PQube and developer Crazy Goat Games Republic of Pirates is available on Xbox Series X|S. Players can now experience the rich world of high-seas adventure, city-building, and naval conquest that defines this ambitious strategy title.
Set during the Golden Age of Piracy, Republic of Pirates invites players to build and manage their own pirate utopia in the heart of the Caribbean. The journey to restore a fallen legacy and unite the pirate confederacy will demand strategic thinking, skilled leadership, and a steady hand at the helm.
Take a look at the Xbox Launch Trailer featuring John Artley for a feel of the game. John provides provides insight into the turbulent state of the Caribbean and the perils awaiting aspiring captains.
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An Era of Ambition and Opportunity
During the Golden Age of Piracy, the Caribbean was a place of wealth, danger, and opportunity. Ambitious freebooters sought fortune across the open seas, while privateers and marauders fought for dominance and recognition. At the centre of this world stood the Republic of Pirates, a powerful league of seafarers united by shared ambition and a fragile code of honour.
However, greed and betrayal fractured this once-prosperous confederacy. Players take on the role of a young captain determined to reclaim their father’s lost legacy, rebuild the Republic, and bring justice to those who betrayed it.
Building a Pirate Utopia
Republic of Pirates combines city-building, trade management, and real-time naval strategy. Players begin with a small outpost on a remote Caribbean island and gradually expand it into a thriving settlement. They can construct production buildings such as sugar plantations and rum distilleries, establish complex supply chains, and manage resources to ensure the prosperity of their citizens.
As their influence grows, players can recruit skilled captains, build a powerful fleet, and set sail to plunder merchant vessels, challenge rival pirates, and liberate islands. Diplomacy also plays a crucial role, as relationships with influential trading companies must be carefully managed to maintain balance and opportunity.
Multiple Ways to Play
The game offers three distinct modes designed to suit a range of playstyles.
Campaign Mode provides a structured, story-driven experience that introduces core gameplay mechanics through an epic narrative of revenge and redemption.
Free Play Mode allows players to develop settlements across unique maps at their own pace, offering a more open-ended approach to empire building.
Custom Map Editor gives players full creative control, enabling them to design custom scenarios by adjusting island layouts, faction behaviour, and difficulty settings.
Key Features
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Create a resource-based economy with over 100 unique buildings to support population growth and industrial advancement.
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Engage in real-time naval battles and command fleets across a dynamic Caribbean archipelago.
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Manage diplomacy with pirate crews and trading companies to forge alliances or instigate rivalries.
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Construct and customize a variety of ship classes while recruiting and developing experienced captains.
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Complete missions, trade contracts, and bounties to enhance reputation and acquire valuable rewards.
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Explore pre-made maps or create entirely new experiences using the in-game map editor.
Republic of Pirates is available now on Xbox Series X|S.