Pirates: Rogue's Fortune News

[p]Ahoy Captains, [/p][h3]The Pirates: Rogue's Fortune demo is out now.[/h3][h3]Go dive, go fight, go loot.[/h3][p]
We’ll be at Steam Next Fest too, Feb 23 to Mar 2, 2026. [/p][p]Whenever you’re ready, go play it! 💥 🏴‍☠️
[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][hr][/hr][p]📺 Watch the trailer here:[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

[p]Hello captains,[/p][p]We need to delay the demo release to January 29, 2026.[/p][p]Right before launch, we ran into an unexpected music rights issue. We’re a small team, and we’d rather take a little more time to make sure everything is properly cleared and ready than rush the release.[/p][p]What this means:[/p]

• [p]Demo new date: Jan 29, 2026[/p]
• [p]We’re using this extra time to make sure the demo launches in the best possible conditions[/p]

[p]Thank you for your patience and support. We’re not giving up 💪[/p][p]See you on January 29,
[/p][p]Ninpo Game Studio[/p]

[p]Over the last six months, something incredible happened behind the scenes of Pirates: Rogue’s Fortune. More than 200 hours of playtesting reshaped the game in ways we never imagined when we started.[/p][p]Our very first and most dedicated tester was my wife. Evening after evening, build after build, she played, broke things, gave honest feedback, and pointed out every “this feels weird” moment without mercy. Friends, family, and our small team quickly followed. Late nights, long sessions, countless notes. This simple loop became our daily routine: test in the evening, fix and refine the next morning, develop new features in the afternoon.[/p][p]And honestly… it changed everything.[/p][p]Playtesting did far more than fix bugs. It helped us:[/p]

• [p]Rebalance the entire game,[/p]
• [p]Improve pacing and overall flow,[/p]
• [p]Identify unclear mechanics and difficulty spikes,[/p]
• [p]Spot boring moments we were blind to,[/p]
• [p]And most importantly, spark new design ideas that made the game deeper and more fun.[/p]

[p]Watching players live was a huge eye-opener. What looks like “player mistakes” is often actually unclear design, missing feedback, or lack of information. These moments taught us more than any internal test ever could.[/p][p]If you are a fellow developer reading this: show your game early. It is uncomfortable at first, but it is one of the most powerful tools you can have.[/p][p]And if you are a player, thank you. Your feedback is literally shaping the adventure.[/p][p]More devlogs coming soon.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p] 📺 Watch the trailer here:[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]At Ninpô, we are a small independent team making a big dream come true, and your support means the world to us! Add the game to your wishlist and share it with your friends... It only takes a few seconds, but it helps us more than you can imagine. Thank you in advance!
We will regularly share development updates, exclusive previews, and we look forward to gathering your feedback. The adventure is only just beginning![/p][p]The crew of NINPÔ Game Studio[/p]

[h3]The Playtest for Pirates: Rogue’s Fortune is now officially over, and we want to send a huge thank you to everyone who took the time to jump in and experience the game.[/h3][p]Every session played, every bug encountered, and every minute spent in the game helped us move the project forward in a meaningful way.[/p][p]Thanks to this Playtest, we also received many new wishlists, which is incredibly motivating for the team and a strong sign of support for the project.[/p][p]We are now carefully reviewing all the data and preparing the next steps of development. Many improvements are already in progress thanks to your participation.[/p][p]Once again, thank you for your time, your curiosity, and your support.
More news very soon.[/p][p]A public demo will be available on Steam soon.[/p][p]Fair winds, Captains⚓
[/p][p]The Ninpô Game Studio Team [/p]

[h3]⚓The Playtest is live![/h3][p]Ahoy, sailors! The Pirates: Rogue’s Fortune Playtest has set sail!
[/p][h3]Playtest: Nov 17 → 30 [/h3][p]You can also invite two of your Steam friends to join the Playtest. Feel free to share![/p][p][/p][h3]How to join:[/h3]

• [p]Add Pirates: Rogue’s Fortune to your Steam Wishlist[/p]
• [p]Click Request Access on the store page[/p]
• [p]Check your Steam Library, email coming too![/p]

[p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h3]About the Playtest[/h3][p]This Playtest is a chance to join the adventure early and help us steer the ship in the right direction.[/p][p]
💬 Join our Discord to share your thoughts, report bugs, and discuss the game with the dev team: https://discord.gg/tjxnmSzxaQ[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p] 📺 Watch the trailer here:[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]At Ninpô, we are a small independent team making a big dream come true, and your support means the world to us! Add the game to your wishlist and share it with your friends... It only takes a few seconds, but it helps us more than you can imagine. Thank you in advance!
[/p][p]We will regularly share development updates, exclusive previews, and we look forward to gathering your feedback. The adventure is only just beginning!\[/p][/p][p]The crew of NINPÔ Game Studio[/p]