About Port Royale 4

Port Royale 4 sets sail into the 17th-century Caribbean, where Spain, England, France, and the Netherlands vie for colonial supremacy. You step into the role of a young and ambitious governor tasked with taking control of a colony and growing a small settlement into a bustling trader city. Learning what it takes to manage and expand your holdings sits at the heart of this simulation and strategy experience, and the sea itself becomes a puzzle to navigate around stormy weather, cliffs, and shallow waters using a detailed map.

Economic depth comes from developing production chains that span multiple islands and establishing complex trade routes to satisfy the ever-growing demands of each city. Serving your nation's viceroy earns fame that unlocks new town buildings and ships, while ambition can push you toward conflict, whether conquering rival cities, hunting enemy fleets under a letter of marque, or fending off pirates and privateers. For the first time in the series, naval battles play out in turn-based fashion, pitting up to eight ships against one another with tactical captain maneuvers capable of turning even hopeless situations into a glorious victory. On PC, it's a rich blend of commerce, seamanship, and combat.