Corsair Cove news & patch notes

Corsair Cove 1.0 is now live with a 25% launch discount. Build a sprawling pirate haven, raise a fleet to explore the high seas, and take on the Crown to keep the Age of Piracy alive! From ale to flintlock pistols, and from scallywags to swashbucklers, you’ll need to manage complex production chains and govern a rowdy crew to reign supreme over the seas! Check out the launch trailer down below.

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New Player Resources

If you're just getting started, be sure to check out the Corsair Cove Beginner's Guide, which covers the basics and helps you get your bearings. If you have questions, the FAQ answers many of the most common ones from the community. For more detailed information on mechanics, items, and systems, you can also visit the Official Wiki. These are all great resources to keep handy as you explore Corsair Cove.

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It was a windy day on the Seven Seas and the water was restless. Amara Machado, with mandate from the Admiral himself, set out with a whole fleet of ships to deliver several punishing attacks on local harbors tipped for pirate activity. Many were killed, many more captured to be hanged later. Thanks to a timely tip from one of the locals, a raid on a shabby old pirate tavern proved to be especially fruitful. Many well-known pirates were captured in one fell swoop, almost as if providence itself had brought them into the pirate hunter’s grasp. The ambitious captain of the Crown, driven to prove her worth to her father. A prison galleon, and in her guts, a quintet of unlikely acquaintances: Teach, the old, disgruntled legend. Hungover, but hungry for power and domination. Scarlet, the wildcat full of vinegar, yearning for glory. Kanja, the cunning spice lord, penniless and ready for one last play. Honorata, the rising star striving for freedom and mastery of the sea. And finally, Rambullion, the old tavernkeep who never gave up on the dream of a pirate haven unified under one flag, and who carried the explosive key to their freedom. By the inscrutable powers of the vast blue, a perfect storm was forming on the horizon of history, one that could change the Seven Seas forever. One big fat powder keg, ready to explode. All it needed was a spark.

More Legends Before the Storm

If you've missed previous entries in our Legends Before the Storm series, you can get caught up here:

• Honorata, The Adventurer
• Scarlet, The Fearless
• Kanja, The Gambler
• Teach, The Brute
• Rambullion, the Tavernkeep
• Amara, the Pirate Hunter

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At first glance, Amara Machado was the ideal. Wearing the Crown's perfectly fit uniform, her gaze stern and focused. The daughter of the feared admiral Fernando Machado was primed for a long and successful career. When Amara was a child, her mother was killed in a pirate attack on a ship her father captained for the Crown. The heartbroken admiral raised his daughter the only way he knew, as a son. Amara underwent rigorous military training and showed great dedication to her father and the Admiralty. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/46087121/80022a1cf54c755ca19cb66c97e9b5ffb22150e5.png However, her father's increasing brutality against any resistance in the Seven Seas did not exactly sit well with her. While she is no friend of pirates, she was too young when her mother died to share her father's burning hatred for them. To her, hunting pirates had to be done to keep the Crown's peace. Recently, Amara was ordered to find and execute a crew of buccaneers who escaped the Bloody Bastille. Instead of killing everyone, she brought them in for questioning and proper trial. Her father could not accept this. He gave his daughter an ultimatum. Either she proved she could do the job, or someone else would do it. This ignited a fire inside Amara. After months of pirate hunting, she prepared a major crackdown on several notorious pirate locations. This time, she was tasked to bring them personally to the Bloody Bastille for public execution. And executed they should be.

More Legends Before the Storm

If you've missed previous entries in our Legends Before the Storm series, you can get caught up here:

• Honorata, The Adventurer
• Scarlet, The Fearless
• Kanja, The Gambler
• Teach, The Brute
• Rambullion, the Tavernkeep

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Once he was known as Tadhg MacMhuircheartaich, a name so hard to pronounce that when it came time to abandon his dreams and go into hiding, he called himself Rambullion instead. Once, he was young and ambitious and so full of vicious pirate vigor, he could have ripped a Crown galleon in two with his bare hands. Back then, the world was his for the taking, a feast of loot and adventure, the Seven Seas his chest to plunder. Rambullion had a knack for being in the right place at the right time. When the first pang of age tickled his bones, he joined other mighty pirates in a grand dream: a haven where all were equal and free, built on stolen coin and honest work. A pirate’s paradise. The dream was short lived, however. The Crown came to take what they said was theirs by right. Rambullion fought alongside the greats, the Averies and O’Malley’s, even Blackbeard, the arrogant bastard. In the end, the harbor fell, and they all ended up either dead or scattered to the winds. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/46087121/02ed764f2affa69fab4c5e72802835b0b8f64fdf.png For many years, he vanished, until one day, a man called Rambullion appeared behind the counter of an unassuming tavern as if he’d always been there. Old and grizzled, with a scar on his cranium so big, it seemed his head had been cracked by a cannon ball. When asked about it, he woud tell a new story every time. Nobody recognized him, and that was all the better. If the Crown found out who he was, he would be hung on the spot. But as Rambullion, he could hang back, observe, and keep the old dream alive until an opportunity came his way. He studied the pirates passing through his tavern—scoundrels, thieves and scallywags, and whoever else the devils dragged in on a particular day. Few of them had the spark, but he could wait. So, when the tides of fate brought a group of famous pirates to his tavern one day, was it pure chance, or was it destiny? And when all of them were taken in by Amara the pirate hunter moments later, why not raise a fuss so they’d take him in as well? After all, Rambullion had a knack for being in the right place at the right time.

More Legends Before the Storm

If you've missed previous entries in our Legends Before the Storm series, you can get caught up here:

• Honorata, The Adventurer
• Scarlet, The Fearless
• Kanja, The Gambler
• Teach, The Brute

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Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard, was the last of the old guard. Those around him have fallen victim to the Crown, pirate hunters, or even their own crews. He had survived through sheer brutality, vigilance, and force of will. Teach was not the monster depicted in horror stories (although he himself had cultivated that reputation). Once, he had been a mentor to his men, an ally to his friends, a man who believed in honor among thieves. But years of betrayal, battles and the endless fight for survival in the shadow of the Crown eroded the man he’d once been. Teach lost all faith in the idea of pirates sailing under a unified flag. He came to believe that pirates instead needed a King, ruling them with an iron fist. Better to reign in Hell… He became a cynical brute, terrorizing, looting, and drinking his days away. His old discipline faltered, replaced by indulgence and recklessness. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/46087121/2e0f572eb7a28e21b8ec03536ee190773d58c0b8.png On a particularly bad day, he went on a rum-fueled rampage in an infamous pirate tavern he frequented. Smashing tables and mocking the other pirates, he bellowed at everyone across the room, asking for a fight. No one dared to challenge the old savage. Teach slurred insults at everyone paying attention, including the dashing officer of the Crown who had just entered the room. In response, a rifle stock smashed into his head, knocking him out cold. Next thing he knew, the pirate legend found himself imprisoned—sore, humiliated, and nursing a terrible hangover. Was this the end of the mighty Blackbeard? Or was there a way for him to reclaim that old strength, rekindle the old fire within him, and build his empire on the burning remains of his enemies? Fueled by a fresh dose of anger, Teach joined a group of fellow prisoners to forge an escape plan. He was just in time to see the grizzled tavernkeep with the scar on his scalp produce a gunpowder bomb from a hidden pocket.

More Legends Before the Storm

If you've missed previous entries in our Legends Before the Storm series, you can get caught up here:

• Honorata, The Adventurer
• Scarlet, The Fearless
• Kanja, The Gambler

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Born in Calcutta, Kanja Shan was a wealthy spice merchant enjoying a life in luxury. Unfortunately, his lavish lifestyle, coupled with his natural greed, would eventually cost him everything. Kanja’s business acumen propelled him to the highest ranks of the spice-trading circles. In a world where spices could make a cunning merchant rich, he always wanted more. Whoever controlled the spice controlled the world! Kanja sponsored and armed pirate crews, sending them after rival spice merchants. The high-risk high-reward game stirred something powerful within him. It was exhilarating. But it came as no surprise that Kanja’s ravenous ambition put him at odds with some powerful people. The Golden Chain, a league of resourceful smugglers, wanted him caught and quartered for stealing vast amounts of their saffron. Kanja’s wealth also attracted the attention of his most dangerous adversary: the emperor himself. Kanja’s fortune was seized and his trading fleet scattered as he barely escaped Calcutta with his hide intact. After many months on the run across half the Seven Seas, Kanja managed to shake off his pursuers and found shelter in a a bustling free port. It was a dreary life, ill-suited to the flamboyant spice thief. His only relief was the cheap liquor at the local tavern. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/46087121/d0e50caeaa696e3ead0e92f3276964f469ec659b.png One sunny day, Kanja finally let his guard down, boastfully blabbering to the tavernkeep about rebuilding his empire. The balding man with a scar on his scalp nodded dutifully as he refilled Kanja’s cup many times over. The crowd was getting lively. Someone was smashing tables and asking for a fight. The sound of polished boots approached from outside the door. The tavernkeep reached for something below the counter as Kanja droned on. Occupied by the sight of two beautiful ladies he happened to share the counter with, Kanja ordered another drink to bolster his charm, blissfully unaware of how profoundly the next moments would shape the rest of his life. When the pirate hunter and her Crown soldiers stormed the tavern, Kanja was not in any shape to fight back. He was easily captured, and all he could do was use his natural charm to quickly make some friends. He whispered to the tied-up tavernkeep next to him, promising infinite riches if they worked together to escape. The tavernkeep just gave him a sly wink. They were promptly escorted to the pirate hunter’s enormous prison ship. Next stop: the Bloody Bastille, the Crown’s special prison for pirates in this part of the Seven Seas. Soon, most likely, it was off to the gallows. For Kanja, and anyone else caught in the belly of this prison ship. It was all or nothing now. Time to make a play.

More Legends Before the Storm

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• Honorata, The Adventurer
• Scarlet, The Fearless

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One day, they would write songs about them. That’s what she would tell her crew every time they celebrated another daring adventure. Unlike many pirates, this wild captain wasn’t in it for rum or coin. Scarlet Drake had made fame and notoriety her purpose. She would be remembered as a pirate legend. It wasn’t always like that. Scarlet grew up a poor orphan in Ireland. One day, she stowed away aboard a merchant ship bound for the Americas—a new life. En route, the ship was attacked by pirates under captain “Old Hob” O’Malley, and the crew was slaughtered to the man. After blood and smoke had settled, Old Hob discovered the girl, who was hiding amongst the cargo, pointing a kitchen knife at him in defiance. He immediately recognized the fire in her eyes and decided to take her under his wing. Under Old Hob’s tutelage, Scarlet grew into a fine pirate with a sharp mind and an even sharper blade. Perhaps one day, Old Hob could have seen her full potential, if not for a fateful encounter with the Reaper.On a dark and stormy day at sea, Scarlet came face to face with Rupert Killigrew, the cursed corsair, blight of the Seven Seas. He had come to claim the souls of Old Hobb and his crew, and the Reaper always gets his due. In the end, Scarlet was the only survivor. Since then, her path to fame was clear: one day, she would best the Reaper. But how does one defeat death itself? The answer eluded Scarlet for a long time. Eventually, she heard tales of the legendary Brethren of the Coast and their battles against the Reaper. She figured that joining their ranks was her best chance, so she tracked them down to a notorious tavern at a bustling harbor. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/46087121/e317a793a7ef7f37fa139952d371352e1307854a.png The tavern was run by a quiet tavernkeep with a big scar on his scalp. Scarlet sat down at the counter, ordered one cup after another and told tales of her latest exploits. To get the Brethren’s attention, one must be truly notorious. The door suddenly burst open. A dashing officer of the Crown walked in, dominating the room with calm authority. Scarlet had one look at the woman’s face and recognized her immediately. She was Amara, the hound of the Admiral. A hunter of pirates. Soldiers stormed the tavern. Scarlet was quickly on her feet and slashed two of her assailants wide open before she was overwhelmed. She writhed and spat out a litany of curses that would have made the dirtiest fishmonger blush. The pirate hunter walked up to her with an impudent smile and punched her straight in the gut. The wind driven out of her, Scarlet met the pirate hunter’s gaze, and saw the self-assured determination of the Crown’s lapdog. This woman was a phenomenal rival, a foe worthy of her legend. Scarlet took a deep breath, spat in the pirate hunter’s face, and laughed until another punch knocked her unconscious.

More Legends Before the Storm

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• Kanja, The Gambler
• Honorata, The Adventurer

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How did the daughter of a wealthy merchant become a pirate chasing the Seven Seas' most ferocious beasts? Well, it’s a long story! Honorata Van Horn was born into a rich family. Raised among four brothers, she was never meant to conquer the seas. Her mother, who’d secretly become the matriarch of the Van Horn trading company, had a different future for her in mind: to help run the family business. But Honorata had the spark of rebellion in her. What she read in old books after dark made her crave nothing more than a life of adventure. She started going out, mingling with sailors and captains, and eventually learned how to navigate and command a ship. Rejecting her family’s plans for her future, Honorata stole a company ship and sailed away to new horizons. Honorata was not a pirate in the traditional sense; truth was, she’d never held pirates in high regard. But travelling the seas and uncovering its mysteries, she became obsessed with mythical creatures mentioned in sea shanties and sailor’s yarn. That’s how she learned of Daredevil’s League, a group of fearless pirates, out to master the Seven Seas. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/46087121/de036638d898824691147c73c3c8860950855114.png Eventually, Honorata’s search for the Daredevils led her to a notorious tavern in a bustling harbor. Sticking out like a sore thumb among the local scoundrels, she made her way to the bar. The tavernkeep, a grizzled man with a scar running across his scalp, gave her a stony look. Trying to make her voice sound deeper, Honorata ordered the strongest drink on the menu. The tavernkeep sent a full mug her way — the odor alone making her eyes water — and leaned back, watching her with a wry smile. Honorata steeled herself and emptied her mug, bursting into a cough to the amusement of all around. Undeterred, she slammed her mug on the counter and ordered another. Holding her breath, she downed her second mug in one go. Her stomach turned upside down, but more importantly, she saw a hint of recognition in the tavernkeep’s weathered face. She was getting somewhere. Now she only had to ask for the Daredevils, and… A loud bang sent a tremor through the crowd, and a dashing officer of the Crown entered the establishment with cold judgement in her eyes. Honorata, struggling to stand straight with the elixir taking over, approached the officer with a shaky greeting. In return, she got a blow to the head, putting her out of commission. Before her vision went dark, she saw chaos overtake the tavern — screaming, fighting, glass flying like bullets, then… nothing. When Honorata woke up again, she found herself in the dark bowels of an unknown ship, feeling sick to her stomach. A massive rat was staring her directly in the face, sitting on the shoulder of a familiar tavernkeep. The man offered her a flask of water and told her to drink up. Funnily enough, he didn’t seem bothered by their predicament at all…

More Legends Before the Storm

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• Scarlet, The Fearless
• Kanja, The Gambler

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Ahoy, ye landlubbers! Corsair Cove is sailing into Steam Next Fest. Take on the Crown as you fight to keep the Age of Piracy alive. Build a sprawling pirate haven, raise a fleet to explore the high seas, manage complex crafting chains, and govern your rowdy crew to reign supreme. You can try Corsair Cove's demo during Steam Next Fest and get a first look at this vibrant pirate-themed city builder. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3858730/Corsair_Cove_Demo/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1368140/Corsair_Cove/

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We’ve just pushed a small hotfix for Corsair Cove that tackles a few crashes and progression issues players ran into in the demo. This update fixes some random crashes during gameplay, a crash tied to quality settings in the options menu, a tutorial goal that could get stuck if you entered the first discovery point with fewer than 10 crew, and an issue where the game could remain paused after your ship returned from a journey in the seven seas.

Changelog

• We focused on crash fixes that showed up on some older systems
• Fixed a crash related to quality settings in options menu
• Fixed the tutorial goal getting stuck when entering the first discovery point with less than 10 crew
• Fixed the game getting stuck in pause mode after returning the ship from a journey in the seven seas

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Ahoy landlubbers, We are excited to announce that Corsair Cove will be released on July 31, 2026! And to give you a sample of what's to come when the full game sets sail, the demo for Corsair Cove is available right now! Check out the release date trailer below: In Corsair Cove, the Golden Age of Piracy is coming to an end. The high seas are being taken over by the Crown’s pirate hunters; but there is still time to build a sprawling pirate haven, raise a fleet, and keep the Jolly Roger flying. In this city builder, you have the freedom to build anywhere on the vibrant island where you find yourself shipwrecked. Manage complex production chains, equip a rowdy crew, and do your best to keep morale high as you wage war against the Crown.

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Ahoy city builder fans, We at Limbic Entertainment are excited to finally reveal Corsair Cove together with our publishing partner Hooded Horse. If you have always wanted a pirate city builder with the freedom to build anywhere and create your dream pirate utopia, then you should take a closer look. This pirate-themed city-building strategy game lets players build their pirate empire anywhere, on cliffs, on walls, wherever you want. Because let’s be honest, real pirates don’t just build on flat ground. That would be boring. Players will immerse themselves in a world of pirate cities and swashbuckling adventures at sea.

• Transform a deserted island into a thriving pirate fortress, expanding across cliffs and hills to fully utilize the available terrain.
• Build and optimize transport systems such as bridges, ziplines, elevators, and more to efficiently move goods through complex production chains featuring over 50 different resources.
• Attract new pirates to settle in your colony by fulfilling their needs, ranging from ale and clothing to eyepatches and sabers.
• Design and equip powerful ships to explore surrounding seas and defend the island against the Crown attempting to disrupt your operations.
• Complete quests and develop your society along the four progression paths: Notoriety, Empire, Seafaring, and Wealth, each unlocking unique missions, buildings, and ships.

Together with Hooded Horse, we bring decades of strategy game expertise to the project, shaped by our work on titles such as Tropico 6, Might & Magic® Heroes® VII, Park Beyond and more. With Corsair Cove, we build on that foundation by delivering deep production chains, complex logistics, and meaningful progression systems that challenge players to master and expand their pirate stronghold. Prepare to set sail, captain – a pirate empire awaits in Corsair Cove!

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