Seafarer The Ship Sim, a maritime simulation video game, will be released in early access for PC on both Steam and the Epic Games Store in summer 2025.
The game offers players the opportunity to engage in maritime activities within a large, open-world map inspired by North European seascapes. Players can select from various career paths, aligning with different in-game factions.
Seafarer The Ship Sim gameplay
In Seafarer The Ship Sim, players are empowered to forge their own maritime career by engaging with diverse factions, each presenting unique missions, challenges, and rewards.

Transport goods between harbors, respond to emergencies as a seafaring firefighter, or explore the expansive world – the game offers a multitude of opportunities for personalized adventures.
From the maneuverable tugboat to the powerful cargo vessel, players can command meticulously detailed ships. Interaction with these ships includes engine monitoring, crane operation, and the deployment of water cannons.
The open sea holds unexpected encounters, where players may choose to respond to distress calls or salvage valuable cargo.

Its gameplay features a sandbox environment with dynamic weather conditions, designed to create varied experiences.
The game utilizes Unreal Engine 5 and NVIDIA WaveWorks 2.0 to provide visual quality and wave simulation.
Seafarer The Ship Sim game modes
Players can experience the game through Story Mode, which features a narrative spanning multiple factions and missions.
Alternatively, Quickplay Mode provides immediate access to seafaring action. The character editor allows for personalized customization of the player’s captain, adding a personal touch to their maritime journey.
Where to buy Seafarer The Ship Sim
Seafarer The Ship Sim, developed by Independent Arts Software, a studio now under astragon Entertainment, is scheduled for release in summer 2025. Stay updated and wishlist the game now on Steam and Epic Games Store.