Kraken Express has announced the first major update for Windrose, an early-access pirate survival game known for its forgiving mechanics. The update introduces the Ashlands, a new volcanic region featuring multiple islands with unique enemies, resources, items, and a boss encounter, alongside new building pieces, decorations, and pirate ship classes.

The patch will also overhaul NPC behaviour, allowing non-player ships to sail in coordinated formations. Interestingly, the developers have indicated that actual wind mechanics—which do not currently exist in the game despite its name—may be added in future updates, potentially introducing new gameplay complexity to sailing and navigation.