Pirates Pre-Order Booty

Sony Online Entertainment has announced that their upcoming MMORPG, Pirates of the Burning Sea, is scheduled to be available for pre-order starting Tuesday, October 23rd at participating retail locations.

Pirates of the Burning Sea promises high seas action and adventure in a bold world of pirates and plunder. Set in the 18th Century, gamers can choose one of three nations – England, France or Spain – or choose the role of a Pirate and battle it out for glory and power. Wannabe pirates that pre-order the game will get a little extra booty:

• An invitation to the “Pre-Boarding Party” allowing them access to the live game up to 15 days prior to launch, and the ability to keep their characters, skills and equipment after launch with purchase of game and paid subscription (characters will have a level cap of 20 during the pre-boarding party)


• Captain’s Best Friend – a blue and yellow parrot


• Mighty Blades - Swedish Rapier, Old World Steel or Musketeer’s Matching Blades (depending upon which fighting style is selected)


• Original Game Soundtrack CD – 60 minutes of pirate themed music (comes in pre-order box)

Pirates of the Burning Sea is scheduled to be available for pre-order in North America on Tuesday, October 23, 2007.