Embark on the ultimate maritime experience with Seafarer: The Ship Sim. Choose between careers, take the helm of a variety of ships, and expand your fleet. Navigate a vast open world and become immersed in the beautiful expanses and rolling waves.
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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“We decided to go for early access with this title to involve the community in the development of the game so that we can create a game experience that is in line with players' expectations. In the early access phase, we will continuously work on content updates to expand the scope of the game. These content updates will be released in regular intervals. Aside from that, we will collect player feedback, wishes and criticism to add these to improve updates where possible.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We are currently planning for a full release sometime in 2026.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The full version will have a lot more content than the Early Access version. We plan on expanding the game world, adding more content missions, and introducing new ships. Additionally we will evaluate player feedback and criticisms to create further updates. Take a look at our Early Access Roadmap on Trello: https://trello.com/b/zO1F3oJg/seafarer-the-ship-sim-early-access-roadmap”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Early Access will give you a first look at key features and content, allowing you to experience and shape the game before its full release. While we’re not revealing everything just yet, you can expect a variety of missions such as coastguard operations and cargo transport, meticulously crafted ships, and a stunning open maritime world.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“The pricing will most likely be increased when leaving Early Access.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We have an in game bug reporting system. Additionally, please leave your feedback in the bug channel on Discord or in the Steam discussion board so that we can collect and evaluate all feedback.”
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About This Game

Embark on the ultimate maritime experience with Seafarer: The Ship Sim. Choose between careers, take the helm of a variety of ships, and expand your fleet. Navigate a vast open world of various landscapes, harbors, and cities. Immerse yourself in the beautiful world of Seafarer: The Ship Sim and experience dynamic wave simulation and weather conditions.

Your Maritime Career Awaits

Seafarer: The Ship Sim invites you to take the helm of your career. Interact with different factions, each offering their own missions, challenges, and rewards. Transport goods from harbor to harbor, be a firefighter on the open sea, or simply explore the massive world – you’ll find endless opportunities to experience your very own seafaring adventure. From the humble charm of a small tugboat to the colossal power of an ocean-going cargo vessel, the game features unique ships, each meticulously crafted. Out on the open sea, unexpected encounters await – answer a desperate call for help or salvage lost goods.


Play the game in Story Mode and enjoy an interesting narrative that spans all the factions over several missions. If you prefer, jump straight into seafaring action in Quickplay Mode. Create your ideal seafaring character with the character editor to add a personal touch to your journey by customizing your captain’s appearance.

A Visual Treat for Seafarers

No two days at sea are the same. From sunrises glistening over tranquil waters to the chaos of stormy seas, the dynamic wave and weather simulation makes every voyage unique. Thanks to the power of Unreal Engine 5, the world of Seafarer: The Ship Sim looks stunning, and invites captains to enjoy the view. And thanks to interactive wave simulation from NVIDIA WaveWorks 2.0, the motion of the sea feels lifelike.

  • Set sail today and master the open seas with Seafarer: The Ship Sim!

  • A sea to explore: Experience a huge map inspired by North European seascapes

  • Your maritime career awaits: Choose between different factions

  • Take the helm: Command a range of ships – from small vessels to large cargo ships

  • Interact with your ship: Check the engines, operate cranes, and deploy water canons

  • Experience the waves: Stunning visual quality and wave simulation, thanks to Unreal Engine 5 and NVIDIA WaveWorks 2.0

  • No voyage is the same: Sandbox gameplay with dynamic weather

  • Be your own captain: Design your avatar with the character editor

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 64-Bit
    • Processor: Intel Core i3-12100F (3.3Ghz) or AMD Ryzen 3 3100 (3.6 Ghz)
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1080TI (11GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8GB)
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 40 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 64-Bit
    • Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (12 Core) or Intel equivalent
    • Memory: 32 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (12GB) or AMD Radeon RX 7000 (16GB)
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 40 GB available space

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