In Tortuga – A Pirate’s Tale, it’s time to see if ye truly have what it takes to become the greatest pirate of the Caribbean!

Set sail on the vast and beautiful Caribbean Sea as players commence their journey with their sights on eternal gold and glory. Choose from 18 unique ship types and customise distinct features from the flag and weaponry to the hull and figurehead. It’s a vast world out there but you are never truly alone, and players will encounter historical pirate captains who they must decide is friend or foe. Take on trading convoys and settlements in tactical turn-based battles to relieve them of the burden of wealth and then use your (stolen) riches to upgrade your formidable fleet. With a mighty fleet and enough gold, you might be able to keep your crew happy.

But be warned! You are an elected captain after all, and it is your duty to maintain the morale of your crew or else mutiny could be on the horizon...  

Ready to plunder the Caribbean me hearties?

Publisher Kalypso Media and developer Gaming Minds Studios announced the official closed beta for Tortuga – A Pirates Tale.

Are ye ready to come aboard?

The closed beta will run exclusively with the Epic Games Store from the 3rd to the 16th of November, with applications now live for aspiring pirate captains. A selected number of lucky recruits will join the crew, where they can test their sea legs with an exclusive first look at the world of Tortuga and all the gold it has to offer. Rally your shipmates, raise the mast and prepare your weapons; there’s much to be seen on the Caribbean Sea... and even more to steal.

Think ye are brave enough? 

Sign up to join the crew here.

Applications close 23rd October.

Key Features:

• BECOME THE PIRATE OF ALL PIRATES: You are not born a great pirate, but we give you the tools to make you THE great pirate. Customize your own flag under which your fleet will sail. As you gain experience, your notoriety and skills will improve. Roleplay with more than 35 distinct pirate’s skills on your way to claim your pirate throne.  
• RAID AND VOYAGE THE CARIBBEAN SEA: The Caribbean of the 17th century is dominated by the four colonial powers of the Old World. Being a pirate is not your fault, but it is your responsibility! Take action to relieve the Spanish, Dutch, French and English colonies from their burden of drowning in riches. But be wary! Unless you are sure you are the biggest fish in the sea, don’t venture out too early or too far from your trusted hometown port.  
• ENGAGE IN TACTICAL NAVAL BATTLES: A ship is safe in a harbor, but that’s not what ships are made for. Fight in tactical turn-based naval battles on a hexagonal grid of epic proportions. Use your wits when raiding a convoy or a settlement. Victory is determined by a clever combination of your ship’s distinct armament with the varying and rough conditions of the sea.  
• UPGRADE YOUR FLEET: It is your job to maintain and upkeep a formidable fleet before facing the cannon hail of those mighty warships lurking in the seas. Combining distinct upgrades of your ship’s basic gear, such as weaponry, hull, mast, or figurehead allows for more than 360 unique loadouts.  
• MEET YOUR CREW’S NEEDS: As an elected captain of the ship, it is your responsibility to split the spoils and riches with your crew. Agreeing on so-called ‘articles of capture’ clearly define the objectives you embark on before leaving port. Remember the whispers of mutiny below the decks can lead to nasty outcome. After all, you are an elected captain and not placed by the grace of the Lord. 
• PARLEY WITH INFAMOUS PIRATE LEGENDS: On your journey to become the most fearsome, most glorious pirate captain, you will have the opportunity to get to know several historic pirates. Choose your foes and companions wisely… 
• COMMAND HISTORICAL SHIPS: Featuring 18 unique types of ships such as Ship of the Line, Frigate, War Galleon and many more.  
• DROWN IN QUESTS: Sink more than 25 hours into stories set in the Golden Age of Piracy. The world is your oyster after all. Governors and fellow pirate companion provide you with valuable questlines where a few doubloons can be made. Also don’t forget to seek out the local tavern and eavesdrop on the latest rumors. A bottle of rum loosens the tongue, showing the way to treasures otherwise hidden… 

Climb aboard the ship in Q1 2023 when Tortuga – A Pirate’s Tale will arrive exclusively for PC (Epic Games Store), as well as on PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.