
Hoist the colours and set sail for a roguelite adventure that’s unlike anything you’ve seen before as Rogue Waters launches on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and PC!
Tripwire Presents and Ice Code Games, are bringing Rogue Waters to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC today, with full Xbox Play Anywhere support. It’s also on PlayStation, as well as Steam, where it’s been for a little while already. Nintendo switch folk will need to wait a little longer.
This swashbuckling roguelite combines tactical turn-based combat, naval warfare, and a dash of pirate charm to create a unique and captivating experience.
A Captain’s Quest for Vengeance
In Rogue Waters, you take on the role of Captain Cutter, a pirate seeking revenge against the immortal Captain Blackbone.
Chart a course through treacherous waters, recruit a motley crew of swashbucklers, and engage in thrilling battles against rival pirates and monstrous creatures from the depths.
Features That Will Shiver Your Timbers
- Become the Captain: Take command of your ship and crew, making strategic decisions that will determine your success or failure. Manage your resources, upgrade your vessel, and plot a course through the dangerous seas.
- Assemble Your Crew: Recruit a diverse crew of pirates, each with their own unique abilities and skill trees. Train them, equip them with powerful weapons, and unlock their full potential as you forge a legendary band of buccaneers.
- Ever-Changing World: Explore a procedurally generated world that offers a fresh challenge with every playthrough. Discover new islands, encounter different enemies, and uncover hidden treasures as you navigate the unpredictable seas.
- Turn-Based Tactical Combat: Engage in thrilling turn-based battles both on land and at sea. Utilise your crew’s unique abilities, exploit the environment, and summon mythical creatures to aid you in combat.
- Naval Warfare: Command your ship in epic naval battles, using cannons and artillery to cripple enemy vessels and gain the upper hand in boarding actions.
- Melee Mayhem: Once you’ve boarded an enemy ship, engage in visceral close-quarters combat with your crew. Utilise the environment to your advantage, pushing enemies into hazards, grabbing one-time weapons, and swinging across the deck with ropes.
- Mythical Encounters: Befriend legendary sea creatures, from the mighty Kraken to the disruptive Mermaid and the surprisingly deadly Giant Snail, and summon them to aid you in battle.
A Roguelite with a Pirate Twist
Rogue Waters offers a unique blend of roguelite elements and tactical turn-based combat, creating a challenging and rewarding experience.
Each run presents a new opportunity to explore the world, upgrade your crew and ship, and uncover the secrets of the Sea Shepherd prophecy. Think you were done with the sailing of Skull and Bones and Sea of Thieves? It’s time to get back on that ship…
Xbox Play Anywhere Support
For those who prefer to play on both Xbox and PC, Rogue Waters supports Xbox Play Anywhere. This means that if you purchase the game digitally on Xbox, you can also play it on your Windows PC at no extra cost.
Your progress and achievements will be seamlessly synced between platforms, allowing you to continue your pirate adventure wherever you prefer.
A Pirate Adventure Awaits
Rogue Waters may well be a must-player, especially for fans of tactical RPGs, roguelikes, and anyone who dreams of sailing the high seas and leading a crew of swashbucklers. With its unique blend of genres, challenging gameplay, and captivating pirate setting, this game is sure to offer hours of swashbuckling fun.
Rogue Waters is available today on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC through the Xbox Store. It’s also on storefronts of PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Steam.
So hoist the colours, gather your crew, and set sail for adventure in this thrilling new roguelite! And stay tuned for our full review soon.
Rogue Waters Description
Rogue Waters is a Pirate Tactical Turn-Based Rogue-lite. Play as Captain Cutter, commanding your ship and crew through procedurally generated encounters to seek revenge. Recruit, train, and upgrade crew, use powerful sea creatures, and engage in dynamic naval and melee combat to gain the upper hand.