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14 May 2025
NewsPocket Pirates Update - Version 3.0———Major update
Major update · published 14 May 2025, 15:54:42 UTC
Pocket Pirates Update - Version 3.0
All hands on deck!!! Indie developer Will Winn Games is excited to announce "The Pocket Pickets Update" to its acclaimed team-based pirate game, Plunder Panic. Plunder Panic now supports iOS (iPhone and iPad) and Android (phones and tablets)! Ye mobile mates can join yer crew thanks to cross-platform play support with the Steam version! Other updates include the squashing of several bugs and qu…
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NewsTrick or Treat Update - Version 2.5———In-game event
In-game event · published 16 Oct 2023, 16:31:03 UTC
Trick or Treat Update - Version 2.5
All hands on deck!!! Indie developer Will Winn Games is excited to announce " The Trick or Treat Update " to its acclaimed team-based pirate fighting game, Plunder Panic. Just in time for Halloween, Version 2.5 is primarily a polish and bug fix update, so you can host your friends and family to a scary good time in this swashbuckling pirate party game!
NewsThe Heave Ho Update - Version 2.4———In-game event
In-game event · published 18 Jul 2023, 13:35:27 UTC
The Heave Ho Update - Version 2.4
All hands on deck!!! Indie developer Will Winn Games is excited to announce "The Heave Ho Update" to its acclaimed team-based pirate fighting game, Plunder Panic. Version 2.4 features polish and bug fixes over the previous update, which together collectively includes: · New Island: Viking Village - The Norse who find their home in the frozen lands of the Viking Village have a lot in common with…
NewsThe Dueling Dinghy Update - Version 2.3———Major update
Major update · published 30 Jun 2023, 13:01:45 UTC
The Dueling Dinghy Update - Version 2.3
All hands on deck!!! Indie developer Will Winn Games is excited to announce "The Dueling Dinghy Update" to its acclaimed team-based pirate fighting game, Plunder Panic. The new Version 2.3 Plunder Panic update includes: · New Island: Viking Village - The Norse who find their home in the frozen lands of the Viking Village have a lot in common with pirates but also a unique flair for hand-to-hand…
NewsThe Swab the Deck Update - Version 2.2———In-game event
In-game event · published 19 May 2023, 13:28:28 UTC
The Swab the Deck Update - Version 2.2
All hands on deck!!! Indie developer Will Winn Games is excited to announce the "Swab the Deck Update" to its acclaimed team-based pirate fighting game, Plunder Panic. This update was focused on that extra polish and bug fixes to really make the game shine. The new Version 2.2 Plunder Panic update includes: · Graphical Polish - We did a graphical pass across all the islands to make sure everyth…
NewsA Monstrous Update - Version 2.1———Major update
Major update · published 28 Apr 2023, 13:06:33 UTC
A Monstrous Update - Version 2.1
All hands on deck!!! Indie developer Will Winn Games is excited to announce "A Monstrous Update" to its acclaimed team-based pirate fighting game, Plunder Panic. The new Version 2.1 Plunder Panic update includes: · Three New Islands - There are three new monstrous islands to compete upon, including Dino Isle, Kaiju Cove, and The Mighty Kraken! · Level Hazards - Level hazards were added to five…
Ahoy Mateys! There is now a FREE DEMO of Plunder Panic that allows you to play online crossplay for FREE! This is the perfect way to test out the game or encourage your friends to join into your online matches. 🏴☠️Plunder Panic🏴☠️ is a team-based pirate fighting game for up to 12 players! Work with your crew to steal treasure, defeat the enemy captain, or sink their ship. The first team to…
NewsThe Big Haul Update - Version 2.0———Major update
Major update · published 10 Feb 2023, 17:00:41 UTC
The Big Haul Update - Version 2.0
All hands on deck!!! Indie developer Will Winn Games is excited to announce the highly anticipated major update to its acclaimed team-based pirate fighting game, Plunder Panic. The new Plunder Panic features include: · Single Player Campaign - The game now includes a 45-chapter single player campaign that puts players on an epic adventure while they learn the game and unlock gameplay treasures.…
NewsThe Booty-ful Update - Version 1.1.0———9620986
In-game event · published 30 Sep 2022, 04:06:10 UTC
The Booty-ful Update - Version 1.1.0
NEW GAME MODE: Gold Rush · This update is all about the BOOTY! In Gold Rush, you have one goal: fill your chest with as much gold as possible within the time limit. Watch out though, because if your ship sinks by cannonballs or Death's Row, you can kiss a large chunk of your gold goodbye! NEW ISLAND: The Crystal Geysers · Wow, this island sure is booty-ful! The geysers at the bottom are your on…
Plunder Panic is hoisting the sails with the 1.0 Full Release update! Featuring a new map, new modes, and new ways to play with your friends! Added in the 1.0 update: CROSSPLAY: · Plunder Panic is now available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One! You can seamlessly play with others regardless of platform in Private Matches and Matchmaking. NEW ISLAND…
Major update · published 24 May 2022, 19:03:41 UTC
Cherry Blossom Update - Version 0.9
Ahoy Ye Scurvy Dogs! We are nearing the end of our travels through E-arr-ly Access and have one last treasure chest of updates for ye! Our team is now preparing for the full release of Plunder Panic on Steam and across all major consoles. Behold the patch notes for Version 0.9 · New stage – Cherry Blossom Island added into rotation · Victory camera effect that zooms in on winning move · Captain…
Exciting news, mateys! Plunder Panic is an official selection of the PAX Rising Showcase at PAX East 2022 in Boston, MA! We'll be shipping up to Boston (whoaaaa) and showcasing Plunder Panic from April 21-24 2022. Come visit our crew if ye be attending! Showcase Information from PAX: The PAX Rising Showcase is an intensely curated collection of games selected by the PAX Team and highlighted on…
In-game event · published 18 Mar 2022, 23:21:37 UTC
The Arrr-chievement Update
Ahoy mateys! We've got another big update for ye! Our crew has added some highly requested features like Achievements and the ability to Late Join into existing matchmaking battles. Check out the full patch notes below: · Added the ability to late join into matchmaking matches · Added 21 achievements to unlock on the Steam platform · Graphical update for the match display in character select ·…
Fixed application freeze issue affecting certain PC’s · Matchmaking should properly connect between regions · Backfill tickets work more consistently in Matchmaking · Updated UI elements (add UI banner, ship railing, modify-arr icons) · Changing Space key will no longer lock your input changes · Captain vs. Captain increased to 3 lives each (up from 2) · Updated the “Use Item” tutorial to show…
NewsUpdate 0.7.6 - Matchmaking Optimization and Stability———8317563
Game update · published 4 Mar 2022, 22:52:54 UTC
Update 0.7.6 - Matchmaking Optimization and Stability
Matchmaking optimization and stability updates · No longer need region for Private Matches · Click to copy room code, hold to hide room code · Invite launch behavior fixes (from desktop to match) · Team size indicator and UI prompt for empty crews · Additional Characters for Wanted Poster · Proper default stats for Wanted Poster · Updated Available Regions for Online play · New Modify-arrs: Inf…
In-game event · published 11 Feb 2022, 21:00:53 UTC
Update 0.7.5 Now Available!
0.7.5 Patch Notes · The Lost Glacier stage is now available · Bounty menu option added with sharable Wanted Poster · Pirate ledger functionality to shows stats, awards earned, etc. · Goal / Personality based AI systems update · Change to local player name display (1-Player, 2-Player, etc.) · See item / modify-arr changes on character select screen · Updated High Tide waves for the Atlantis stag…
Sailing animation and elapsed time added to Matchmaking Search · Adjusted Matchmaking search timings · Chat functionality fixes · Able to enter a Private Match from another Private Match · Fixed AI pathfinding nodes on Lamplight Port · High Tide rowboat requirements decreased slightly · Rowboat tapping speed fluctuations for AI players · Multiple controllers in the Tutorial will no longer cause…
Quality of life fixes from the Matchmaking update! · When in a party, shows the "search for match" map · Names are enabled by default for Online matches · Award descriptions · Victory track UI updates for Conquest Mode · Various Party and Matchmaking fixes
NewsPlunder Panic - The Matchmaking Update———Community
Community · published 14 Dec 2021, 16:08:10 UTC
Plunder Panic - The Matchmaking Update
In our biggest update yet, Plunder Panic, the 6v6 pirate-themed multiplayer arcade title from Will Winn Games , has added a highly requested feature... online matchmaking! It's debuting alongside a dynamic new map, the Lamplight District! The new matchmaking system complements the existing lobby system, ensuring that pirates thirsty for victory can always find the perfect crew to join them in t…
Yarr! Plunder Panic is now available on macOS! This version is a compatibility update so that Windows and macOS versions of Plunder Panic can be played together. Somebody tell Captain Barbossa he can have this apple whenever he'd like.
Yarr! This patch fixes an issue with Rival Crews defaulting to 3 rounds in Online Matches. We also added the "High Tide" modify-arr that removes the ground from each stage, making platforming even more perilous!
Ahoy mateys! In this update we added a bunch of Modify-arrs sure to cause chaos for yer crew! We also added a new song (Three Sheets to the Wind) into the soundtrack rotation. New Modify-arrs: Dead Man's Switch Trapped from Above Burning Man Free Rum! Anger of the Gods Poseidon's Revenge Out of Stock Fumbling Swords Low Gravity New Song Who Dis
After getting hit, players cannot attack again for a short time. This balance tweak allows for more tactical swordplay and less brute force "trading" of hits by captains.
Ability to restart completed Conquest and Rival Crews matches with same teams and settings Fixed an issue with the player markers moving back to spawn with incorrect routes Fixed some UI bugs with changing match length Fixed animation speed for Rowboat that was set too low
1 Oct 2021
NewsVersion 0.5 - Game Modes, Steam Invites and More!———7464206
Game update · published 1 Oct 2021, 21:40:08 UTC
Version 0.5 - Game Modes, Steam Invites and More!
Added Game Modes: Rival Crews, Conquest and Freeplay. Steam Invite functionality for Private Games. Added knockback to the Captain on most types of hits. Player Markers are only shown for human players. Player Marker UI moves to your next spawn after dying. Modifyarrs added to add or remove all Player Markers. Disconnecting in character select removes players. Macro protection for Rowboat rowin…
News0.4.5 - General Improvements + Balance Updates———7420919
Game update · published 24 Sep 2021, 20:46:55 UTC
0.4.5 - General Improvements + Balance Updates
Ability to hide Room Code in Private Games Can now clash with an Eagle Drop Eagle Drop hitbox starts earlier Increased rowboat speed further Keyboard mappings show when using keyboard New song “Plunderman” added to rotation Increased collider for dropping items on players Additional SFX for Cannon and Rowboat Fixed bug with rope swing while boat is sinking Various bug fixes and quality of life…
Gold balance tweaks. Teams need 1 more gold to win. Fewer gold in the world. · Rowboat balance tweaks. Increased responsiveness for rowboat taps · Rowboat explosion animation cleanup · Captain invincibility frame tweak from 1.5 second to 1 second · Ability to Sheathe and Unsheathe while moving (and in air) · Expanded hitbox for Captain’s Eagle Drop · Kraken ink won’t transfer to invincible / re…
Major update · published 14 Dec 2021, 15:31:03 UTC
The Matchmaking Update
Ahoy Mateys! Plunder Panic has been cruising through Early Access! In arrr biggest update yet, we've released a highly requested feature... Online Matchmaking . There is no better time to join our crew and hop into the action! But that's not all, we've got a heaping treasure chest of booty-ful updates for you to Plunder! · Matchmaking - Search for online games · Party System - Host or join a pr…