News Port Royale 4 (Kalypso) - Announced for Q3 2020

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Port Royale 4

Coming in to Windows PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch, “Port Royale 4” is the newest title in the much-loved Port Royale series. Developed by German studio, Gaming Minds, “Port Royale 4” offers complex economic simulation and satisfying strategy in a stunning 17th century Caribbean setting – currently slated for launch in Q3 2020.


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. In ‘Port Royale 4’ you will take control of a colony as a young and ambitious governor who is eager to learn what it takes to manage and grow his 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 the respective cities. Make use of the detailed sea map to avoid stormy weather regions, cliffs or shallow waters. Fulfill 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.

For the first time in the series, naval battles will be turn-based, with up to 10 ships battling at one time and tactical captain maneuvers that can turn the tide in even the most hopeless of situations for a glorious victory.

FEATURE LIST
  • Take on four extensive single player campaigns following each nation on their path to supremacy.
  • Establish and manage trade with 60 Caribbean cities in a huge 3D game world. Steer clear of cliffs, shallow waters and stormy weather regions to optimize your trade routes.
  • Select from 50 buildings, including 25 production sites, to produce goods like rum or luxuries. Construct town buildings with neighborhood effects to optimize productivity and manage the overall happiness of your citizens.
  • 18 historically authentic ship types from the 17th century.
  • Engage in tactical, turn-based naval battles with powerful captains.
  • Licenses, building permits, new buildings and ships can be unlocked by growing your reputation within your nation.
 
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Few thoughts about the series as an enthusiast and a Sid Meier's Pirates-Pirates! Gold veteran.

The UI of the third game was horrible. It was very consoles oriented and gave no room for easy fast and precise amount transactions. It also did not help it felt like a remake of 2 but with better graphics this time.
I love Port Royale 2 so 3 was a let down.

The one thing I do not like in the series is the historical inaccurate ownership of the cities. It helps to have same nation cities close to one another when you make your trade loops but it just does not feel right.

I hope the new combat system will work for fort battles but I think that the old system was ok too.

So, I wish the new game will have a properly functioning UI and historical accuracy and crossing fingers for more depth and for stories to unfold while on trade quests.

And, of course, to be available on every store at launch.