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Naval base-building MMORTS

Battle Pirates

Battle Pirates is KIXEYE's active free naval MMORTS, running since 2011 around fortified island bases and player-designed fleets. Real-time ship control, alliance warfare, monthly raids and frequent new hulls drive its long-term arms race.

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Status
Active
Business model
Free-to-play
Genre
Naval base-building MMORTS
Release
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Platforms
Browser
Developer
KIXEYE
Publisher
KIXEYE
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MMO DNA

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PvECombat focusPvP

Both PvE base-defense and PvP raiding are recorded

SoloPlay styleGroup

Solo base-building is viable; alliances matter for PvP

StructuredWorld structureSandbox

Base-building on a shared map balances structure with strategic freedom

TargetedCombat feelAction

Real-time browser-based naval strategy combat is recorded

HousingNot recordedCraftingNot recordedTradingNot recordedControllerNot recordedPvERecordedPvPRecorded
Player fit

Why you might like it

  • Ships are assembled from hulls, weapons, armor and specials, allowing fleets to be tuned for particular targets rather than produced as fixed units. Real-time pathing and focus fire reward control during battles.
  • Island bases can be arranged with channels, defenses and traps, turning construction into a tactical puzzle for both owner and attacker. Alliances add coordinated PvP, shared knowledge and social competition to the monthly event cycle.
  • KIXEYE continues to publish raids, Forsaken Missions, Vengeance events and release notes in 2026. Players who enjoy mastering target patterns receive a steady stream of specialized encounters and fleet-building problems.
Before you play

Things to consider

  • Battle Pirates uses long construction and repair timers, with premium Gold able to bypass waiting. Competitive events can create pressure to spend or play heavily before a newly earned fleet loses relevance to the next power tier.
  • More than a decade of hulls, weapons and upgrade systems makes onboarding difficult, and older equipment may be ineffective against current targets. An active alliance and recent strategy guides are almost essential for efficient progress.
  • Real-time control does not eliminate event repetition; raids often require running many similar targets while managing damage. Players sensitive to escalating monetization or scheduled chores should treat the first months as a careful trial.
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Research record

Last checked
2026-08-28
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What MMOFinder has checked

6/6documented areas
  • Gameplay featuresStructured gameplay fields were source-checked for this profile.Verified
  • Gameplay mediaTwo source-attributed gameplay images are recorded.Verified
  • Source trail2 linked sources are recorded for review.Verified
  • Last reviewedCatalog fields reviewed Aug 28, 2026.Verified

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Battle Pirates gameplay featured in the MMOFinder editorialBattle Pirates
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Battle Pirates Makes Every Fleet an Answer to Someone Else’s Fortress

Battle Pirates connects fortified island bases, custom fleets, real-time naval control, alliance warfare, raids, hull progression, and an ongoing competitive arms race.

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    Released / active

  3. 2026-08-16
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Battle Pirates screenshots & gameplay

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Gameplay screenshot 2Source: KIXEYE / FandomOpen verified screenshot source

Source: YouTube gameplay video

Gameplay, availability and research notes

Battle Pirates is cataloged by MMOFinder as a Naval base-building MMORTS. Its recorded status is Released / active, while the business model is listed as Free-to-play. MMOFinder records its release year as —. Current platform data lists Browser. The profile keeps uncertain fields explicit so incomplete research is not presented as established game information.

Gameplay metadata currently describes combat or multiplayer structure as Real-time browser-based naval strategy combat with base-building. Discovery tags on the record include Online Game, Catalog. The developer field lists KIXEYE, and the publisher field lists KIXEYE. Together these catalog fields help distinguish this title from similarly named games and provide useful inputs for MMOFinder’s filtering and comparison tools.

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