After two decades adrift, Captain Blood finally has a release date set for May 6, 2025. Fans can look forward to diving into its hack-and-slash action-adventure on platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store, and Mac. This upcoming game promises a thrilling experience with its high-octane combat and visually striking graphic novel style.
The news comes from the collaborative efforts of developers Seawolf Studio and General Arcade, with SNEG taking on publishing duties. Captain Blood is a revival project originally intended for the Xbox 360, and it draws inspiration from the novels of Italian author Rafael Sabatini. Set against the vibrant backdrop of the 17th-century Spanish Main, players will don the boots of the notorious pirate captain, ensuring a bloody swashbuckling adventure that lives up to the character’s infamous reputation.
Interestingly, Captain Blood isn’t the only title that faced a tumultuous journey to release. Take STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl, for example. The survival horror sequel overcame significant hurdles, including war and cyberattacks, finally reaching audiences in November 2024, twelve years after its first planned release.
A teaser trailer lasting just 51 seconds has confirmed the new release date—May 6, 2025—for Captain Blood. As players set sail once more, they’ll expect to see Captain Blood join the ranks of video gaming’s legendary pirates, alongside iconic characters like Far Cry 3’s Vaas Montenegro and Edward Kenway from Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag. This game’s focus on hack-and-slash gameplay promises to deliver engaging battles as players navigate the high seas in search of gold and glory with enemies falling to “flashy” combat techniques.
Now firmly on the list of 2025’s most anticipated games, Captain Blood has gamers buzzing alongside titles like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, The First Berserker: Khazan, and Assassin’s Creed Shadows. The response to the Captain Blood reveal has been overwhelmingly positive, touting its impressive graphics and action-packed scenes. Early feedback from a 2024 demo praised the strong character connections, though fans hope for more elaborate combos in the game’s final version.
While Ubisoft’s Skull and Bones initially promised to be the perfect pirate escapade, Captain Blood may just steal the spotlight, climbing the ranks among the genre’s best hack-and-slash titles. Players can gear up for exhilarating pirate adventures, complete with intense ship battles and an arsenal of perfectly-themed weapons, all wrapped in a graphic novel art style for a unique gaming experience.
