Pirates of the Caribbean Online Launches New Content, In-Game Events, Screenshots

Disney Online has announced a load of new content for Pirates of the Caribbean Online. There is also a special in game Fathers Day event for players to take part in.

Players will now fear the open seas as Ghost Ships haunt the waters far from shore.

Nightmarish forces of evil and danger, players must keep their eyes out for these ill-fated vessels that are sure to challenge skills and nerves. The undead sailors are doomed to skulk around the waters of Isla Cangrejos and Cutthroat Island in their ominous ships – Shadow Crow, Cerberus, and Blood Scourge. Battle-hardened sailors with nothing to loose, these dastardly creatures can be fought off, but they are no easy prey!

In honor of Fathers Day, players will have the opportunity to aid Captain Jack Sparrow in find his own father, Captain Teague, who has mysteriously disappeared. There’s fame and loot in it for you.

Disney Online also invites you to enter the “The Ultimate Ship Battle” screenshot contest. Players have from June 2nd until June 17th to submit their best Ship Battle screenshots at www.PiratesOnline.com for a chance to win an iPod Touch.

Later in 2008, players can look froward to taking on ship Privateer battles. Players will side with Garcia de Avaracia or Pierre le Porc for a showdown between players and rival crews.Download the latest version of the Pirates Online client and check out the latest screenshots on FileFront.

via Press Release