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Pirates, Vikings and Knights II 2025

Video game · Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux · August 8, 2025

Developed by Octoshark Studios/The PVKII Team

Pirates, Vikings and Knights II is a 2025 free-to-play multiplayer team-based first-person action video game. The game uses Valve's Source engine as its foundation and was initially launched in beta form. Its first public release occurred on 1 January 2007, followed by the full version on 8 August 2025.

This game serves as a sequel to Pirates, Vikings and Knights, which was originally developed for GoldSrc engine by three students from UC Berkeley: Garrett Moore, Matt Bishop, and Kris Hauser. The gameplay features three factions — pirates, Vikings, and knights — each with four unique classes and special abilities. Players engage in multiple game modes across different themed environments including medieval, Norse, and Caribbean settings.

Industry critics have given the game positive reviews, highlighting its originality and visual presentation. By February 2008, the game had reached over 6.5 million player minutes per month on Steam.

Details

Developer

Octoshark Studios/The PVKII Team

Platforms

Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux

Modes

Multiplayer

Engine

Source

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