Embark on an epic journey through the turbulent waters of history in The Pirate Queen, starring Lucy Liu.
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The Pirate Queen released on Meta Quest on March 7th 2024.
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Meta Quest 2 & 3, PCVR, & HTC Vive
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Director: Eloise Singer
Lead Cast: Lucy Liu & Orion Lee
Writer: Maja Bodenstein
Executive Producers: Eloise Singer, Dave Ranyard & Lucy Liu
Production Companies: Singer Studios & Meta
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Winner of the Storyscapes Award at Tribeca Film Festival (2023).
Winner of The Raindance Discovery Award for Best Debut (2021).
Nominated for the Emmy Awards for Outstanding Emerging Media (2024).Nominated for the PGA Innovation Award (2024).
This Emmy-nominated, multi-award-winning VR experience invites you to step into the world of Cheng Shih, the legendary pirate who defied convention to become the most powerful pirate in history, commanding a fleet of 70,000 men before the Opium Wars.
Celebrated for its cinematic narrative and historical environments, Singer Studios’ debut shot to critical acclaim, winning the Tribeca Storyscapes Award and the Raindance Discovery Award.
Experience the captivating performance from Hollywood actress Lucy Liu, who brings Cheng Shih's character to life, under the direction of award-winning filmmaker Eloise Singer.
When the leader of the fleet dies suddenly, a widowed Cheng Shih must take command before her rival Kwok Po Dai beats her to it.
Voiced by Lucy Liu, this narrative-driven experience invites you to step into the boots of infamous 19th century pirate, Cheng Shih.
Over the past 5 years, the studio has worked closely with academics, researchers and sensitivity checkers to create historically accurate environments and a narrative inspired by real events.
Driven to authentically portray 19th-century China, this research with academic experts included a detailed study into the British-China relations of the era.
This commitment to historical storytelling has earned the studio accolades such as The Discovery Award at the Raindance Festival and the Storyscapes Award at Tribeca for its meticulous attention to detail.
The Pirate Queen Franchise
Centred on the pivotal night Cheng Shih ascends to power, Singer Studios’ debut game is just the beginning of an expansive Pirate Queen franchise. Created by Singer Studios, executive produced by Lucy Liu and Eloise Singer, the franchise will extend into a visually stunning graphic novel, animated TV show and podcast series.
“It is clear that The Pirate Queen was not just a job to them, but a way to inspire empowerment in others and promote women in a noticeably male-dominated industry.”
— Ezekiel Hall, FandomWire
The Pirate Queen “focuses entirely on the female lead and her struggles, creating a ‘whole new genre’ for pirates in the entertainment space.”
— Nick Sutrich, Android Central
“The director of The Pirate Queen and founder of the studio, Eloise Singer, is an award-winning filmmaker who does an exceptional job in her direction.”
— Ezekiel Hall, FandomWire