The sailing game Sail Forth, created by independent developer David Evans of Festive Vector, has become a huge hit after being released for free on the Epic Games Store.
The promotion, which lasted until 5:00 PM on January 11, 2024, attracted a massive number of players. Since then, the game has been downloaded over 2.4 million times, representing a growth of 282,041 percent. This is an undeniable success for a niche production that only had 24 online players on the Steam platform.
The game’s popularity has exceeded the expectations of the creator. David Evans not only received payment from Epic Games but also released the first paid DLC, Maelstrom. This addition is priced at only 21 Polish złoty, which is a great opportunity for everyone who downloaded the game for free and wants further entertainment.
Sail Forth was released on December 21, 2022, and is available on PC as well as on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5. Despite the lack of a Polish language version, it has gained significant popularity. According to OpenCritic, the average game rating is 77%, and on Steam, 93% of players have positively reviewed the production.
This is another example of how the Epic Games Store is capable of attracting many players through its policy of providing free games. Sail Forth shows that even niche productions can become a true phenomenon when they find the right audience.
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The source of the article is from the blog krama.net