: Bar duels are now more difficult based on your rank, and land battle animations have been sped up for a snappier feel.
Released shortly after the game's debut, Patch 1.02 introduced roughly designed to address everything from minor visual annoyances to major progression hurdles. Key Gameplay Fixes: Sid Meier\'s Pirates Patch 1.02
Widescreen fix for Sid Meier's Pirates! with no more GUI loss! : Bar duels are now more difficult based