Ahoy is a multiplayer voyage to the 1780s. Cooperate with fellow captains and officers to explore the West Indies. Trade goods, manage your Player and NPC crew, and engage in ferocious naval battles. Master seamanship to forge a legacy in this historically accurate representation of the Age of Sail.
Ahoy is a multiplayer voyage to the 1780s. Cooperate with fellow captains and officers to explore the West Indies. Trade goods, manage your Player and NPC crew, and engage in ferocious naval battles. Master seamanship to forge a legacy in this historically accurate representation of the Age of Sail.
#AhoyGame #Kickstarter #UnrealEngine5 #UE5 #OpenWorld #history #gamedev #cinematic #trailer #gametrailers #IndieGameAhoy | The Music of Sea TrialsAhoy2026-06-06 | Read the full journal here: ahoy.gg/journal/journal-33Ahoy | The Music of Sea TrialsAhoy2026-06-05 | This video was released as part of Journal 33 ahoy.gg/journal/journal-33Ahoy | Scanning Nathaniel MacAllisterAhoy2026-05-11 | This video was released as part of Journal 32 ahoy.gg/journal/journal-32AHOY | The Adventures of Motion CaptureAhoy2026-05-11 | ⚓ Support Ahoy on Kickstarter today: kickstarter.com/projects/capstangames/ahoy
Ahoy is a multiplayer voyage to the 1780s. Cooperate with fellow captains and officers to explore the West Indies. Trade goods, manage your Player and NPC crew, and engage in ferocious naval battles. Master seamanship to forge a legacy in this historically accurate representation of the Age of Sail.
Ahoy is developed by Capstan Games — an independent studio dedicated to crafting grounded, systemic roleplaying experiences.
Music: Composed for Ahoy by Jens Blankenburg
#AhoyGame #Kickstarter #UnrealEngine5 #UE5 #OpenWorld #history #gamedev #cinematic #trailer #gametrailers #IndieGameAhoy | Journal #32Ahoy2026-05-11 | Read the full Journal showcasing our progress towards Sea Trials: ahoy.gg/journal/journal-32Ahoy | The Voices of Sea TrialsAhoy2026-05-10 | This video gives a little preview of the work going on in the background to prepare for many living, breathing NPC characters that will inhabit the world of Ahoy.
For each new location, a new set of voices! In Ahoy, if you visit a French port, you'll hear French. If you visit a Spanish port, you'll hear Spanish. We take great care to represent the world as it should be, and remove some of the layers of abstraction that is so common in other experiences.
This video was released as part of our Monthly developer Journal: ahoy.gg/journalAHOY | NPC Voice Acting - Session #1Ahoy2026-05-10 | This video gives a little preview of the work going on in the background to prepare for many living, breathing NPC characters that will inhabit the world of Ahoy.
For each new location, a new set of voices! In Ahoy, if you visit a French port, you'll hear French. If you visit a Spanish port, you'll hear Spanish. We take great care to represent the world as it should be, and remove some of the layers of abstraction that is so common in other experiences.
This video was released as part of our Monthly developer Journal: ahoy.gg/journal/journal-31Ahoy | Bumblebee at SeaAhoy2026-05-10 | This video was released as part of Journal 32 ahoy.gg/journal/journal-32Ahoy | Journal #32Ahoy2026-05-10 | Read the full Journal showcasing our progress towards Sea Trials: ahoy.gg/journal/journal-32Ahoy | Journal #32Ahoy2026-05-10 | Read the full Journal showcasing our progress towards Sea Trials: ahoy.gg/journal/journal-32Ahoy | Journal #32Ahoy2026-05-10 | Read the full Journal showcasing our progress towards Sea Trials: ahoy.gg/journal/journal-32Ahoy | Journal #32Ahoy2026-05-10 | Read the full Journal showcasing our progress towards Sea Trials: ahoy.gg/journal/journal-32Ahoy | Journal #32Ahoy2026-05-10 | Read the full Journal showcasing our progress towards Sea Trials: ahoy.gg/journal/journal-32Support Ahoy on Kickstarter today: ahoy.gg/kickstarter #ahoygame #history #ue5 #gamedev #kickstarterAhoy2025-06-16 | ...Ahoy | Kickstarter Trailer - Welcome Aboard!Ahoy2025-06-07 | ⚓ Support Ahoy on Kickstarter today: kickstarter.com/projects/capstangames/ahoy
Ahoy is a multiplayer voyage to the 1780s. Cooperate with fellow captains and officers to explore the West Indies. Trade goods, manage your Player and NPC crew, and engage in ferocious naval battles. Master seamanship to forge a legacy in this historically accurate representation of the Age of Sail.
Ahoy is developed by Capstan Games — an independent studio dedicated to crafting grounded, systemic roleplaying experiences.
Bulley In the Alley by was performed by our friends El Pony Pisador. Make sure to follow them! elponypisador.com
#AhoyGame #Kickstarter #UnrealEngine5 #UE5 #OpenWorld #history #gamedev #cinematic #trailer #gametrailers #IndieGameAhoy | Cinematic Trailer - Now On Kickstarter!Ahoy2025-06-07 | ⚓ Support Ahoy on Kickstarter today: kickstarter.com/projects/capstangames/ahoy
Ahoy is a multiplayer voyage to the 1780s. Cooperate with fellow captains and officers to explore the West Indies. Trade goods, manage your Player and NPC crew, and engage in ferocious naval battles. Master seamanship to forge a legacy in this historically accurate representation of the Age of Sail.
Ahoy is developed by Capstan Games — an independent studio dedicated to crafting grounded, systemic roleplaying experiences.
#AhoyGame #Kickstarter #UnrealEngine5 #UE5 #OpenWorld #history #gamedev #cinematic #trailer #gametrailers #IndieGameAhoy | The History of the West Indies - History DocumentaryAhoy2025-06-07 | ⚓ Support Ahoy on Kickstarter today: kickstarter.com/projects/capstangames/ahoy
Ahoy is a multiplayer voyage to the 1780s. Cooperate with fellow captains and officers to explore the West Indies. Trade goods, manage your Player and NPC crew, and engage in ferocious naval battles. Master seamanship to forge a legacy in this historically accurate representation of the Age of Sail.
Ahoy is developed by Capstan Games — an independent studio dedicated to crafting grounded, systemic roleplaying experiences.
#AhoyGame #Kickstarter #UnrealEngine5 #UE5 #OpenWorld #history #gamedev #cinematic #trailer #gametrailers #IndieGameCommand the Seas in Ahoy – First-Person Age of Sail game.Ahoy2025-05-22 | Sail the 1780s West Indies. Trade, battle, and lead your crew in a true Age of Sail adventure. Join us on Kickstarter, June 7th - ahoy.gg/kickstarterAhoy | Virtual Armoury: The Brown Bess MusketAhoy2024-03-08 | WISHLIST AHOY! steamgames.com/app/1787230 Support Ahoy on Patreon patreon.com/ahoygame or Ko-fi ko-fi.com/ahoygame Join us on Discord discord.gg/ahoygame
Today we're showcasing the "Brown Bess" musket. One of many small arms in Ahoy's virtual armoury.
The British-made musket, colloquially known as "Brown Bess", stands as an iconic flintlock musket with a rich historical legacy. Widely used by the British military during the 18th and 19th centuries, this muzzle-loading firearm played a crucial role in various conflicts, including the American Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars.
The "Brown Bess" was produced in a number of configurations, the most common of which being the Land Pattern. The 1757 'Sea Service Pattern' musket was favoured for its reliability and ease of use on all Royal Navy ships. It embodied the standard-issue firearm for British naval forces, showcasing a blend of functionality and durability.
The origin of the term "Brown Bess" is much debated. Firearms Curator at the Royal Armouries Museum, Jonathan Ferguson suggests the name was derived from slang referring to a mistress, prostitute, or a lowly woman, with "Bess" being a generic and sometimes derogatory term.
Early uses of the term, such as in the Connecticut Courant in 1771, indicate widespread adoption by the 18th century. The word "Brown" may not necessarily relate to the colour of stocks but rather signify plainness or drabness.
The term "Bess" could either be a reference to arquebus or a nod to Elizabeth I. While the exact origin remains debated, the term "Brown Bess" likely had a colloquial and potentially vulgar connotation during the 17th to early 19th centuries.
Ahoy invites you to set sail on an unforgettable journey back in time. In this open-world adventure, chart your own path as a daring privateer, cunning merchant, or loyal naval officer amidst stunning landscapes and treacherous seas. Join forces with friends in thrilling multiplayer battles, navigate fully-functional 18th century ships, and engage in strategic naval encounters against both rivals and historical figures.
With a focus on historical accuracy, immersive realism, dynamic weather systems, and a living, breathing world full of activity and intrigue, Ahoy offers an unprecedented experience where your choices shape your destiny in this vibrant and captivating era of exploration, trade, and naval warfare.
This video was released as part of our Developer Journal initiative. For more information about our development updates and how you can contribute to get early access to these updates, please see our website: ahoy.gg/contribute
Today we're showcasing "Nemesis". Nemesis was developed using the lines of the French ship Tapageur (1779).
Launched around 1778 or 1779, likely in Dunkirk, she fell into British hands in 1779 while operating out of Saint Malo. Unfortunately, her tenure as an asset of the Royal Navy was short-lived, ending in a tragic shipwreck in the West Indies approximately a year after her capture.
The dramatic circumstances of her capture saw the British warships Apollo, Porcupine, and Milford seize Tapageur on 15 March 1779. According to reports, Tapageur valiantly resisted the British forces for a considerable duration, holding off a British privateer armed with 20 guns for four-and-a-half hours before surrendering.
Upon her capture, Tapageur was incorporated into the Royal Navy in May, placed under the command of Lieutenant Lord Charles FitzGerald. She participated in various naval activities, including serving within Admiral Hardy's fleet in the Channel and later joining Admiral Rodney's fleet preparing to transport troops to Gibraltar, Minorca, and the West Indies.
In January 1780, under the escort of Captain Hyde Parker, Jr. aboard the 74-gun Hector, Tapageur was part of the convoy transporting troops from the 88th Regiment of Foot and the 89th Regiment of Foot to the West Indies. However, her fate took a tragic turn when she wrecked in March of the same year while navigating into Carenage Bay at Saint Lucia. Despite the earlier British capture of Saint Lucia in December, Tapageur's arrival came too late for her to partake in the proceedings.
There are subsequent accounts suggesting Tapageur's involvement in various naval actions after her reported wrecking, including her mention in Rodney's records during the Battle of Martinique and an appearance in the order of battle at the Battle of Porto Praya. However, these accounts lack concrete primary sources to substantiate her continued service, casting doubt on the authenticity of her purported activities beyond her wrecking in 1780.
Ahoy invites you to set sail on an unforgettable journey back in time. In this open-world adventure, chart your own path as a daring privateer, cunning merchant, or loyal naval officer amidst stunning landscapes and treacherous seas. Join forces with friends in thrilling multiplayer battles, navigate fully-functional 18th century ships, and engage in strategic naval encounters against both rivals and historical figures.
With a focus on historical accuracy, immersive realism, dynamic weather systems, and a living, breathing world full of activity and intrigue, Ahoy offers an unprecedented experience where your choices shape your destiny in this vibrant and captivating era of exploration, trade, and naval warfare.
This video was released as part of our Developer Journal initiative. For more information about our development updates and how you can contribute to get early access to these updates, please see our website: ahoy.gg/contribute
Today, Jens Blankenburg and Nicolas Wohllen (Composers for Ahoy) are taking a deep dive into the process of music production for the recently released Veloce showcase video.
Ahoy invites you to set sail on an unforgettable journey back in time. In this open-world adventure, chart your own path as a daring privateer, cunning merchant, or loyal naval officer amidst stunning landscapes and treacherous seas. Join forces with friends in thrilling multiplayer battles, navigate fully-functional 18th century ships, and engage in strategic naval encounters against both rivals and historical figures.
With a focus on historical accuracy, immersive realism, dynamic weather systems, and a living, breathing world full of activity and intrigue, Ahoy offers an unprecedented experience where your choices shape your destiny in this vibrant and captivating era of exploration, trade, and naval warfare.
This video was released as part of our Developer Journal initiative. For more information about our development updates and how you can contribute to get early access to these updates, please see our website: ahoy.gg/contribute
Join us as we take an early look at Port Royal, Jamaica. Port Royal is one of the important port locations you'll frequent as a citizen of the British Empire.
The town located at the end of the Palisadoes, at the mouth of Kingston Harbour, in south-eastern Jamaica. Founded in 1494 by the Spanish, it was once the largest city in the Caribbean, functioning as the centre of shipping and commerce in the Caribbean Sea by the latter half of the 17th century.
It was later almost completely destroyed by an earthquake on 7 June 1692. Liquefaction saw much of the town disappear into the water within mere minutes. Since this disaster, the town saw a steady decline as the population of Port Royal moved to the less precariously seated Kingston.
However, Port Royal remained an important port within the West Indies, and it's history as the British "Jamaica Station" until the 1830's.
During Ahoy's period, Port Royal is a bustling port town providing every possible amenity to captains looking to trade and resupply. Not only this, but the defences provided to the town by Fort Charles (commanded by a young Horatio Nelson), maintains an imposing stronghold in the very heart of the West Indies.
This video was released as part of our Developer Journal initiative. For more information about our development updates and how you can contribute to get early access to these updates, please see our website: ahoy.gg/contribute
Ahoy invites you to set sail on an unforgettable journey back in time. In this open-world adventure, chart your own path as a daring privateer, cunning merchant, or loyal naval officer amidst stunning landscapes and treacherous seas. Join forces with friends in thrilling multiplayer battles, navigate fully-functional 18th century ships, and engage in strategic naval encounters against both rivals and historical figures.
With a focus on historical accuracy, immersive realism, dynamic weather systems, and a living, breathing world full of activity and intrigue, Ahoy offers an unprecedented experience where your choices shape your destiny in this vibrant and captivating era of exploration, trade, and naval warfare.
Today we're showcasing the first of Ahoy's fleet of ships - "Veloce". Veloce was developed using the lines of His Majesty's Brig Speedy (1782).
Speedy was a prominent 14-gun brig belonging to the British Royal Navy. Built in the concluding years of the American War of Independence, Speedy boasted a decorated service record during the French Revolutionary Wars.
Emerging from the docks of Dover, Kent, HMS Speedy primarily served along the British coast during the interwar years. Following the ignition of the French Revolutionary Wars, she was transferred to the Mediterranean, spending the majority of her career in these warmer waters. Here, she thrived under a series of accomplished commanders, carving out a remarkable reputation through her involvement in numerous engagements, often triumphing against formidable opposition.
Commander Charles Cunningham, her first Mediterranean captain, earned accolades with multiple squadrons, contributing to the capture of prestigious war prizes such as the French frigates Modeste and Impérieuse. His successor, George Cockburn, commanded admiration through his relentless commitment to duty. However, the reins of HMS Speedy fell into less fortunate hands with Commander George Eyre, who lost her to an overwhelming French force on 9 June 1794.
Speedy's misfortune was short-lived, as she was promptly reclaimed and reinstated under the command of Hugh Downman. From 1795 to 1799, Downman proved his worth by capturing numerous privateers and repelling an assault by the formidable French privateer Papillon on 3 February 1798. Following Downman, Jahleel Brenton took the helm, engaging in numerous battles against Spanish forces off Gibraltar.
The last captain to command HMS Speedy, Lord Cochrane, earned his place in history by forcing the surrender of the significantly larger Spanish frigate El Gamo. However, in 1801, a potent French squadron once again captured HMS Speedy. The following year, Napoleon gifted her to the Papal Navy, where she served for five years under the name San Paolo before being decommissioned around 1806.
The music featured in today's video is a new rendition of the "Heart of Oak", the official march of the Royal Navy since it's original composition. The original piece was written in 1759 by composer William Boyce.
Ahoy invites you to set sail on an unforgettable journey back in time. In this open-world adventure, chart your own path as a daring privateer, cunning merchant, or loyal naval officer amidst stunning landscapes and treacherous seas. Join forces with friends in thrilling multiplayer battles, navigate fully-functional 18th century ships, and engage in strategic naval encounters against both rivals and historical figures.
With a focus on historical accuracy, immersive realism, dynamic weather systems, and a living, breathing world full of activity and intrigue, Ahoy offers an unprecedented experience where your choices shape your destiny in this vibrant and captivating era of exploration, trade, and naval warfare.
This video was released as part of our Developer Journal initiative. For more information about our development updates and how you can contribute to get early access to these updates, please see our website: ahoy.gg/contribute