14 DAY TRIAL // Everyone loves Pirates of the Caribbean's open-ended role-playing elements and ship-to-ship combat. The 17th century Grand Theft Auto is now a MMO game too, as Disney Online has confirmed today. Pirates of the Caribbean Online is now available for the PC and Mac. You'll get to create and customize your own pirate, captain your own ship, and assemble a crew of fellow rogues, to become the Caribbean's most fierce Pirate.
"The launch of Pirates of the Caribbean Online opens up an entirely new world of pirate adventures to thousands of fans who can now play alongside their favorite characters in a fully-immersive environment that builds on and goes beyond the epic stories created in the films," said Paul Yanover, Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Disney Online. "We believe the game's focus on action and adventure, combined with many customization options will appeal to a broad audience of both gamers and fans of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise as they set out on their own course to live the legend."
Along their way, gamers will interact with characters such as Jack Sparrow, Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann, also encountering a host of new characters and enemies unique to the game.
Basic features of Pirates of the Caribbean Online:
- Create your own Pirate character - Players choose from over a million combinations to fully customize their own Pirate (body type, face, hair, clothing, names, etc.).
- Set sail on your own Pirate ship - Captain your own ship then recruit a crew of fellow players to set sail for the adventure of a lifetime.
- Quest for adventure and treasure - Embark on ship and land-based missions to locate buried treasure. Explore lush jungles, volcanic caves, and vast tropical islands but beware of traps, ambushes, and double-crosses which are an every day occurrence when keeping company with Pirates.
- Use advanced weaponry - Players engage in epic battles using a variety of weapons such as cutlasses, grenades, pistols and cannons and can unlock more powerful weapons as they improve their reputation as a fighter to be reckoned with.
- Become a legend - Master a variety of skills, including sword fighting, card playing, and treasure hunting to become the most notorious pirate in the world.
- Work your Voodoo Magic - Voodoo magic is used to heal, travel and cast curses on enemies.
- Get some Booty - Earn extra loot by competing in parlor games such as poker and blackjack.
- Build a notorious crew or guild - Players band together with others for expanded adventures and added power, forming a crew for quick battles or joining a guild for longer-term strategy.
- Grow your wealth with money and rare items - Hunt for buried treasure including gold, precious gems and mysterious artifacts.
Remember, Disney Online has confirmed today that Pirates of the Caribbean Online is now available for the PC and Mac.