Port Royale 4, the game that lets you take control of a colony as a young and ambitious governor, eager to learn what it takes to manage and grow their small settlement into a bustling trader city, well it now has a release date. On September 25 the game will set sail for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Switch, with the game available to pre-order on PC today and those that do, will get access to the closed beta on PC ahead of launch.

Develop production chains connecting multiple islands and create complex trade routes across the Caribbean, covering the ever-growing needs of the respective cities. Make use of the detailed sea map to avoid stormy weather regions, cliffs or shallow waters. Fulfill tasks for the nation’s viceroy, earning more fame to unlock town buildings, ships and more. Conquer the cities of rival nations or hunt down their fleets with a letter of marque while also keeping a keen eye out for pirates and other privateers.

For the first time in the series, naval battles will be turn-based, with up to eight ships battling and tactical captain manoeuvres that can turn the tide in even the most hopeless of situations for a glorious victory.