Tortuga: A Pirate's Tale

Tortuga: A Pirate's Tale is set in the 17th-century Caribbean, where Spanish, Dutch, French and English colonial powers dominate. You lead a pirate fleet, pursuing riches and fame through quests, raids and tactical naval battles. Stories set during the Golden Age of Piracy offer more than 25 hours of play.

Build your reputation

Customize the flag your fleet sails under, and develop your notoriety and skills as you gain experience. More than 35 pirate skills let you shape your captain. You can meet historic pirates and choose which ones become your foes or companions.

Sail and fight

Naval battles take place in turns on a large hexagonal grid. You raid convoys and settlements, matching your ships’ armament to the changing, rough sea conditions. The fleet includes 18 ship types, including the Ship of the Line, Frigate and War Galleon. Upgrades to weaponry, hull, mast and figurehead combine into more than 360 possible ship loadouts.

Manage your crew

As captain, you divide the spoils with your crew. Before leaving port, you agree on articles of capture that set the objectives for the voyage. Your elected position does not prevent the threat of mutiny, so you must keep the crew on your side.

Quests and rumors

Governors and pirate companions offer questlines, while taverns provide rumors that can point toward hidden treasures. You can also pursue a Spanish treasure fleet before returning to Tortuga. Your hometown port offers a place to prepare, and venturing too far or too early can be dangerous if you are not ready to face the strongest ships at sea.