Start your adventure and join the colonial powers of Spain, England, France, and the Netherlands in their fight for dominance in the Caribbean during the 17th century. In 'Port Royale 4', you will take control of a colony as a young and ambitious governor, striving to learn how to manage and develop your small settlement into a bustling trading city.

Develop production chains connecting multiple islands and create complex trade routes across the Caribbean, catering to the ever-growing needs of the respective cities. Use the detailed sea map to avoid stormy areas, cliffs, or shallow waters. Complete missions for your country's viceroy, gaining more fame to unlock city buildings, ships, and more. Conquer the cities of rival nations or hunt down their fleets with a letter of marque, while also keeping an eye on pirates and other privateers.

For the first time in the series, naval battles will be turn-based, with up to 8 ships battling simultaneously and tactical captain maneuvers that can turn the tide even in the most desperate situations for a glorious victory.

• Choose from four colonial powers: England, France, Spain, and the Netherlands, each providing different benefits and unique play styles.
• Embark on four extensive single-player campaigns, following each nation on its path to dominance.
• Appoint a leader for your adventure from four different character classes: The Explorer, the Merchant, the Buccaneer, and the Pirate – each providing their own advantages and disadvantages.
• Establish and manage trade with 60 Caribbean cities in a vast 3D game world. Avoid cliffs, shallow waters, and stormy areas to optimize your trade routes.
• Choose from 50 buildings, including 25 production sites, to produce goods like rum or luxury items. Construct city buildings with neighborhood effects to optimize productivity and manage the overall well-being of your citizens.
• 18 historically authentic ship types from the late 16th and 17th centuries.
• Engage in tactical, turn-based naval battles with powerful captains.
• Licenses, building permits, new buildings, and ships can be unlocked by increasing your fame within your nation.