Ahoy, pirates!

Today, we are proud to welcome you aboard for an exclusive first-of-its-kind behind-the-scenes documentary spotlighting how the music and sound design team for The Legends of Pirates Online brought the most impressive update in TLOPO history - Kraken's Wake from the depths of development purgatory and into straight into the Caribbean with its music, sound design, and voice-acting! 

This special 2-hour YouTube feature offers a unique and exclusive behind-the-scenes look on our the TLOPO Composition and Sound Design teams brought The Legend of Pirates Online’s most ambitious chapter featuring the Kraken and even Davy Jones himself to life! 

Becoming Davy Jones: Jonathan Leiter’s Transformation

Step inside the sound booth with incredibly talented Jonathan Leiter, the voice behind Davy Jones in TLOPO, shares his journey into voice acting and how came aboard the TLOPO crew. Learn how Leiter was entrusted with bringing one of the game's most iconic and highly anticipated villains to life. Working closely with the TLOPO development team, Leiter trained and refined the voice through experimentation with tone, breath control, and emotional delivery to capture the gravely menace and tragic weight of Davy Jones.

Crafting the Music of Kraken's Wake with Tyler Grow

No legendary creature of mythic proportions can be brought to life without a soundtrack to accompany it! Lead composer Tyler Grow and his team break down how they’re carrying forward the Pirates of the Caribbean Online legacy. It’s a delicate balance: honoring the sweeping themes fans recognize instantly while pushing the score into a more bold, modern direction

Experience the cinematic score that makes this update most memorable, from the haunting atmosphere of the Kraken's Lair to the chaotic intensity of battling the Kraken itself! Enjoy commentary from Tyler on how he balanced honoring the franchise's musical legacy while forging a distinctive identity for The Legend of Pirates Online.

Awakening the Beast: Sound Design That Brings a Leviathan to Life! 

Go beyond the music as the TLOPO sound design team reveals how they brought the Kraken itself to life through immersive and layered SFX design. Learn from experienced sound designers how they created sounds from the Kraken's massive tentacles crashing ships to pieces to the guttural roars echoing beneath the waves.

Dive deep into the creation of the sfx for the new Cursed Blades released with the Kraken's Wake update which are found exclusively in the new Kraken's Lair and among loot straight the Kraken! Each weapon was given its own unique audio sfx to ensure every one of them feels powerful and immersive. 

Kraken's Wake: Behind The Sound premiered Valentines Day: Saturday, February 14th, 2026 at 7:00PM ET on YouTube.

Battle fierce new enemies!
Battle the Kraken itself! 
Uncover the secrets of Raven's Cove! 
Dare to enter the Kraken's Lair!
Quest to change your fate and avoid a watery grave! 

And best of all? It's completely free! Play now at tlopo.com/play!

The seas be stirring. The Kraken awakens.
Will ye answer the call?

~ The Crew @ TLOPO