Official Site: Pirate101
Studio: KingsIsle Entertainment
Launch Date: October 15, 2012
Genre: Fantasy Family-Friendly Sandpark
Business Model: Hybrid F2P (Optional Sub, Cash Shop)
Platform: PC, Mac
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Pirate101 launches new story, gear, and deco in today’s Through Death’s Door update
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"Through Death’s...
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The Stream Team: It’s a Pirate101 11th birthday parrrrty
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Pirate101 unleashes a broadside of quality-of-life improvements including UI scaling and fast travel
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