Ah, the salty sea air, the rolling waves of the ocean and a good old mockery of haggling in the markets – it sounds like a dream, right? Well, for those of us not lucky enough to be out on open waters (or for those of us hoping to avoid a spot of 16th century scurvy), Koei’s Uncharted Waters series has been a great virtual alternative to many years .
And now, to commemorate the franchise’s three-decade-long legacy, video game goliaths Koei Tecmo and Motif – the Line Game-affiliated development company – are opening Uncharted Waters Origin pre-registrations for the seafaring sandbox RPG.
Set in the 16th century Age of Discovery, Uncharted Waters Origin invites you to dive into the intricacies of trade, adventure and battle in this vast, realistic world. Built with Unreal Engine 4’s 4K graphics at its core and using “real-world big data” including the direction and speed of the wind, currents and waves, there’s plenty to immerse yourself in with this – and maybe you even find yourself rubbing elbows (or trade blows) with famous figures from world history.
When is the Uncharted Waters Origin release date?
For Korean players, Uncharted Waters Origin’s release date was August 23, 2022 – and since then it has won four awards at the Korea Game Awards, including Grand Prize, Best Screenplay, and Sound category, and now it’s set to head overseas as well. to travel .
Uncharted Waters Origin’s global release date is sometime in the first quarter of 2023, which means we should be able to hit the waters on PC, Steam Deck, Android, and iOS sometime before the end of April. Of course we will keep you informed as soon as we know more.
How do I sign up for Uncharted Waters Origin pre-registrations?
Pre-registrations for Uncharted Waters Origin are open from now until February 20. You can pre-register on the official Uncharted Waters Origin website and follow updates on the game’s official YouTube channel. Anyone who pre-registers will be rewarded with various items upon the game’s release, including ships, materials, and equipment to help you get your sea legs as quickly as possible.
That’s all we have on the Uncharted Waters Origin release date and pre-registrations for now. If you’re a jolly roger and just can’t wait to get back to the seven seas, be sure to check out our list of the best pirate games to keep you busy in the meantime.