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Press release:
Oldenburg, Germany / Vienna, Austria, March 5th, 2026: 3, 2, 1 – Mischief! The world’s most famous little kobold is back! Pumuckl sets sail on his newest adventure in “Pumuckl and the Crown of the Pirate King”, available now on PC and Nintendo Switch™!

While roaming Master Eder’s workshop, Pumuckl stumbles upon an old ship in a bottle. Curious as ever, he opens it – only to be whisked away into a magical pirate world! There, he meets the eccentric Captain Krimskrams, a true seafarer with a problem: his ship has been cursed by the Pirate King. Together, Pumuckl and Krimskrams embark on a swashbuckling quest to break the curse. And if there’s one thing Pumuckl knows how to do, it’s dive headfirst into adventure!

“Pumuckl and the Crown of the Pirate King” takes players on a humorous journey packed with puzzles, discoveries, and delightfully chaotic kobold antics. In optional co-op multiplayer, players can control both Captain Krimskrams and Pumuckl himself. The digital adaptation faithfully brings to life the beloved character created by Ellis Kaut, based on the original Pumuckl design by Barbara von Johnson.

The game is perfect for adventurers of all ages – longtime fans of the original stories as well as newcomers looking for a charming, family-friendly experience. Of course, Pumuckl’s unmistakable voice is included, and an upcoming free update will introduce full voice-over for all in-game dialogue.

Pumuckl and the Crown of the Pirate King on Steam: https://thqn.net/Pumuckl
Pumuckl and the Crown of the Pirate King on: https://thqn.net/4cwGI1j

“Pumuckl and the Crown of the Pirate King” is developed by Quantumfrog and published by THQ Nordic. The game is available now for PC and Nintendo Switch™ at an SRP of €39.99.

The digital PC version is available on Steam for €29.99 and launches with a 20% discount!
Buy now: https://thqn.net/Pumuckl

Development is carried out in cooperation with Beta Film GmbH and Pumuckl Media GmbH, and is supported by funding from Beta Film GmbH as well as Nordmedia Film- und Mediengesellschaft Niedersachsen/Bremen mbH.

More information on the official website here.

About Pumuckl and the Crown of the Pirate King
There’s always a lot going on in Master Eder’s workshop – especially when the kobold Pumuckl has to tidy up. But while tidying up, he finds a strange bottle, a ship in a bottle, and something is moving inside! With nerve-racking curiosity, Pumuckl opens the bottle containing the ship. Before he can shout “Darn bottle thing!”, the kobold is sucked into a magical vortex – directly onto the ship inside the bottle!

There he wakes up in a magical pirate world that is bigger than it could possibly fit inside any bottle. Here he meets the quirky and forgetful Captain Krimskrams, who asks Pumuckl for help: the Pirate King has cursed the ship and hides behind a magical door. Only the pirate doubloons can open the door so that Pumuckl and Captain Krimskrams can face the king and have him lift the curse.

In the pirate world, travel is possible through a magical structure with doors to other worlds: tropical islands, enchanted ruins and an ancient pirate castle. Tricky puzzles, skeleton pirates, kobold traps and mini-games await Pumuckl and Krimskrams everywhere. They are accompanied by the cheeky parrot Krakula, who gives helpful tips – or is amused by their misadventures.

Features

Puzzle Level: Pumuckl moves through isometric 3D levels
Mini-games: Memory, collecting quests and tricky challenges
Multiplayer co-op: Second player can help out as Capt’n Krimskrams (locally).
Parrot clues: Krakula gives clues or makes fun of Pumuckl’s misfortunes
Enemies: Ghosts and skeletons – can be defeated by throwing things at them, solving puzzles or playing mini-games

Final Boss Fight: The Pirate King with multiple phases – puzzle, combat, reaction.

About THQ Nordic
Our official boiler plate can be found on our website: THQ Nordic Website

About Quantumfrog
Quantumfrog was founded almost 15 years ago in Oldenburg, Germany, as a game developer and has since evolved into a full-service agency. In addition to game design, our core competencies include mobile application development, as well as web and desktop development.

With our team of 18 employees, we develop customized solutions for our clients using state-of-the-art hardware and software. This ranges from classic web and app applications to highly complex AR and VR solutions.

Quantumfrog Website