Thundering cannons echo across the waves as you step into Captain Ivan Kruzenshtern's role during Russia's first circumnavigation. Recruit a ship crew and gain the Emperor's support before setting sail from Kronstadt on the Nadezhda and Neva. Face violent storms, sea battles, geographic discoveries, and navigation hurdles while navigating diplomacy on board and international ties in ports like Nuku Hiva, Alaska, Japan, and China.
This free to play adventure on PC draws from captains' diaries and historical records to recreate the three-year voyage across six seas and three oceans. Players tackle indigenous encounters, perilous weather, and maritime challenges in a detailed 19th-century naval setting. History enthusiasts and adventure fans will find a grounded take on this landmark Russian expedition.
Thundering cannons, sails flapping in the wind, and the ship’s deck creaking – one of the most dangerous sea voyages of the 19th century lies ahead. Walk in Captain Ivan Kruzenshtern’s shoes, recruit a ship crew, secure the Emperor’s backing and sail out on Russia’s first, history-making circumnavigation. Kronstadt, Nuku Hiva’s indigenous cannibal tribes, snowy Alaska, unapproachable Japan, and China with its perils, and all this against the backdrop of violent storms, major sea battles, geographic discoveries, overcoming the challenges of maritime navigation, and a delicate interplay between onboard diplomacy and international relations.
Kruzenshtern. A Stellar Sail is a monumental immersive project that tells the story of Russia’s first circumnavigation, undertaken by captains Kruzenshtern and Lisyansky on board Nadezhda and Neva. We re-enacted the chronicle of this historic voyage by relying on the protagonists’ diaries and hundreds of historical documents. The two ships spent over three years at sea, sailed through six seas and three oceans to accomplish a legendary feat. It is now your turn to become part of Russian naval history.
