.0 offer stunning visuals and realistic wave simulations.
• No two journeys are the same: The sandbox gameplay with dynamic weather, realistic day/night changes and the character editor ensure a constantly individualized gaming experience.
• Be your own captain: Design your avatar with the character editor 

Seafarer: The Ship Sim is coming to PC (Steam / Epic Games Store), PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 24, 2026 at $34.99 / 34.99€.