Pirate Ships news & patch notes

⚔️ Battle Changes

• Increased melee attack range, making it easier for sailors to reach enemies in narrow passages between cannons and shields
• Cursed Shield now has a maximum of 3 resurrections
• Reduced cannon targeting priority for rum barrels
• Bleeding caused by Sea Wolf attacks is no longer blocked by armor
• Murk Divers no longer restore health when attacking undead

• Enna Black Phoenix and Hastur Darkhart: increased speed bonus from their abilities
• Diego Palumbo: healing bonus replaced with a health bonus for all sailors except undead
• Victor Mortimer: health bonus replaced with an armor bonus

• Fixed skeleton resurrection bugs
• Fixed battle freezes during Fleet and Fort battles
• Fixed an issue where a player's ghosts could appear on the enemy ship during Fleet Battles
• Fixed sailors becoming stuck after using Plague and Inferno Amulets
• Fixed visual defects on Redmond Force's shield
• Improved Fort combat power calculation

🔧 Other Improvements and Fixes

• Improved Captain assignment and replacement on ships
• Excess Captain cards are now visibly converted into Rubies
• Captain cards already spent on upgrades are now preserved when obtaining a rarer version of the same Captain
• Fixed league bonus calculations for gold rewards in Fleet and Fort battles
• Improved the selection of items available in the Kraken Hunter Shop
• Improved equipment descriptions — damage types are now represented with their corresponding icons
• Various interface improvements

💬 Let Us Know

🏴‍☠️ Clans

• Leader — the clan's founder. Can edit clan info and transfer leadership.
• Officer — reviews and accepts or declines join requests.
• Member — a regular member of the clan.

⚕️ Medic and Repairman

• The Medic can now heal captains. At higher levels, even the undead — though medical supplies are limited.
• The Repairman has shifted focus from combat to repairs and gained extra survivability.
• Upgrade paths have been fixed and some abilities reworked.

🔧 Other Changes

• Enna Black Phoenix now teleports enemies only
• Gear has a greater impact on ship power
• Talisman of Serenity effect increased
• Thorns reduced in durability and fire resistance
• Fixed a bug where enemy ghosts could appear alongside friendly ghosts in Fleet Battle when using the Holy Grail
• Fixed enemy sailor restoration in Raids on player loss or surrender
• Improved cannon firing visual effects
• Fixed mercenary ships being ignored in Raids
• Fixed wrong ship being selected during purchase
• Added the "Master Alchemist" achievement for crafting all types of Mystical gear
• Various UI and text fixes

💬 Let Us Know What You Think

Pirates, many of you may have already noticed the latest Pirate Ships update. We are releasing it gradually across platforms, and it should become available to all players by the end of the week.

This update mainly focuses on technical improvements, balance adjustments, and quality-of-life changes.

⚓ Main Changes

💰 Rewards & League Bonuses Gold rewards from battles, fleet and fort attacks, and daily missions now scale not only with player level, but also with League bonuses. Higher League ranks now provide larger reward bonuses.

⏳ Returning Player Reward Rework The returning reward system has been redesigned. Rewards can now be claimed from a separate window that can be opened at any time.

💣 Kamikaze Rework • reduced base movement speed • improved movement speed upgrades • now jumps onto enemy decks like an Assassin • no longer explodes after death

⚔️ Other Changes • Divers now jump from the front side of Forts • fixed Skeleton regeneration issues related to the Book of the Dead • fixed raid defeat freeze • sailor task order is now randomized for fairer combat • fixed Francesca’s Knockback Shot cooldown issue • Bombardier’s Spread ability has been adjusted • various interface fixes and improvements

❗ Important Deck upgrade preview has been temporarily removed from the game. This is not a bug. The feature is currently being reworked.

Thank you for your feedback and support, Pirates! 🏴‍☠️

The seas grow colder, Pirates — and far more dangerous.

New Captain: Lenore de Glaceval A new force joins the battle. Lenore wields the power of frost to damage and slow enemies, and can summon a ghost that strikes fear into her foes. You’ll be able to recruit her in a special event very soon.

New Gear System Mystical gear with unique properties has arrived. It cannot be bought or found in battle — only crafted in a special laboratory unlocked at level 30.

Balance Changes & Improvements • Bombard base damage reduced (450 → 350) • Increased cooldown of the Skeleton Thrower • Cursed Shield now has limited restores • Flamethrower and burn damage adjusted for sailors, equipment, and ships • Attacks of Captain Noah Bernes, the Heavy Cannoneer, and the Kamikaze now deal damage to the ship hull

Gameplay & System Updates • Improved opponent matchmaking in Skirmish • Added special captain offers • Improved some interfaces • Enhanced ship models • Optimization and performance improvements

Fixes • Fixed respawning skeletons on the Cursed Galleon • Fixed non-working abilities Ironclad and Counter Reaction for Steel Shield • Various bug fixes and improvements

All hands on deck!

The seas are alive with celebration today!

We've hunted for treasure, battled sea monsters, and patched our sails—all to open the harbors for you this evening.

Pirate Ships is now available!

Grab your cutlass, load the cannons—the wildest brawl in the Caribbean is about to begin!

At your command:

• Dozens of ship types

• A sea of cannons and crafting gear

• Hundreds of unique tactical combinations

• Intense PvP battles

Carve your name into the history of the seven seas! Download the game, jump into battle, and don't forget to leave us a review!

All aboard! Full speed ahead!

Ahoy, Captains!

The Pirate Ships crew is stepping out of the shadows and sailing full speed into the open seas of online gaming!

We've been sharpening our cutlasses, polishing our hulls, and loading the grapeshot, all to bring you the biggest news of the spring:

THE GAME LAUNCHES ON MARCH 3rd!

Enough staring at the horizon—it's time to build your flagship and tear apart anyone who dares to stand in your way!

What awaits you at launch?

Ship Constructor – Build your perfect schooner, frigate, or fearsome man-o'-war. Your choices determine whether the enemy sends you to the depths, or you send them to Davy Jones' Locker with the first broadside.

Thrilling PvP battles – No boring AI here! Only real rivals from around the globe. Climb the leaderboards and prove your name deserves a spot in the Pirate's Book of Glory.

Pirate Ships is a true simulator of the pirate's life—endless hours of naval battles and deep tactical gameplay.

Raise the Jolly Roger, set your reminder for launch day, and invite your friends to join your crew!

See you on March 3rd!