Steam Next Fest might not officially be here, but some games are launching demos early. And this one is already dominating.

Windrose, formerly Crosswind, has pivoted into a PvE pirate survival game. Here’s what’s in the demo, how long it lasts, and what’s next.

Pirates have long captured the public imagination. There's something about a life of freedom on the sea that appeals to many. Sailing the high seas is a theme that's especially well-suited to gaming, ...