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Very Positive — 83% positive (63 reviews) · 10 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
The Pirate Queen is an Emmy-nominated narrative adventure starring Lucy Liu. Climb aboard a 19th century Chinese pirate ship, explore moonlit cabins, unearth treasure and embark on a journey to become the most powerful pirate of all time. Do you have what it takes to be crowned The Pirate Queen?
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Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Casual · 2024 · More £5 - £15 games
Embark on a journey to command a pirate ship and uncover treasure in this Emmy-nominated adventure from Singer Studios. Step into the shoes of Lucy Liu as you navigate the challenges to become the most powerful pirate of all time.
About this game


Embark on an epic journey through the turbulent waters of history in "The Pirate Queen" with Lucy Liu 🌟
Step into the boots of the legendary pirate Cheng Shih and explore moonlit cabins 🌙, climb rigging, unearth hidden artefacts, and exercise your wit to seize control of the fleet. 🏴☠️
EMBARK ON A VR ADVENTURE
Travel back in time with this immersive experience, perfect for explorers of all ages.
Whether you're seeking a fresh adventure, yearning to escape into another world, or eager to unearth a hidden gem from history, this forgotten legend is for you.

Experience a range of breathtaking environments, from the depths of a 19th-century pirate ship to treacherous waters and a mystical shrine.
CREATED BY ELOISE SINGER & LUCY LIU
Experience a captivating performance from Hollywood actress Lucy Liu 🎭, who brings Cheng Shih's character to life, under the direction of critically acclaimed filmmaker and creative director Eloise Singer 🎬
With light puzzle elements, the focus is on the narrative. Dive into a story-rich experience, and discover a forgotten tale on the South China Sea. ✨

Celebrated for its cinematic narrative and historical environments, this non-combat experience has earned critical acclaim, winning the Tribeca Storyscapes Award (2023) & the Raindance Discovery Award (2021) 🏆

Over the past 5 years, the studio has worked closely with academics, researchers and sensitivity checkers to create historically accurate environments and a narrative inspired by real events.
Driven to authentically portray 19th-century China, this research with academic experts included a detailed study into the British-China relations of the era.

ARE YOU READY TO CLIMB ABOARD?
With gameplay lasting 1-4 hours ⏳, and centred on the pivotal night Cheng Shih becomes leader, this immersive story is just the beginning of an expansive Pirate Queen franchise.

Created by Singer Studios, executive produced by Lucy Liu and Eloise Singer, the franchise will extend into a visually stunning graphic novel, film, and TV series.
Do you have what it takes to turn the tides of history? Let’s see how well you fare as the Pirate Queen! 🏴☠️👑

System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Core i5-7500 / Ryzen 5 1600
- Memory: 12 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 1060 / RX 580 - 6GB VRAM
- DirectX: Version 11
- Sound Card: Uses VR headset
- VR Support: OpenXR. Standing or Room Scale.
- Additional Notes: Requires a VR headset with 2 motion controllers. Windows 10 recommended for Oculus VR headsets
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- Processor: 64-bit processor and operating system
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA BTX 3060
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Calling All Scallywags
Ahoy, Pirates! Calling all seafarers to embark on an epic quest! 🏴☠️ We’re challenging you to capture the essence of the Pirate Queen in your own unique way. Our judging panel are looking for your most striking, interesting, beautiful in-game screenshots to feature across our socials, newsletter, website and more! 🌟 And if you choose to partake, you might just lay your hands on some treasure, including a rare Pirate Queen poster signed by THE Lucy Liu herself and our wonderful director, Eloise Singer, PLUS a $20 Steam/Meta Quest voucher*. 🏆 Here's how to join the adventure: 📸 Share an in-game screenshot or bespoke artwork of our game, The Pirate Queen 🏴☠️👑 🏷️ Tag @thepiratequeenvr on Instagram. 🔍 Make sure you're following @thepiratequeenvr and @singerstudiosuk. We can't wait to see what you come up with! For full details, check out the terms and conditions on our website https://www.singerstudios.co.uk/termsandconditions The competition sets sail now and ends on 1st May 2024. To all who dare to take up the challenge - may fortune be in your favour! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44353247/70a4001547d35ee9da57a739a714394918ff0371.pngRead full article on Community Announcements (megan.r)Patch NotesOfficial
A Pirate Queen Patch
Hey Pirates! We wanted to start off by saying thank you so much to everyone who has played our game The Pirate Queen: A Forgotten Legend. We’re so happy that people are enjoying the experience and stepping into the shoes of the legendary Cheng Shih. We’d like to let you know that we’ve taken in all of the feedback we’ve received and are incredibly grateful for you taking the time to share your thoughts! Based on your feedback, we have updated The Pirate Queen: A Forgotten Legend. **Spoilers Below** Known Issues Some players may wish to reach down for items lower down. We’re working on Distance Grab to ensure players have more flexibility with objects at different heights. Bug Fixes Locomotion sensitivity on specific controllers Cog puzzle interaction in the Sampan Maze Fishing bait interaction on the Balcony Chopping board interaction in the kitchen Objects disappearing in inventory Korean & Japanese subtitles fixed Respawned item behaviour Traversing water on foot Polish Visual prompts for when player's head is out-of-bounds Smooth movement that allows faster turns and better movement Increased texture resolution on many assets across the game. Improved water materials to have higher resolution and more realistic shading. Reduced distance culling across all levels and increased LoD transition distances on many assets. (These changes should greatly reduce objects "popping" in or out during gameplay.) Improved lighting in many levels - adjusted brightness for visibility in some gameplay areas and fixed some shading errors. Fixed material shading errors on some two sided materials. Object collisions to ensure smoother interactions VO clash on areas with high volume of audio Thank you for reading about our update, and we’re excited for you to dive into the game and explore the high seas of 19th century China! If you encounter any issues with the game, please join our Discord here and leave us feedback in our #Game-Feedback channel. We want to ensure we’re developing th...Read full article on Community Announcements (megan.r)






