Captain Blood to Release After Nearly Two Decades of Waiting

After being adrift in development limbo for two decades, Captain Blood finally has a release date. Set to launch on May 6, 2025, this action-adventure game will be available on a variety of platforms, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store, and Mac. The game promises to deliver thrilling combat and impressive combos, all wrapped in a graphic novel-inspired style.

Years in the making, Captain Blood is brought to life by Seawolf Studio and General Arcade, with SNEG as the publisher. The game is a revival of an Xbox 360 project inspired by the adventures detailed in Rafael Sabatini’s novels. Set in the 17th century on the Spanish Main, players will step into the pirate boots of Captain Blood, embarking on a wild, blood-soaked adventure befitting the legendary captain’s name.

This revival of Captain Blood endured a turbulent development, similar to the journey faced by STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl, which battled hurdles like war, cyberattacks, and a catastrophic fire before its eventual release in November 2024. However, overcoming such trials, Captain Blood’s long-awaited release is finally on the horizon.

Announced via a 51-second trailer, Captain Blood is gearing up for its grand release. The game positions itself among gaming’s infamous pirates, striving for notoriety alongside iconic characters like Far Cry 3’s Vaas Montenegro and Assassin’s Creed 4’s Edward Kenway. With its focus on hack-and-slash combat, players can expect adrenaline-filled battles filled with spectacular combos.

Scheduled for a May release, Captain Blood has already joined the ranks of the most anticipated games of 2025, alongside titles like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, The First Berserker: Khazan, and Assassin’s Creed Shadows. The reveal was met with excitement, as gamers praised the game’s stunning graphics and action-packed gameplay. The positive reception to the 2024 demo highlighted strong character connections, although players are eager to see more combo options in the official release.

While Ubisoft’s Skull and Bones once promised to be the ultimate pirate game, Captain Blood might just fill that role instead. Bringing the high-energy excitement of pirate life to players, the game offers thrilling ship combat and an array of weapons, all brought to life in a unique graphic novel art style to enhance its originality.

Captain Blood’s long-awaited arrival is poised to make waves in the gaming world, promising a thrilling pirate adventure for all fans of the genre.