Rome, Italy – [12/03/2026] – Independent developer Bad Guys Games is thrilled to announce the official acquisition of the full intellectual property and publishing rights for Pirates of the Sea from Prestige Games.
Pirates of the Sea is currently available for purchase on Steam for €14.99. To celebrate this new chapter, the studio has announced that the game will be featured in the upcoming Steam Sales with a massive 75% discount, making it the perfect time for new players to join the crew before the big transition.
The "Great Overhaul" and Unreal Engine 5 Along with the acquisition, the new leadership has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to rebuild the title from the ground up. Moving away from the original framework, Bad Guys Games is transitioning the project to Unreal Engine 5. This overhaul will introduce a new signature "Polygon Pirate" art style—vibrant, high-performance, and modern—completely reimagining the game’s aesthetic.
Key Features of the Upcoming Overhaul:
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Engine Upgrade: Complete migration to Unreal Engine 5 for state-of-the-art stability and visuals.
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Survival RPG Depth: Introduction of deep character customization, advanced crafting, and meaningful survival systems.
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Epic Story Mode: A brand-new campaign featuring 15 core missions, taking players from survivors to pirate legends.
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100% Free for Existing Owners: In a move to reward the community, Bad Guys Games confirms that this massive update will be 100% FREE for everyone who has purchased a copy of the game. The update will be delivered automatically via the same AppID.
"We aren't just patching holes; we are building a new ship," says the Bad Guys Games team. "With the game currently available and a 75% discount coming soon to Steam, we want to invite everyone to secure their copy now. Every current owner will get the full Unreal Engine 5 experience at no extra cost when it launches."
Pirates of the Sea on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1714380/Pirates_of_the_Sea/
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At Bad Guys Games, we love to create experiences that are not only immersive open-world, but full of heart-pounding action and mature storytelling.