Pirates of the Burning Sea
Chart Your Course
Live Waters
Free to play on the live server

Create an account, download the client, and sail without waiting on a subscription.

Legacy Fleet
Classic progression for returning captains

Step back into the legacy experience with a subscription and a crew that still loves the long voyage.

Captain's Network
News, guides, and active community support

Keep pace with patches, learn the ropes faster, and find your nation on Discord and the wiki.

Latest Dispatches
Dispatch 01
The Legacy Server goes Live!
A Historic Achievement
Dispatch 02
Q1 2025 Next Steps
Population Increase
Dispatch 03
Subscription vs Free-to-Play
Options and Benefits
Dispatch 04
Active Nation Change Restrictions
Often confusing, but simple in nature
Dispatch 05
PotBS has a new Game Web Site!
PotBS Launches its new Web Site
Dispatch 06
Pirates of the Burning Sea turns 15!
Happy 15th Anniversary to Pirates of the Burning Sea!
Crew Up
Looking to build a crew and join epic ship battles?
Life At Sea
Prepare
Start Strong
Get the client, learn the essentials, and move from the docks to your first real engagements with less guesswork.
Open the starter guides
Provision
Choose Your Server
Pick between the live experience and the legacy server, then download the right client for the waters you want to sail.
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Stay Informed
Track The Horizon
Follow release notes, event news, and community updates so your crew always knows what lies ahead.
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