Ahoy, captains!

First of all, we want to thank everyone who continues to play Corsairs Legacy, share feedback, report issues, suggest ideas, and support the development of the game.

Over the past weeks, we have released two smaller updates focused on gameplay improvements, balancing, bug fixes, and quality-of-life changes:

• Update v0.4091
• Hotfix v0.4085

Now, we are ready to share an updated and more focused roadmap for the path toward Corsairs Legacy version 1.0.

The roadmap reflects our current development priorities. The exact scope and order may evolve based on player feedback, gameplay data, and what we learn while implementing new systems and content.

What Version 1.0 Means for Corsairs Legacy

Reaching version 1.0 is not simply about adding more content or removing the Early Access label.

Our goal for the full release is to deliver:

• 50+ hours of gameplay;
• a complete main storyline;
• a stable and polished game;
• a rich and diverse pirate RPG experience.

To reach this goal, we have divided the path toward version 1.0 into six main development directions.

1. Complete the Main Story

Our first major goal is to complete the story of Rufus and Catherine and bring the main storyline to its planned conclusion.

A significant part of this work has already been completed:

• 20+ additional story cutscenes have already been illustrated;
• the new cutscenes have been fully voiced;
• the remaining scenes are waiting to be implemented into the game;
• the final main-story quests are being prepared.

Our goal is to integrate these scenes and allow players to experience the complete story of Rufus and Catherine as originally planned.

2. Complete the Brothel Quest

The next major step is completing the brothel construction quest and implementing the gameplay systems connected to it.

This part of the game will include:

• building and developing the brothel;
• managing the location;
• upgrading its available features;
• new gameplay opportunities related to its development.

This feature is intended to become a meaningful long-term activity rather than simply another completed quest.

3. Add 10+ New Quests and Activities

We want to increase the number and variety of activities available throughout the world of Corsairs Legacy.

We currently have more than ten smaller quests, encounters, and activities planned for implementation.

These additions may include:

• new story characters;
• random encounters;
• smaller local stories;
• additional exploration activities;
• new interactions with existing gameplay systems.

One example is a new activity related to collecting herbs for apothecaries and expanding the number of apothecaries in the game. This idea originally came from a player suggestion in the Steam Community.

4. Add a New Full Island — Dominica

A major part of the roadmap is the introduction of a new full island: Dominica.

This location will not only expand the explorable world, but will also introduce one of the largest new gameplay features planned for version 1.0: the ability to build and develop your own smuggler colony.

Players will be able to:

• explore the new island;
• establish a smuggler settlement;
• collect and deliver the resources required for its development;
• acquire some resources through interactions with caravans;
• gradually expand the colony and unlock new possibilities.

Work on Dominica is already underway.

The screenshot above shows an early version of the Indian settlement currently being implemented as part of this location.

5. Add Women to the Game World

Another important direction is making the world of Corsairs Legacy feel more diverse and believable.

We plan to add female NPCs with their own:

• character models;
• skeletons and rigging;
• animations;
• dialogues;
• roles within quests and locations.

This requires more than simply changing existing character models. The new NPCs need their own complete technical and visual implementation.

Together with new characters, quests, and activities, this will help make towns and settlements feel more alive and varied.

6. Improve Naval Combat

Naval gameplay remains one of the most important systems we want to develop further before version 1.0.

Our current priorities include:

• allowing players to disable automatic cannon fire and rely entirely on manual aiming;
• adding more skill-based mechanics to naval combat;
• improving boarding mechanics;
• giving players more tactical control during battles;
• exploring direct travel between islands through local sea locations without always returning to the global map.

The goal is to make naval battles more interactive, more tactical, and more dependent on player decisions.

What About Squadron Management?

We are also evaluating the possibility of adding squadron management. However, this feature is still under consideration.

We do not want to promise its inclusion in version 1.0 until we are confident that it fits our development scope and priorities.

Stability, Graphics, and Polishing

While the six roadmap points describe the largest content and gameplay goals, technical improvements will continue throughout the entire development process.

Our ongoing priorities include:

• improving game stability;
• reducing the number of significant bugs;
• improving performance and optimization;
• improving the visual quality of the game;
• polishing existing mechanics and smaller features;
• improving the interface and overall player experience;
• balancing existing gameplay systems.

These improvements are not limited to one roadmap stage. They will accompany every major update on the path toward version 1.0.

How We Work

Our development process is divided into focused cycles.

During some periods, the team primarily works on new quests, content, mechanics, and major features. During others, we shift our attention toward stability, bug fixing, balancing, optimization, and polishing.

This can also affect how actively we communicate with the community. Sometimes, we discuss feedback and answer questions frequently. At other times, we may become quieter while the team focuses on completing an important development milestone.

A quieter period does not mean that development has stopped. It usually means that we are deeply focused on the next stage of the game.

We continue to read player reviews, suggestions, discussions, and bug reports throughout the entire process. Many community ideas have already influenced Corsairs Legacy, and they will continue to help us determine where the game needs the most attention.

The Roadmap May Evolve

The roadmap represents our current vision for version 1.0, but it is not a rigid list of deadlines.

Priorities may change when:

• player feedback highlights an important issue;
• gameplay data shows that a system requires more attention;
• a feature needs additional technical work;
• we discover a better solution during development.

We want to remain flexible while keeping the main goal unchanged: delivering a complete, stable, polished, and diverse pirate RPG.

Beyond Version 1.0

Version 1.0 will mark the full release of Corsairs Legacy, but it does not have to mark the end of its development.

After release, we plan to explore content expansions that add more depth to existing locations, mechanics, and stories.

Potential future expansions may include:

• new buildings and settlement features;
• expanded gameplay systems;
• new quests and storylines;
• port management;
• the search for unique ships;
• the ability to collect and store multiple vessels.

Unique Ships and Fleet Development

One direction we want to explore is the search for unique ships. Through dedicated quests and investigations, players may discover vessels with their own histories, characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses.

Together with a potential port management system, this could allow players to collect ships, build their own fleet, and choose the vessel best suited for a specific journey or task.

Our goal would be to move away from a simple progression system where a bigger ship is always a better ship.

Different vessels could offer advantages in:

• speed;
• maneuverability;
• combat capabilities;
• maintenance costs;
• cargo capacity;
• specific activities or mission types.

The exact direction after version 1.0 will depend on player feedback, the reception of the full release, and the performance of future expansions.

Thank You for Sailing With Us

We want to thank everyone who has supported Corsairs Legacy throughout Early Access.

Every review, bug report, suggestion, discussion, and message helps us understand how we can improve the game. Sometimes, community ideas directly become part of Corsairs Legacy. In other cases, they help us reconsider priorities or look at existing mechanics from a different perspective.

There is still a lot of work ahead, but we believe that the game continues to move in the right direction.

Our goal remains the same: to build a rich, immersive, and engaging pirate RPG filled with deeper mechanics, diverse activities, memorable characters, and new stories worth discovering.

Thank you for sailing with us.

See you in the Caribbean, captains!

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