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Tales of Pirates

Tales of Pirates is a researched MMOFinder catalog profile with cross-checked developer, release, platform, genre and monetization metadata. Current service availability is kept separate unless a durable closure is verified.

Full profileMaritime fantasyFantasyFree Entry
Historical archiveCatalog signal2000s MMO2008 releaseHow signals work
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Status
Historical (private servers exist)
Business model
Free-to-play
Genre
Pirate MMO
Release
2008
Platforms
Windows
Developer
MOLI
Publisher
Not verified
Profile
Full
Visual playstyle profile

MMO DNA

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PvECombat focusPvP

PvE monster grinding and guild PvP/world bosses are both core to play

SoloPlay styleGroup

Guild PvP favors groups, though solo questing is common

StructuredWorld structureSandbox

Themepark questing across island-hopping zones

TargetedCombat feelAction

Real-time class-based combat with naval battles

HousingNoCraftingNoTradingNoControllerNoPvEYesPvPYes
Player fit

Why you might like it

  • A colorful, isometric fantasy MMORPG from IGG featuring four distinct starting characters (Lance, Carsise, Phyllis, Ami), each locked into specific class paths for varied playstyles.
  • Its lighthearted pirate-fantasy world and accessible mechanics made it a common first MMORPG for many players on lower-end PCs during the mid-2000s free-to-play boom.
  • A dedicated fan-run private server called 'Pirates Online' has kept the classic experience alive, reportedly drawing 500+ concurrent players at times.
Before you play

Things to consider

  • IGG shut down the official Tales of Pirates 2 service on February 29, 2016, as the company shifted its focus entirely toward mobile titles like Castle Clash.
  • Playing today means relying on unofficial, community-run private servers rather than any publisher-supported release.
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Research record

Last checked
2026-09-06
Profile depth
Full
Source note
Not recorded
No direct official link verified in the current record.
Profile verification

What MMOFinder has checked

6/6documented areas
  • Gameplay featuresStructured gameplay fields were source-checked for this profile.Verified
  • Gameplay mediaTwo source-attributed gameplay images are recorded.Verified
  • Source trail2 linked sources are recorded for review.Verified
  • Last reviewedCatalog fields reviewed Sep 6, 2026.Verified

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Current profileTales of PiratesStart here
Combat matchSilkroad OnlineBoth cataloged with Not yet verifiedGenre & setting/TG/MUDAlternative profile where no exact genre match is recordedShared featuresScions of FateCatalog features have since divergedBusiness modelPriston TaleBoth recorded as Free to play with item shop

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Game history

Tales of Pirates timeline

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  1. 2008
    Released

    MMOFinder records Tales of Pirates as released in 2008.

  2. Current
    Catalog status

    Closed

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Media

Tales of Pirates screenshots & gameplay

Two verified gameplay screenshots and a gameplay video for a quick look at the game in action.

Source: Verified YouTube gameplay video

Gameplay, availability and research notes

Tales of Pirates is cataloged by MMOFinder as a Closed pirate-themed fantasy MMORPG. Its recorded status is Closed; official service ended February 29, 2016, while the business model is listed as Free-to-play. MMOFinder records its release year as 2008. Current platform data lists Windows. The profile keeps uncertain fields explicit so incomplete research is not presented as established game information.

Gameplay metadata currently describes combat or multiplayer structure as Real-time class-based combat with naval battles, guild PvP and world bosses. Discovery tags on the record include Maritime fantasy, Fantasy, Free Entry. The developer field lists MOLI, and the publisher field lists IGG. Together these catalog fields help distinguish this title from similarly named games and provide useful inputs for MMOFinder’s filtering and comparison tools.

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