Sunday, 25 February 2024 15:19

The Pirate Queen Dev Explains How Cheng Shih Sets Up More Female Pirate Stories

Written by Gemma Johnson
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In a Game Rant interview, The Pirate Queen's creative director explains how Cheng Shih's story sets the stage for more female pirate stories.

The Pirate Queen: A Forgotten Legend is a narrative-driven VR game that tells the true story of a woman named Cheng Shih, one of the most powerful and influential pirates of all time whose story has become almost forgotten. The Pirate Queen transports players to the night that Cheng Shih became the leader of the infamous Red Flag Fleet, challenging players to see if they also have what it takes. Interestingly, many people today might not know about Cheng Shih's rags-to-riches story and its significance at the time when compared to popular pirates like Blackbeard. Yet, that's precisely why Singer Studios wanted to tell Cheng Shih's story and raise awareness of her success. This is especially true for Singer Studios as a female-led studio that seeks to champion gender equality and female-led narratives.

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