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Hoist the Jolly Roger! Tortuga - A Pirate’s Tale Hits the Shores of Steam
The epic tactical turn-based pirate strategy game sets sail February 13
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February 1, 2024
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Kalypso Media :
INFO:
Title: Tortuga – A Pirate's Tale
Platform: Windows PC, Steam, Epic Games, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4|5
Developer: Gaming Minds Studios
Genre: Pirate-Strategy
Release: Steam February 13, 2024
Epic Games, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4|5 January 19, 2023
ASSETS:
Store Links: Steam | Kalypso Store | Epic Games Store | Microsoft Store | PlayStation Store
Hashtag: #Tortuga
Bracknell, UK - February 1st – Ahoy mateys! Fresh off the heels of its one-year anniversary, the scurvy crew at Kalypso Media and in-house developer Gaming Minds Studios (Paderborn) have announced that Tortuga – A Pirate’s Tale will hit the shores of Steam on February 13.
Dig up buried treasure and chart a course for the Caribbean Sea, because the hit pirate game of 2023, Tortuga - A Pirate’s Tale is coming soon to Steam for the plundering enjoyment of all seafaring PC buccaneers. Send those who stand in your way to Davy Jones’ Locker and build a stash of stolen booty in tactical turn-based naval battles.
More than 25 hours of swashbuckling adventures await those brave (or foolish) enough to pillage Gold from the fat pockets of the Spanish, Dutch, French, and English colonies during the Golden Age of Piracy. Embark on a treacherous journey in one of 18 customizable and historical pirate ships, each with distinct features and over 360 unique loadouts to upgrade the crew and fleet into the ultimate terror of the high seas.
Ensure victory against unsuspecting enemies by upgrading skills through earned experience and notoriety. Conquer the open seas and hone your power to be as sharp as your cutlass, and parley with some of history's most infamous pirates. But beware – being a pirate isn’t always Gold, glory, and rum. Tempers run hot on a ship with a galleon full of exploited pirates; fairly share the spoils of conquest with your ragtag crew of scallywags to maintain peace and avoid the fatal work conditions brought about by mutiny.
Climb aboard and set sail in Tortuga – A Pirate’s Tale, arriving on Steam February 13, and available on the Epic Games Store and on PlayStation 4|5, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles.
PRESS KIT
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 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 harbour, 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 rumours. A bottle of rum loosens the tongue, showing the way to treasures otherwise hidden…
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For more information, please contact the Kalypso Media PR team.
About the Kalypso Media Group
Kalypso Media Group GmbH is an independent publisher, developer and marketer of interactive entertainment software with over 200 employees at 10 locations across Germany, England, France, Japan, and the USA. The Kalypso Media Group includes Kasedo Games, the digital label of Kalypso Media Group, along with four development studios: Realmforge Studios (Dungeons series), Gaming Minds Studios (Railway Empire, Port Royale, Tropico 7), Claymore Game Studios (upcoming: Commandos Origins), and Bulwark Studios (Warhammer 40,000 – Mechanicus).
Specializing in the development of strategy and simulation games for a global audience on multi-platforms, Kalypso Media Group's IP portfolio includes full rights to the Tropico series, Commandos, Port Royale, Dungeons, Sudden Strike, and Railway Empire, among others. Kalypso Media's most recent releases are Tortuga - A Pirate's Tale, Railway Empire 2, Dungeons 4, and The Inquisitor with the upcoming Commandos – Origins, 2024. Recent releases from Kasedo Games include City of Gangsters, the console and tablet versions of Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus and IXION (upcoming: Uncle Chop’s Rocket Shop). Find out more at www.kalypsomedia.com.
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