Browser-Based Swashbuckling RPG from Developer Moonmana Available Now

Gameforge — one of the leading Western publishers of popular multiplayer online games, including AION, NosTale, Ikariam, OGame, Kingdom Under Fire 2, and TERA — is thrilled to announce the launch of Moonmana’s swashbuckling free-to-play multiplayer online strategy game, Ultimate Pirates, which is available now to play in web browsers and soon on Windows PC with a dedicated client!

Featuring a gorgeous art style and a unique pirate-themed world with unlimited PvP and PvE battles, Ultimate Pirates sets sail on a quest for riches and renown! Those who successfully tread its waters and navigate its world may very well become… the next ultimate pirate.

“Gameforge is excited to welcome Ultimate Pirates to its growing portfolio of high-quality games,” said Alexander Rösner, CEO of Gameforge. “Moonmana is an amazing partner with a very experienced and skilled team. With Ultimate Pirates, we look forward to seeing our players hoisting their Jolly Rogers and starting exciting sea-faring lives in the quest for gold and glory!”

“When I started the company, I set out to make a great MMO. I didn’t have a solid reference point, however, until I found OGame,” explains Artyom Shpytiak, co-founder of Moonmana. “I loved OGame and played it for many years, and now we are launching Ultimate Pirates with Gameforge and their CEO Alexander: OGame’s creator! It’s an immeasurable honor to have the support of Gameforge behind Ultimate Pirates. We can’t wait for players to discover the exciting world we’ve created.”

• Real-Time Multiplayer PvP: Face off against fellow seadogs in intense naval battles that require a keen sense of strategy. Your fleets can be combined with your allies’ to intercept other pirates or legendary creatures to plunder their riches and weaponry
• Make Ye a Matey: Form alliances with players all around the world to explore interesting locations, share the spoils of battle, and avenge your fallen mates
• Beware of Beasts and Scoundrels: In addition to matching wits with other players, lead the charge against NPC enemies and multitudes of mythical creatures. These foes are always looking for a fight… or a bite to eat!
• Create a Seafaring Empire: Use resources acquired from battle and raids to develop your own pirate and swashbuckler island, customizing everything from its ports and roads to buildings and shipyards
• ArrrrrR…PG Elements: Create a legendary pirate by leveling up your fleets.

Ultimate Pirates is available in North America and Europe in 17 languages, including English, French, German, Italian, Polish, and Spanish. Players can embark to conquer the high seas and gain infamy across Ultimate Pirates’ vast world by visiting http://ultimatepirates.gameforge.com. A client-based Windows PC release of Ultimate Pirates will come in the near future.