Sailing to Success: Open-World Survival RPG ‘If Sunsets’ Surpasses 100,000 Sales on Steam

The Milestone: Developed by South Korean indie studio Polymorph Studio and published by Smilegate, the open-world survival RPG If Sunsets (이프선셋) has officially surpassed 100,000 cumulative copies sold on Steam roughly one year after its Early Access debut.

The Catalyst: A massive seafaring content update rolled out late last month significantly boosted numbers, driving high engagement in international markets like North America and Germany.

The Horizon: Following continuous optimization and end-game polish, the title is on track for a full global commercial release in H2 2026 across Steam, Stove, and the Epic Games Store.

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Survival on ‘Luminora’ Reaches the High Seas

If Sunsets is an open-world survival sandbox RPG set on the mysterious and dangerous island of “Luminora”. Players are thrown into a dynamic ecosystem where they must explore diverse biomes, gather critical resources, and construct heavily fortified bases to survive the elements and hostile threats.

While the game built a steady foundation through its high player freedom and collaborative combat loops, the true turning point for its recent explosive growth was the massive ocean expansion update launched on April 29.

Key Expansion Features Include:

• Pirate Warfare: Players can now fully step into the boots of a pirate, crafting custom warships from scratch and engaging in intense artillery duels against enemy fleets.
• Deep-Sea Exploration: A brand-new underwater biome allows players to dive into the ocean depths to harvest rare crafting materials and unique items essential for late-game progression.

The Road to 1.0: Kraken Battles Await

Building on the momentum of hitting the 100,000 sales milestone, Smilegate and Polymorph Studio are actively incorporating player feedback to streamline the experience before leaving Early Access.

The developers are currently restructuring the flow of the entire main questline to create a smoother narrative progression. Additionally, they are putting the finishing touches on the game’s ultimate end-game content: a massive, multi-stage “Kraken Boss Battle”.

Quick Specification: If Sunsets

“This ocean update was far more than just adding a few features; it was an structural overhaul designed to elevate the entire weight class of the game and lay the groundwork for our broader vision. Driven by the incredible feedback and support from our community, we will do our absolute best to deliver a polished, highly memorable experience.”

— Moon-seok Chae, Director of Polymorph Studio.

With its successful pivot into naval combat and deep-sea exploration, If Sunsets has successfully breathed new life into its survival loop. For players who want to keep up with development logs, detailed breakdown notes are available on the official game hubs on Steam and Stove.