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Seattle, WA – (September 2, in the year of our Lord 2021) - Publisher Kalypso Media and developer Gaming Minds Studios have today announced that due to unforeseen crosswinds, seafaring trade simulator Port Royale 4 will arrive on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles on September 24, slightly later than originally expected.

The new-gen versions of the historic trade sim include a stunning 4K game world on PS5 and Xbox Series X (1080p on Xbox Series S), cross-gen save capability and real-time cloud rendering, and will arrive in both standard and extended digital editions - the latter featuring exclusive digital content such as 4 lighthouses and the blueprints to 5 magnificent parks with which players can decorate their settlements. A boxed Extended Edition will also be available at retail.

Information

In Port Royale 4, set sail and join the colonial powers of Spain, England, France and the Netherlands in their fight for supremacy of the Caribbean in the 17th century. Take control of a colony as a young and ambitious governor and learn what it takes to manage and grow a small settlement into a bustling trader city.

Develop production chains connecting multiple islands and create complex trade routes across the Caribbean, covering the ever-growing needs of multiple cities. Make use of the detailed sea map to avoid stormy weather regions, cliffs or shallow waters. Fulfil tasks for your nation’s viceroy, earning more fame to unlock town buildings, ships and more. Conquer the cities of rival nations or hunt down their fleets with a letter of marque while also keeping a keen eye out for pirates and other privateers.

In Port Royale 4, combat encounters are turn-based, with up to 8 ships battling at once. Turn the tide with tactical captain maneuvers to ensure a glorious victory each and every fight.

Features

Choose from four colonial powerhouses: England, France, Spain and the Netherlands, each providing different benefits and unique gameplay styles

Four single player campaigns following each nation on a path to glory

Appoint a leader from four different character classes: The Explorer, Merchant, Buccaneer and Pirate

Establish and manage trade with 60 Caribbean cities in a huge game world

Navigate cliffs, shallow waters and stormy weather regions to optimize your trade routes

Choose from 50 buildings to produce goods such as rum and luxuries

Construct town buildings with neighbourhood effects to optimize productivity and manage the happiness of your citizens

Sail 18 historically authentic ships from the late 16th and 17th centuries

Engage in tactical, turn-based naval battles with powerful captains

Unlock licenses, building permits, new buildings and ships by growing reputation within your chosen nation.

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