IMPORTANT: Within this update control settings have been reset to default. If your keybinds differ from default, you will need to rebind them.
Christmas Modules
Unique Christmas modules have been added to the game. These modules can be obtained by fighting special NPCs in the Player versus Player Area, and can also be caught occasionally while Fishing.
Port Timers
A long-requested feature is now live: port owners can change their Port Battle timer once every 30 days.
Cost: 50,000 Doubloons
Only the clan leader/founder can change the timer
Mortar Brig Aiming
Minimum mortar dispersion is now achieved at 4.5 - 6 knots (previously 0 knots). Mortar Brig captains must manage speed to maintain accurate fire.
Mortar damage against fortifications increased by 2.5×
Fishing
Fishing is back in the game.
Captains will discover the benefits of Fishing through gameplay.
Player versus Player Area
A special area has been added on the map near the Free Town Aves. Players may bring any ships they want, but battles start according to the Rules of Engagement below.
Battles against NPCs are always 1v1
Fleet NPCs do not join PvE battles
In PvP battles, Fleet NPCs do join the battle
The battle closes immediately
No one is pulled into battle during the attack
Battle time has been reduced to 30 minutes
Special NPC ships also patrol the area. Brave captains earn improved loot for fighting while outgunned.
Sailing Tunes
Rudder penalty decreased and now only works to 70% of ship max speed
Sail curves for square sails and staysails have been updated across all ships
Other Changes
Increased maximum stack sizes for certain items
Improved initial NPC spawns for large-group battles
Conquest Missions and Raider Port Battles are disabled during the Conquest Truce
Santísima Trinidad Permit price increased from 25 to 30 Broad Pennants