Release Notes - August 20, 2009[LIST][*]New Game Features:
- Notoriety Level Cap and Weapon Reputation Levels have been increased
- Notoriety Level Cap increased to 50
- Weapon Reputation Level increased to 30
- Pirates can level their character up faster, as you get more experience when defeating enemies
- New cave environments in the following areas:
- Murky Hollow, Port Royal
- Royal Caverns, Port Royal
- Thieve's Den, Tortuga
- Lava Gorge, Padres del Fuego
- Beckett's Quary, Padres del Fuego
- The Catacombs, Padres del Fuego
- Cursed Caverns, Isla Tormenta
- New cave environments feature new higher level enemies
- New Casa Muertos Quest (Quest available from 8/21 . 8/23)
[*]Game Improvements:
- Ship Speed Improvements
- You no longer lose all forward momentum when making small changes to your direction
- A new speed meter now displays how fast your ship is moving.
- Ships now move faster
- UI Improvements
- The map in the compass now maintains consistent orientation with the full-screen minimap. The arrow in the center turns as the avatar turns.
Pictures of some of the new areas can be found
here.