Set sail and join the colonial powers of Spain, England, France, and the Netherlands as they vie for supremacy in the 17th-century Caribbean in Port Royale 4. Take command as a young, ambitious governor, tasked with managing and growing a small settlement into a bustling trading city. Develop intricate production chains connecting multiple islands and create complex trade routes to meet the expanding needs of your cities. Navigate a detailed sea map to avoid storms, cliffs, and shallow waters while completing tasks for your nation’s viceroy to earn fame and unlock new buildings, ships, and more. Conquer rival cities or hunt their fleets under a letter of marque, all while keeping watch for pirates and privateers. For the first time in the series, naval battles are turn-based, featuring up to eight ships at once with tactical captain maneuvers that can shift the course of even the most desperate battles toward glorious victory. Choose from four colonial powerhouses: England, France, Spain and the Netherlands, each providing different benefits and unique gameplay styles. Take on four extensive single player campaigns following each nation on their path to supremacy. Appoint a leader for your adventure from four different character classes: The Explorer, the Merchant, the Buccaneer and the Pirate – each providing their own advantages and disadvantages. Establish and manage trade with 60 Caribbean cities in a huge 3D game world. Steer clear of cliffs, shallow waters and stormy weather regions to optimize your trade routes. Select from 50 buildings, including 25 production sites, to produce goods like rum or luxuries. Construct town buildings with neighborhood effects to optimize productivity and manage the overall happiness of your citizens. 18 historically authentic ship types from the late 16th and 17th centuries. Engage in tactical, turn-based naval battles with powerful captains. Licenses, building permits, new buildings and ships can be unlocked by growing your reputation within your nation.