I'm from the UK and have played since the very first days of beta (was fortunate enough to sign up at the right time from toontown and recieved my beta key
) I've often checked out Piratesuk site and theres nothing on there thats new. I don't think I will change to the UK site even after they launch it, unless Disney makes it so.
The game itself has chenged soooo much since the early days (when you could sail into the bay of tortuga and jump from your ship to a dingy before getting onto the pier!) and I'm sure very soon we will get a major update. The developers diary told of new things to come STARTING IN JULY. That tells me theyre imminant, like now!
Personally I love the GM hosted events. Saving Captain Walter from the gallows in the fort on Port Royal was so much fun! And they have promised more. wOOt! Bring it on.............. and soon