The Golden Age of Piracy is fading, but the legend of Blackbeard refuses to die. Edward Teach Jr has grown up carrying the weight of a father he never knew—the most notorious pirate captain to sail the Caribbean, Blackbeard. When a long-buried map reveals that Blackbeard survived the battle history claims ended him, Edward seizes command of his ship for a monumental quest: a son’s journey to find his father and claim the vast treasure hidden as his final gift—a fortune powerful enough to reshape empires.

But Edward sails into a storm of enemies and whispers of something darker that clings to the Teach name. Ruthless Admiral Blackwood and Vice Admiral Maynard of the British Empire will stop at nothing to seize the treasure and crush the freedom of the New World, while rival pirate captains hunger for Blackbeard’s legacy.

A breathtaking cinematic epic of bloodline, sacrifice, and destiny, Black Tides: The Curse of Blackbeard tells the story of one man confronting his father’s shadow to forge his own legend on the black tides of history.

The story sweeps you from the sun-drenched pirate ports of the Caribbean, north to the waters off Nova Scotia, and south to remote Arctic islands. Experience spectacular set pieces packed with explosive naval battles, daring escapes, and unforgettable moments as you race rivals and the Empire in a relentless high-seas pirate adventure.

Explore a breathtaking open-world sea set in the Caribbean, built in Unreal Engine 5. Sail between lush tropical islands teeming with life, where dynamic weather—raging storms, sudden calms, and shifting winds—changes every voyage. Discover hidden coves, ancient ruins, and forgotten pirate ports.

Engage in heart-pounding naval combat. Battle nimble sloops, heavy frigates, and towering Man o’ War flagships. Upgrade your ship with reinforced hulls, faster sails, and devastating cannons—then customize its colors and firepower to match your growing legend.

On land, scale cliffs and jungle ruins with fluid cinematic traversal. Follow cryptic treasure maps, solve ancient environmental puzzles, dig up riches with your shovel, and light dark caverns with your torch. Master visceral sword combat and wield an authentic 18th-century arsenal: flintlocks, blunderbusses, duck-foot pistols, a portable cannon, and your father’s fully customizable signature pistol. Between raids, relax in bustling taverns, collect bounties, and fast-travel between friendly ports as you grow from young captain to the most feared pirate alive.

Sail the high seas in freedom from the legendary pirate havens of Nassau and the now faded Tortuga. But beware—the Golden Age of Piracy is dying. The British Empire’s iron grip is tightening across the Caribbean, and the days of the freebooter are numbered.

Inherit the blood of the most feared pirate in history. Will you break the curse and reclaim your legacy… or will history repeat itself?

Key Features

• Epic, story-driven campaign steeped in real pirate history
• Massive open-world Caribbean Sea with dynamic weather
• Intense naval battles, ship boarding, and ship customization
• Fluid cinematic climbing, map-based treasure hunting, and shovel digging
• Ancient environmental puzzles hidden throughout ruins, caverns, and forgotten pirate locations
• Dynamic sword combat + wide arsenal of historical firearms
• Bounties, taverns, rum, fast travel, and immersive pirate life

Black Tides: The Curse of Blackbeard is in development for PS5.