8 November 2026
New Version: Download Again
A new build is out for Windows and Mac. If the game says this version can no longer connect, download it again from piratesonline.net. Your account and pirates are unchanged.
The pirate MMO from 2013, restored and free for everyone. Every island, ship and story quest, back online.
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Become a Founder
Make your account and log in before 8 February 2027. You keep the gold name and the Founder's coin on all your pirates, for good.
What's out there
Islands to explore
Port Royal, Tortuga, Padres Del Fuego, Cuba, Raven's Cove and the wild isles between them.
Your own ship
Light sloops to war frigates. Broadsides, boarding battles and cargo to sell, with your crew at the cannons.
Swordplay and the undead
Sword, pistol, daggers, grenades, voodoo dolls and staffs against skeleton crews, Navy and EITC.
Taverns and crews
Poker and blackjack, fishing, potions and ship repair. Crews, guilds, friends and chat.
Get started
- Download and run the installer. On a Mac, drag Pirates Online onto Applications.
- Make your account, then type the code we email you.
- Open Pirates Online, log in and press Play.
Needs Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit) or macOS 10.13+, 2 GB of memory and 2 GB of disk. Free, with nothing to buy.
Game news
8 November 2026
Open To All: Be A Founder!
Open to everyone, free! Log in before 8 Feb 2027 and you're a Founder for good: a gold name and the Founder's coin.
3 November 2026
The Closed Beta Sets Sail!
Ahoy, mates! The Caribbean is open once more. Our first 100 beta keys are going out to brave pirates on our Discord. Make your account at piratesonline.net, claim your first ship in Port Royal, and mind the skeletons on Isla Perdida. Spot a bug? Tell us. Fair winds!