This game evolved dramatically thanks to input from its community, shifting from a grounded concept to a vibrant pirate-focused adventure filled with unexpected twists.

While the game presents itself as a high-seas adventure, the challenges extend well beyond traditional pirate myths. Instead of battling common maladies, players find themselves confronting eerie skeletal foes amid a world enriched with imaginative supernatural elements.

Early plans leaned toward a realistic setting with only sporadic hints of superstition, where it might "have proven challenging to differentiate from an authentic" sound of splintering wood and the ramblings of an inebriated pirate. However, extensive player testing and feedback steered the development toward a more exuberant style reminiscent of classic pirate epics.

The game now boasts a world teeming with mysterious forces and legendary lore, including features such as:

• Ancient curses and enigmatic relics
• Figures from beyond the grave like skeletal warriors and former sailors
• An innovative approach to travel, where a popular rum serves as a means of swift relocation

Despite embracing a distinctive pirate fantasy, the design consciously avoids drifting into an overly magical realm; instead, it maintains a balance by omitting elements like explosive magical spells or mythical creatures of fire and might.

The gameplay experience leans predominantly on land-based adventures—approximately 70% of the action unfolds off the water—while nautical escapades account for the remaining 30%. This dynamic shift places greater emphasis on exploring hidden coves, uncharted islands rich with treasures, and intricate dungeon challenges, making it stand "in addition to a host of other options within the genre".