Official Site:Â Pirate101
Studio:Â KingsIsle Entertainment
Launch Date:Â October 15, 2012
Genre:Â Fantasy Family-Friendly Sandpark
Business Model:Â Hybrid F2P (Optional Sub, Cash Shop)
Platform: PC, Mac
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