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- At the moment’s livestream introduced Sea of Thieves’ fifth anniversary celebrations, promising bonuses, supersized in-game occasions and feature-length documentary ‘Sea of Thieves: Voyage of a Lifetime’
- The celebrations additionally embody a jam-packed Neighborhood Weekend, which is able to see 50m Historical Cash given away all through the interval
- The Sea of Thieves Season 9 Content material Replace trailer additionally premiered throughout at the moment’s broadcast, providing a primary take a look at the replace coming to shores March 16
It’s been virtually 5 years since Sea of Thieves launched on March 20, 2018, and we’re planning on celebrating the momentous milestone in true fashion! Beginning at the moment, an incredible array of actions, bonuses and swag shall be on supply for eager corsairs to gather as they set sail all through the month of March.
All the main points had been introduced on this night’s stream, recorded at Uncommon’s on-site tavern – so should you’d wish to atone for the reveal because it occurred, please head over to our YouTube channel for the total unveiling. Nevertheless, for these of you who may admire a word-based whistle-stop tour by means of March’s seafaring schedule, we may also help you out with all the important thing dates to mark in your calendar now.
Marauder’s Medley
At the moment noticed the kickoff of the Marauder’s Medley Occasion, with Challenges that revisit updates and additions from Sea of Thieves’ final 5 years over the course of 10 days. Drop in repeatedly to finish Targets and unlock cosmetics, and take pleasure in being taken on a best hits tour of a few of Sea of Thieves’ most memorable updates.
A Cornucopia of Cosmetics
Becoming a member of in with the festivities could also be its personal reward, however simply in case you continue to want a bit of push, all gamers who sail the seas from March 17–22 (10am UTC) can even be awarded the celebratory Lustrous Legend Figurehead.
Gamers swinging by the Emporium to spend their Historical Cash will discover that their forex travels a bit of additional too, as there’s an enormous low cost sale lively from March 17–28 – together with some traditional ship units, costumes, weapons and Sea of Thieves: A Pirate’s Life objects. Guests to the Emporium can even decide up a Down the Hatch Emote at no cost throughout this sale!
Twitch Excellent
Anybody hoping to seize extra free gear ought to head on over to their Sea of Thieves Twitch stream of selection from March 16–20. Just some hours of viewing will assist pad out your beauty chests properly, with a set of sought-after skins obtainable all through this era. Earlier than you tune in to any collaborating streamer, simply be sure to’ve obtained your Twitch account linked to ensure your goodies making it to your pirate safely.
Sea of Thieves: Voyage of a Lifetime
On the anniversary itself, March 20, we’ll be premiering a feature-length documentary in regards to the journey of Sea of Thieves from inception by means of to at the moment. That includes beforehand unseen footage and a candid take a look at the highs and lows of Sea of Thieves’ improvement and launch, this trustworthy and in-depth doc pulls again the curtain and reveals the sport’s evolution in probably the most detailed and uncooked means it’s ever been mentioned.
Neighborhood Weekend
The guts of Sea of Thieves has at all times been its neighborhood, so we will’t let an anniversary go by with out a likelihood to have a good time our pirates throughout a Neighborhood Weekend from March 25–27! Double the size of standard Neighborhood occasions, this particular weekend comes with the promise of massive multipliers, unique login bonuses just like the gold and black Neighborhood Day flag and Baker’s Barrel Disguise Emote, and a free Pirate Legend Voyage for all who log in whereas the occasion is lively.
Not solely that, but when our gamers efficiently push us to Neighborhood Emissary Grade 5, Historical Skeletons will seem extra steadily inside the sport whereas the occasion continues to be reside. These particular skellies could have 50m Historical Cash at hand out earlier than their appearances begin to gradual as soon as extra – so be fast off the mark to make sure you can capitalize! There’ll be extra on how this occasion will work nearer to the time, so please hold your eyes peeled for the particulars.
Sea of Thieves Season 9
Whereas the primary half of at the moment’s stream targeted on how we’re celebrating the journey thus far, the second half targeted on the way forward for Sea of Thieves – particularly Season 9, which is able to launch on March 16. To shut out the stream’s shenanigans, the Season 9 Content material Replace trailer premiered, giving gamers a full preview of what to anticipate from the following few months on the seas:
Season 9’s headlines embody a high-value loot merchandise named the Chest of Fortune, which brings its personal new Commendations and cosmetics. Gamers can even anticipate linked adjustments to Reaper’s Chests, new Voyages for Captains and Pirate Legends, World Occasions being higher balanced based mostly on crew measurement and far, way more – together with 100 extra ranges of Seasonal development for gamers to work by means of and earn rewards by elevating Renown!
Neighborhood suggestions has fuelled a number of Season 9’s adjustments and updates, with enhancements coming to harpooning treasure, the introduction of a meals radial menu and seagulls circling the loot from sunken participant ships. Reapers will not be capable to run into the Satan’s Shroud to make their treasures inaccessible, with loot from these out-of-bounds working ships now spawning to a safer spot close by – a fairer end result for chasing crews.
We’ll be revealing extra about Season 9 in a Deep Dive video quickly, with our builders spilling the beans on new options and their design intent, so be sure to’re subscribed to the Sea of Thieves YouTube channel to catch that when it lands! Nevertheless, for now, we’re thrilled to offer such an thrilling month for sailors outdated and new – we’ll see you on the seas!
Discover Out Extra
For extra info on the most recent Sea of Thieves replace, together with full launch notes, go to the Sea of Thieves web site. The replace is obtainable at no cost to all Sea of Thieves gamers who’ve purchased the sport on Xbox Collection X|S, Xbox One, Home windows 10/11 PC or by way of Steam, or gamers who’ve entry to it with Xbox Recreation Go. Merely obtain and set up the most recent Sea of Thieves replace to get entry.
New to Sea of Thieves? Discover out in regards to the newest free content material updates on our What’s New web page, get aware of Who’s Who or decide up some gameplay ideas from our Pirate Academy, which supplies invaluable info on matters starting from crusing to swordplay as you put together on your maiden voyage. Study extra about Sea of Thieves right here, or be part of the continuing journey at www.seaofthieves.com the place you may embark on an epic journey with certainly one of gaming’s most welcoming communities!
Sea of Thieves
Microsoft Studios
$39.99
$19.99
Xbox One X Enhanced
PC Recreation Go
Xbox Recreation Go
Xbox Dwell Gold membership required to play on Xbox One; offered individually.
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Concerning the sport
Sea of Thieves presents the important pirate expertise, from crusing and preventing to exploring and looting – all the pieces it is advisable reside the pirate life and turn into a legend in your personal proper. With no set roles, you might have full freedom to method the world, and different gamers, nevertheless you select.
Whether or not you’re voyaging as a gaggle or crusing solo, you’re sure to come across different crews on this shared world journey – however will they be associates or foes, and the way will you reply?
An enormous open world
Discover an unlimited open world crammed with unspoiled islands, sunken ships and mysterious artefacts. Tackle quests to hunt for misplaced treasure, search out cursed Skeleton Captains or collect worthwhile cargo for the Buying and selling Corporations. Go searching and fishing or select from tons of of elective targets and side-quests.
Unforgettable tales
Play by means of the Tall Tales to expertise Sea of Thieves’ distinctive tackle a story-driven marketing campaign. With 11 tales to play by means of throughout two epic storylines, these immersive and cinematic quests present round 30 hours of the final word pirate fantasy.
Develop into Legend
In your journey to turn into a Pirate Legend you’ll amass loot, construct a repute and outline a novel private fashion together with your hard-earned rewards. Adventurer. Explorer. Conqueror. What is going to your legend be?
A sport that’s at all times rising
With 5 main expansions and virtually a yr’s price of month-to-month updates, Sea of Thieves is a service-based sport that’s regularly rising and evolving. Examine again every month to see what new content material has been added.
