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Steam News9 April 20262mo ago

New Captain, Gear, and Improvements

The seas grow colder, Pirates — and far more dangerous. New Captain: Lenore de Glaceval A new force joins the battle.

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addedNew Captain: Lenore de Glaceval A new force joins the battle. Lenore wields the power of frost to damage and slow enemies, and can summon a ghost that strikes fear into her foes. You’ll be able to recruit her in a special event very soon.
addedNew Gear System Mystical gear with unique properties has arrived. It cannot be bought or found in battle — only crafted in a special laboratory unlocked at level 30.
addedBalance Changes & Improvements • Bombard base damage reduced (450 → 350) • Increased cooldown of the Skeleton Thrower • Cursed Shield now has limited restores • Flamethrower and burn damage adjusted for sailors, equipment, and ships • Attacks of Captain Noah Bernes, the Heavy Cannoneer, and the Kamikaze now deal damage to the ship hull
addedGameplay & System Updates • Improved opponent matchmaking in Skirmish • Added special captain offers • Improved some interfaces • Enhanced ship models • Optimization and performance improvements
fixedFixes • Fixed respawning skeletons on the Cursed Galleon • Fixed non-working abilities Ironclad and Counter Reaction for Steel Shield • Various bug fixes and improvements
Balance Changes & Improvements • Bombard base damage reduced (450350Balance Changes & Improvements • Bombard base damage reduced ( decreased, nerf

Pirate Ships changes

addedNew Captain: Lenore de Glaceval A new force joins the battle. Lenore wields the power of frost to damage and slow enemies, and can summon a ghost that strikes fear into her foes. You’ll be able to recruit her in a special event very soon.
addedNew Gear System Mystical gear with unique properties has arrived. It cannot be bought or found in battle — only crafted in a special laboratory unlocked at level 30.
addedBalance Changes & Improvements • Bombard base damage reduced (450 → 350) • Increased cooldown of the Skeleton Thrower • Cursed Shield now has limited restores • Flamethrower and burn damage adjusted for sailors, equipment, and ships • Attacks of Captain Noah Bernes, the Heavy Cannoneer, and the Kamikaze now deal damage to the ship hull
addedGameplay & System Updates • Improved opponent matchmaking in Skirmish • Added special captain offers • Improved some interfaces • Enhanced ship models • Optimization and performance improvements
fixedFixes • Fixed respawning skeletons on the Cursed Galleon • Fixed non-working abilities Ironclad and Counter Reaction for Steel Shield • Various bug fixes and improvements

The seas grow colder, Pirates — and far more dangerous.

New Captain: Lenore de Glaceval A new force joins the battle. Lenore wields the power of frost to damage and slow enemies, and can summon a ghost that strikes fear into her foes. You’ll be able to recruit her in a special event very soon.

New Gear System Mystical gear with unique properties has arrived. It cannot be bought or found in battle — only crafted in a special laboratory unlocked at level 30.

Balance Changes & Improvements • Bombard base damage reduced (450 → 350) • Increased cooldown of the Skeleton Thrower • Cursed Shield now has limited restores • Flamethrower and burn damage adjusted for sailors, equipment, and ships • Attacks of Captain Noah Bernes, the Heavy Cannoneer, and the Kamikaze now deal damage to the ship hull

Gameplay & System Updates • Improved opponent matchmaking in Skirmish • Added special captain offers • Improved some interfaces • Enhanced ship models • Optimization and performance improvements

Fixes • Fixed respawning skeletons on the Cursed Galleon • Fixed non-working abilities Ironclad and Counter Reaction for Steel Shield • Various bug fixes and improvements

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Steam News / 9 April 2026

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