Erik Johnson

Stickman Studios has released a large update for their action on the high seas title Buccaneeer: The Pursuit of Infamy. With the update, the game receives a free expansion in the form of an all new co-op mode.

The new mode packs 20 levels over 5 equally new co-op campaigns, as well as adding several improvements, tweaks and fixes to the game–including those that encourage co-op strategy.

The patch is available now through Steam and can be downloaded by restarting the client. Keep an eye out for any forthcoming sales or discounts as often times they will appear following this kind of update.

From the notes:

• New! 5 mini, 2 player co-op campaigns, play co-op online or across LAN.
• 7 new Steam achievements
• New crown co-op A.I.
• New co-op Hall of Infamy.
• 20 co-op levels in total.
• Mode specific loading screen tips.
• Loading screen painting…
• Dedicated server system
• Multiplayer and co-op hosts now broadcast a national flag to show the country they’re hosting from.
• Healing Icon shows when you’re under repair or repairing another ship.
• Ship repair system updated.
• Major localization overhaul.
• A.I. land based cannon are balanced.
• Team multiplayer update, 5 treasure runs = 500 team points bonus
• Pirate voice on his own volume slider
• Plus many, many other bugfixes and enhancements.