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Project Castaway

Project Castaway is a survival crafting title set in the Pacific Ocean. Live the life of a stranded castaway, with only yourself - and the island's inhabitants - for company! Sail the ocean, hunt, explore…

17 March 2026

Project Castaway is an adventure developed by Mardonpol Inc., released 17 March 2026 on Linux and PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What Project Castaway is

Project Castaway is an adventure game developed by Mardonpol Inc. and released in 2026. It is available on Linux and PC (Microsoft Windows). It runs on Unity.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Project Castaway is a survival crafting title set in the Pacific Ocean. Live the life of a stranded castaway, with only yourself - and the island's inhabitants - for company! Sail the ocean, hunt, explore unique islands and gather resources as you fight for survival.
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How it plays

It is played from a first person perspective. Its themes are action, open world and survival. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. Available modes: Co-operative, Multiplayer and Single player.

What it launched against

Project Castaway launched on 17 March 2026, within three weeks of Resident Evil Requiem, Crimson Desert Enhanced, Marathon and Pokémon Pokopia.

Released around the same time: Resident Evil Requiem, Crimson Desert Enhanced, Marathon, Pokémon Pokopia.

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When did Project Castaway come out?
Project Castaway was released on 17 March 2026 for Linux and PC (Microsoft Windows).

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