Marine Trading Simulation "Port Royal 4" Launches Today on PS5/PS4/Switch! Play videos and the best part of the game are available!

Today, September 2 (Thursday), "Port Royal 4," the latest title in the "Port Royal" series, a maritime trading simulation set in the 17th century Caribbean Sea, was released on PS5/PS4/Switch.

Set in the Caribbean during the Age of Discovery, this title is a maritime trading simulation in which players compete for sea supremacy through trade, naval battles, and city development. Players take on the role of the leader of a colony belonging to a powerful nation that once ruled the Caribbean Sea, and aim for the independence of the colony through trade and city development.

Players can increase their prestige by completing missions from the suzerain state, and develop their cities with the profits earned through trade! You can enjoy the process of building your own trading nation, sometimes fighting hostile forces in naval battles.

The game features 50 buildings in 60 cities spread across the Caribbean Sea, including 25 production bases for producing rum and luxury goods.
Manage the well-being of your citizens and increase their productivity by constructing buildings in the cities.
Zoom out to see half of the Caribbean Sea at once and strategize your territorial expansion, or zoom in to send your ships into battle.
Unlock 18 different types of warships, including pirate ships from 17th century history
Up to 8 ships vs. 8 ships in turn-based, gripping naval battles against enemy nations and pirates

Launch Trailer

The official PS5 version of the game has also been released in an official play video by "Hayato's Ambition," a popular YouTuber with a reputation for playing strategy/simulation games in real life!

He plays the game and shows us how he made a profit by becoming a pirate.

We also received a message from Mr. Ambition of Hayato, who played the game this time, so let's take a look at it.

Port Royal 4" is a title that can be played in a variety of ways, so I decided to see if I could become a millionaire even if I only played piracy in this live game. Plundering for riches is risky because you will be targeted by warships as a "wanted man," but if you succeed, you can earn a huge profit, so I think you could enjoy a great deal of romance.
Before I started playing and during the tutorial, I sometimes had the impression that it was a difficult game, but in fact, I felt that the game was quite easy to play with good help. The game is a game that can be played slowly, with a wide range of challenges, such as trading, building facilities as a town administrator, and earning a lot of money by looting.
I think this title is especially recommended for people who like the atmosphere of the Age of Exploration and simulation games.
(Original text in Japanese)

■A strategy guide for the early stages of the game is now available on the official website!
It introduces tips on when to accept missions from the sovereign nation, how to calmly judge your current situation and how to enjoy the game, as well as stumbling blocks.

Early Game Strategy Guide #
Related News #

Game Information
Port Royal 4
Genre: Marine trading simulation
Compatibility: PS5/PS4/Switch
PC version available (Japanese language support will begin on September 2, 2021)
Release date: September 2, 2021 (Thursday)
Price: PS5/PS4 7,678 yen each (including tax), Switch 6,578 yen (including tax)
(tax included) (for both packaged and downloadable versions)
Players: 1 player offline *Only offline
Language: Subtitles (Japanese/English) Audio (Japanese/English)
Distributor: Kalypso Media Japan, Inc.
CERO： B (for ages 12 and up)

PS5 package version includes downloadable content "Buccaneer" DL code!

PS4 (packaged version) can be upgraded to PS5 (DL version) at no additional cost.
PS5 (packaged version) can be upgraded to PS5 (DL version) at no additional cost.
PS4 (DL version) and PS5 (DL version) are cross-buy compatible.

Port Royale is a registered trademark of Kalypso Media Group GmbH.
Developed by Gaming Minds Studios. Nintendo Switch version developed by Independent Arts Software. All other logos, copyrights
Uses FMOD Sound System, © Firelight Technologies Pty, Ltd.
Financially supported by Film und Medien Stiftung NRW.