Early Access
Is Helm or High Water still being updated?
Not really. Last updated 7 months ago, with no recorded updates per month, and nothing new since.
Last checked Oct 22, 2026
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About the game
Helm or High Water is a VR pirate ship combat game with asymmetrical local co-op. Put your sea legs to the test and work together with a friend to control all aspects of the ship from the helm and sails to the cannons and crew.
The newest build is on the public_test branch, more than 36 hours after the public branch. Steam's own Early Access notice looks at the public branch and can miss that beta activity.
Update history
Recent updates
Mar 18, 2026 · Build
public_test branch build 22404145
Latest build time Steam reports for the public_test branch.
Jan 26, 2025 · Patch note
Fort Assault and Arcade Update (opens in new tab)
If you've sunken all the foes in Hunt and breached the line in Blockade Runner, get ready for the next addition to Helm or High Water; Fort Assault! In Fort Assault, the only objective is to destroy the Fort, but it may not be as easy as it sounds! First, you'll have to sink the ships protecting it, making sure to stay out of the Fort's range. Then, the mai…
Jan 26, 2025 · Build
Public branch build 15196520
Latest build time Steam reports for the public branch.
May 14, 2024 · Patch note
Singleplayer and Language Update (opens in new tab)
Full Update Notes Added Singleplayer support Crew Player can drop in and out at any time Singleplayer controls Anchor and Ammo type with objects near the Map Localized game into 9 new languages Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portugese, Korean, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese New game mode: Blockade Runner Deliver the cargo to the fo…
Mar 24, 2023 · Patch note
Audio and Oculus Support Update (opens in new tab)
Added a couple of small audio features and bug fixes as well as full support for Oculus family devices. If grabbed objects feel oriented wrong on your controllers toggle the setting in the options menu outside the player house. Full Update Notes NEW Doppler effect sounds for cannonballs NEW Cannonball splash sounds NEW Cannon fire sounds NEW Sounds for item…
Questions
When was the last Helm or High Water update?
Helm or High Water last shipped a build on the public_test branch 7 months ago (Mar 18, 2026).
How often does Helm or High Water update?
It got no recorded updates per month over the last year and is rarely updated (3/100). 1 of the last 12 months had at least one update day. Not enough of a cadence to call it regular.
Is Helm or High Water abandoned?
Yes, it looks that way. There have been no builds or patch notes in over 180 days, or none on record at all.
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