DIRECT ANSWER
The Steam demo is playable now. Use it as a compatibility and controls test, not just a sightseeing session.
What to test
A focused session answers the highest-risk purchase questions.
- Can the game start reliably on your PC?
- Can you read the cockpit and menus?
- Do rudder and throttle return to neutral?
- Can you complete the startup sequence?
- Does a busy harbor perform acceptably?
- Does large-ship inertia feel right to you?
- Can you finish the docking tutorial?
Current build context
Revision 1320 addressed a scenario-menu hardlock, UI loading artifacts, bulk-carrier turning with tug support, controller/HOTAS rudder deadzones, accidental containers, boarding stairs, world details, and the bug reporter.