Pirate Ships Steam news

• Latest observed players50 · 6 October 2026 - 06:46:30 UTC
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• Review score60% positive
• Total reviews367
• Release dateMar 3, 2026
• DeveloperHeroCraft Ltd.
• PublisherHeroCraft PC

Genres: Casual, Indie, Strategy, Free To Play

Company pages: Developer: HeroCraft Ltd.Publisher: HeroCraft PC

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Pirate Ships Steam news

Pirate Ships news collects recent Steam feed items, update posts, and announcements that SteamPulse can associate with this app.

Latest Steam announcements

• 🏴‍☠️ Update 1.45 - 1 October 2026

  Ahoy pirates! A big update just landed. ⏳ Coming Soon: Battle for the Strait A new mode inspired by classic RTS games is on the way. Four players battle it out online in a 30-minute tactical fight: capture territory, manage supplies, and command your squads in real time. It'll launch as a limited open beta, with activity points and amethysts as rewards for those who join in. More details soon, stay tuned! 🚀 Rocket A new weapon has joined the arsenal. The Rocket punches through weak targets until it runs out of durability, then explodes for huge area damage. It has a limited firing angle, so choose its spot wisely. Careful though, when destroyed it explodes and sets your own deck on fire. Unlocks at level 25. 👥 New Crew Look Every sailor got a fresh look: new models and portraits. Now you've got a real pirate crew on deck! 🗺️ Raid Improvements Each raid now has its own location, route…

• ⚓ Update: Clan Upgrades, Shield Rework, and Combat Balance - 13 August 2026

  A big one this time. Let's break it all down. 🏴‍☠️ Clan Upgrades A new Research system has been added! Contribute resources to develop your clan and unlock powerful passive bonuses for all clan members. Increase your clan level to unlock new items from the Merchant A higher clan level also raises the Chest's maximum level 🛡️ Reworked Shields and Shield-Piercing Shots Shield mechanics have been significantly improved, with several incorrect ability behaviors fixed. General Changes Shields now block bullets with a 50% chance during the boarding stage Abilities that reflect or block bullet damage no longer affect shots empowered by shield-piercing abilities, such as Francesca's "Fissure" Reflected shots now retain their original effects, such as Bleeding Sniper & Machine Gun Fixed the Sniper's shot, it now pierces through two targets, with the second target taking reduced damage The Snip…

• ⚓ Technical Update 1.43.2 - 25 June 2026

  No new features this time around. This update is focused on fixes, balance adjustments, and general polish. ⚔️ Battle Changes Balance & Mechanics 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 Captains 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 Bug Fixes 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 d…

• Update Is Live — Clans Have Arrived! - 28 May 2026

  Pirates, the new update is out now. The headline feature is Clans. Here's a full breakdown. 🏴‍☠️ Clans Clans are the first step toward playing together as a crew. The system is just getting started — more activities and features will be added in upcoming updates. Here's what's available now: Joining or Creating a Clan Search for an existing clan and send an application, or found your own. Clans can be open (join instantly) or closed (submit a request and wait for an officer to approve it). Clan Roles 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. Any clan member can send invites to other players. Clan Chat A dedicated tab accessible from both the main chat and the clan section. Only visible to clan members. Clan Chest All members contribute to a shared chest progres…

• 🏴‍☠️ UPDATE NOW ROLLING OUT - 8 May 2026

  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 th…

• New Captain, Gear, and Improvements - 9 April 2026

  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 hullGameplay & System Updates • Improved opponent matchmaking in Skirmish • Added special captain offers • I…

• Hail the Sea Devil, the game is here! Welcome to Pirate Ships! - 3 March 2026

  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 typesA sea of cannons and crafting gearHundreds of unique tactical combinationsIntense PvP battlesCarve 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!

• Load the cannons, hoist the sails! Pirate Ships sets sail on March 3rd! - 27 February 2026

  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 bat…

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