Offshore Sailor is a sailing simulation game that lets you experience the thrill of offshore racing and ocean exploration, all from home.
Whether you’re exploring the open sea or competing in legendary races, every voyage unfolds on a 1/60 scaled Earth with its own weather system, unique for each game.
The goal is simple: sail fast, sail smart. Configure your sails, adjust your route, and use the wind to your advantage to cross the finish line before your rivals. The simulation captures the essence and strategy of real sailing while keeping the experience accessible and fun.
At its heart, Offshore Sailor is a tribute to the passion of sailing, designed both for sailors who want to relive the adventure at home and for newcomers eager to discover why this sport inspires so many.
What Offshore Sailor is not
Offshore Sailor doesn’t try to replace real sailing; nothing compares to the feeling of a real boat cutting through waves and the wind on your face. It’s not a hyper-realistic simulator, but an authentic yet simplified recreation designed for enjoyment. Some behaviors are intentionally tuned for fun and accessibility rather than strict realism.
The world is scaled at 1/60th of real Earth, so long ocean crossings remain immersive but never drag on for weeks. You’ll still feel the vastness of the sea, just condensed enough to fit into your schedule.
Release Plan
The game is still in active development. The release plan is as follows:
- Free Technical Demo: A first public version to let everyone experience the foundation of the game in a defined zone. This demo will remain permanently available, even after launch.
- Early Access Phase: A paid version featuring the entire Earth, with regular updates, new features, and expanding gameplay.
- Full Release: Featuring the first full experience, with the polish of a finished game. The game will still be updated over time.
Pricing
Early Access will start at $4.99, with the price gradually increasing as development progresses and content expands. The final price will be adjusted based on community feedback and what feels right for the scope and quality of the finished game.
The Team
Offshore Sailor is developed by me, Marc-André Ploux, a passionate solo developer and sailor. Every aspect, from development to 3D models, is handcrafted with love and precision. As the project grows, new collaborators will join the adventure to help bring even more realism and depth to the experience.
Credits
While I might be a solo developer, I want to mention all the great resources, plugins, and help I’ve received:
Resources & Plugins: Ultra Dynamic Sky, Waterline PRO, DWP (Dynamic Water Physics)
Testers & Supporters: Arthur, Thibault, Jean-Baptiste, Maxime, thank you for your invaluable feedback and enthusiasm.
Performance Note
For now, the game is developed using Unreal Engine 5 with its default settings, meaning the current state requires modern hardware. However, my ambition is to make the game playable on a GTX 1050 (portable) with 4GB of VRAM, 8GB of RAM, and a 7th gen CPU.