Sailaway III

Sailaway III

Released Nov 2024

Sailing simulation. Explore the world's oceans or compete in races in the most realistic sailing simulator available. The sailing waters are as big as the real world and circumnavigation will take several months. Using true weather, true conditions and true sail trim.

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Evaluation

Sailaway III launched on November 1, 2024 and has received a consistent stream of numbered updates ever since. The ten most recent developer posts — spanning March 2025 through September 7, 2026 — are all feature patches or bug fix releases, with versions climbing from v1.18 to v1.38. Updates have arrived roughly every 4–8 weeks throughout this period, and the content of each is substantive: terrain improvements using LiDAR and satellite imagery, overhauled tidal current systems, new race rules, hardware library additions, HDR display support, engine upgrades, sail physics improvements, and more. The most recent release, version 1.38 on September 7, 2026, added improved star positions for celestial navigation, better search, and various fixes. No specific future content has been announced by name, and no roadmap or DLC listings exist, but the developer has not indicated that development is winding down. The game's community-driven structure — with user-created boats sold on a marketplace and virtual racing clubs organizing events — supports the expectation of continued engagement. Anyone considering whether the game is in its final state should know it is still receiving regular, meaningful updates.
Evidence
Version 1.38 released with improved star positions for celestial navigation, better search, and bug fixes
news post · Sep 7, 2026 source development ongoing
high
Version 1.33 released with LiDAR terrain improvements, Sentinel 2 satellite imagery, new map color modes, and numerous fixes
news post · Apr 23, 2026 source development ongoing
high

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Details

Developer
Publisher
Orbcreation BV
Achievements
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Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Multiplayer

About this game

The most realistic sailing simulation game available. On a global scale, in real weather, ready to be explored. Made by a sailor, helped by the joined effort of sailors from all over the world.

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Sailaway comes with 2 basic boats (a 38' cruiser and the small Nordic Folkboat). The rest of the boats are made by other sailors like you and are sold separately by them. This also applies to most of the boats you see in these pictures and videos.

Compete in races organized by virtual sailing clubs. Sail on boats designed by fellow sailors. Trim your sails for the best performance.

Face the biggest storms, circumnavigate the globe or make that journey you always wanted to make. Push yourself to become a better sailor.

Not everything is about better, faster. Enjoy a comforting and relaxing experience. Sail at your own pace, in the part of the world you like best. All alone, with friends or with other like minded people. Sailors will relate to each other wherever you go.

Learn astronavigation with the build-in sextant. Experiment with finding the best sail trim by using the visualization of air flow along the sails. Learn navigation with the buoys and other seamarks that are all present on the map and in the world.

Design your own boat, create your own digital or analog instruments. Or create your own hardware set up with the build-in library of blocks, shackles and winches. Make the world a better place by creating ports and docks. Plant trees. Place 3d models of iconic lighthouses. Make tutorials for other sailors.

Sailaway provides the framework, the sailors fill it with content for all to enjoy. Join us and become part of something big!

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Sailaway comes with 2 basic boats (a 38' cruiser and the small Nordic Folkboat). The rest of the boats are made by other sailors like you and are sold separately by them. This also applies to most of the boats you see in these pictures and videos.

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Check out the Sailaway.world website for more info.

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Important: The Russian government seems to have blocked the Sailaway servers. This means that Sailaway is not playable from within Russia

Last evaluated Sep 16, 2026
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