Maneuver your ship in real time, whirling one way to let loose an attack and then cutting back to guard your damaged armor. Drop sails and heave to while your enemy sails ahead so you can fire at his vulnerable stern. Work together with your friends to choose your mark and your aim points: small, fast ships can swoop in close to rake the enemy crew with spin guns while your bruisers blast chain shot at the enemy sails. Once you’ve crippled his ability to move, send in a boarding ship laden with armed men to fight, board, and capture the prize.
Ship combat in Pirates of the Burning Sea has all the action, intensity, and strategic gameplay of a single-player game. As captain of your own ship you weigh your crew, sails, armor, guns, and maneuverability, making snap judgment while preparing what’s going to happen in thirty seconds. It’s a white-knuckle experience, whether against unwavering NPCs or crafty players.