‘Seafarer: The Ship Sim’ Set to Leave Steam Early Access and also Release for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 24th
astragon is pleased to announce that Seafarer: The Ship Sim will leave Steam Early Access on September 24. At the same time, the approachable ship simulation will launch for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-orders for the console versions are available now.
Watch the new console announcement Trailer here
In Seafarer: The Ship Sim, players take the helm of a wide variety of vessels and accept diverse assignments in numerous ports. These include transport jobs, patrol and rescue missions, firefighting operations, and unexpected events at sea. Whether transporting different types of cargo – such as bulk goods, containers, and liquefied gas—between ports or responding to emergency calls as part of the Coast Guard, players will face a wide range of challenges on the open water.
Seafarer: The Ship Sim launched in Steam Early Access on October 7, 2025. Since then, it has been continuously expanded with new content and features. Thanks to the recently added cooperative multiplayer mode, up to four players can now set sail together and tackle the many challenges that await them at sea. It will also launch for PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 24th at a price of $34.99 / 34.99€. Players who pre-order one of the console versions will receive the Voyager Pack at no additional cost. The pack includes two additional ships as well as a selection of cosmetic items that allow players to customize the appearance of their captain. 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. With the Full Release on September 24, the price will be raised to $29.99 / ₤24.99 / 29.99€.
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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. The distribution of high-quality licensed and distribution products such as Farming Simulator and SnowRunner complete its attractive product range. 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 lates game “Seafarer: The Ship Sim” will be released 2025 in Early Access. More information can be found at: www.astragon-development.com
