Proof of Play has launched Deadman's Heart, a limited-time PvE event in Pirate Nation that runs from May 13 to May 27. The event features a 1 million $PIRATE token prize pool distributed through leaderboard rankings. Players compete by completing quests, collecting event currency, and battling a boss character to accumulate points.
About Pirate Nation
Pirate Nation is a pirate-themed RPG game where players collect pirates and send them on expeditions to gather crafting materials, treasures, and pirate gold. Pirates earn experience points through adventures, allowing them to level up and improve their capabilities.
The game runs entirely on-chain, delivering a browser-based experience. Pirate Nation won two GAM3 Awards in November 2024: "Best Browser Game" and "Best On-Chain Game" at the Manila event.
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1 million $PIRATE token prize pool
The event centers on Pirate Queen Laura Highmark, whose backstory drives the narrative. Laura fell in love with a naval officer who was later murdered. Her crew presented her with his heart before throwing his body into the sea. This betrayal caused Laura to abandon her faith in piracy and transform into the Banshee, a vengeful spirit who now haunts the Infinite Isles wearing her lover's heart as a pendant.
Players must stop the Banshee's destruction across the game's world by completing event quests and defeating her in combat.
Pirate Nation Event Offers 1M $PIRATE Prizes
14 day event, world quests, and prizes
Over 14 days, players complete World Quests to earn Black Roses, the event currency used to initiate Banshee battles. Quests typically involve hunting down and defeating Sea Spectres, with each completion granting additional Black Roses.
The Banshee can be challenged at three difficulty tiers: Normal, Expert, and Extreme. Higher difficulties yield better rewards and tougher fights. Defeating the Banshee awards Heart Pendants, which determine leaderboard position. Players who accumulate the most pendants qualify for a portion of the 1 million $PIRATE prize pool, plus rare in-game rewards including Gems, PGLD, upgrade plans, and shards.
Pirate Nation Event Offers 1M $PIRATE Prizes
Leaderboard rewards and eligibility
The top 1,000 players on the leaderboard receive rewards, but claiming prizes requires either owning a Founder's Pirate NFT or holding an active VIP Pass when the event ends. This eligibility requirement filters rewards to committed players.
Founder's Pirate NFTs are available through the Proof of Play Marketplace, which aggregates OpenSea listings on the Ethereum network. The current floor price sits at 0.29 ETH. Players can also purchase a VIP Pass from the in-game shop in one-month (220 $PIRATE), three-month (600 $PIRATE), or twelve-month (2,160 $PIRATE) increments.
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Future game development and web3 integration
Deadman's Heart introduces a Building Upgrade Plan system that lays groundwork for expanded mechanics. The top 25 finishers can choose between a Complex Building or Ship Upgrade Plan or Shard. This new upgrade tier prepares players for a Crafting system expansion planned for later this summer.
Pirate Nation operates as a browser-based, free-to-play RPG that integrates web3 technology with straightforward gameplay. Players can join using a crypto wallet or by logging in through Google or Discord. The game runs on Arbitrum, which recently committed $10 million to blockchain gaming studios, including Proof of Play.
Final thoughts
Deadman's Heart shows how Pirate Nation continues developing competitive, story-driven events using on-chain mechanics. The sizable token prize pool and new gameplay systems give both new and returning players reasons to engage with the PvE content. The blend of narrative, competition, and structured rewards demonstrates the ongoing maturation of web3 gaming in titles like Pirate Nation.
