Rise of Piracy is an extensive naval strategy game with elements of economy, combat and diplomacy, set in the age of sailing ships. You start the campaign with a small ship and a modest budget, and gradually build a powerful fleet and your own empire on the seas. From Little Captain to Lord of the Seas At first, you only have a basic unit and a handful of coins. Complete missions, find treasures, trade or attack other ships to develop your economic power. You can venture into the path of piracy – boarding and sinking enemy units – or focus on trading legally and building relationships with factions. Expand your fleet, upgrade your ships, and assemble specialized crews to take on increasingly difficult challenges, such as conquering islands and clashing with powerful colonial fleets. Hundreds of hand-crafted locations The game world consists of hundreds of carefully designed environments – no procedural generation. Each island, port, and settlement offers unique challenges. Fully destructible buildings and environments allow you to bomb islands and literally raze them to the ground using ship artillery. Talk to mayors and fleet captains to explore new territories, or conduct investigations and exploration on your own in search of hidden lands. Trade, war, and hunt for rewards Piracy is just one of the paths available. You can trade more than 200 goods in ports with specialized trade routes. Add transport ships to your fleet, maximize payload, and build relationships with factions to increase profits. The alternative is to participate in wars, hunt for wanted individuals, or search for legendary treasures – each of these paths leads to the expansion of wealth and influence. Extensive diplomacy and dynamic world An advanced diplomacy system allows you to shape the relations between all factions. Artificial intelligence wages wars, takes over territories and changes the balance of power on the map. Blockades of trade routes, the increase in the activity of war fleets or the appearance of pirate hunters directly affect your strategy. Your actions have consequences – aggressive policies can bring specialized pursuit fleets on you. Historic ships and crews More than 30 playable vessels from 1600 to 1900 are available, ranging from fast and maneuverable ships to powerful liners armed with 120 guns. Recruit sailors in taverns, create specialized crews, and use them when boarding or invading islands to ensure a steady passive income. The dynamically increasing level of difficulty of the campaign makes the challenge stay relevant regardless of the development of your fleet. Rise of Piracy is a strategy game for lovers of naval battles, trade and politics, offering the freedom to choose your path to domination of the oceans.