Playtest Update #4 Major Update — Localization, New World Map & Captain's Log

Playtest Update #4 Major Update — Localization, New World Map & Captain's Log

Captains!

This update brings one of the biggest quality-of-life improvements to Pirate Life so far. We've completely redesigned the World Map, added full localization, introduced a brand-new Captain's Log, and polished many parts of the user interface.

Thank you to everyone who shared feedback and bug reports—they helped shape this update.

🌍 Full Language Support

Pirate Life is now available in English, Russian, and Ukrainian.

• Switch languages instantly in Settings without restarting the game.

• Hundreds of interface elements have been translated.

• Menus, HUD, inventory, market, repair interface, cannon menus, Captain's Log, World Map, tutorials and many other screens are now fully localized.

🗺 Completely Reworked World Map

Navigation has become much easier and more comfortable.

• Plot a sailing course with a simple right-click.

• Live distance is displayed directly on the route.

• An on-screen waypoint shows your current destination while sailing.

• Zoom now follows the mouse cursor.

• The map always fills the available screen space.

• The last map position and zoom level are remembered.

• Wind direction and wind strength are displayed on the map.

• Grid coordinates remain aligned at every zoom level.

• Port tooltips now appear directly under the mouse cursor.

• World coordinates are displayed while moving the cursor.

• The World Map can now be opened while docked in port using the Map button or the M key.

📖 New Captain's Log

A completely new Captain's Log keeps track of everything happening during your voyage.

It records:

• Combat events

• Trading activity

• Ship repairs

• Voyage information

• Other important gameplay events

The log is available both at sea and while in port.

🎨 Interface Improvements

Many parts of the interface have been redesigned.

• Notifications have been replaced with compact toast messages.

• Notifications now stack correctly.

• Duplicate notifications are prevented.

• Notifications no longer block mouse interaction.

• Cleaner map markers and port icons.

• New cannon model.

• Numerous visual improvements across the interface.

🔧 Other Improvements

• Client version is now verified before joining multiplayer servers.

• Outdated clients are prompted to update automatically.

• Improved stability.

• Various bug fixes and performance improvements.

We hope these improvements make every voyage smoother and more enjoyable.

Fair winds, Captains! ⚓