Fish Eagle, along with experienced developer Picaresque Studio have today announced the release date for their new strategy game Nantucket.

It will be released this time next week on January 18th, priced at £13.99. It will be available at outlets such as Steam , Humble Store , GOG.Com , Fanatical , Gamersgate , Green Man Gaming , Indiegala and other local digital stores. It is a strategy game like no other, nd explores the fiction of the time in a detailed world to explore, manage and conquer, including:

  • EXPLORE THE SEVEN SEAS: Set sail around the world, visit cities, and increase your prestige by hunting whales, landing jobs, and searching for new adventures.
  • BE THE CAPTAIN YOU WANT TO BE: Develop your character in true RPG fashion, by increasing your stats, choosing your reactions, and developing your seafaring skills.
  • MANAGE YOUR SHIP AND CREW: Hire and manage your crew, give them tasks on your ship, and improve your ship with new compartments, expanding your ship’s capabilities.
  • EXPERIENCE THE GOLDEN AGE OF WHALING: Experience more than a thousand unique events tailored around your choices and face the consequences of your actions.
  • HUNT WHALES AND FIGHT PIRATES: Discover new whaling areas, hunt whales for blubber, and protect your ship from pirates using a turn-based combat system.
  • CHASE AFTER MOBY DICK: Follow an original storyline and complete quests to unveil the secrets behind Moby Dick and dissolve Ahab’s curse.

Marco Mantoan, Designer, Picaresque Studio, commented:

We’re excited to share the vision of Nantucket with the community when the game releases this January 18th. We’ve poured heart and soul into Nantucket, delivering a unique experience, and we’re excited to see the reaction of fans around the world.

Take a look at the announcement trailer and be sure to let us know your thoughts on Nantucket in the comment section below.