Sail Forth Into The Storm In Sail Forth: Maelstrom Expansion This Week

Do you remember Sail Forth? Three years ago, I wrote about this procedurally crafted sea adventure from David Evan Games and The Quantum Astrophysics Guild, and this week sees the Maelstrom expansion.

An open-world adventure, Sail Forth: Maelstrom sees skippers sailing into the heart of the storm, ‘bringing forth colossal vortexes that promise unparalleled challenges and untold treasures’. It also features expanded customisations and more:

• Brave the Vortexes: Dive headfirst into the heart of the storm with the Sail Forth Maelstrom expansion! A tempest has swept across the Deepblue, bringing forth colossal vortexes that promise unparalleled challenges and untold treasures. Are you ready to face the Maelstrom?
• Meet the Arcane Order: The Maelstrom is watched over by mysterious guardians who offer strange new rewards to sailors willing to risk charting the depths of the Underworld. In exchange for much-coveted Maelstrom Pearls, the Arcane Order is willing to offer everything from ancient weaponry to custom cosmetics.
• Beware the Wormkin: The Maelstrom introduces a host of menacing adversaries that will test your sailing prowess and combat skills. The Underworld does not easily tolerate interlopers. Do not linger, or the Wormkin may claim your fleet.
• Expanded Vessel Customization: Express yourself with the brand new ship cosmetic system, adding dozens of decorative items that can be fitted to the vessels in your fleet.
• Sail Forth into the Unknown: Continue your nautical adventure with Maelstrom, where the call of the vortexes beckons you to uncharted waters. Will you return to the light, or be swallowed by the abyss?

Haven’t had the chance to play Sail Forth yet? The base game will be part of the Epic Games Store free giveaway promotion so players can experience the 30+ base game, then get Sail Forth: Malestrom on the 11th of January (16th for the Switch). Don’t have an Epic Games account? It’s also available for Steam, PS4/5, Xbox One/Series X/S and the Nintendo Switch.