
Avast ye, landlubbers! Prepare to hoist the colours and embark on a swashbuckling adventure that’s been some 20 years in the making. Captain Blood is finally setting sail!
SNEG has today announced that Captain Blood, a hack ‘n’ slash pirate epic that was once lost in the depths of development limbo, is finally setting sail for PC, Mac, and consoles on May 6th, 2025.
A Treasure Resurfaced
Originally slated for release in 2010, Captain Blood faced a series of unfortunate setbacks, including the bankruptcy of its original publisher and legal hurdles that prevented its release.
But like a treasure chest salvaged from the depths, SNEG has rescued this forgotten gem, polishing it up for a modern audience while preserving its classic charm.
“Captain Blood is a love letter from a bygone gaming era,” says SNEG co-founder Artem Shchuiko, “when you could start and finish a fun, linear, and QTE-heavy game in a weekend… So much love and passion went into making this one… We know gamers, young and old, have been craving an old-school pirate adventure, and here it comes!“
Embrace the Pirate Life
In Captain Blood, you’ll step into the boots (or perhaps sea-soaked sandals) of the titular pirate captain, a charismatic rogue with a penchant for grog, romance, and swashbuckling adventure.
When the local magistrate’s daughter is kidnapped, Captain Blood and his crew embark on a daring rescue mission filled with peril, intrigue, and a whole lot of pirate shenanigans.
Who needs Skull and Bones or Sea of Thieves, eh!?
Features That Will Make You Shout “Ahoy!”
- Epic Pirate Shenanigans: As Captain Blood, live the life of the bravest and most fearsome pirate on the Spanish Main (or at least fake it convincingly).
- Retro Gaming Vibes: Crisp Xbox 360-era graphics, quick time events, and features gamers expected back in 2010 are updated while maintaining their classic look and feel.
- Intense Action: Dive into fiery hand-to-hand combat and show enemy pirates and landlubbers alike who’s the boss with various slick combat techniques.
- Ship Deck Brawls: Fight off enemy pirates trying to board your ship with unique moves, combos, and executions while blasting enemy ships to pieces with your cannons!
- Arsenal of Awesomeness: Arm yourself with cutlasses, pistols, muskets, throwing knives, and hand bombs. Don’t forget those sneaky pirate tricks!
A Treasure for Gamers
Captain Blood promises a unique and captivating experience for those who yearn for a classic pirate adventure. With its engaging story, intense action, and nostalgic charm, this should well appeal to fans of the genre and anyone who enjoys a good dose of swashbuckling fun.
Captain Blood launches on May 6th 2025, for PC (via Steam and GOG), Mac, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
So mark your calendars, hoist the colours, and prepare to embark on an unforgettable pirate adventure! Oh, and watch the trailer below too…