Sea of Thieves is a first-person, multiplayer pirate experience where players take on the role of pirates sailing on the open sea looking for treasure and epic battles against supernatural enemies. Players can sail in teams of up to four people, or they can sail alone. With a vast number of quests and voyages, this open-”seas” video game has the recipe for a good gaming experience.

A Pirate Open-world Adventure

Sea of Thieves is rated T for teens (ages 13+) by the ESRB Ratings and PEGI 12 due to fantasy violence, crude humour, and alcohol use.In Sea of Thieves, players explore a vast open world of unspoiled Islands, sunken ships and mysterious artefacts. Tall tales shape the missions and campaigns. Tales of epic storylines, immersive and cinematic.

It features first-person combat using cannons, pistols and swords against skeletons, ghosts and other players. Players can communicate with each other using voice chat and text chat that can be adjusted to restrict interactions with strangers.

Players can form a pirate crew of up to four players. making the possible number of player pirates within a single server from 2 to 20 gamers. Sea of Thieves focuses on emergent gameplay, every interaction between player pirates is bound to be different. Players are the ones who decide whether to play together in alliances, or fight each other, sink their ships and claim the treasures for themselves.

Game Seasons and Free Updates

Game seasons in Sea of Thieves are themed progression periods that provide structure to players that can progress through 100 levels to earn a variety of cosmetics, titles and currency as rewards. These seasons also contain small free monthly updates that can include new features and events. They introduce a new theme and allow players to earn renown by completing voyages,defeating enemies, exploring islands and participating in world events.

All players have access to the free reward track, while an optional paid Plunder Pass offers additional exclusive cosmetics and bonus rewards for those who choose to purchase it.

A Brief Game Overwiew

When players launch Sea of Thieves they can choose between the two main options:

High Seas, a full multiplayer experience, which means PvP can and will happen. And it is the only mode to unlock the pirate legend status, raise emissary flags for more reward, join guilds and progress past level 25 in trading companies.

Safer Seas puts the player in a server with no other players. Perfect for practicing, relaxing and exploring. Players can still earn gold and progress commendations, but reputation is capped at level 25.

Once the player has chosen between both game modes, it is time to pick a ship between Sloop, brigantine and galleon. If it’s the first time playing, it is recommended to go through the maiden voyage, as it is a tutorial island that teaches the fundamentals like using the compass, lantern, sword and gun. Once it is done, it is time to join the first session and choose a trading company in the spawn island.

Trading companies, Game’s Factions

Gold Hoarders: a greedy trending company dedicated to collecting vast amounts of gold. They specialise in locked treasure Chests and valuable artefacts. They send crews on voyages that involve solving riddles following X marks on the map, or piercing together torn treasure maps.

Order of Souls: Seeks to harness and control magical forces across the seas. They send crews on bounty voyages to defeat skeleton captains and ghost ships, collecting their cursed skulls in exchange for gold and reputation.

Merchant Alliance: a trading company made from the former Grand Marine Union members who value efficiency, quality and speed. They aim to dominate trade across the Sea of Thieves, by issuing delivery contracts for animals, cargo, trade goods and resource crates.

Reaper’s Bones: a ruthless faction aligned with Captain Flameheart, who champions true piracy and chaos on the seas. Unlike other trading Companies, they accept all types of treasure and encourage players to steal, plunder, and sink rival crews.

The Hunter’s Call: founded by the legendary Megalodon hunter Merrick. This company focuses on hunting wildlife, powerful sea creatures, and fishing. Crews are encouraged to catch Fish and gather meat from animals and Beasts across the seas, with cooked items being especially valued.

Athena’s Fortune: A legendary trading company pounded by the famed Pirate Lord. To join, players must reach rank 50 in three of the six main Trading Companies. Once achieved, the mysterious stranger in any tavern grants them the prestigious title of pirate legend.

Blige Rats: a less traditional trading company and more of a guild of adventurers, led by Larinna. Instead of a standard reputation system, they focus on completing Commendations that encourage crews to explore the newest and most exciting additions to the seas.

FAQ

Q: How many people are in a Sea of Thieves Server?

A: A Sea of Thieves server can host between 1-20 players, including the player’s crew.

Q: How can I join a Trading company?

A: The first step is to obtain a reputation rank of 15, this is a common requirement for most of them. You’ll find most trading company representatives on any outposts. Select a mission from the trading company you decide and achieve new goals.

Q: How many people can be in the same crew?

A: A crew in Sea of Thieves can hold up to four players on the same ship.

Q: What are the best treasures?

A: The box of wondrous secrets is widely considered the best and rarest treasure in Sea of Thieves, offering the highest base sell value of around 37,500-38,000 gold.