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SERVER DOWNTIME IN 5 MINUTES!
Hello everyone, as you know we've had a rough start and some server issues. Thanks to our first playtesters and streamers, we were able to identify the issue and are going to apply the experimental fix.
We plan to have the servers down for ~30 minutes. Will keep you posted!
Cheers ❤️
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THE SERVERS ARE UP AGAIN!
Required technical fixes have been implemented — we’re sailing smoothly again!
We hope this resolves the earlier server issues, but if you still run into any problems, please don’t hesitate to reach out and report them.
Thanks so much for your patience and unwavering support. We love you all! ❤️🔥
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<@&1349675672020324452> <@&1354460618249207898>
SERVER MAINTENANCE
Ahoy, we are going to shut down the servers in 30 minutes for 20-minute maintenance and update.
The update should fix some connectivity issues in coop, especially in content-heavy games.
Thanks ❤️
humble lily
Maintenance: done.
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SERVER RESTART INCOMING
Upd_1: Server reload has been completed, but the issue investigation might take longer than expected. We're working on it!
Ahoy everyone! We’re aware of the current issue preventing players from logging into their worlds.
To resolve this, we’ll be restarting the servers shortly — please expect a brief downtime.
We’ll keep this post updated with any new info, so stay tuned! 🫡
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SERVER BACK ONLINE
Ahoy! The EU server-side issue has been identified and resolved — thank you all for your patience!
Servers are back up — you can hop in and play again.
Have a great weekend, everyone! ❤️
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PLANNED SERVER DOWNTIME ANNOUNCEMENT
Heads-up! This coming Monday, we’re planning a scheduled server downtime to address the ongoing “Out of memory” issue.
Downtime window:
<t:1751864400:t> – <t:1751868000:t>, <t:1751864400:D> (your local time & date)
Once maintenance is complete, an update will be available — you’ll need to download it before jumping back in.
We’ll be closely monitoring performance and your feedback after the patch goes live.
Thank you so much for your patience and support! ❤️
<@&1349675672020324452>
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Maintenance: done.
Actual client version: 0.5.0.0.17817-873d8193
Patch Notes:
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<@&1349675672020324452>
Ahoy! We are experiencing connectivity problems, especially in European servers. We are investigating the issue. Will keep you posted.
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PLANNED MAINTENANCE
Just a quick heads-up: we’ll be conducting scheduled maintenance starting at <t:1752559200:f>. This should take up to one hour or less according to our estimates. If anything changes, we’ll be sure to keep you posted.
You likely won’t notice any changes during this time. However, if you encounter temporary connectivity issues or interruptions, please note that they are part of the process and will help us enhance your experience.
Thanks for your understanding and support! <@&1349675672020324452>
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TECHNICAL DOWNTIME NOTICE <@&1349675672020324452>
Scheduled maintenance will take place: from <t:1771488000:t> to <t:1771491600:t>, <t:1771491600:D> (your local date & time).
During this period, self-hosted servers will be temporarily unavailable (co-op will be unavailable; single-player worlds won't be affected).
An additional patch will be deployed shortly after this update to address follow-up improvements and minor fixes. Please make sure to download it.
Patch Notes:
— Action panel quick slots 1–8 can now be remapped (AZERTY keyboard users can now easily reassign their controls).
— Various localization fixes.
— Mouse/gamepad invert options now also apply to ranged weapon aiming mode.
— In Solo/Offline mode, you can now correctly pick up water drops with your ship without leaving the steering wheel.
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TECHNICAL DOWNTIME NOTICE <@&1349675672020324452>
Scheduled maintenance will take place: from <t:1771574400:t> to <t:1771578000:t>, <t:1771578000:D> (your local date & time).
During this period, self-hosted servers will be temporarily unavailable (co-op will be unavailable; single-player worlds won't be affected).
An additional patch will be deployed shortly after this update to address follow-up improvements and minor fixes. Please make sure to download it.
Patch Notes:
— Various localization fixes.
— Fixed an issue where boat summon button [K] in ESC menu was unavailable.
— Now "How to summon a boat" screen tip disappears only when you get a proper ship.
— Fixed UI messages displayed at the start of and during boarding.
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TECHNICAL DOWNTIME NOTICE <@&1349675672020324452>
Scheduled maintenance will take place: from <t:1772092800:t> to <t:1772096400:t>, <t:1772096400:D> (your local date & time).
During this period, self-hosted servers will be temporarily unavailable (co-op will be unavailable; single-player worlds won't be affected).
An additional patch will be deployed shortly after this update to address follow-up improvements and minor fixes. Please make sure to download it.
Patch Notes:
— Integrated a new statistics system for tracking and analyzing co-op connectivity issues.
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TECHNICAL DOWNTIME NOTICE <@&1349675672020324452>
Scheduled maintenance will take place: from <t:1772265600:t> to <t:1772267400:t>, <t:1772267400:D> (your local date & time).
During this period, self-hosted servers will be temporarily unavailable (co-op will be unavailable; single-player worlds won't be affected).
An additional patch will be deployed shortly after this update to address follow-up improvements and minor fixes. Please make sure to download it.
Patch Notes:
— Updated a statistics system for tracking and analyzing co-op connectivity issues.
Thank you very much for playing. Thanks to you, we're able to find and resolve such issues faster.
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TECHNICAL DOWNTIME NOTICE <@&1349675672020324452>
Scheduled maintenance will take place: from <t:1773216000:t> to <t:1773219600:t>, <t:1773219600:D> (your local date & time).
During this period, self-hosted servers will be temporarily unavailable (co-op will be unavailable; single-player worlds won't be affected).
An additional patch will be deployed shortly after this update to address follow-up improvements and minor fixes. Please make sure to download it.
Patch Notes:
— Server stability has been improved.
— Several co-op disconnect cases have been resolved (please report if you still experience any).
— The demo now supports AVX CPU instructions.
— Improved algorithm for finding the optimal backend in co-op play.
Thank you very much for playing.
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NEW UPDATE DEPLOYED
An additional patch has been rolled out. Please download it now.
**Key fixes: **Backend platform stability improvements.
Version: 0.7.0.4.32-3ac94f10
Thank you for playing!
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DEDICATED SERVER GUIDE IS AVAILABLE HERE
https://playwindrose.com/dedicated-server-guide/
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Hotfix 0.10.0.1.6
Ahoy, captains! We are deplyoing a small hotfix to address several issues.
• Minor localization fixes
• Nitrado link is now correct
• Text fields in the "Show Server Info" section of the Esc-menu are now hidden by default, click the reveal buttons to view them.
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/3041230/view/509610386809426738
We're closely monitoring the current situation. Thank you for your support and understanding.
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FREQUENT ISSUES TROUBLESHOOTING
Ahoy mateys!
We've been closely following your reports since launch and have just put together an FAQ. Most of the issues are connected to multiplayer (P2P coop and Dedicated servers), but there are other issues like being stuck on the Main menu.
If you have technical problems with Windrose, please check this out and hopefully some of the suggested solutions will help you:
https://playwindrose.com/faq/
We will of course keep working on the next hotfix update and will keep you informed if any new information is added to the FAQ. Thank you for your support and patience! <@&1349675672020324452>
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UPD: New points have been added to the FAQ Guide and Dedicated Server Guide.
FAQ Guide → https://playwindrose.com/faq/
• Added information on Port Forwarding, which may help if you are having issues while hosting for other players.
Dedicated Server Guide → https://playwindrose.com/dedicated-server-guide/
• Added information on Proxmox
• Added information on SteamCMD setup
If the new points are not visible, please refresh both pages (Shift + F5) to load the latest version.
We continue to monitor the situation and are working to resolve issues as quickly as possible. New hotfixes are currently in development.
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UPD: New points have been added to the FAQ Guide and Dedicated Server Guide.
FAQ Guide → https://playwindrose.com/faq/
• D3D12Core.dll update (might be useful if your game crashes on startup) — huge kudos to our friend @keen grotto for figuring this one out! ❤️
• FileZilla file transfer issues (might be useful to know when transfering the saves)
• Ziggo / Spectrum ISP possible solutions (USA, the Netherlands)
If the new points are not visible, please refresh the page (Shift + F5) to load the latest version.
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C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\logsIf you’ve encountered any issues with Steam Cloud Saves, we would greatly appreciate your help in improving the system.
To assist us, could you please share your Steam logs (not the game logs, but the ones generated by Steam itself) if you had any issues with Steam Cloud Saves? These logs are extremely helpful for us in identifying and resolving the issue more effectively.
When possible, please compress the files into a .zip archive and share them in this thread: #1493960479717195887 message
Your support truly means a lot to us, and we sincerely appreciate you taking the time to help!
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We are aware that some players use mods and third-party tools. While mods can expand the experience and we provide a dedicated space to discuss them, they significantly interfere with our ability to properly investigate and fix issues.
Important:
• We do not provide official modding support.
• We do not support any third-party software used to run or host the game.
Mods and external tools can introduce issues that mimic real bugs. When these are reported without proper context, our team may spend significant time attempting to reproduce and fix problems that are not caused by the game itself. This directly impacts our ability to address legitimate issues for all players.
What this means for you:
• If you are using mods or third-party software, you must clearly state this when reporting a bug.
• Reports involving such setups may be deprioritized or declined entirely.
• If third-party software is discovered during investigation and was not disclosed, your report priority will be lowered. We reserve the right to take further measures at our discretion.
Supported environments:
• Vanilla (unmodified) game client
• Official Windrose Dedicated Server application (unmodded)
Anything outside of this scope is considered unsupported.
• If your issue is related to mods, please contact the mod provider.
• If it’s related to hosting services, we recommend reaching out to your hosting provider for official support.
We kindly ask you to respect our team’s time and resources so we can continue improving the game for all players. Thank you for your understanding.
We are aware that some individuals and organizations offer additional services related to the game, such as dedicated server hosting or gameplay modifications. We generally support these initiatives, provided the following conditions are met:
• You must not present your service as official, partnered, or endorsed by the developers. Please clearly state that your service is independent and that you assume full responsibility for it.
• All support related to your service must be handled entirely on your side. We are not able to assist with issues caused by or related to third-party services.
• In case of any disputes, damages, or issues arising from your service, full responsibility lies with you as the provider.
Important:
We kindly ask that any additional services are implemented in a way that does not negatively impact other players’ experience or introduce instability, security concerns, or technical issues.
If we find that certain services may be causing such problems, we may need to step in and take appropriate measures to protect the overall player experience.
At the same time, we truly appreciate and welcome community-driven initiatives that responsibly expand and enrich the game for everyone.
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Ahoy <@&1349675672020324452>!
Hotfix incoming, online modes downtime heads-up!
Ahoy mateys!
On Friday, Apr 17, we are going to update the game to the version 0.10.0.2.54-451ec92d, addressing some of the current issues.
**Online modes will not be available from <t:1776409200:t> (your local time) for approximately one hour! **
Offline mode will not be affected, but we recommend downloading the update as soon as possible.
Patchnotes:
Connectivity Fixes:
Disabled the access token generation cooldown for dedicated servers, this should alleviate some of the connectivity issues for dedicated hosts
More connectivity fixes are underway and are currently being tested, they need a little more time before we can release them. Thank you for your patience!
Other Fixes:
Fixed an issue where the client did not check the server version before connecting, it now displays a UI error message if the server is outdated;
Removed the 8-character minimum limit for invite codes, the limit is now 1–32 characters;
Fixed a crash caused by ship spawns in Tortuga;
Boss scaling now functions correctly when more than 3 players initiate a fight;
Fixed a bug where the Boar Whistle could become unobtainable if it fell into the Altar's bowl due to full inventory when receiving it;
Fixed the animation for carrying objects;
Fixed the Plague Halberd special attack VFX floating above the deck during boarding;
Fixed an issue where healing potion effects could be interrupted by other consumables or dashes;
Fixed musket movement while aiming, it should now be smoother;
Fixed the Overpenetration talent, it should now function correctly;
Fixed fire damage numbers for the Dragonbreath Blunderbuss, they are now displayed correctly with the proper VFX;
Fixed a bug that occasionally caused Thomas Richards to switch targets mid-sprint during his Grab attack;
Fixed a bug where Thomas Richards would sometimes use his Grab attack immediately after throwing bombs;
Fixed Grenadier grenades: they now pass through players and other NPCs;
Fixed Grenadier aggro: they no longer lose targets as quickly and will correctly close the distance if a player moves too far away;
Fixed the Plague Crusher getting stuck in trees, it now correctly destroys trees while moving;
Removed the "Wishlist Now" link from the main menu. That was actually stupid.
Extended the host server start timeout to 5 minutes to allow more time for world version updates;
Fixed numerous localization errors;
DedicatedServer.md now contains examples for WorldPresetType: "Easy", "Medium", and "Hard"
We thank you for your support, and hope that this hotfix will make your sailing smoother over the weekend 
Kraken Express
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Ahoy, mateys! <@&1349675672020324452>
First off, thank you. Seriously. The amount of love and support you’ve been showing us lately hasn’t gone unnoticed, and we really appreciate it.
Over the past few days, we’ve been investigating a number of issues, and today we want to talk a bit more about the Steam Cloud save problems some of you have been running into.
From what we’ve seen so far, it can show up in a few different ways:
Playing on 2–3 different devices → and then suddenly not being able to log into the game anymore
Playing on a single device → but after saves get uploaded to the cloud, you can’t get past the main menu
Other odd behavior that’s hard to pin down and doesn't resolve after a simple PC restart
We know how frustrating this is, especially if you’re used to switching between setups without even thinking about it. We’re really sorry this is happening, and please know we’re actively working on it.
With so many different setups and devices out there, the tricky part has been pinning down the exact root cause. We’ve been trying to keep up with reports (mostly through our Discord server), but we know that’s not ideal for everyone. Thanks for sticking with us anyway.
For now, we recommend:
Avoid switching between devices if you can
Back up your save files manually from time to time
If you run into corrupted saves, turn off Steam Cloud before restoring from a backup
Game Client Save folder (fi you play solo or self-host):
%LOCALAPPDATA%\R5\Saved\SaveProfiles
Dedicated Server save folder:
R5\Saved\SaveProfiles
We recommend backing up the entire **SaveProfiles **folder in both cases. Also, if Steam asks which save to use, it’s generally safer to go with your local files whenever possible. Turning Steam Cloud back on can sometimes overwrite your local progress, which might set you back or undo your latest saves, so just be a bit careful there.
For now, we’re keeping Steam Cloud on. We may need to turn it off later, as fixing this in a controlled environment is much easier than trying to patch it live for everyone at once. Please stay tuned.
And again, thank you for the trust you’re giving us right now. We don’t take it lightly. We care a lot about this game and about you guys, and we’re doing everything we can to sort this out. It’s a long journey, but we’re in it together.
Much love,
Kraken Express
**P.S. **On another note, if you’re running into any connectivity issues (can't join the world to play in the co-op), we’d really appreciate it if you could share your ISP in this thread. We’re putting together a list so we can reach out and improve things on our side, especially to make co-op play more stable for everyone.
You can share your provider name here:
#1494727023661158440 message
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We’re aware of the backend issues and are actively investigating and working on a fix right now. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
UPD. The issue has been resolved.
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We’re looking for users who have experienced connectivity issues while self-hosting dedicated servers, especially those running a server from their own home environment.
If you’ve encountered such problems and are open to testing a beta patch, please reply in this thread: #1495090710829862962 message
When replying, please briefly include:
• Your connectivity experience (what issues you faced)
• Co-op group size/setup (if any)
• ISP used
• Country/region
The more diverse the responses, the better we can improve the fix. Your feedback is highly appreciated. ❤️ <@&1349675672020324452>
humble lily
Ahoy, captains!
Due to enormous inflow of players, we are quickly allocating more resources to the game online components so that we can survive until a full-fledged update on that is rolled out.
This may result in minor connectivity issues and "server not found" messages for a short period of time NOW (for about a minute).
Apologies for the inconvenience, but this is crucial so people can enjoy the game over weekend.
We will be back with more info on the fixes later, in the meantime, thank you so much for your support ❤️
UPD: Done!
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https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/3041230/view/725783900692939217
Discuss it here: #1495363806396944526 message
Important Nitrado update: #1495361056879673505 message
humble lily
<@&1349675672020324452> The update is LIVE!
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/3041230/view/658231077844812086
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Hey guys!
Sorry for the ping, but this is important.
As you may have seen, we’re continuing to roll out hotfixes and updates to make your gameplay experience smoother.
One of the more challenging issues we’ve been working through is Steam Cloud Save reliability. While this only affects some players, we want to make sure the upcoming fix is stable before releasing it to everyone. That means testing it thoroughly, catching any remaining issues, and validating it with players willing to help us out.
For this purpose, we’ve opened a Public Test branch on Steam focused specifically on the updated save system.
For more information, please read the announcement in the dedicated channel here:
#│public-test-instructions
This test is primarily technical and comes with some risks, but if you’d like to help us test the latest changes, your participation would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you. <@&1349675672020324452>
P.S. #│public-test-chat and #1499411946313617591 are also available!
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Hey, captains! We’re rolling out a new Steam Cloud Saves update intended to fix the issue with corrupted saves. We’ll be closely monitoring your feedback and will respond accordingly if any issues arise.
Version: 0.10.0.5.120-073042fb
Read more here: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/3041230/view/658231077844812605 <@&1349675672020324452>