How to join the Beta test(official guide):

Accessing our Beta in Three Easy Steps:

1. To begin, you've got to have a Pirates of the Burning Sea forum account, which you can do by visiting this link: http://www.flyinglab.com/forums/register.php

2. After your forum account has been created, the next step is for you to fill out your beta application, which you can do by visiting this link: http://www.flyinglab.com/pirates/beta.php Please make sure that you apply from the machine that you intend to use for beta testing, because the application itself requires you submit a DXDIAG report. The DXDIAG essentially gives us the information we need to determine your system specs.

3. While creating your account, you will have the opportunity to enter your beta key.

Once you have a forum account and a complete beta application with your key applied (or if you have already completed these steps) I would like you to reply to community@flyinglab.com with your first and last name, forum name, the email address you used in your beta application, and I will take care of the rest!

Some Important Notes!

Please be aware that winning a beta key does not always mean you will get instant access to the PotBS beta test- the biggest issue being whether or not your machine is capable of handling our graphics requirements. Regardless, I will let you know personally if we run into any sort of snag with your beta application.

That's it! Thanks for your patience during this process; I look forward to seeing you on the open sea!

The year is 1720, and the wondrous New World has become a battleground. The three great powers of the day ?a Spain, England, and France ?a vie for control of the valuable islands of the Caribbean, exploiting their resources and competing through both massive merchant empires and blistering naval cannon. Centuries of European grudges and intrigue now play out in the churning waters of the Burning Sea where valiant naval captains, savvy merchants, and rapacious pirates battle it out for riches and reputation.