Summary
Sea of Thieveshas received a new update that introduces Epic Games' Easy Anti-Cheat, a solo mode for those without a Game Pass subscription, and more. This marks one ofSea of Thieves' final updates before its PlayStation 5 release on April 30.
Earlier in March,Sea of Thievesbecame one of the most pre-ordered gameson PlayStation’s store as excitement continues to build among Sony fans, who will soon get to dive into developer Rare’s unique pirate adventure game.Sea of Thieves' PS5 edition will feature crossplay just like the Xbox and PC versions do, and the approaching release will likely provide a significant boost toSea of Thieves' player population.
As Rare prepares forSea of Thieves' PS5 launch, it released a new update for the game. The update’s most notable addition is Epic’s Easy Anti-Cheat, which comes after a previousannouncement that a newSea of Thievesanti-cheatwas finally on the way. EAC is used in games likeFortniteandApex Legendsand will regularly receive updates to continue countering cheat developers. Also, the new update made the Safer Seas solo mode available toSea of Thievesowners who don’t have a Game Pass subscription.
The update makes a small change toSea of Thieves' Adventuresby removing its tab in the quick menu, which Rare says should create a more streamlined experience. Additionally, players now see a Message of the Day upon launchingSea of Thieves, which highlights new features, upcoming content, or other news. The update’s download size comes in at 35 to 45 GB on Xbox consoles, 4 GB on Steam, and 100 GB on the Microsoft Store.
Microsoft Store owners shouldn’t have to deal with massive updates for much longer.Sea of Thievesimplemented Xbox’s newest Game Development Kitlast month, which set the stage for smaller updates in the future. Rare says the reduced download sizes should begin to materialize with the next update.
The new patch also refreshesSea of Thieves' Emporiumby adding new items like the Stone Islehopper Outlaw Ship Collection, Roaring Grog Emote Bundle, and Gold Curse Whippet. Some old items return as well, such as the Spartan Ship Collection and Ravenwood Costume Set. Additionally, users can claim the Blow Bubbles Emote for free and check out the new Classics Range section of the Emporium, which sells older ship collections at reduced prices.
Message of the Day
GDK Integration
Pirate Emporium
Show off your personal style with purchases from the Pirate Emporium! Pick up exclusive cosmetics such as ship liveries, costumes, weapons, pets and emotes using your Ancient Coins, purchasable with real money. Head to thePirate Emporium pageto browse and buy the latest additions!
Visual and Audio
Text and Localisation
Performance and Stability
Known Issues
To learn more about known issues inSea of Thievescurrently being tracked and their status, head over to ourKnown Issues support site article.
Sea of Thieves
WHERE TO PLAY
Sea of Thieves offers the essential pirate experience, from sailing and fighting to exploring and looting – everything you need to live the pirate life and become a legend in your own right. With no set roles, you have complete freedom to approach the world, and other players, however you choose. Whether you’re voyaging as a group or sailing solo, you’re bound to encounter other crews in this shared world adventure – but will they be friends or foes, and how will you respond?A Vast Open World:Explore a vast open world filled with unspoiled islands and underwater kingdoms. Take on quests to hunt for lost loot, forge a reputation with the Trading Companies and battle foes from Phantoms and Ocean Crawlers to Megalodons and the mighty Kraken. Try your hand at fishing, make maps to your own buried treasure or choose from hundreds of other optional goals and side-quests!Become Legend:On your journey to become a Pirate Legend you’ll amass loot, build a reputation and define a unique personal style with your hard-earned rewards. Adventurer. Explorer. Conqueror. What will your legend be?
