Windrose

Ahoy, captains!

Here’s a small patch with a few improvements. We’re also very grateful for all your feedback and comments on the latest devblog post.

One known issue remains in this build, but we’re already looking into it and plan to fix it in a future update.

Thank you for staying with us, and stay tuned for more news.

Patch Notes, version: 0.10.0.8

• Fixed an issue where projectiles could pass through ships without registering hits at long distances.

• Improved Japanese localization.

• Known issue: A random bug may cause volleys fired from the front cannons to deal no damage, even when cannonballs clearly hit the ship’s hull. This will be fixed in a future update.

Hey, everyone!

We are releasing another batch of small improvements and fixes for the current build.

Please note that we'll also be performing some backend maintenance, which means the game will be temporarily unavailable. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. ** Patch notes, version: 0.10.0.7**

• Added Docker images with Linux server support. For setup instructions, see DedicatedServer.md in the dedicated server root directory.

• Added Traditional Chinese language support.

• Sails can once again be damaged by cannonball hits.

P.S. Another development blog is coming soon. Stay tuned!

Hey, captains! We’re releasing another small update that fixes several issues. We’re closely monitoring your reports and will continue rolling out hotfixes and improvements.

Patch Notes

Version: 0.10.0.6

• Reduced disk space usage and optimized disk writes during gameplay.

• Slightly improved performance during boarding.

• Slightly improved performance when using ship artillery.

• Player and ship action panels now execute actions when a button is pressed instead of when it is released.

• Slightly adjusted attack and block animation transitions after equipping weapons for smoother and more responsive gameplay.

• Added SaveWorkflow.md to the Dedicated Server root folder.

• All plants placed by the player should now correctly snap to soil patches.

• Items dropped on player-built soil patches will no longer fall through the ground.

• Slightly updated onion flower visuals.

• If two players are fighting different bosses simultaneously, killing one boss will no longer grant the achievement to the other player.

• Disabled running multiple server instances on the same PC.

• Fixed a known issue from the previous update where old worlds and characters could not be deleted correctly.

• Fixed a rare bug where killing monsters in Stargazer Ruins could incorrectly count as a Jim Godart kill.

• Fixed a bug that could occasionally cause ship artillery aiming to get stuck.

• Fixed a bug where ship aiming could get stuck when interacting with a battery while blocking.

• Fixed a bug that caused the "Unstuck" command to become unavailable while controlling a ship battery.

• Fixed a crash that could occasionally occur when unequipping items from a ship.

• Fixed an issue that prevented Dedicated Server users from changing settings in WorldDescription.json. For instructions, see DedicatedServer.md in the Dedicated Server root folder.

Hey, captains! We’re rolling out a new Steam Cloud Saves update intended to fix the issue with corrupted saves. We’ll be closely monitoring your feedback and will respond accordingly if any issues arise.

Version: 0.10.0.5.120-073042fb

Save files improvements

• Implemented a new storage and backup system for save files

• The game now automatically backs up all data every 10 minutes of gameplay and upon exiting

• Updated the save file structure for cloud synchronization to minimize syncing issues

• Broken save files no longer block the game from loading

• Data Recovery UI: If the latest save file for a world or character is found to be broken at startup, a special UI window will appear. Players can either quit the game (e.g., to attempt a cloud resync) or recover data from a backup. The game will automatically offer the latest available one

• Save Migration System: Implemented a system to migrate old save files (pre-version 0.10.0.5.120-073042fb) to the new format. In most cases, this process is seamless and invisible

• Migration Conflict Handling: If the game detects old, corrupted save files that cannot be properly migrated, a notification window will appear with information about the affected files and a prompt to delete them

Other updates

• Fixed an issue where D-pad Left was incorrectly mapped to the "Take All" action in the crafting station UI

• Updated the Wolf Head item icon

Known Issue

• Characters created before version 0.10.0.4 cannot be deleted due to Steam Cloud synchronization. This is a known issue and will be fixed in a future update.

• Your game settings will be reset after this patch. Please back them up manually if needed.

Ahoy, captains!

Thank you for your patience and support throughout our journey. In this update, we’ve focused on addressing some of the most commonly reported issues so far.

Among the changes, you’ll notice improved connection stability, reduced disk and CPU usage, and a variety of quality-of-life adjustments designed to make your overall experience smoother.

As for Steam Cloud Save fixes, they’re still on the way. After additional internal testing, we decided to give them more time to ensure everything works reliably before release.

Patch notes

Version: 0.10.0.4.268-9d2ca277

Important bits

• Added a new setting: Force Relay Connection. Doesn't work with Direct IP connections. Sometimes players are unable to connect directly to their friends’ games because P2P traffic is blocked along the route. This can happen for many reasons, such as router settings, ISP restrictions, firewall restrictions, and more. This option forces the use of our relay servers instead of a direct P2P connection, which can improve stability at the cost of higher latency (ping)

• Fixed a bug that caused connection issues for players with non-English Windows usernames

• Fixed unnecessary CPU usage on idle servers and clients

• Disk usage during gameplay has been reduced

• Several improvements to ship performance when hosting a server

• Fixed a rare crash caused by invalid inventory slot IDs

• Fixed a crash that occurred when killing Drowned with ship cannon fire

• Reduced the crafting cost of a wide range of building pieces across all building sets (this applies to construction costs, not vendor prices)

New stuff

• Added around 40 missing wall triangle pieces for various roof angles

• Added 3 missing floor triangle pieces to different building sets

• Added 4 new Seedbed variations

• Added new sound effects for when crops transition between growth stages

• Added new sounds for harvesting grown plants at your farm

• Added audio cues for Drowned ranged attacks; they now yell before hurling a projectile

• Added new visual effects for when crops transition between growth stages

• Added new visual effects for harvesting grown plants at your farm

• Bonfire ambient music track has been extended by 3 minutes

• Ship travel ambient track has been extended by 40 seconds

Interface

• Fixed FrameGen stuttering that occurred when closing the inventory or map

• Fixed a video memory (VRAM) spike when opening certain UI windows

• The Disassembly station no longer displays equipped items in the list

• Fast travel markers will now appear on the top layer of the map when fast travel is available

• Fixed remapping issues for the O and L keys

• Arrow key inputs no longer rotate the character camera

• Mouse inversion now correctly affects ship and ship battery controls

• Sensitivity settings now correctly affect aiming with ranged weapons

• The "[Shared Quest Progress]" tag will no longer appear in the journal if the shared progress setting is disabled

• Added remapping support for more actions: secondary interactions, inventory management, HUD toggle, etc

• Two-handed firearm controls can now be remapped as well

• The "Hide UI" toggle now only hides the HUD and no longer affects the inventory, journal, or other menus

• Added a dedicated setting to adjust safe zones for widescreen monitors

• Fixed a bug where settings could change value even if not directly hovered over by the gamepad cursor

• Fixed a mapping issue for accented letters

• Improved support for accented letters in player and ship names. We are working on expanding our custom font to natively support more languages soon

Building & Terraforming fixes and improvements

• Decorative Canopies now count as roofs for crafting station requirements

• Fixed cases where digging under a tree could cause it to "hang in the air"

• Fixed a bug that allowed players to dig under Divi stumps or certain trees in swamps

• Fixed the shovel flatten tool, it now correctly uses the ground under the character's feet as a baseline

• Building integrity now correctly recalculates if a destructible object used as a support is destroyed

• Fixed a bug that caused Crocodile sculptures (Jolly Crocodile Sculpture, Wise Crocodile Sculpture) to levitate slightly

• Fixed clipping issues with 26-degree Mahogany stairs

• Fixed snapping issues for 26-degree roof corners in the Jungle Survivor set

• Fixed collision issues for 26-degree and 45-degree railings, they can now be correctly placed on foundations and floors

• Fixed square pillar collisions (existing player-built structures should not be affected)

• Fixed the visual offset for pier pillars (existing player-built structures should not be affected)

• Signal Fire now has the correct collision preset (you can now walk over it)

• Saplings can now be planted with higher density (reduced spacing requirements)

• Signal Fire now shares the Comfort buff with other fire-related entities. Pier decorations now correctly provide their own Comfort bonus

• Fixed a bug that occasionally made certain building blocks indestructible

Other bug fixes and improvements

• Improved the drop rate for Tainted Bile

• Hardwood drop rate increased by approximately 20%

• Ship disassembly now requires the player to have enough inventory space (or a nearby chest) to store all returned resources, preventing item loss

• Fixed the Boar's second strike combo animation: it now has a clearer telegraph but a longer reach. Be careful!

• Fixed the Alpha Wolf's bleed effect, it now correctly applies only at the end of the grapple

• Bleed damage will no longer affect players while they are being grappled

• Fixed a visual bug with the Outnumbered effect while it is active

• Fixed a bug where the "Special Attack" damage bonus on jewelry did not work, it now correctly applies to all \ attacks

• Fixed Rosalinda Mercer's perk: the 30% chance to proc on a purple elixir now correctly grants a purple elixir instead of a blue one

• Fixed a bug that could cause a teleport when jumping over a growing tree

• Fixed several ore respawn bugs, ores should now always respawn correctly

• Cycling through shanties will now always result in a different song

• Fixed several audio issues that occurred while using the F-camera on a ship

• Ship crew barks (voice lines) can now be heard even when using the F-camera

• Weapons are now correctly unequipped if the player removes a backpack containing them

• Fixed several ship interaction animations that caused sailors to clip into objects

• Fixed clothing clipping bugs when interacting with shrouds on a ship

• The quest to board the "Unsinkable" can now be completed even if the player stays on their own ship's deck during boarding

• Fixed an issue that caused Jim Godart to spawn extra copies of himself

• Fixed a rare error in sea quest battles that occurred if a player left the game mid-fight

• Fixed a bug in the "Forgotten Relics" quest caused by receiving all three mural messages from a single ruin (excess markers will now disappear)

• Fixed an incorrect tooltip for the Iron Caverns in Foothills; it will no longer display XP

Visual improvements

• Fixed distorted visuals for several weapons on low graphics settings

• Grass will no longer be removed when planting trees or shrubs

• Grass will no longer be removed under piers and wharves

• Updated the Wolf Head Trophy model and textures

• Fixed fireplace visuals

• Fixed clay wall textures

• Slightly updated smelter visuals

• Fixed bean sapling visuals, vines should now correctly attach to the wooden supports

• Improved the visibility of decorative beams for the Old World and Lost Tribe sets

Dear captains,

Over the past few days, some of you have encountered several issues. Our team has been working in emergency mode to resolve them as quickly as possible so that more players can enjoy the game without disruptions.

Version: 0.10.0.3.104-256f9653

CONNECTIVITY SERVER SELECTION

We identified issues with certain ISPs blocking parts of our networking services. To address this, we’ve implemented the following changes:

• Connectivity Server Selection: You can now manually choose a specific connectivity server instead of relying on automatic selection. You can also see which servers are reachable. Dedicated server settings can be configured via ServerDescription.json.

• Known Issue: If your connection is unstable (high ping or packet loss), a connectivity server may appear as “available” even if it cannot actually be used.

You can now manually select which connectivity server to use.

If you were unable to connect with your friends before, try using different connectivity servers. All players must have access to at least one shared server.

This setting can also be adjusted for dedicated servers. Please allow some time for hosting providers to adapt to these changes, especially since it’s currently the weekend.

DIRECT IP CONNECTION

We also identified issues related to connections within the same network, as well as certain self-hosted dedicated server configurations. To address this, we’ve added the option to connect via Direct IP:

• Direct IP Connection: A new option is now available when hosting a server (both in-game and dedicated). This works as an alternative to our connectivity services. When using Direct IP, players can only join via your IP address, and invite codes will not work. Dedicated server settings can be configured via ServerDescription.json.

• Known Issue: When using Direct IP, if you enter an incorrect password or there is a version mismatch, the game will return you to the main menu without displaying an error message.

If you are unable to connect via connectivity services and none of them work for you (we’ve seen cases where ISPs block everything related to Windrose), you can try connecting via Direct IP as a workaround.

Advanced feature: May require manual router configuration (port forwarding / NAT setup). This option is intended for advanced users.

SAVE BACKUPS

We discovered an issue where, in rare cases, player save files may become corrupted. This happens more frequently when playing across multiple machines while using Steam Cloud synchronization.

We are still investigating the root cause. In the meantime, to mitigate the risk, we’ve added an automatic save backup system. Each time you launch the game, a backup of your save will be created. The system stores up to 30 backups, after which older ones are overwritten.

Instructions on how to restore your save in case of corruption are provided below.

We still recommend avoiding the use of cloud saves if possible while we continue investigating the issue.

HOW IT WORKS

• An automatic save backup is created on game launch (both for client and dedicated server).

• The maximum number of backup files is limited to 30.

• Backups are stored in the folder: C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\R5\Saved\SaveProfiles\{steamid}_Backups

• When the file limit is exceeded, older backups are deleted (the 31st backup replaces the oldest one).

HOW TO RESTORE BACKUP

• Go to: C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\R5\Saved\SaveProfiles\%your_Steam_ID%_Backups

• Select the latest backup (or any preferred one). Backups are named by date and time.

• Copy all contents from this folder (it should contain one folder + AccountDescription.json).

• Navigate to: C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\R5\Saved\SaveProfiles\{your_Steam_ID}\RocksDB

• Paste the copied files there (replace existing files if prompted).

For a dedicated server, the process is the same as for a local game. The difference is that save files are located inside the server’s installation folder.

• Go to: \R5\Saved\SaveProfiles\Default_Backups\

• Find the relevant backup folder. Backups are named by date and time.

• Copy the required files (folder + AccountDescription.json) from the chosen backup folder.

• Paste them into the corresponding RocksDB folder of the active save, replacing files if needed.

OTHER FIXES

• Fixed an issue that prevented loading into the main menu if your Windows username contained non-Unicode characters

• When launching a server (either in-game or via a .bat file), its process priority is now automatically set to “Above Normal”

• HDR can now be correctly activated

• Increased grass render distance

• Fixed a feather simulation bug for Plague Witch

• Minor fixes to trader models, outfits, and poses

• Fixed several rigging issues that caused armor clipping across various sets

• Fixed a rare issue where the game could crash due to item-related bugs

Ahoy, mateys!

First off, thank you. Seriously. The amount of love and support you’ve been showing us lately hasn’t gone unnoticed, and we really appreciate it.

Over the past few days, we’ve been investigating a number of issues, and today we want to talk a bit more about the Steam Cloud save problems some of you have been running into.

From what we’ve seen so far, it can show up in a few different ways:

• Playing on 2–3 different devices → and then suddenly not being able to log into the game anymore

• Playing on a single device → but after saves get uploaded to the cloud, you can’t get past the main menu

• Other odd behavior that’s hard to pin down and doesn't resolve after a simple PC restart

We know how frustrating this is, especially if you’re used to switching between setups without even thinking about it. We’re really sorry this is happening, and please know we’re actively working on it.

With so many different setups and devices out there, the tricky part has been pinning down the exact root cause. We’ve been trying to keep up with reports (mostly through (https://discord.gg/windrose)), but we know that’s not ideal for everyone. Thanks for sticking with us anyway.

For now, we recommend:

• Avoid switching between devices if you can

• Back up your save files manually from time to time

• If you run into corrupted saves, turn off Steam Cloud before restoring from a backup

Game Client Save folder (if you play solo or self-host): %LOCALAPPDATA%\R5\Saved\SaveProfiles

Dedicated Server save folder: R5\Saved\SaveProfiles

We recommend backing up the entire SaveProfiles folder in both cases. Also, if Steam asks which save to use, it’s generally safer to go with your local files whenever possible. Turning Steam Cloud back on can sometimes overwrite your local progress, which might set you back or undo your latest saves, so just be a bit careful there.

For now, we’re keeping Steam Cloud on. We may need to turn it off later, as fixing this in a controlled environment is much easier than trying to patch it live for everyone at once. Please stay tuned.

And again, thank you for the trust you’re giving us right now. We don’t take it lightly. We care a lot about this game and about you guys, and we’re doing everything we can to sort this out. It’s a long journey, but we’re in it together.

Much love, Kraken Express

On Friday, Apr 17, we are going to update the game to the version 0.10.0.2.54-451ec92d, addressing some of the current issues.

Online modes will not be available from 12 AM PDT / 3 AM EDT / 7 AM GMT / 9 AM CEST for approximately one hour! You can check your local date & time here (enter your city to view it). Offline mode will not be affected, but we recommend downloading the update as soon as possible.

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Patchnotes:**

Connectivity Fixes:

• Disabled the access token generation cooldown for dedicated servers, this should alleviate some of the connectivity issues for dedicated hosts

• More connectivity fixes are underway and are currently being tested, they need a little more time before we can release them. Thank you for your patience!

Other Fixes:

• Fixed an issue where the client did not check the server version before connecting, it now displays a UI error message if the server is outdated;

• Removed the 8-character minimum limit for invite codes, the limit is now 1–32 characters;

• Fixed a crash caused by ship spawns in Tortuga;

• Boss scaling now functions correctly when more than 3 players initiate a fight;

• Fixed a bug where the Boar Whistle could become unobtainable if it fell into the Altar's bowl due to full inventory when receiving it;

• Fixed the animation for carrying objects;

• Fixed the Plague Halberd special attack VFX floating above the deck during boarding;

• Fixed an issue where healing potion effects could be interrupted by other consumables or dashes;

• Fixed musket movement while aiming, it should now be smoother;

• Fixed the Overpenetration talent, it should now function correctly;

• Fixed fire damage numbers for the Dragonbreath Blunderbuss, they are now displayed correctly with the proper VFX;

• Fixed a bug that occasionally caused Thomas Richards to switch targets mid-sprint during his Grab attack;

• Fixed a bug where Thomas Richards would sometimes use his Grab attack immediately after throwing bombs;

• Fixed Grenadier grenades: they now pass through players and other NPCs;

• Fixed Grenadier aggro: they no longer lose targets as quickly and will correctly close the distance if a player moves too far away;

• Fixed the Plague Crusher getting stuck in trees, it now correctly destroys trees while moving;

• Removed the "Wishlist Now" link from the main menu. That was actually stupid.

• Extended the host server start timeout to 5 minutes to allow more time for world version updates;

• Fixed numerous localization errors;

• DedicatedServer.md now contains examples for WorldPresetType: "Easy", "Medium", and "Hard"

We thank you for your support, and hope that this hotfix will make your sailing smoother over the weekend.

Kraken Express

Ahoy, captains! We are deplyoing a small hotfix to address several issues.

• Minor localization fixes

• Nitrado link is now correct

• Text fields in the "Show Server Info" section of the Esc-menu are now hidden by default, click the reveal buttons to view them.

Windrose is out now in Early Access!

Ahoy, captains! We are finally here, and honored to be on the same ship with all of you. We have just released the game into Early Access and, while it has certainly been a long journey, the most exciting part is that even more lies ahead! We hope you all enjoy playing the game as much as we enjoyed working on it.

Now a new chapter begins: charting the course to 1.0. We are absolutely sure that with your feedback and passion for Windrose we will be able to create something special for all the brave souls who hear the call of the sea! Have fun, and thank you!

P.S. One more thing: we are renaming our studio from Windrose Crew to Kraken Express. It just sounds cooler, otherwise, that’s still us.

See you on the high seas! Kraken Express