Release Date and Platforms
In a move timed with International Women’s History Month, Singer Studios has announced the release date for their highly anticipated VR game, The Pirate Queen: A Forgotten Legend. Mark your calendars for March 7th, when this narrative adventure becomes available on Meta Quest and Steam, priced at $16.99 USD. The game is part of a broader initiative to expand The Pirate Queen franchise into various media formats, including a graphic novel, film, and TV series.
Gameplay and Story
Immerse yourself in the role of Cheng Shih, the 19th-century pirate who defied norms and became a legend. Players can expect to navigate through moonlit cabins, scale the ship’s rigging, solve engaging puzzles, and outwit foes. Voiced and executive produced by Hollywood’s Lucy Liu, this game promises an engaging story of empowerment and adventure.
Awards and Recognition
The Pirate Queen: A Forgotten Legend has garnered critical acclaim, securing the Tribeca Storyscapes Award in 2023 and the Raindance Discovery Award in 2021. Its cinematic narrative and historically accurate settings have set a new standard for storytelling in VR.
Creative Vision
Eloise Singer, the game’s creative director and the CEO of Singer Studios, shares insights into the inspiration behind the game. Cheng Shih’s story of overcoming adversity and rising to power serves as the foundation for this immersive experience. The game focuses on the pivotal night Cheng Shih claimed leadership, promising players a rich narrative woven with historical accuracy and cinematic flair.
Game Development Insights
Siobhan McDonnell, a producer for the game, highlights the depth of Cheng Shih’s narrative explored within the game. From her modest beginnings to commandeering the Red Flag Fleet, the game intricately portrays her journey through challenges and triumphs. The team aims to captivate players with the same intensity of Cheng Shih’s remarkable life story.
Franchise Expansion
The Pirate Queen is set to transcend its VR beginnings, with plans for adaptation into a film, TV series, and graphic novel. With Lucy Liu and Eloise Singer at the helm, the franchise is poised to bring the epic tale of Cheng Shih to a wider audience, further enriching the narrative landscape of this formidable pirate legend.
Platforms: Steam VR, Meta Quest 2
