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Steam announcementView the game on SifterSeptember 18, 2026

Ahoy! International Talk Like a Pirate Day - September 19

Ahoy, mateys! On September 19, Ball Scratch Simulator is celebrating International Talk Like a Pirate Day with a one-day pirate takeover.

Launch the game on September 19, based on your computer's local date, and Pirate Day mode will turn on automatically. If you're already playing when the date rolls over, restart the game to join in.

A pirate chibi to keep

Play on September 19 to unlock Captain Itchbeard, including her Normal, Pro and Elite outfits. This chibi is yours to keep and use after Pirate Day is over.

A hook, a curse, and a new challenge

Playing on September 19 also unlocks the Pirate Hook arm model to keep. It replaces your hand automatically during Pirate Day, and you can equip it from your wardrobe afterwards. Take on new cursed power-up challenges, including the Eyepatch Curse that temporarily blocks your view. The main menu and chibis are joining the celebrations with pirate outfits and plenty of friendly pirate chatter, too.

Prefer your usual scratch?

Open Options > Game Options > Game Feel and choose the option to disable pirate mode. The game will relaunch in standard mode for that session. Your unlocked pirate chibi stays yours.

See you on September 19. Keep yer hook steady, captain!

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