After nearly two decades adrift in development limbo, Captain Blood has finally launched today, May 6, 2025, across all major platforms, including PC, macOS, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.Wikipedia
Based on Rafael Sabatini’s classic swashbuckling novels, Captain Blood is a single-player action-adventure game that blends hack-and-slash combat with naval battles. Players step into the boots of the titular pirate in the 1685 Spanish Main, engaging in sword fights, ship invasions, and treasure hunting across mission-based campaigns. Wikipedia
The game’s journey to release has been as tumultuous as a stormy sea. Originally announced in the early 2000s under the title Age of Pirates: Captain Blood, the project faced numerous setbacks, including legal disputes and publisher bankruptcies, leading to multiple cancellations and restarts. A leaked build surfaced online in 2022, reigniting interest and prompting developers SeaWolf Studio and General Arcade to resurrect the project. Wikipedia
Now published by SNEG, Captain Blood offers a nostalgic yet modern pirate adventure, featuring a mix of land and sea combat, character progression, and a rich narrative inspired by Sabatini’s work. The game’s release marks the end of a 20-year odyssey and the beginning of a new chapter for fans of high-seas adventures.Wikipedia
Captain Blood is available now for $39.99.
