Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
Released Apr 2015
Embark on an all-new adventure with Shantae, the hair-whipping belly dancing genie. After losing her magic, Shantae teams up with the nefarious pirate Risky Boots in order to save Sequin Land from a curse.
92% positive · 3,070 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
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Evaluation
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse launched on Steam on April 23, 2015. WayForward released two post-launch patches shortly after: a bug fix patch on May 22, 2015, and a feature patch on June 2, 2015 adding keyboard configuration and sound sliders. After that, there has been no further developer communication specific to this game. The store description and short description describe the game as a complete standalone adventure with no mention of DLC, expansions, or additional content. There are no DLC listings, no unreleased content, and no developer statements promising future additions. The two news posts from 2024 (NEWS-1 and NEWS-2) are about an entirely different WayForward game — Contra: Operation Galuga — and have no bearing on this title's content status. The game launched as a finished product and has received no post-launch content beyond minor maintenance patches in its first weeks.
Evidence
Store description presents the game as a complete, self-contained adventure with no mention of DLC, expansions, or future content.
WayForward's 2024 news posts are about the launch of Contra: Operation Galuga, an unrelated title — no new content or updates communicated for Shantae and the Pirate's Curse.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
WayForward
Achievements
44
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
Embark on a brand new adventure with Shantae, the hair-whipping belly dancing genie. When she loses her magic, Shantae must team up with her nemesis, the nefarious pirate Risky Boots in order to save Sequin Land from an evil curse. As a pirate, Shantae gains new weapons to advance her quest, slay monsters, battle epic bosses…and hopefully get her magic back in the bargain! But can she really trust her deadliest enemy?
The third Shantae game is the biggest yet! Beyond Sequin Land lie cursed islands and labyrinths each hiding a new piece of Pirate Gear - Flintlock Pistol, Pirate Hat, Scimitar, Risky's Boots, and even a Cannon. Upgrade Shantae's hair and weapons or unlock advanced Fighter's Moves. Locate maps, return lost Heart Squids, collect rare loot, and laugh out loud at the weird, wild, and wonderfully humorous cast of characters. Incredible high resolution artwork, unlockable Pirate-Mode, multiple endings, and an unforgettable soundtrack make this one game you won't want to miss!
The third Shantae game is the biggest yet! Beyond Sequin Land lie cursed islands and labyrinths each hiding a new piece of Pirate Gear - Flintlock Pistol, Pirate Hat, Scimitar, Risky's Boots, and even a Cannon. Upgrade Shantae's hair and weapons or unlock advanced Fighter's Moves. Locate maps, return lost Heart Squids, collect rare loot, and laugh out loud at the weird, wild, and wonderfully humorous cast of characters. Incredible high resolution artwork, unlockable Pirate-Mode, multiple endings, and an unforgettable soundtrack make this one game you won't want to miss!
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Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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