The Black Tide chest has resurfaced.
For centuries, it slept beneath the sea. Now every pirate fleet in the archipelago wants it, and the waters are already turning against them.
Some say the chest holds gold.
Some say it holds a relic powerful enough to command the ocean.
Others whisper something darker: that the chest is bound to the souls of the damned.
Now, one rogue captain is chasing the prize.
But between him and the treasure stand rival pirate warlords, cursed islands, undead sailors, and one massive threat waiting in the deep.
Welcome to Tides of the Black Flag, a limited-time storyline event in Heroes vs. Hordes from July 23 to September 3, 2026.
Battle Across Cursed Pirate Waters
This event sends players through a new pirate-themed adventure packed with nautical enemies, dangerous bosses, and ocean-soaked chaos.
You’ll fight through:
The Pirate Beach
A dangerous shoreline crawling with crabs, crows, skeleton pirates, sharks, and rival crews.
The Pirate Ship
A vertical battlefield aboard a pirate vessel where cursed captains and undead enemies swarm the deck.
Deep-sea of the Damned
A haunted ocean graveyard filled with shipwreck debris, skeletal masts, ghostly enemies, and supernatural blue-green energy.
Each area brings a new wave of enemies, escalating danger, and more chances to test your build against the horde.
Face Rival Captains and the Kraken
The Black Tide chest will not be claimed easily.
Players will battle dangerous pirate bosses, including Captain Ironhook, before facing the legendary threat beneath the waves: The Kraken.
Expect massive battlefield attacks, sweeping tentacles, cursed sea creatures, and boss fights built to test your positioning, upgrades, and survival instincts.
Stay sharp.
The ocean is not on your side.
Unlock New Pirate Heroes
Three new heroes join the fight, each bringing a very different way to crush the horde.
Marina Tideborn strikes from range with a returning harpoon and commands a loyal parrot swarm.
Inkbeard dominates the battlefield with chain-hook sweeps, cannon volleys, and cursed pirate power.
Swabbie turns a humble mop into a weapon, soaking enemies, creating puddles, and flooding the battlefield with tidal force.
Whether you prefer precision strikes, heavy AoE pressure, or scrappy battlefield control, this event has a pirate hero ready for your roster.
Discover the Powder Kegs Weapon
The new Powder Kegs weapon brings explosive area control to your loadout.
Kegs drift toward enemies, stop on the battlefield, and explode when enemies get too close. With its Evolution, Green Fire, the chaos grows even stronger as explosions leave behind damaging clouds that punish enemies who stay in the danger zone.
It’s explosive.
It’s tactical.
It’s perfect for turning crowded maps into a chain reaction.
Collect the Pirate Pet!
A new pirate-themed pet joins the event:
Shark
A legendary predator ready to bring deep-sea menace to your collection.
Unlock, collect, and upgrade as you progress through the event.
Enter the Black Tide
Tides of the Black Flag is built for players who love limited-time adventures, themed enemies, new heroes, exclusive rewards, and massive horde-clearing power.
The chest has risen.
The crews are closing in.
The Kraken is waiting.
Enter the event and claim the Black Tide before the damned drag it back below.
Play Tides of the Black Flag in Heroes vs. Hordes and begin your pirate adventure.