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Corsair Cove updates

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22 verified Steam announcementsLatest: September 28, 2026

Latest official update

Patch #6 Hotfix #3 - Crash Fix

Patch notesv1.1.9.247137

Hey Mateys, Before we fully set sail towards Patch #7, we wanted to address one more issue that has been affecting a number of players. Hotfix #3 for Patch #6 is now live and addresses an occasional crash related to placing and deleting certain structures....

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Official changelog highlights
  • Fixed an occasional crash that could occur when deleting certain structures.

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Patch notes

Patch #6 Hotfix #2 - Population & Stability Fixes

Hey Mateys, We’ve just released a second hotfix for Patch #6, addressing an issue with population and available workers, as well as an occasional crash. v1.1.8.246935 Changelog Bug Fixes Fixed an issue where Drifters were not added as available workers when gaining population while a Pirate Camp was under construction....

By [Chris] Communications Managerv1.1.8.246935Official post
Patch notes

Patch #6 Hotfix - Tutorial Progression & Compass Fixes

Hey Mateys, We’ve just released a small hotfix for Patch #6, addressing two issues related to Compass Booster Nodes and tutorial progression. v1.1.7.246856 Changelog Bug Fixes Compass Booster Node upgrades reverting A potential tutorial progression blocker Steam Reviews: Your Feedback Matters We’d really appreciate it if you took a moment to leave a Steam...

By [Chris] Communications Managerv1.1.7.246856Official post
Official news

Save 25% on Corsair Cove

Corsair Cove is currently 25% off. Build a sprawling pirate haven, raise a fleet to explore the high seas, and take on the Crown to keep the Age of Piracy alive! From ale to flintlock pistols, and from scallywags to swashbucklers, you’ll need to manage complex production chains and govern a rowdy crew to reign supreme over the seas!

By Patrick (HoodedHorse)Official post
Patch notes

Patch #6 - Difficulty Settings, Direct Ship Navigation, Event Bribes and More

Hey Mateys, Patch #6 is here, and this one brings a bigger batch of new features, gameplay improvements, and fixes to Corsair Cove! Some of you may already recognise a few of these additions from our Gamescom previews, while others were inspired directly by your feedback and discussions within the community....

By [Chris] Communications Managerv1.1.6.246563Official post
Patch notes

Patch #5 - Auto-Trading, Ship Repairs, Event Improvements and More

Hey Mateys, We’re back with another update for Corsair Cove, and this one brings some of the most requested features and improvements from you, our community! We’ve been keeping a close eye on your feedback, and several of the features you’ve been asking for are now making their way into the game....

By Matt (Hooded Horse)v1.1.5.244734Official post
Patch notes

Patch #4: Tutorial Progression Fix

Hey Mateys, We’re back with a small but important update for Corsair Cove! Patch #4 addresses the tutorial progression issue with Small Gun Towers that we highlighted in our previous patch notes. We’ve taken the time to implement and test the fix properly, and it is now ready to go....

By [Chris] Communications Managerv1.1.4.242868Official post
Patch notes

Patch #3: Stability Fixes and General Improvements

Hey Mateys, We’re back with another round of fixes and improvements for Corsair Cove! For Patch #3, we’ve continued looking into the issues reported by the community, tackling several causes of occasional gameplay crashes alongside a variety of visual, UI, audio, and event-related issues....

By Budd_LEv1.1.3.242237Official post
Patch notes

Patch #2: Crash Fixes and Gameplay Improvements

Hey Mateys, Thank you once again for all your reviews, reports, and feedback! We are continuing to work through the issues you have shared with us, and Patch #2 is another step towards making Corsair Cove smoother and more reliable for everyone....

By Matt (Hooded Horse)v1.1.2.241844Official post
Patch notes

Patch #1: Tutorial Hint Fixes and Event Improvements

Hey Mateys, First of all, thank you so much for all your reviews! The entire team is incredibly happy to see how well Corsair Cove has been received by you. We are also listening closely to your feedback and are already working on ways to make the game even better for everyone. This first small patch is the first step in that direction....

By Budd_LEv1.1.1.241792Official post
Release

Corsair Cove is Released!

Corsair Cove 1.0 is now live with a 25% launch discount. Build a sprawling pirate haven, raise a fleet to explore the high seas, and take on the Crown to keep the Age of Piracy alive! From ale to flintlock pistols, and from scallywags to swashbucklers, you’ll need to manage complex production chains and govern a rowdy crew to reign supreme over the seas!...

By Patrick (HoodedHorse)Official post
Developer story

Legends Before the Storm: A Storm on the Seven Seas

It was a windy day on the Seven Seas and the water was restless. Amara Machado, with mandate from the Admiral himself, set out with a whole fleet of ships to deliver several punishing attacks on local harbors tipped for pirate activity. Many were killed, many more captured to be hanged later....

By Patrick (HoodedHorse)Official post
Developer story

Legends Before the Storm: Amara, the Pirate Hunter

At first glance, Amara Machado was the ideal. Wearing the Crown's perfectly fit uniform, her gaze stern and focused. The daughter of the feared admiral Fernando Machado was primed for a long and successful career. When Amara was a child, her mother was killed in a pirate attack on a ship her father captained for the Crown....

By Patrick (HoodedHorse)Official post
Developer story

Legends Before the Storm: Rambullion, the Tavernkeep

Once he was known as Tadhg MacMhuircheartaich, a name so hard to pronounce that when it came time to abandon his dreams and go into hiding, he called himself Rambullion instead. Once, he was young and ambitious and so full of vicious pirate vigor, he could have ripped a Crown galleon in two with his bare hands....

By Patrick (HoodedHorse)Official post
Developer story

Legends Before the Storm: Teach, the Brute

Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard, was the last of the old guard. Those around him have fallen victim to the Crown, pirate hunters, or even their own crews. He had survived through sheer brutality, vigilance, and force of will. Teach was not the monster depicted in horror stories (although he himself had cultivated that reputation)....

By Patrick (HoodedHorse)Official post
Developer story

Legends Before the Storm: Kanja, the Gambler

Born in Calcutta, Kanja Shan was a wealthy spice merchant enjoying a life in luxury. Unfortunately, his lavish lifestyle, coupled with his natural greed, would eventually cost him everything. Kanja’s business acumen propelled him to the highest ranks of the spice-trading circles....

By Patrick (HoodedHorse)Official post
Developer story

Legends Before the Storm: Scarlet, the Fearless

One day, they would write songs about them. That’s what she would tell her crew every time they celebrated another daring adventure. Unlike many pirates, this wild captain wasn’t in it for rum or coin. Scarlet Drake had made fame and notoriety her purpose. She would be remembered as a pirate legend. It wasn’t always like that....

By Patrick (HoodedHorse)Official post
Developer story

Legends Before the Storm: Honorata, the Adventurer

How did the daughter of a wealthy merchant become a pirate chasing the Seven Seas' most ferocious beasts? Well, it’s a long story! Honorata Van Horn was born into a rich family. Raised among four brothers, she was never meant to conquer the seas....

By Patrick (HoodedHorse)Official post
Demo

Play Corsair Cove Demo During Steam Next Fest 2026

Ahoy, ye landlubbers! Corsair Cove is sailing into Steam Next Fest. Take on the Crown as you fight to keep the Age of Piracy alive. Build a sprawling pirate haven, raise a fleet to explore the high seas, manage complex crafting chains, and govern your rowdy crew to reign supreme....

By Patrick (HoodedHorse)Official post
Patch notes

Demo Update #1: Crash Fixes, Tutorial Fix, and Pause Mode Issue Fixed

We’ve just pushed a small hotfix for Corsair Cove that tackles a few crashes and progression issues players ran into in the demo. This update fixes some random crashes during gameplay, a crash tied to quality settings in the options menu, a tutorial goal that could get stuck if you entered the first discovery point with fewer than 10 crew, and an issue where...

By Matt (Hooded Horse)Official post
Release

Corsair Cove Releases July 31, 2026!

Ahoy landlubbers, We are excited to announce that Corsair Cove will be released on July 31, 2026 ! And to give you a sample of what's to come when the full game sets sail, the demo for Corsair Cove is available right now! Check out the release date trailer below: In Corsair Cove, the Golden Age of Piracy is coming to an end....

By Matt (Hooded Horse)Official post
Official news

Hooded Horse and Limbic Entertainment Set Sail Together

Ahoy city builder fans, We at Limbic Entertainment are excited to finally reveal Corsair Cove together with our publishing partner Hooded Horse. If you have always wanted a pirate city builder with the freedom to build anywhere and create your dream pirate utopia, then you should take a closer look....

By Auverin (Hooded Horse)Official post

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