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Getting Started

  • Free-to-play — no purchase required to start playing
  • Play in your browser (PC or mobile) at capnco.gg
  • 128-player naval battle MMORPG — massive open-sea battles
  • Command your own ship, recruit crew, and battle for treasure on the high seas

Game Modes

Deathmatch

All-out PvP combat. Sink enemy ships to earn points and climb the leaderboard. Last ship standing wins glory and rewards.

Pillage

Objective-based mode. Raid enemy ports, steal treasure, and deliver loot back to your base. Teamwork and strategy are key.

Ship Combat

Ship Components

Shield
First line of defense. Regenerates over time.
Hull
Core HP. When it hits zero, your ship sinks.
Sails
Controls speed. Damaged sails slow you down.
Cannons
Your weapons. Different types for different tactics.

Cannon Types

Captain's CannonDefault starter cannon. Balanced damage and reload.
Normal CannonStandard broadside cannon. Reliable all-around choice.
Gatling CannonRapid-fire with low per-shot damage. Great for shredding sails.
Scatter CannonShotgun-style spread. Devastating at close range.

Other Combat Mechanics

  • Ramming — sail directly into enemy ships to deal hull damage
  • Wind — affects ship speed and maneuverability; sail with the wind for a boost
  • Drifting — momentum-based turning allows skilled captains to broadside while moving

Classes & Talent Trees

Demolitionist

Damage & Destruction
  • Maximizes cannon damage output
  • Explosive abilities for area damage
  • Best for aggressive playstyles

Tactician

Crew Buffs & Strategy
  • Buffs crew reload speed and accuracy
  • Defensive abilities and crowd control
  • Ideal for team-oriented captains

Tinkerer

Healing & Mines
  • Repair hull and shield during combat
  • Deploy sea mines for area denial
  • Strong sustain and utility role

Economy & Tokens

  • $CNC Token — the primary governance and reward token for Captain & Company
  • Nuggies — in-game soft currency earned through gameplay; used for upgrades and cosmetics
  • Doubloons — premium currency; can be earned or purchased for special items
  • Node System — run a Captain & Company node to earn $CNC rewards
  • Staking & Lock Schedule — stake $CNC with lock periods for boosted yields; longer locks earn higher multipliers

Pirate Pass

  • $5 for 30 days of premium access
  • Boosted $CNC and Nuggie earning rates
  • Exclusive cosmetics and ship customization options
  • Priority queue for new game modes and events
  • Purchase with crypto or fiat at capnco.gg

Blockchain Deployments

Abstract
Primary chain — ZK rollup L2
0xD3844AcCa3562b52a22e46fb56C5c29b621b0d33
Ethereum
Original deployment
0xB8F7709ef495a459e69BC7bCbABAadB80462f2A6

Guilds & Delegation

  • Ship Delegation — lend your ship to other players and earn a share of their rewards
  • Reward Sharing — configurable split between ship owner and borrower
  • Join or create guilds to coordinate battles, share resources, and dominate the seas together

Sony Soneium Score Campaign

Soneium is Sony's Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain (OP Stack). While Captain & Company isn't deployed on Soneium, the Soneium Score campaign is a separate opportunity for web3 gamers to earn potential future rewards from Sony's ecosystem.

What is Soneium Score?

  • On-chain proof-of-contribution system that tracks and rewards participation
  • 28-day seasons — currently Season 6 (Jan 14 – Feb 11, 2026)
  • Score 80+ out of 100 each season to earn a permanent SBT badge
  • No confirmed airdrop yet, but badge holders may be eligible for future rewards

How to Participate

  1. Bridge ETH to Soneium — use Superbridge or Relay
  2. Connect wallet at the Soneium Score campaign page on soneium.org
  3. Earn across 4 categories
Activity Score
Transaction frequency, active days, streaks
Liquidity Score
LP contributions on Aave, Velodrome, QuickSwap, etc.
NFT Score
Participate in NFT activities announced each season
Bonus Score
Temporary partner activities and special tasks

Quick Ways to Earn Points

  • Swap tokens on Uniswap (Soneium) — each swap counts toward Activity Score
  • Bridge via Meson at least 3 times for bonus NFT
  • Swap $100+ from any chain to Soneium via Rango for an NFT Badge
  • Provide liquidity on Velodrome, Aave, or Kyo Finance
  • Maintain daily streaks for multiplied Activity Score

Soneium Stats

Transactions
500M+
Active Wallets
5.4M
Live dApps
250+
Backed By
Sony

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