Professional Ship Simulator Sets Steam Early Access for September 16
Aerosoft and SWE Systems will bring the marine simulation game Professional Ship Simulator to Steam Early Access on September 16. The game lets players operate a range of vessels, from large cargo ships and cruise ships to small tugboats and rescue boats, with an advanced fluid dynamics model that makes wind, waves, currents, bank effects, and propulsion shape how each ship handles. Onboard systems are reproduced in detail, including radar with AIS/CPA tracking, sonar, navigation instruments, radio communication, and power generation and distribution. The open world covers two sea areas built on real geographic data, Rügen Island and the Dover Strait, with more than 40 ports, navigational markers, navigation lights, weather and day/night changes, wildlife, and AI ship traffic. Players take on tasks such as cargo transport, ferry operations, fishing, offshore logistics, towing support, buoy maintenance, rescue, and firefighting. The Early Access version includes the two sea areas, eight mission types, initial scenarios, and tutorials. Ships, missions, and scenarios will be added later, with mod support planned. A full release is expected around mid-2027.