Hot off the presses, Kalypso Media and Gaming Minds have officially announced the development of Port Royale 3, the next installment in their popular pirate-themed economic sim series. Due out in Q2 2012, the game promises an epic new singleplayer campaign with two different paths to follow, head-to-head multiplayer, real-world locations and a deep economy system. Here's the scoop:
Bracknell, UK – 2nd August 2011 – Kalypso Media is inviting gamers to take to the high seas for an exciting journey of discovery, trading and piracy with the announcement of Port Royale 3, the next in the series of hugely successful economic simulation games. Port Royale 3, will take players on a grand adventure where they can play as a heroic captain, villainous brigand or savvy merchantman. The game is currently in development by Kalypso Media’s own internal studio, Gaming Minds, and is scheduled for release in Q2 2012 for Windows PC and next generation consoles.
In Port Royale 3, players will embark upon an epic adventure through the Caribbean during the turbulent 17th century where the naval powers of Spain, England, France and the Netherlands all fight for supremacy in the colonies. Players take on the role of a young captain trying to build his fortune and reputation in the new world colonies. The campaign consists of two different paths for the young protagonist to follow: adventurer and trader.
Following the path of the adventurer will lead the player on a naval conquest where they must gain notoriety through raids, piracy, bounty hunting, plundering and conquering cities as they strive to build their new Caribbean empire.
The route of the trader sees the player using their economic know-how to become the most powerful trading tycoon in the New World by setting up trade routes, building production facilities and developing cites.
In free-play mode, the player crafts a combination of the two paths, creating a unique and challenging scenario on the path to increase wealth and power.
In addition to the single-player campaign there will be robust multiplayer modes where players can go head-to-head using commercial, economic and conquest simulations to allow for fast-paced gameplay.
Features of Port Royale 3:
Three paths to glory and fame – choose the role of adventurer/pirate, merchant or a combination of both Exciting naval battles, coastal city sieges, raids and plunder await the adventurous player, while untold riches, power and glory await the more mercantile-oriented player Multiplayer competitive play A deep economic simulation engine ensures a realistic trading experience Real-world locations will immerse the player in the 17th century CaribbeanThe first playable version of Port Royale 3 will be available on the Kalypso Media stand at Gamescom Hall 6 A19.
Sounds like fun!
