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Ahoy Mateys! There is now a FREE DEMO of Plunder Panic that allows you to play online crossplay for FREE! This is the perfect way to test out the game or encourage your friends to join into your online matches. This is the perfect way to test out the game or encourage your friends to join into your online matches.

We are excited to announce the highly anticipated major Version 2 update to its acclaimed team-based pirate fighting game, Plunder Panic, is now available across all platforms, including Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5, Windows, MacOS, and Steam Deck, including a full single player campaign, ranked matchmaking, public and private online matches, in-game achievements and leaderboards, a new steampunk island and more!

We have been on tour with Plunder Panic, taking it to various events and eSports tournaments to celebrate the launch and to showcase the game! Recent events include Meaningful Play 2022, TEDxDetroit, and Youmacon 2022.

A treasure trove of exciting updates are now available in the 1.1 version of Plunder Panic, including an entirely new game mode, three new bootyful islands (Mayan Ruins, The Crystal Geyser, Desert Sphinx), throwable axes, and cursed treasure, among a boatload of new bug fixes!

Michigan State University College of Communication Arts & Sciences posted a nice story about the release of Plunder Panic where they call on players to "experience a pirate’s life across various gaming platforms in multiplayer video game, Plunder Panic."

WILX local NBC news did a nice news story on the launch of Plunder Panic, the first licensed video game from MSU, and the Plunder Panic launch event, including an interviews with both Brian Winn and Joe Sak. The story was aired on Channel 10 TV news and posted on their website.

Yarrr! It be the most important day of the year. That be right, it is "International Talk Like a Pirate Day!" To celebrate both our favorite holiday and the full release of Plunder Panic, we are holding a little celebration today! If ye be in the area, register and join our crew in the festivities!

Shiver me timbers! Plunder Panic is now available on Windows PC/Mac, PlayStation 4|5, Xbox One and Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Steam Deck with cross-platform play support! Flip those eye-patches and head into battle with up to 12 players (locally, online, or combined) in this retro-styled, swashbuckling arcade action game!

Brian and Brendan were interviewed on the Burn Out Brighter Podcast. Followed by Brendan schooling everyone in Plunder Panic!

Plunder Panic will be setting sail and releasing on all major gaming platforms on September 16, 2022, just in time "for National Talk Like a Pirate Day" on Sept. 19! The game will be available with cross-platform play support across Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5, Steam Deck, Windows, and MacOS!