Curse of the Sea Rats — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| 'The Ghost Ship' survival mode and 'Jolly Roger' casual mode added! | 2025-03-13 | Ahoy there Sea Rats! It’s been quite some time since our last post but we’re super excited to launch a big content update today just in time to celebrate the Steam Spring sale! This new content drop includes two brand-new game modes, balance changes to the in-game economy system, enhanced enemy and boss behaviour patterns, improved UI and map quality of life, two additional VO languages, and minor bug and achievement fixes! There’s a lot to cover, so read on for a breakdown of what's included. NOTE: This update is currently live on all versions EXCEPT for Nintendo Switch! We expect the Switch version to be updated in the next week or so, than |
| Free 'The Ghost Ship' survival mode update coming soon! | 2023-07-21 | Welcome back Sea Rats! We’re excited to share with you our upcoming plans for the upcoming 1.4.0 patch as well as reveal a FREE content drop which adds an entirely new gameplay mode! Thank you all for the love and support so far with Curse of the Sea Rats, your feedback has helped us implement three waves of updates so far including: 1.0.2: Rebalanced Character Skills and Robert Garfield’s Store Prices for a smoother and fairer experience along with several bug fixes 1.1.2: More bug fixes and changes to the late-game progression and final sequence to make the experience feel less grind-y. 1.3.7: Major improvements to the combat system includi |
| Update notes for version 1.3.7 | 2023-06-02 | Combat System General improvements to the combat in order to make it more fast-paced and dynamic: Attacks are now cancelable with the jump and parry actions. Hurt animations have been shortened. Hitboxes when sliding have been improved. Character Control General Rebalanced the skill tree for all four characters. All the attacks' ranges have been increased to better adjust the slashes to their hitboxes. David Douglas Run Attack's momentum has been reduced and its speed has been increased. Down Air Attack’s boost has been increased and its preparation speed has been increased. Parry animation has been reduced and recovers faster. Improvements t |
| Update notes for version 1.1.2 | 2023-04-28 | Optimization Optimized ambient sounds and music to reduce change room loading times. Bugs Fixed Long Fuse Jones AI issues in the third phase of the boss fight. Fixed Backpack bug that caused issues when exiting and loading a save file. Fixed Treasure Map bug that caused marks to be missing. Fixed bug on the Meanwhile scenes that prevented obtaining the Timothy drawings. Fixed duplicated items bug in the Quick Inventory. Fixed blocker in the Cursed Ship Flora Burn boss fight. Fixed enemy level display in the ending backtrack section. Fixed various minor bugs. Gameplay Added ability to break the stones during the ending backtracking section. Re |
| Original Soundtrack now available! | 2023-04-24 | Good news music lovers, the Curse of the sea Rats Original Soundtrack is now available! Composed by Màxim Ballet this collection features 14 tracks that will transport you to the storm-lashed shores, ancient forests and crumbling tombs of the mythical Irish Coast. Whether it’s the soothing strings of The Hope Waltz or the intense battle-ready Ratoidvania Forever, there is something for every sea rat to sing their shanties to. Here is the complete track list: The Curse Pirate Blues Rat Race The Last Rat Standing Freedom Fighters The Hope Waltz Fight Together or Die Alone I’d Rather be an Animal Lost No Surrender Take No Prisoners The Sea Rats |
| Update notes for version 1.0.20 | 2023-04-20 | Trophies The Collector: fixed Timothy drawing items placement that prevented trophy obtention. The Fighter: added missing enemies to the trophy logic that prevented its obtention. Professional cartographer: fixed room count issue that didn’t allow reaching the 100%. At the end of the rainbow: updated Leprechaun minigame to facilitate trophy obtention. Crashes Fixed crash that happened when entering a room in the Flying Rat’s Hole area. Bugs Fixed the Spirit Points glitch that allowed the player to obtain too much of this currency. Added ability to speed up and skip the credits when finishing the game. Added missing Amelio’s treasure map in Tu |
| Curse of the Sea Rats is OUT NOW! | 2023-04-06 | Avast ye! The wait is finally over, Curse of the Sea Rats is OUT NOW! The time has come to take down Flora Burn, rescue Admiral Blacksmith’s son, and reverse the curse once and for all! Check out the action-packed Launch Trailer below: Play as one of four prisoners of the British Empire on their quest for freedom and utilise their newly awakened elemental powers. Harness fire with the swash-buckling David Douglas, unleash lightning-fast combos as Buffalo Calf, create catastrophic quakes as Bussa, or harness the devastating power of a tsunami as Akane Yamakawa. Battle your way through hordes of pirates, fauna, and flora to gain Spiritual Energ |
| 1 Week to go & Steam Remote Play! | 2023-03-30 | Ahoy Sea Rats! There’s only one more week to go until the release of Curse of the Sea Rats! While we countdown the days until you embark on your adventure, we’d like to take this opportunity to re-introduce the playable characters; David Douglas, Buffalo Calf, Bussa, and Akana Yamakawa as well as some of the nefarious bosses that you'll be facing! With four elements and playstyles to master, you’ll have plenty of options as you adventure along the mysterious Irish Coast. Remember it’s not just Flora’s scurvy crew that you’ll be battling, the pirate-witch’s corrupting magic has also spread to the local fauna! Take on over 16 challenging bosses |
| Developer Interview Part 2 - Crafting the Characters | 2023-03-23 | Avast ye Sea Rats! With just 2 weeks to go until Curse of the Sea Rats launches on 6th April we’ve prepared another developer interview with some of the key staff from Petoons Studio! If you missed Part 1: 'Building the World' you can check it out HERE. Today we'll be looking at Part 2: ‘Crafting the Characters’ where we shine the spotlight on character and boss design, animation techniques, and voice acting! Character & Boss Design with Lead Game Designer, Yeray Toledano and Senior Game Designer, Alex Calvo. Q: Can you tell us a bit about the process of designing the 4 playable heroes? Yeray: David Douglas was the first character we develope |
| Developer Interview Part 1 - Building the World | 2023-03-09 | Ahoy there! With just 4 weeks to go until Curse of the Sea Rats launches on 6th April we’ve prepared an exclusive 2 part interview with some of the key member of the Petoons Studio team! Today we’ll be introducing Part 1: ‘Building the world’ where we take a look at the game concept and core inspiration, environmental design, and original soundtrack! Game Direction & Narrative Design with Game Director, Dani del Amor. Q: Can you tell us about the core concept of the game and its main characters? Dani: Curse of the Sea Rats is a classic Metroidvania, but with a strong narrative component. Aside from what would be typical Metroidvania elements |
| Introducing the Voiceover Cast | 2023-03-02 | Ahoy there Sea-Rats! As some of you may know, Curse of the Sea Rats will feature full voice acting with seventeen amazing actors from all across the globe. Those that played our backers’ demo will notice a big difference as every character, including bosses and NPCs, has their own fully voiced dialogue! That’s a lot of lines! We can’t wait for you to feast your ears on this new experience when Curse of the Sea Rats launches on April 6, 2023. Today though, we’d like to introduce the voice talent behind seven of the main characters that you’ll be getting to know during your adventure; David Douglas, Buffalo Calf, Bussa, Akane Yamakawa, Admiral |
| Release date announcement & new Boss Trailer! | 2023-01-24 | Watch out Sea Rats! Big news incoming, as we can finally reveal that Curse of the Sea Rats will launch on 6th April 2023! To celebrate, we have a brand-new trailer showcasing some of many intense boss battles you’ll be tackling during your adventure. The wicked Captain Flora Burn has deployed her crewmates at various key locations to hinder your progress. Hand-picked by Flora herself, these devilish pirates have earned their fearsome reputation, one way or another... On top of this, the local wildlife has been transformed by the fiendish magic of the Pirate Witch, with some creatures mutating into monstrous behemoths who will present a seriou |
| Dangers of the Irish Coast | 2023-01-19 | In our last update, we looked at some of the locations you’ll be travelling to during your adventure. As you pursue the wicked Pirate Witch, Flora Burn, you’ll need to work your way through the hordes of enemies she has left in her wake! By transforming everyone onboard the HMS Barfleur into rats, Flora was able to kidnap Admiral Blacksmith’s son and make her escape to the Irish shore! To ward off any would-be pursuers, Flora has corrupted much of the native plant and animal life, creating malformed and dangerous creatures… Giant. Enemy. Crab. Before you’ve even managed to step off Shipwreck Beach you’ll come face to claw with Armoured Crabs. |
| Exploring the Irish Coast | 2022-12-22 | Land ho! Shake off your sea legs and prepare to explore the Irish Coast as we take a sneak peak at some of the many locations you’ll be traversing in Curse of the Sea Rats! Shipwrecked on the rocky shores of this strange land, you’ll soon discover a host of intriguing environments brimming with dangerous enemies, and treasures to uncover! The storm-lashed coast You’ll begin your adventure on the aptly named Shipwreck Beach, where you’ll need to wade through waves of pirates and beasts that Flora has rallied to her cause. You’ll also find many friendly faces by the wreck of the HMS Barfleur where Admiral Blacksmith and his crew are busy making |
| Boss Spotlight: Rama Cinnamon | 2022-11-10 | Ahoy Sea Rats! We’re back with another Boss spotlight for Curse of the Sea Rats with a close look at another of Flora’s wicked crew. Flora Burn has truly sailed to the ends of the Earth gathering the most vicious pirates from all four corners to help in her quest for power. One such pirate, Rama Cinnamon, likes to think of herself as a strategic genius and likes to taunt her foes. Armed with a whip and her wit, Rama sits atop the very apex of Erui’s forest, lying in wait for the Sea Rats. Unlike Sharpie, Rama holds no sense of comradery or sportsmanship towards the Sea Rats and relishes the thought of fighting! Goddess on the Mountain Top You |
| Boss Spotlight: Sharpie the Sharp | 2022-11-03 | Welcome back, shipmates! By now, you’ve gotten to know a few of the devilish scoundrels that make up Flora Burn’s crew in Curse of the Sea Rats. Following on from the spotlights for Fatso and Murat Reis, we’re here to introduce you to the next pirate challenger, Sharpie the Sharp. Sporting two curved blades, Sharpie certainly lives up to her name. However, unlike the rest of Flora’s gang, Sharpie is nothing if not empathic, recognising the plight of the heroes as she too was once a prisoner of the British Empire… You didn’t fall? Inconceivable! You’ll need to be fast on your feet if you hope to chase down Sharpie the Sharp. Located deep in a |
| Brand new character trailer! | 2022-10-27 | Ahoy there Sea Rats! Today we’re excited to be revealing our new character-focused trailer which showcases the unique playstyles and abilities of David Douglas, Buffalo Calf, Bussa, and Akane Yamakawa. Take on the wicked Flora Burn as one of these four characters blessed with elemental powers by the mysterious Wu Yun. Play with up to three friends in 4-player couch co-op and unleash havoc across the Irish Coast! We’re also proud to be sharing with you a first taste of some of the voice acting that has been implemented into the game thanks to the incredible support of our community! Curse of the Sea Rats will feature over 40 fully voiced chara |
| Boss Spotlight: Murat Reis | 2022-10-21 | Ahoy Sea-Rats! Welcome back to our Curse of the Sea Rats boss rundown! Last time around we showcased the first of Flora Burn’s deadly crew, the brutish bully Fatso. Now we shift our attention to another member of her ruthless gang, the mysterious and cunning vampire rat, Murat Reis. Bat to the Bone To reach Murat Reis, you’ll need to head down into the depths of Flying Rat’s Hole. Filled with deadly protruding spikes, a dexterous set of paws will be required to navigate the various tunnels beneath the Shellfish Rocks. Once you’ve successfully ducked and dived your way through the first few sections of the cave system, you’ll be faced with the |
| Boss Spotlight: Fatso | 2022-10-06 | Welcome back sea rats! Today we’ll be kicking off a new series of posts dedicated to showcasing some of the many varied bosses that you’ll be encountering throughout your mission to save Admiral Blacksmith’s son from the clutches of the wicked Captain Flora Burn! Many of these powerful foes are in fact elite members of the pirate-witch’s nefarious crew tasked with stopping you from achieving your ultimate goal. The very first member of this dastardly bunch is the barrel-tossing, wise-cracking glutton, Fatso. Fatso is a large and intimidating bilge rat who makes up for his lack of speed and table manners with his immense strength! Fatso also h |
| Meet the notorious Pirate Witch, Captain Flora Burn! | 2022-09-29 | Welcome back to another update, Sea Rats! Today we’ll be introducing Flora Burn, the dreaded Pirate Captain with a flair for the supernatural, and the main antagonist who you’ll be going up against throughout your adventure. Along with David Douglas, Buffalo Calf, Bussa, and Akane Yamakawa, Flora and her pirate crew are prisoners of the British Empire, being transported to London aboard the HMS Barfleur. However, during the crossing Flora and her crew hatch a devious plan to escape... I Put A Spell on You By channelling magical energy through a piece of the fabled Eye of the Serpent, Flora weaves a diabolical curse which transforms everyone o |
| New playable demo at EGX London! | 2022-09-22 | Curse of the Sea Rats is heading to EGX London! This year, EGX London, the UK's premiere live gaming event returns to the ExCeL Centre from 22-25th of September and will be packed full of new and upcoming games from developers and publishers across the globe! We're excited to announce that Curse of the Sea Rats will have a brand new playable demo for the event! Come find us at our publisher PQube's booth RX63, just right of the main entrance. We have two booths set up so pick up and controller and get stuck in! In the new demo you'll have the chance to take on the first 4 bosses, including the fearsome Krabawaki and sinister Lighthouse Keeper |
| Meet Marcos and Amelio, and help uncover buried treasure! | 2022-09-08 | Welcome back Rat-pack! In our last post we met Granny Malone and talked a little bit about the side quests that you’ll be undertaking for the many and varied characters you’ll be encountering along the Irish Coast throughout your adventure in Curse of the Sea Rats. We touched on how some of these characters will unlock new areas of the map, give you key items needed to progress, and provide rewards for fulfilling their (sometimes outlandish) requests! A Monkey’s Island Certain characters even have unique mechanics associated with their questlines, and today we’ll be looking at Marcos & Amelio, a curious pair who seem to have gotten themselves |
| Change of release date | 2022-08-29 | Hi everyone, We wanted to share with you an important update regarding the current state of development and our plans for release. Curse of the Sea Rats is our biggest and most ambitious project to date, taking players on a huge adventure across a wide variety of exotic locales, and featuring a large cast of colourful characters, challenging bosses and exciting stories! Although the game is now content complete, we have made the difficult decision to move our release date back to Early 2023 to ensure that the player experience is the very best that it can be at launch. This additional time will allow us to improve balancing, performance, and |
| Discover the Denizens of the Irish Coast | 2022-08-18 | Avast ye scurvy Sea Rats! Now that you’ve become familiar with some of the main characters in Curse of the Sea Rats, it’s time to introduce you to some of the other colourful individuals that you’ll be coming across in your adventure on the mysterious Irish Coast. Throughout your mission to recover Admiral Benjamin Blacksmith’s son from the clutches of Flora Burn, you’ll encounter many other crew members from the HMS Barfleur, nefarious pirates, and even locals of the island. Many of these individuals will need assistance in finding specific items. Help them out to receive a reward which will aid you in your ongoing quest! Spice Up Your Life |
| Meet Robert Garfield, Purveyor of fine and exotic wares! | 2022-07-28 | Ahoy ship(wreck) mates! For far we’ve introduced each of the four playable heroes, as well as their mystical guide, Wu Yun, Emissary of the Shen! Today we’ll be taking our first look at another member of the HMS Barfleur’s rugged crew, Quartermaster Robert Garfield. Setting up shop in one of the many coastal caves along Shipwreck Beach, Robert manages the ship’s supplies with his assistant Wallace, ensuring that everything is accounted for and rationed accordingly. The Rat of Wallstreet While Wallace is busy snoozing fixing up the bridge to open a new path forwards, Robert runs the shop offering up merchandise, for a price… After all, with su |
| Introducing Wu Yun & The Eye of the Serpent | 2022-07-14 | Welcome back, Sea Rats! Previously, we showcased the four heroes you’ll be playing as throughout your Curse of the Sea Rats adventure: David Douglas, Buffalo Calf, Bussa, and Akane Yamakawa. Today, we’ll be introducing Wu Yun, a key figure who you’ll frequently encounter as you continue to explore the rugged Irish coast! This mysterious apparition first appears before your eyes on Shipwreck Beach after your party receives an Ancient Amulet from Admiral Benjamin Blacksmith. The very same amulet that was used in the spell by Flora Burn to turn the entire crew into anthropomorphic rats. Shen of the Southern Sea Wu Yun is an emissary of the Shen, |
| Thank You for Playing! | 2022-06-27 | Ahoy there, Sea Rats! Thank you all so much for playing our Steam Next Fest Demo. We hope you enjoyed your time exploring the cursed shores and facing off against the villainous crew of Captain Flora Burn. The Petoons Studio team have been reviewing the feedback given and are now working hard to implement fixes and changes. If you have any comments about the demo please head over to the Steam Forums or drop by the Support channel on our Discord! We’ll be sharing updates in response to this feedback shortly. The Steam Next Fest demo will be retired today (27th June 2022) so that the team can focus on development of the main game. Keeping a pub |
| Developer Stream with Petoons Studio! | 2022-06-18 | The Rat-pack is back! We hope you're enjoying Next Fest as much as we are. Earlier this week we joined the social gurus, Bryn and Priv, from PQube as they journeyed across Shipwreck Beach and took down the game's first boss, Fatso. This time, however, Petoons Studio Community Manager, Maria Amaro, and Gameplay Design Lead, Yeray Toledano, will be delving into the depths of Flying Rat's Hole to take on the vampiric villain, Murat Reis. They’ll also be showing off some entirely new sections of the game, exclusively for Steam Next Fest! Be sure to tune into their developer walkthrough on 18th June at 9PM GMT / 2PM PST. Remember you can also play |
| Demo Stream with the PQube community team! | 2022-06-14 | Ahoy shipmates! Steam Next Fest is officially here and we're kicking things off with a fun Livestream starring PQube's very own community team, Bryn and Priv. Join the dynamic duo as they explore the Curse of the Sea Rats demo in local co-op. They'll be tackling the vicious pirate crew of Flora Burn and taking on the dangerous local wildlife, including creepy crustaceans and brutal bats! Learn everything you'll need to know about the start of your swashbuckling career with skill trees, special abilities, and usable items. Will they have what it takes to face off against one of Flora Burn's top lieutenants, the dreaded grog guzzling Fatso? Cat |
| Steam Next Fest Demo Now Live! | 2022-06-13 | Today is the day! Our brand new demo is available now to play for free as part of Steam Next Fest! Join the prisoners of the HMS Barfleur as they embark on an epic quest to rescue the Admiral's son from the clutches of the nefarious pirate witch Flora Burn, and lift the curse that has transformed them into rats once and for all! In this demo version you'll be able to play through the first few hours of the game, interacting with a colourful cast of characters, and exploring a variety of mysterious locales along the rugged Irish coast in the year 1777. You'll also have the opportunity to take on the challenge of the first two bosses; the belly |