Independent progression guide

Chart your path through Corsair Cove

Answer-first help for Compass progression, workers and crew, ship building, Trading Posts, Crown attacks, and verified release and platform questions.

4 pathsPrinciple progression
100+Compass unlocks
Ship firstCrew-chain trigger
Patch-awareVersion notes

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Use the progression guide when a ship, building, or production chain is still locked; use the availability guide for release, price, platform, demo, and Game Pass answers.

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Workers · 2026-08-11

Corsair Cove Workers, Drifters, and Pirates Guide

Understand Drifters, Hands, Greenhands, Fetchers, and Swabbies; free workers, repair transport routes, and find supported ways to grow your crew.

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Ships · 2026-08-11

Corsair Cove Ships and Sailing Guide

Unlock and build stronger ships, choose the correct pier, produce Sails, assign crew and upkeep, and solve common embarkation or second-ship blocks.

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Economy · 2026-08-11

Corsair Cove Trading Post and Economy Guide

Unlock and operate the Trading Post, route surplus goods into it, diagnose stalled sales, change resources carefully, and use supported Coin sources.

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Combat · 2026-08-11

Corsair Cove Defense and Attack Points Guide

Read Attack Points before placing a camp, give gun towers a clear firing line and ammunition, diagnose silent defenses, and intercept Crown attacks when possible.

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Production · 2026-08-11

Corsair Cove Production Chains and Logistics Guide

Diagnose stalled production, empty inputs, red hourglasses, Fetcher routes, Drain, storage, Warehouses, and camp-local supply problems.

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Game info · 2026-08-11

Corsair Cove System Requirements

Compare official minimum and recommended Windows specifications and check storage, SSD, DirectX, Mac, and feature questions without inferred performance claims.

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Exploration · 2026-08-11

Corsair Cove Seven Seas Events Guide

Explore regions and fog, send ships to Discovery Points, use Friendly Ports, understand event types, and follow Seven Seas questline progression.

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Combat · 2026-08-11

Corsair Cove Naval Combat Guide

Read event objectives, prepare the recommended ship and crew, weigh Choice Cards, and understand how ship stats, health, and losses affect naval combat.

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Why is a ship or building still locked?

Use the Progression and Unlocks Guide for Compass paths, Principle Points, completed ships, and production-chain requirements.

Why am I short on workers or Fetchers?

Use the Workers, Drifters, and Pirates Guide for staffing shortages, Fetcher assignments, and transport routes.

Why can’t I build or sail a ship?

Use the Ships and Sailing Guide for pier requirements, Sails, crew, upkeep, and second-ship blocks.

Why is my Trading Post not selling goods?

Use the Trading Post and Economy Guide for surplus goods, transport routes, stalled sales, and Coin income.

Why are Crown attacks getting through?

Use the Defense and Attack Points Guide for camp warnings, tower placement, firing lines, and ammunition.

Where can I play Corsair Cove, and when did it release?

Use the Release Date, Price, and Platforms Guide for launch timing, Windows, PC Game Pass, demo, price, and platform availability.

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