Game Events - 2006

This Game Events page will list major announcements in the world of Pirates of the Caribbean Online during the year of 2006. But, for the latest information - also check Pirates Online or Pirates Forums!

December 20th - The Making of Pirates on the Caribbean Online
Check out the latest Video Insider as we show you a bit of what goes on behind-the-scenes at the VR Studio. (that is, when we're not raiding the vending machines...or ramping up our caffeine intake) Watch how the artists, designers, programmers, and technical staff each contribute to the final game product, including character modeling, environment design, weaponry systems, and more. You'll also catch an exclusive look at some early gameplay footage, as well as the cutting-edge technology used by the developers.

December 14th - Meet the Crew
From scurvy deckhands to cutthroat pirate captains, get to know some of the game's development team. Click here to have a look at their bios and check back soon to meet other members of this motley crew.

December 10th - Video Insider
"Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" is in stores now! Check out some of the DVD's exclusive deleted scenes and behind-the-scenes footage - right here, right now. To buy the DVD, click here!

December 7th - Developer Diary
Pirates of the Caribbean Online is no half-baked attempt led by newbie game developers. For over 2 years, the team has painstakingly built this highly unique MMO. (move over elves and wizards) As the launch date approaches, we'll give you some additional insight into this process directly from those making the game. Captain Back Stench (aka Mike Goslin, head of the VR Studio) kicks off the first entry into the Developer Diary. Read up on any dirt he has to dish and check back for more as the weeks wear on.

December 5th - Player Q&A
Ahoy ye mangy seadogs! From the sound of your emails, we may have a mutiny on the horizon. To answer most of your questions: No, we won't tell you the release date...at least not yet. Yer' worthy of a piece of the prize though, so we've responded to a few of your emails -- a true pirate would never surrender all his booty! Revel in our first Q&A session and keep the questions coming!

August 5th - "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" Makes Waves
(Not sure if you heard, but...) The epic misadventures of Captain Jack continue: From London to Los Angeles, millions of Pirates' fans flocked to theaters worldwide to see "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" and catch the latest update to the legend of Jack Sparrow and his notorious crew. Delivering even more action, adventure, and humor than the first installment, the latest film reached a record audience and set the stage for yet another epic adventure.

In our latest video insider, we'll take you to the film's premiere and give you an inside look at the film and what the actors and other celebrities think of their lives as Pirates (regardless of if they actually appeared in the film).

August 3rd - A View from the Crow's Nest
Take out your spyglass for a peek into the game... Straight from the big screen, we're weaving the locales and film characters deep into the storyline, allowing you to create your own adventure alongside the legendary characters and landscape seen on-screen.

In addition to encountering Captain Jack and the film's other heroes and villains, you'll also find yourself immersed into the world itself: exploring fog-shrouded swamps, taking refuge in Pirate-infested Tortuga, and engaging in a little trickery in the Navy-held settlement of Port Royal -- just to name a few.

This world and the environments themselves will be rich and complex, holding limitless adventure. Take an early look at a couple of the environments and landscapes we're working on in our latest update to the Concept Art and Screenshot sections of the Web site.

August 1st - The Adventures of Captain Aviv
It's a pirate's life for this infamous Captain: Oren Aviv, President of Production for Walt Disney Pictures and the helmsman of the treasured "Pirates of the Caribbean" film franchise. Join us as we interview him about the record-breaking "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" and how it ties into the game, including characters, storylines, and thematic elements.

July 10th - Pirates of the Caribbean Online has a new home
PiratesOnline.com! While we will continue to redirect traffic from PiratesLegend.com, we will now use PiratesOnline.com as our base of rogue activities.

July 7th - New film opened nationwide July 7th!
The epic misadventures of Captain Jack continue... The day we've all been eagerly anticipating finally arrived! The second action-packed installment of the Pirate's film franchise, "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest," hit theaters nationwide July 7, 2006.

Check out the official movie site to view the latest trailer, behind-the-scenes pictures, and meet the cast and crew!

July 1st - Let's Hear from You...
Be sure to check out the latest section of the site where you can submit comments and questions for the Pirates of the Caribbean Online crew!

June 1st - Unfurled at E3...
Amidst all the excitement (and chaos) of this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), our team unveiled the first images and playable version of the never-before-seen ''Pirates of the Caribbean Online' game. If you've never been to E3, it's a complete madhouse, full of die-hard gamers and press, eagerly digesting all the latest in gaming. We setup the game demo in the center of the expo (eye of the storm), along with some cool props from the latest film ("Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest"). During the show, we took tons of press and other attendees through the first game trailer and demo, which covered an early look at the create-a-pirate system, island exploration, along with land and sea battles.

May 1st - Dead men tell no tales...
Welcome to the new Web site for Pirates of the Caribbean Online! Check out the latest screen shots, concept art, game overview, and the first trailer for the game. Make sure to register for e-mail updates and a chance to become a beta tester!

In the coming weeks, we'll unveil photos, video, and additional info from the E3 game conference. We're constantly working on the game and will use this site and the registered e-mail list to keep everyone updated.