Bad Guys Games Acquires ‘Pirates of the Sea’ and Announces Unreal Engine 5 Overhaul
Rome, Italy – March 12, 2026 – Independent developer Bad Guys Games has officially acquired the intellectual property and publishing rights for Pirates of the Sea from Prestige Games. The game is currently available on Steam for €14.99, which translates to approximately $17.99 USD [Steambase]. To mark this transition, Bad Guys Games will feature the game in an upcoming Steam sale with a 75% discount.
“Great Overhaul” to Bring Unreal Engine 5 Graphics and Enhanced Gameplay
Bad Guys Games plans a significant rebuild of Pirates of the Sea, transitioning the project to Unreal Engine 5. This overhaul will introduce a latest art style, dubbed “Polygon Pirate,” aiming for vibrant, high-performance visuals [Steam].
Key Features of the Upcoming Update
- Engine Upgrade: Full migration to Unreal Engine 5 for improved stability and visuals.
- Survival RPG Depth: Introduction of deep character customization, advanced crafting, and meaningful survival systems.
- Epic Story Mode: A new campaign featuring 15 core missions, charting a course from survivor to pirate legend.
- Free Update for Existing Owners: The update will be 100% free for all current owners of the game, delivered automatically through Steam.
“We aren’t just patching holes; we are building a new ship,” stated 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 acquire the full Unreal Engine 5 experience at no extra cost when it launches.”
About Bad Guys Games
Bad Guys Games focuses on creating immersive open-world experiences with action-packed gameplay and mature storytelling.
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