While visual mods are the most abundant, there is a niche but passionate corner of the community working on gameplay modifications. These are often harder to implement due to the game's engine structure, but they offer unique ways to play.

The most popular mods for this game focus on the massive "roster gaps." Many characters appeared in the handheld (PSP/3DS) versions but were omitted from the console and PC versions.

There are also mods that unlock characters that are normally AI-controlled or inaccessible during free play, giving players full control over the roster. This is particularly fun in the hub world, where you can populate the decks of your unlocked ships with any crew you desire.

Most mods for Lego Pirates fall into two categories: and Injectors .