Independent game developer Independent Arts Software and publisher Astragon Entertainment have confirmed the new Early Access release date for Seafarer: The Ship Sim.The team originally planned to launch a limited version of the game in the summer, but the plan changed and the game version was postponed.Now, this game will be available on the Steam and Epic Games Store platforms on October 7, 2025, opening the early access stage.Please enjoy the latest trailer here, and we will see the game launch in a week.

Trailer:

You will helm all kinds of ships, open your own paths in the vast ocean world, and experience life at sea.Join different factions, each offering unique missions and rewards – from sea cargo transport, fire extinguishing, to high-risk rescue and treasure hunt.The game has fleets ranging from flexible tugs to huge freighters, and every voyage is accompanied by new challenges and surprises.The game also offers a fully interactive boat experience – you can walk freely on the boat, perform maintenance, operate heavy machinery, and even control water guns to extinguish fires on the boat.Every decision will affect your journey, making sure no two adventures are the same.

Broad Ocean: Players will explore a vast map inspired by Nordic scenery.

Diverse Careers: Different factions provide different missions, each mission has unique gameplay elements.Explore the vast world, load precious cargo, or assist ships in distress.

Helm Sailing: From small tugboats to giant cargo ships, players will drive various ships through surging seas.

Tasks and responsibilities: Check the machinery, operate the crane, use the water gun - On your own ship, there is always something to do.

Experience the waves: Unreal Engine 5 and Nvidia WaveWorks 2.0 bring amazing visual effects and realistic wave simulation.

Each journey is unique: sandbox gameplay combines dynamic weather, realistic day and night changes and character editor to ensure that the game experience is always personalized.