All hands on deck! ‚Republic of Pirates‘ is bringing swashbuckling city-building to PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X|S on 25th September 2025.

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Take up the challenge of rebuilding a once glorious pirate utopia in Republic of Pirates, an intrepid city-builder with real-time naval combat coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on 25th September 2025.

Establishing and maintaining a sprawling archipelago-spanning republic will be no easy task, and to prepare new captains for the stormy seas ahead, PQube and Crazy Goat Games have assembled a new Gameplay Overview Trailer that breaks down the fundamentals in under 3 minutes!

In the heart of the Caribbean during the Golden Age of Piracy, a once-powerful alliance of pirate crews has fallen prey to the cutthroat ambitions of its founding members. In its place now stands a divided archipelago, with captains engaging in a vicious struggle for dominance. With a modest crew and a single ship, you journey to a remote corner of the Caribbean and set into motion a daring plan to avenge your father’s murder and forge a new republic.

Invest in buildings and amenities to provide the essential materials required to sustain your pirate settlement. Meet the needs and wants of your citizens to improve their standing in pirate society, diversify your workforce, and gain access to more advanced tiers of industry to continue growth.

What is a fledgling pirate republic without its sense of daring? Muster heroic captains and construct a powerful fleet of ships before taking to the waves in the name of conquest. Deploy a variety of ship classes, each with their own strengths and unique combat actions to engage vulnerable merchants and rival crews. Launch full-scale assaults on enemy strongholds and add liberated islands to your expanding territory.

But every action will have consequences, and you’ll need to diligently manage relationships with other influential crews and national trading companies. Take on new missions, collect bounties, and strike trade deals to keep your allies close as you navigate a complex diplomatic web where betrayal is always one broadside away…

Three ways to play!

Republic of Pirates features three gameplay modes that cater to a range of playstyles and skill levels. Campaign mode is a great starting point, featuring story missions that teach the core mechanics against the backdrop of an epic vengeance-fuelled narrative. Free play mode includes four bespoke maps with unique characteristics where settlement growth is tied to population size, allowing for a less prescriptive experience. Lastly, the custom map editor offers a powerful set of tools for creating custom maps, where everything from island count to rival faction behaviour can be tweaked, including sandbox options for casual play!

PlayStation 5 Physical Edition available to pre-order now!

About Republic of Pirates

Build a glorious pirate utopia by developing your humble outpost into a sprawling archipelago-spanning republic. Invest in production buildings and distribute valuable goods across a network of docks and depots to address the needs of your citizens. Recruit heroic captains and command a powerful fleet of ships as you take to the waves in the name of conquest and glory. Discover and liberate islands, defeat rival factions, and navigate complex diplomatic relationships with the most influential national trading companies of the era.

⚙️ Create a resource-based economy – Utilize 100+ unique buildings to provide the essential resources for growth. Supply citizens with goods, develop their proficiency, and unlock new tiers of industry.

💥 Engage in real-time naval battles – Command a fleet to explore and conquer the archipelago. Engage in real-time strategic combat and switch to the tactical map to plan and execute your next raid.

🕊️ Conduct diplomacy – Manage dynamic relationships with pirate crews and trading companies. Harbor rivalries and forge alliances while navigating a diplomatic web where no action goes unnoticed.

⚓ Expand your fleet – Construct 8 unique ship classes and customize your fleet’s appearance. Recruit talented captains, hone their skills in battle, and experiment with a variety of combat tactics.

📜 Undertake missions – Collect bounties or strike trade deals to influence your standing in the Caribbean. Race to fulfill urgent requests and embellish your settlements with exotic rewards.

🎛️ Includes customizable free play mode – Discover additional pre-made maps or create your own using the map editor. Customize everything from island count to faction behavior.