The dream of being a sea-faring pirate, sailing across the seven seas and going on adventures, is a tried-and-true theme in gaming. And joining the battle-worn seas of Like a Dragon: Pirate in Hawaii and Sea of Thieves comes 3DCloud’s Tridents Tale.
Trident’s Tale – Announcement Trailer
Known for their work on major franchises like Transformers and Paw Patrol, Italian independent studio 3DCloud is self-funding and publishing a single-player pirate adventure.
They describe their upcoming pirate adventure with the following:
Trident’s Tale is a single-player pirate adventure set in a vibrant and colourful magic-infused world. Embark on an epic journey across a vast sea teeming with unique islands, dank dungeons, enemies to vanquish and mysteries to unravel. Players will be immersed in a gripping tale filled with eccentric characters, cunning riddles, shadowy-dungeons and adrenaline-pumping battles against monsters, competing pirate gangs and more on both land and sea.
Impressions of the Reveal Trailer & Developer Comments
Watching the trailer, I walked away impressed. A full, proper, single-player pirate adventure was something I always wanted. The trailer showcasing polished ship combat and a diverse combat system only increases my excitement for the adventure.
They also have provided the following comments on Trident’s Tale, highlighting it’s length and other aspects of the experience:
“Trident’s Tale has been a labour of love for our 60 person studio,” said Franceso Bruschi, CEO of 3DClouds. “Any fans of pirates will have a blast in our game with a compelling 15+ hour story-driven campaign, a massive open world to explore, compelling sword and gun combat, lots of crafting and customisation opportunities and, my personal favourite, naval combat with challenging mythical monsters to vanquish and a fully dynamic weather system.”
Key Features of Trident’s Tale
- Command Your Ship, Rule the Seas: Take the helm in dynamic naval battles, where every cannon shot and maneuver counts. Upgrade and customise your ship to suit your playstyle, and engage in epic cannon duels against rival pirates, sea monsters, and more!
- Explore a Vast, Living World: Discover a sprawling ocean filled with diverse islands, each with its secrets, treasures, and challenges. Uncover hidden dungeons, solve cunning riddles, and loot rare treasures to power up your crew.
- Build Your Legendary Pirate Crew: Recruit a colorful cast of characters, each with unique abilities and personalities. Level up your crew, unlock powerful skills, and create the ultimate pirate team.
- Fight for survival: Use your blade, magic, and firearms in exhilarating land combat, complete with special abilities and thrilling boss encounters.
Additional Information
3DCloud’s exciting release will launch in May 2025 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch. In addition, you can wishlist the title on Steam and stay tuned for additional on Trident’s Tale here at Lords of Gaming!
