With Windrose making waves and the Black Flag remake on the horizon, methinks it’s a fine time for a pirate quiz, matey
The pirate gaming genre is experiencing renewed momentum in 2026. Windrose, an indie survival game, has become one of the year’s biggest hits, demonstrating significant player interest in maritime-themed survival gameplay on PC. The game’s commercial success highlights the ongoing appeal of pirate-themed content to gaming audiences.
In major franchise news, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag is receiving a full remake. The original 2013 release was regarded as one of the strongest entries in the Assassin’s Creed series, largely due to its pirate-themed setting and naval-focused gameplay mechanics. The remake announcement represents a substantial investment in modernizing this beloved pirate property for contemporary players and platforms.
Capitalizing on the renewed interest in pirate-themed gaming, PC Gamer has launched a trivia quiz designed to test players’ knowledge of pirate games within PC gaming history, tapping into the current enthusiasm for the genre.