Prague, 28. May 2026 – Following a strong reception on Steam since launch, Bohemia Interactive and Enjoy Studio today announce the release of Everwind’s first major content update. The First Ascent expands the game with new enemies, gear, combat systems, world generation improvements, and quality-of-life features designed to deepen the survival sandbox experience.
Watch the trailer here.
The update introduces several new enemy types, including Vespers, Snapblooms, Scorpiors, and the roaming X-44R “Scrapper” machine found within the Rotten biome. From existing enemies, the Damaged Steamer has also received an update, while players may encounter rare secrets hidden throughout the world, such as the mysterious Capybara Merchant.
The First Ascent also expands progression and customization with new, unique weapons and accessories, mage-focused gear, additional bow modifiers, runes, and more than 20 new arrow types. Explorers also gain access to new crafting options and utilities, including Lanterns, Ladders, Moisture Collectors, Charred Wood building materials, and a new Pirate Furniture Set.
Additional Features of The First Ascent
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Expanded world generation with new and updated locations, buried treasure chests, Pirate Galleons, and increased boss encounters.
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Reworked starting biome and improved cave generation.
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Expanded proximity crafting systems and multiple quality-of-life improvements.
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Third-person perspective leaning for improved vertical combat and aiming.
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Numerous balance changes, gameplay improvements, tutorial updates, bug fixes, and more!
This very first content update represents a major step in the ongoing development of Everwind and reflects the team’s continued commitment to expand, improve, and refine the experience based on player feedback and long-term plans for the game’s future. Furthermore, with over 1.2 million wishlists on Steam, the project continues to build strong momentum ahead of its upcoming updates and milestones.
Everwind is available now in Early Access on Steam.
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About Bohemia Interactive
Our story began with our first game, Arma: Cold War Assault, released back in 2001. Developed by just a handful of people, this PC-exclusive title became a massive success. It sold well over a million copies, received numerous industry awards, and was praised by critics and players alike. Since then, we've grown from a ragtag bunch of garage devs to an international family of over 400 professionals, working on Arma 3, Arma 4, Arma Reforger, DayZ, Ylands, Vigor, our proprietary Enfusion engine, and various other projects. Our ambition: to make games that act as platforms for people to explore, create, and connect.
For more information, please visit: www.bistudio.com
About Enjoy Studio
Enjoy Studio is a rapidly growing game development studio from Poland, which specializes in the development and porting of video games. Since 2020, two titles have been released that have gained recognition among players. Our team is a harmonious blend of young enthusiasts and experienced industry veterans, who create games with passion and expertise. Together, with an unwavering enthusiasm for gaming, we strive to fulfill our ambitions and dreams.
For more information, please visit: www.enjoystudio.com.
About Bohemia Incubator
Bohemia Incubator is where good ideas become fantastic games. The Incubator empowers indie game makers to develop their playable prototypes and receive the help they need to prepare their product for full release. Bohemia Incubator offers financial support and publishing services to original projects with a unique vision. All you need is a playable prototype and an undying desire to flourish.
For more information, please visit: www.incubator.bohemia.net
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