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Steam News4 August 202610d ago

Demo Update #1

This update includes improvements based on the feedback I've received since the demo's release last week, with a focus on easing the difficulty for new players and adding an alternative steering mode.

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addedThis update includes improvements based on the feedback I've received since the demo's release last week, with a focus on easing the difficulty for new players and adding an alternative steering mode.
addedChangelogAdded a "second chance" mechanic to the first adventure. You can now continue once without losing progress after a defeat.
addedChangelogAdded an alternative steering mode that can be activated in the settings
changedChangelogReduced damage and HP of the first boss
changedChangelogIncreased the flamethrower range
changedChangelogLoot barrels are now guaranteed to spawn in the first round

It's About Pirates changes

addedThis update includes improvements based on the feedback I've received since the demo's release last week, with a focus on easing the difficulty for new players and adding an alternative steering mode.
addedAdded a "second chance" mechanic to the first adventure. You can now continue once without losing progress after a defeat.
addedAdded an alternative steering mode that can be activated in the settings
changedReduced damage and HP of the first boss
changedIncreased the flamethrower range

This update includes improvements based on the feedback I've received since the demo's release last week, with a focus on easing the difficulty for new players and adding an alternative steering mode.

Changelog

  • Added a "second chance" mechanic to the first adventure. You can now continue once without losing progress after a defeat.

  • Added an alternative steering mode that can be activated in the settings

  • Reduced damage and HP of the first boss

  • Captain Brandon Bounty now starts with 2 harpoons instead of 1

  • Increased the flamethrower range

  • Loot barrels are now guaranteed to spawn in the first round

  • Reduced Navy Galleon damage and added an indicator before it fires

  • Tutorial improvements

  • Minor bug fixes

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Steam News / 4 August 2026

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