Windrose Co-op Guide

Co-op is Windrose's killer feature — and the source of its biggest bug reports. Here's the setup that minimizes drops.

Last updated: May 2026

Hosting options

P2P (default) — host’s PC is the server. Fine for 2 players, breaks at 4.
Dedicated server tool — bundled in WindroseDedicated.exe in the Steam folder. Use this for 4 players.
Crossplay — PC only currently (no console build).

Max crew size

4 players per save. Ships can carry all 4 simultaneously.

The disconnect fix

Set Steam Voice to Push to Talk. Open-mic VOIP causes desync in Patch 0.7.x.
Disable Steam Cloud during sessions (cloud-write while sailing is the #1 disconnect trigger).
Use dedicated server for any group above 2 — P2P NAT punch fails on most home routers.