The Sea Dogs 2 Preview on PC.IGN.Com looks at the upcoming seafaring RPG sequel, describing the effort Akella is putting into polishing the "diamond in the rough" to create "a sequel that makes the game much more playable, in terms of both concept and function." They offer hands-on impressions based on getting to check out the game first-hand after a visit from Bethesda Softworks to demonstrate it. They describe how gameplay unfolds, discussing lessons learned from the first game as well as the reception that Morrowind met with, the increased emphasis on land as more than just a refueling station, role-playing, side quests, combat, graphical goodness, and more.