Indie developer Get Up Games and publisher Iceberg Interactive are having a free weekend for their early access pirate battle royale, Blazing Sails, along with a new Privateer Pack DLC release. In addition the game is seeing a big price drop from $24.99 USD to $14.99 USD. On top of that during the free weekend players will get an additional 20% discount.
Players can enjoy a full weekend of swashbuckling shenanigans and tomfoolery in the land and sea pirate battle royale as the event runs through November 8, 2020. This weekend also includes previously released free content update Kraken Keep.
Along with the free weekend announcement is the release of the Privateer Pack paid DLC, the Blazing Sails OST, and the Blazing Sails Supporters Bundle that includes the previous two items plus the game. Supporters who previously bought the game at its previous price before the price drop will receive the Privateer Pack DLC, the Blazing Sails OST and an exclusive peg legs in gold and silver color variations.
Featuring about 30 minutes of music the Blazing Sails Original Soundtrack contains all of the uniquely created themes from the game. The 11 track download was composed by the talented Simon Felix and is available on Steam for $4.99 USD.
For those unfamiliar with Blazing Sails the game features a mix of dry land and naval combat against enemy crews. Supplies, weapons, and upgrades can be looted from the surrounding islands. Playstyle changes with the types of weapons one loots. Being sneaky is just one strategy where players can sneak aboard an enemy vessel, remove their cork, and steal a victory. Until their ship is sunk, players will continue to respawn which encourages strategic aggressive gameplay.
In the game players have access to a fully customizable character and pirate ship. With both players can enter the intense melee and ranged combat on both land and sea. The game can be played on public and private servers and the last ship afloat wins.
Blazing Sails: Pirate Battle Royale is now available in early access on Windows PC through Steam for $14.99 USD. The Blazing Sails Privateer Pack DLC is available for $4.99 USD. For more information about Blazing Sails: Pirate Battle Royale visit the game’s website at blazingsails.com.
Get Up Games (@get_up_games Twitter) is an independent game developer based in Waarschoot, Belgium. The team consists of five members who are also gamers is a studio that is all about making long lasting great gameplay for all to enjoy.
Iceberg Interactive (@Iceberg_Int Twitter) is an independent video game publisher based in Haarlem, The Netherlands. Founded in 2009 by an international group of game industry veterans who are also avid gamers. The company works closely with developers from around the world both midsize and indie to bring many exciting games to gamers.