Today is your first chance to try Buccaneers! for free! 
To celebrate the Ocean Institute's virtual Maritime Festival, Skyward Digital has released a short demo that showcases the naval combat portion of the game. Features include:
UPDATE: The demo has now ended! You can still visit the store page to find out more about the full game: Buccaneers! on Steam
Please note this is pre-release software and is not representative of the final game. You may experience some bugs or glitches.
Join the Photo Mode Competition
As an added bonus, we're also running a photo contest for the duration of the demo. Use the in-game Photo Mode and share your best shots here, on our Discord or social media (use the hashtag #BuccaneersTheGame) for a chance to win a FREE copy of the full game when it releases!
UPDATE: The Photo Mode contest has also concluded! We will announce the winner shortly.
Send us your feedback
We'd love to know what you think of this early preview of Buccaneers!, so please share your comments in the Buccaneers! Discussion and Feedback thread or on our Discord. Your input will help us to iterate and improve the game before its eventual release.
Watch a live interview with the devs
Tune in to the Ocean Institute's livestream today at 11am PST/7pm BST/8pm CEST where I will be joined by the other two developers from Skyward Digital to talk about Buccaneers!, the inspiration behind it and how we recreated the Pilgrim for the game.
Check out the FAQ below for more info about the demo:
To celebrate the Ocean Institute's virtual Maritime Festival, Skyward Digital has released a short demo that showcases the naval combat portion of the game. Features include:
- Learn how to sail your ship and fight in hand-to-hand combat in interactive tutorials.
- Fight your way through multiple waves of ships and try all seven playable ship types.
- Play on PC or in VR mode.
UPDATE: The demo has now ended! You can still visit the store page to find out more about the full game: Buccaneers! on Steam
Please note this is pre-release software and is not representative of the final game. You may experience some bugs or glitches.
Join the Photo Mode Competition
As an added bonus, we're also running a photo contest for the duration of the demo. Use the in-game Photo Mode and share your best shots here, on our Discord or social media (use the hashtag #BuccaneersTheGame) for a chance to win a FREE copy of the full game when it releases!
UPDATE: The Photo Mode contest has also concluded! We will announce the winner shortly.
Send us your feedback
We'd love to know what you think of this early preview of Buccaneers!, so please share your comments in the Buccaneers! Discussion and Feedback thread or on our Discord. Your input will help us to iterate and improve the game before its eventual release.
Watch a live interview with the devs
Tune in to the Ocean Institute's livestream today at 11am PST/7pm BST/8pm CEST where I will be joined by the other two developers from Skyward Digital to talk about Buccaneers!, the inspiration behind it and how we recreated the Pilgrim for the game.
Check out the FAQ below for more info about the demo:
What is the demo and what does it include?
The Ship Combat Demo is a short preview focusing on naval combat. You can play a tutorial to learn how to use melee and ranged weapons and how to sail your ship, and you can then play a wave-based scenario featuring all playable ships in the game.
Does the demo represent the final game?
No, the demo is pre-release software and does not represent the final quality and feature set of the full game. You may encounter some bugs, glitches or unfinished features.
How long is the demo available for?
The demo will only be available to download and play for this weekend (12th-13th September 2020).
Can I keep playing the demo once it's no longer available?
No. The demo will be disabled and will no longer be playable once it is removed from the store page, even if you've got it installed on your PC.
How big is the demo?
The install size is approximately 2.20 GB.
Do I need a VR headset to play it?
No, you do not need a VR headset to play the demo. VR is an optional feature.
Which VR headsets are supported?
Currently we officially support the Oculus Rift/Rift S, HTC Vive/Vive Pro and Vive Cosmos. Other headsets may work but have not been tested, so you may experience some issues.
How many waves does the demo feature?
The demo includes seven waves of increasing difficulty.
What extra features will the full game have?
In addition to ship combat, the full game will include:
The Ship Combat Demo is a short preview focusing on naval combat. You can play a tutorial to learn how to use melee and ranged weapons and how to sail your ship, and you can then play a wave-based scenario featuring all playable ships in the game.
Does the demo represent the final game?
No, the demo is pre-release software and does not represent the final quality and feature set of the full game. You may encounter some bugs, glitches or unfinished features.
How long is the demo available for?
The demo will only be available to download and play for this weekend (12th-13th September 2020).
Can I keep playing the demo once it's no longer available?
No. The demo will be disabled and will no longer be playable once it is removed from the store page, even if you've got it installed on your PC.
How big is the demo?
The install size is approximately 2.20 GB.
Do I need a VR headset to play it?
No, you do not need a VR headset to play the demo. VR is an optional feature.
Which VR headsets are supported?
Currently we officially support the Oculus Rift/Rift S, HTC Vive/Vive Pro and Vive Cosmos. Other headsets may work but have not been tested, so you may experience some issues.
How many waves does the demo feature?
The demo includes seven waves of increasing difficulty.
What extra features will the full game have?
In addition to ship combat, the full game will include:
- A full campaign mode with a storyline and quests.
- Four playable factions with unique bonuses.
- Fully customisable ships with different paint schemes, upgrades and more. - Land exploration in several Caribbean towns.
- And much more!
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