Maelstrom is a third-person battle-royale game featuring intense ship v. ship competitive multiplayer action across deadly waters.
Business Model: Buy-to-Play
Microtransactions: Yes, while everything gameplay-related is unlockable over time, you can accelerate the process and/or purchase additional cosmetic items with an earnable premium currency.
Key Features:
All Aboard: Pick and choose from 3 distinct races, 9 leaders, and a dock full of battle-ready ships.
Top Men: Fight rivalling captains to the death and earn the right to plunder scattered gold and become the last man standing!
Bombs Away: Hone in on the proper angle and elevation to successfully land a blast of damaging cannon fire all while dodging your rival's equally destructive attacks.
Call from the Deep: As the match progresses, dangerously hungry sea monsters restrict the safe areas while expanding the aptly 'Dead Waters' no-go zones. Stay there for too long and you just might end up being something's dinner.
Races:
Humans - Dictates the pace of combat with great speeds, long ranges, and powerful broadsides.
Orcs - Deadly when close due to overwhelming boarding ability, devastating ramming, and formidable agility.
Dwarves - Never caught unprepared as a result of packing in tough armor, omnidirectional cannons, and reversible movement.