Duesseldorf, Germany, April 30, 2026 – Seafarer: The Ship Sim receives its next major Early Access update. Featuring a new campaign mission and a brand-new radio system, the Immersion Update also introduces rework for existing missions, inspection gameplay, and the tutorial. The release trailer shows all the new content: https://youtu.be/bm18mWdXjcw
Additionally, developer astragon Development has released the first episode of the Dev Diary. In this new video series, the team shares insights into the current state of the game and what the community can expect in the coming months leading up to the full release of Seafarer: The Ship Sim.
You can find the first episode of the Dev Diary series here: https://youtu.be/JiP1n2C81Mo
At the same time, a new roadmap leading up to the game’s full release has been revealed.
Just last month, Seafarer: The Ship Sim received another update introducing reworked landscapes to increase immersion while maneuvering through the open sea, further enhancing the game’s immersive world. The update also added two new missions, additional gameplay elements, and expanded clothing color options for your character, alongside a range of other improvements.
All Editions and offers of Seafarer: The Ship Sim can be found on the official website.
Seafarer: The Ship Sim is now available for PC in Early Access for $24.99 / ₤20.99 / 24,99€ (SRP) via Steam and Epic Games Store.
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Maik Flade
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Fon: +49 (0) 211 – 540 515 - 60
E-Mail: maik.flade@astragon.de
Seafarer: The Ship Sim is developed with the support of “Federal funding for video games” of the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space.
About astragon Entertainment GmbH
Founded in 1998, astragon Entertainment GmbH, a subsidiary of everplay plc, is a leading German games developer, publisher, and distributor of sophisticated ‘working’ simulation games, focusing on non-violent cooperative gameplay with very detailed, technical, and realistic environments. Since 2023, astragon Development (formerly Independent Arts Software) has been part of astragon Entertainment. With over 30 years of experience, the German development studio has a long-standing track record of creating successful commercial games across a variety of genres.
astragon’s internationally well-known IPs include Construction Simulator, Bus Simulator, Police Simulator: Patrol Officers and Firefighting Simulator. astragon games are available world-wide on many different platforms such as consoles, smartphones, tablets, and PC. Visit www.astragon.com for more information.
About astragon Development GmbH
astragon Development GmbH (formerly Independent Arts Software GmbH) was founded in 1990 and is one of Germany’s most established game development studios. With decades of experience, the company specializes in developing commercial game software across multiple genres and platforms. astragon Development has a proven track record in in-house game development, porting, and creative conceptualization, bringing expertise and innovation to every project. The latest game “Seafarer: The Ship Sim” will be released 2025 in Early Access. More information can be found at: www.astragon-development.com