2026-09-16
Prepare for Early Access
RC 1717 updates careers, navigation and ship handling. Medium Trawler and Container Feeder remain unavailable in that announcement; a broad fleet list is not a promise of every hull at launch.
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Professional Ship Simulator
Take the helm with clear controls, practical mooring help and a guide to the ships and waters ahead.
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Key Bindings
Use V or Shift+V to cycle views and F1–F4 for the main viewpoints. Controller mappings are configured in Options → Input.
Mooring Guide
Use the Docking Panel to connect mooring points and manage line tension. Keep cargo-loading lines slack enough for the ship to move as its load changes.
Free Roam
Open World is the free-roam mode: the manual gives access to available ships, harbors and regions, with adjustable conditions and optional missions.
System Requirements
Steam lists Windows 11, 16 GB RAM and 16 GB storage as the minimum, with 32 GB RAM recommended. Compare both the GPU model and its VRAM.
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Key Bindings
Use V or Shift+V to cycle views and F1–F4 for the main viewpoints. Controller mappings are configured in Options → Input.
Boarding Stairs
For a pilot transfer, align your boarding stairs with the target ship’s ladder and hold a matching position until the pilot reaches the deck.
Mooring Guide
Use the Docking Panel to connect mooring points and manage line tension. Keep cargo-loading lines slack enough for the ship to move as its load changes.
Throw Mooring Lines
Click a mooring point in the Docking Panel. The game connects it to the nearest shore mooring point; the mouse wheel adjusts line length.
PS5 Status
A PS5 edition has not been announced in the official sources checked on September 13, 2026. The announced release is the PC Steam version.
Xbox Status
No Xbox edition or Game Pass release is confirmed by the official sources checked on September 13, 2026. PC controller support is a separate feature.
Mobile Status
No native iPhone, iPad or Android edition is confirmed in the checked official sources. Professional Ship Simulator is announced for Windows PC on Steam.
Android Status
There is no verified official Android APK or Google Play release for this title as of September 13, 2026. Use the PC Steam listing to confirm its identity.
Map & Regions
The announced world covers Rügen and the Strait of Dover. Route files use GPX; the official Ship Panel manual explains importing and saving routes.
Free Roam
Open World is the free-roam mode: the manual gives access to available ships, harbors and regions, with adjustable conditions and optional missions.
Strait of Dover
The Strait of Dover is one of the two announced regions, described as a 140 × 140 km scenery. Plan the passage for your vessel’s draft and conditions.
Cruise Ship
Cruise ships appear in the official fleet description. The class documentation describes passenger tourism; it does not establish a universal unlock price.
Boat List
Steam lists nine broad ship types. RC 1717 separately says the Medium Trawler and Container Feeder are not yet available in Early Access.
Release Date
Professional Ship Simulator is scheduled to enter Steam Early Access on September 16, 2026. The PC demo is available before that planned launch.
System Requirements
Steam lists Windows 11, 16 GB RAM and 16 GB storage as the minimum, with 32 GB RAM recommended. Compare both the GPU model and its VRAM.
Multiplayer
The current Steam listing identifies Professional Ship Simulator as single-player. Online co-op, shared crews and cross-play are not confirmed features.
Pre-release Review
This is a pre-release feature assessment based on official information, not a hands-on scored review. Try the PC demo before judging the full experience.
vs Seafarer
Professional Ship Simulator emphasizes detailed ship systems and lists single-player. Seafarer currently advertises shared crews of up to four players.
Reddit & Community
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