Test Realm Update Notes

 

Welcome, pirates! Thank you for helping us test the latest Test Realm update. If you encounter any issues, discover bugs, or have suggestions for improvements, please report them in the Official Pirate101 Discord so our team can review your feedback.

You can download the latest Test Realm client here.



 
 
Update Note Archives
 






Test Realm Update: The Trail Goes Cold!



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After the reveal of a new player in the Race to El Dorado, pirates must seek the aid of old friends and foes alike. To follow Oksana’s trail, the pirate must sail to the end of the Spiral! What wonders will you discover in this frigid new world?



Here’s what to expect in this new update:

New Mainline Story Content: Polaris



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After completing Trianon, One-Eyed Jack is looking to talk to you about... someone. Find him in The Black Spot to begin your journey to Polaris. Get ready to face tough new enemies, earn powerful new rewards, and prove you have what it takes to conquer the first part of Polaris!



New Storyline Companion: Oleg



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After the fall of the Walrusk Empire and the return of the most famous Pinguoin in Spiral history, Polaris is a world undergoing sweeping changes. Never fear: Oleg is here! This trusty Privateer is built to handle anything Polaris throws at him and will provide invaluable support for the Pirate’s team.



New Secrets



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Despite the bitter cold, Polaris is a world bustling with life! Explore the wonders of the city, visit the tavern, and chat with the local vendors. For the more adventurous types: rumors speak of an abominable beast lurking in the frozen outskirts…



Familiar Mechanics Return



Polaris sees the return of many of the classic P101 gameplay elements including:
  • Transportaler
  • Midnight Moon Taverne and Cellar
  • Team Up Kiosk functionality throughout the world
  • Travel via Stormgate and Ship Docking
    • While work towards a full skyway continues, players can enjoy traveling the Stormgate to Polaris and the return of ship docking.
  • More to discover: Ambient NPCs, Group Plunder Chests, Unique Battleboard props, and more!


Bug Fixes



  • Fixed Hawkules and Cerberus animation in Tartarus
  • Zigazag “Ghostly Wings (7-Day)” Mounts are now actually 7 days
  • Fixed Baruti having an incorrect icon
  • Fixed Baruti’s yellow question mark not disappearing after talking
  • Fixed “Scourge of Mictlan” Badge not appearing
  • Fixed animations on Ch’ok Ak’ab's Skull Hatchet
  • Corrected minor animation bug with Hugo Victor
  • Reverted the Skull Island Transportaler NPC name back to “Brataq Bey”


 

Extra Patches - Test Realm



July 30th, 2026



Polaris
  • Fixed infinitely collectable Training Tome in Napoleguinbourg
  • Fixed One-Eyed Jack missing VO on the tutorial tip
  • Fixed an issue where some players could softlock after defeating Hoppo
  • Players now properly connect to the Napoleguinbourg Life Fountain
  • Adjusted requirement on the Polaris Transportaler
  • Resolved some quest helper weirdness in Ural Gorge
  • Moved an unobtainable chest in Ural Gorge
  • Fixed the Access Pass popup missing strings
  • Fixed a Pingouin Citizen using the wrong model during quest “Dock-and-Roll"
  • Fixed some minor text dialogue inconsistencies
  • Fixed one of the ambient dockworkers in Napoleguinbourg Docks
  • Gave all vendors proper names and icons
  • Fixed some Polar Bears using the wrong colored icons
  • Fixed the elevator in the Ice Cave missing an icon
  • Added a static Training Tome on Professor Ellsworth’s table in the Tavern


Misc
  • Moved the “Test Realm Build” watermark to not cover doubloons in combat
  • Fixed players sometimes getting stuck during quest “Wan Mo Time”
  • Fixed some minor italics issues


 

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