Sailing Era
Released Jan 2023
Every voyage is a journey of "Sailing & Beyond" in Sailing Era! Navigate your fleet and sail for fun; run a business; have a romantic encounter in the tavern; capture pirates amid intense battle; explore inland for treasure... Experience foreign culture, make novel discoveries, and sail away!
78% positive · 5,076 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Sailing Era launched on January 11, 2023 and received its first and only paid DLC, "Adventure of 2233," the very next day (January 12, 2023). A second, more substantial paid DLC — "Edge of the World" — was announced on September 7, 2023 and released on September 12, 2023, introducing a new protagonist (Fiona), new locations, new enemies, and a new world boss.
Both DLC entries are now released, and neither shows an "Unreleased" status in the store listing. The developer's post-launch communication pattern consisted of a flurry of feature patches and bug fixes concentrated in the weeks immediately following launch (January–April 2023), followed by the Edge of the World DLC in September 2023. After September 12, 2023, the developer's news posts shifted entirely to sales, discounts, and merchandise announcements — with no feature patches, content announcements, or roadmap posts of any kind.
The January 2023 future updates notice outlined a set of near-term improvements, all of which were plausibly addressed through the feature patches shipped between February and April 2023. No roadmap or announcement of additional content beyond Edge of the World has been published. The developer has not communicated any plans for further DLC, expansions, or major updates since the Edge of the World release on September 12, 2023 — now nearly two and a half years of silence on content matters.
With both DLC released, no unreleased content in the store, no post-September 2023 content activity, and no developer statements promising future additions, the game's content appears to be complete as of the Edge of the World DLC launch.
Evidence
Edge of the World DLC released on September 12, 2023 — the second and most recent paid DLC, adding a new main character, port, enemy faction, and world boss.
Edge of the World DLC officially launched on Steam with all announced content. No mention of future DLC or ongoing development plans.
Content
2 of 2 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
bilibili
Achievements
39
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
The story takes place during the era of great geographical discovery in the 15th to 17th century. The world is linked by nautical routes, leading to an upsurge in ocean exploration.
Every young navigator of this era dreams of their own ship to sail freely through the ocean. Some seek to change their destiny, others hope to make history.
A real-world scale map, and highly detailed recreation of the ocean, land, monsoon currents, and weather changes form a huge maritime world. Face sudden changes in weather, unpredictable winds, sunken treasure, pirate attacks, and luring danger. And experience a novel and thrilling voyage through the ocean.
Almost 200 unique ports full of exotic local culture to experience. You can resupply, trade, accept commissions, recruit sailors, invest, and engage in many other activities in the ports. You can even form a land expedition team to explore inland!
Prices fluctuate with the situation at the ports, ultimately translating to higher profits. Promote port development through trade and commissions to increase the variety of goods, items, and premium ships available.
You will assume the lives of four captains with unique backgrounds. Over 30 outstanding individuals like British scholars, legendary pirates, Jewish merchants, and Japanese ronins are waiting to be recruited. Use them wisely to bring out the best in them.
Even heroes need trustworthy companions! Help them grow, unlock new traits, and improve basic skills for a greater variety of available strategies to handle all challenges with ease.
More than ten renowned ships from history have been faithfully recreated. Collect famous ships such as the Caravel and Galleon or customize a unique ship of your own.
In a naval battle, use the wind to create distance and switch the position of your cannons, then launch a rain of fire upon your enemies; or do the opposite and enjoy the thrill of sword fighting.
Historical ruins, sunken ships, pirate treasure... The high seas are full of secrets. Explore the unknown, unearth mysterious treasures, uncover ancient civilizations, and freely explore every corner of the world!
Every young navigator of this era dreams of their own ship to sail freely through the ocean. Some seek to change their destiny, others hope to make history.
A real-world scale map, and highly detailed recreation of the ocean, land, monsoon currents, and weather changes form a huge maritime world. Face sudden changes in weather, unpredictable winds, sunken treasure, pirate attacks, and luring danger. And experience a novel and thrilling voyage through the ocean.
Almost 200 unique ports full of exotic local culture to experience. You can resupply, trade, accept commissions, recruit sailors, invest, and engage in many other activities in the ports. You can even form a land expedition team to explore inland!
Prices fluctuate with the situation at the ports, ultimately translating to higher profits. Promote port development through trade and commissions to increase the variety of goods, items, and premium ships available.
You will assume the lives of four captains with unique backgrounds. Over 30 outstanding individuals like British scholars, legendary pirates, Jewish merchants, and Japanese ronins are waiting to be recruited. Use them wisely to bring out the best in them.
Even heroes need trustworthy companions! Help them grow, unlock new traits, and improve basic skills for a greater variety of available strategies to handle all challenges with ease.
More than ten renowned ships from history have been faithfully recreated. Collect famous ships such as the Caravel and Galleon or customize a unique ship of your own.
In a naval battle, use the wind to create distance and switch the position of your cannons, then launch a rain of fire upon your enemies; or do the opposite and enjoy the thrill of sword fighting.
Historical ruins, sunken ships, pirate treasure... The high seas are full of secrets. Explore the unknown, unearth mysterious treasures, uncover ancient civilizations, and freely explore every corner of the world!
Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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