Pirates of the Burning Sea


It could use more swash and less buckling, but an all-round fun pirate experience once you get your boat going.

Available on: PC
Genre: Role Playing
Release date: January 22, 2008
Published by: Sony Online Entertainment 
Developed by: Flying Lab Software 
Multiplayer Modes:
Online
N/A player MMO

Latest Stories
What went wrong with the Pirates MMO?
Flying Lab explains why it had to recently shut down several servers
PC News - Apr 17, 2008
 
Pirates of the Burning Sea
Finding fun on the high seas is harder than Jack Sparrow leads us to believe
PC News - Feb 06, 2008
 
Pirates of the Burning Sea - In the Bermuda Triangle
We explore the spooky side of a pirate's life
PC News - Oct 12, 2007
 
Trendsetters week 7: MMORPG
The genre that is, quite literally, massive...
PC News - Jun 01, 2007
 
Trendsetters week 7: MMORPG
The genre that is, quite literally, massive...
Jun 01, 2007
What went wrong with the Pirates MMO?
Flying Lab explains why it had to recently shut down several servers
Apr 17, 2008
Pirates of the Burning Sea
Finding fun on the high seas is harder than Jack Sparrow leads us to believe
Feb 04, 2008
Pirates of the Burning Sea - In the Bermuda Triangle
We explore the spooky side of a pirate's life
Oct 12, 2007
Oct 12, 2007 We just got our second look at Sony Online Entertainment's Pirates of the Burning Sea, and we are now officially excited to try it out. We didn't get any hands-on time with the world's first Pirate themed MMO this time, but we got to see two quests being completed, which showcased the supernatural elements of the game. You wont find any pirates shooting fireballs for five D20 worth of damage. The magic in the game is strictly in the realms of voodoo and ghostships - you know, » Read Full Pirates of the Burning Sea preview
Pirates of the Burning Sea - hands-on
We sail ships, swing swords, and find the perfect pirate hat
Mar 16, 2007
Developer, Flying Lab Software is hoping to sink its hooks into the massively-profitable MMO market with Pirates of the Burning Sea. We scored some hands-on time with an early build of the game, and got a chance to sample the character creation and combat system. Youll get to swear allegiance to the English, French, or Spanish. Serving one of these nations works like a faction, and opens up three classes. You can defend your nations ports as a Naval Officer, engage in state sponsored piracy as » Read Full Pirates of the Burning Sea preview
ESRB Rating
Pirates of the Burning Sea is rated:
Teen
Blood, Use of Alcohol, Use of Tobacco, Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes