- Lose Yourself in Live Events in Sea of Thieves Season 21 - 18 September 2026
Looking for your next adventure? You won’t need to look far in Sea of Thieves Season 21! With a breathless schedule of Live Events and enhancements to Custom Seas each month, it’s a Season full of things to catch your attention and keep the boosts and rewards rolling in.In keeping with Season 20’s looser structure, Season 21 doesn’t feature distinct headline Acts and so the updates in months two and three will focus on bug fixes, additional Events and refinements to the Custom Seas experience. The Season itself launches on September 17th and brings a refreshed Season Pass and optional Season Pass: Premium Tier, as well as a bolstered range of new cosmetics coming to Outpost stores – and the first of the Season’s special Events!Live Events CalendarSeason 21’s packed schedule of Events promises constant opportunities for reward boosts, time-limited activities and exclusive cosmetics to un…
- Sea of Thieves Release Notes – 3.9.0 - 17 September 2026
Custom SeasThe free customisation toolset introduced in Season 20 expands with new options and additions! For more info on everything else taking place this Season, head over to our dedicated Season 21 page.Saving LayoutsCustom Seas now provides the ability for creators to save items placed in the world in the form of Layouts, allowing quicker access to custom-built experiences between sessions.Once items are placed, a Layout can be saved by selecting ‘Save Layout’ from the Game Options and then naming it or overwriting an old Layout.When starting a custom session, creators can load a Layout by using ‘Open Layout’ from the Command Menu to place the saved items.Within the Game Options, creators can ‘Reset to Last Loaded Layout’ to return to a previously saved state or ‘Remove Layout’ to quickly remove any placed items.Each Location can support 30 Layouts, and Layouts can be deleted from…
- From Concept to Cosmetic: Greed’s Reach Cutlass - 9 September 2026
It’s been quite a while since we last invited you to follow along as a new cosmetic makes the leap from an idea to a fully realised in-game item. The last time we were here, we had some lantern secrets to share, following on from our prior deep dives into crow-themed cosmetics, animal companions and more.Recently, however, we completed an overhaul of Sea of Thieves’ free Seasonal Renown track – now simply known as the Season Pass – and with it, we introduced a new type of cosmetic: the Star Prize. This is the final reward for players who max out their Renown during a Season, and as a result, we wanted it to be unlike anything else in the game. How then to go about crafting such an item? We’ve chased down some of our developers for answers, and we present their responses to you below. Enjoy! ConceptAs the inaugural Star Prize and flagship reward of Season 20, there was a lot of pressure…
- Sea of Thieves готовится к насыщенному сентябрю - 21-й сезон стартует уже 17 сентября - 9 September 2026
Разработчики Sea of Thieves раскрыли расписание активностей на сентябрь, и последний месяц лета для пиратов окажется далеко не спокойным. Игроков ждут регулярные события, дополнительные награды, Twitch Drops и запуск 21-го сезона. По вторникам проходят Fight Nights с повышенной преданностью за сражения с использованием Песочных часов судьбы, а по средам торговые компании увеличивают награды для эмиссаров. С 11 по 14 сентября состоится Bilge Rats Weekender: участники смогут заработать до 300 дублонов за задания из пепельных посланий в бутылках, а также получить больше золота и репутации за сдачу «пепельного» лута. Главным событием станет старт 21-го сезона 17 сентября. Обновление сосредоточится на регулярных Live-активностях и дальнейшем развитии пользовательских серверов. Вместе с ним появятся новая косметика, бесплатная дорожка сезонных наград и премиальный пропуск с коллекцией Mutiny'…
- This Month in Sea of Thieves: September 2026 - 4 September 2026
The final summer bank holiday in the UK has just passed by, which surely means that September has begun and, more importantly, you’re owed a new list of everything that’s going to be happening in the coming month. September’s schedule is loaded with Live Events and rewards to earn, so hold on tight and let’s work our way through it!Season 21 Style of Thieves – Monday, August 31st – Thursday, September 3rdWe started the month already in the midst of a competition, specifically a Seasonal staple to determine precisely which pirates are the best dressed – according to a demanding series of categories, at least. Pirates from across the waves shared their best Elemental, Super Villain, Animal and Castaway looks in the hopes of being one of the lucky few to earn themselves the coveted Fashionista’s Finery Gloves and bragging rights amongst their crew. Follow Sea of Thieves’ social channels fo…
- Season 20's Style of Thieves Theme Reveal! - 21 August 2026
How are your Custom Seas creations going? Made any fun game modes? We’ve had a good time seeing Sea of Thieves versions of Dodgeball, admiring some Arena-inspired modes and marvelling at the cinematic masterpieces you’re producing. However, today we come offering a way to exercise that Free Camera alongside your clothing chest: a new season of #StyleOfThieves!And what an exciting season of style it is, as it’s the first contest with the colour of the Fashionista’s Finery Gloves fixed. That’s right, as part of our recently announced Creator Crew refresh, the blue tone that sometimes conjured images of soapy dishes rather than haute couture has been tweaked so that the prize for this contest now more closely matches the hues of our other social contest rewards, as Pendragon would have wanted. Well, we never heard him say he wanted it, but he is a stylish scoundrel so we expect he’d be mos…
- Expanding the Creator Crew for 2026 - 21 August 2026
Update August 28th: Following the original publication of this article, we’ve heard your feedback and are making some adjustments to what was previously announced with regards to #SoTShot rewards. While we were well-intentioned in trying to keep the line between pre- and post-Custom Seas winners clear, we appreciate your concerns that reducing the criteria of #SoTShot Title rewards could negatively impact all recipients of the Titles old and new, and that we didn’t show the correct appreciation for the efforts of those who’ve reached the ten-win landmark over the last six years.We will still be using the new rewards to create a clear and predictable path from one to ten wins for newer participants, but they will now fill the gaps of the previous system as follows: One Win: Golden Hour SailsTwo Wins: Noteworthy Artist of the Seas TitleThree Wins: Accomplished Artist of the Seas TitleFour…
- Sea of Thieves Release Notes – 3.8.2 - 20 August 2026
Custom SeasBuild new game modes to challenge your friends, record unrivalled cinematics and experience the Sea of Thieves like never before! To learn more about this Season’s headline features, head over to our dedicated Season 20 page.Legendary Location – Seas of Sailor’s GravePlayers in Custom Seas sessions can now choose the Seas of Sailor’s Grave as a new Legendary Location, allowing them to create and play within the Last Ship Standing battleground.The Devil’s Shroud surrounds the map, keeping crews focused on the action. Due to the unique nature of the location, some World Events, creatures and island-specific features will be unavailable.New Commands and Quick CommandsHide Pirate (Quick Command) – This command hides the player’s pirate from others in the session. Using the command again reveals the pirate once more.Invulnerability (Quick Command) – This command causes the player…
- This Month in Sea of Thieves: August 2026 - 6 August 2026
The sweltering heat of August has had a few days to settle in now, and even though we’re already acclimatised thanks to the last few weeks of sweltering heat, it still seems like a good time to browse the upcoming Sea of Thieves schedule and share highlights of the month ahead. Lots of Live Events on the horizon, so it’s well worth having a read of what’s coming up and planning your Voyages accordingly…Fight Nights – Every TuesdayLoad the cannons, there are battles to be had! Every Tuesday starting at 10am UTC, Fight Nights make their 24 hour-long return, promising increased Allegiance and gold for every Faction Battle you fight. All you have to do to participate is pledge yourself to a Faction at your Hourglass of Fate, then either wait for battle to find you or dive beneath the waves in search of an evenly matched opponent. Good luck!Emissaries of Fortune – Every WednesdayA new additi…
- Sea of Thieves Release Notes – 3.8.1 - 23 July 2026
Custom SeasBuild new game modes to challenge your friends, record unrivalled cinematics and experience the Sea of Thieves like never before! To learn more about this Season’s headline features, head over to our dedicated Season 20 page.Emoting with Free CameraPlayers are now able to choose an emote and enter Free Camera mode, allowing them to perform the emote while accessing the full camera controls.Pirate Practice PresetA new official Preset has been added, providing players with quick access to an experience set up for swift practice runs through World Events, naval battles and more.Session Join Code ProtectionWhen entering a Join Code to access a custom session, the digits will now remain hidden to prevent the code from being shared with others potentially viewing. The code can also be revealed and hidden at any time while being entered. Gameplay ImprovementsBone Caller BalancingBon…
- Sea of Thieves Release Notes – Hotfix 3.8.0.2 - 9 July 2026
UpdatesChest of Fortune BalancingThe issues preventing some emergent World Events from awarding the Chest of Fortune upon completion have been addressed, and the Chest of Fortune is now being awarded where intended.When tackling any of these emergent World Events, the chances of players finding one or even multiple Chests of Fortune have now been significantly increased! Fixed IssuesGameplayThe following World Events now provide a chance of discovering a Chest of Fortune as intended: Skeleton Forts, Reaper Fortresses, the Fort of Fortune, Ashen Winds, Skeleton Fleets, Ghost Fleets, the Burning Blade and the Fort of the Damned.Crews should no longer find that during a Fort siege, skeleton waves can stop appearing, halting progress through the encounter. This addresses issues experienced in Skeleton Forts, Reaper Fortresses, the Fort of Fortune and the Fort of the Damned.Faction BattlesPl…
- This Month in Sea of Thieves: July 2026 - 7 July 2026
Once July’s calendar of activities kicks off, there’s barely a day going spare that doesn’t have something to divert your attention – and maybe help you earn a few rewards along the way. So, in the interests of keeping this intro brief when we have so much to tell you about, let’s get on with it, shall we?Fight Nights – Tuesdays, from July 14thAnother favoured Event for PvP-minded crews makes a return this month, offering up increased Allegiance for every battle won – or lost – when you set out on behalf of your chosen Faction. Rather than the usual weekend-long Fight Nights sessions you’ve experienced before, things are a little different now: Fight Nights will last for 24 hours, but will return every week as part of Sea of Thieves’ recurring Live Event calendar.The only exceptions will be during weeks in which Last Ship Standing is also active, to ensure that the two Events don’t get…
- СМИ: Rare может стать жертвой реструктуризации Xbox — разработчики Sea of Thieves под ударом - 4 July 2026
К списку находящихся под угрозой закрытия студий Microsoft присоединилась британская Rare . О получении соответствующей информации сообщил главный редактор новостной рассылки Knowledge журнала EDGE Патрик Гаррат .
- Sea of Thieves Release Notes – Hotfix 3.8.0.1 - 25 June 2026
UpdatesEmergent World EventsThe Fleet of Fortune should no longer appear as one of the emergent World Events taking place on the seas during Season 20. Fixed IssuesGameplayPlayers below deck on the Sloop can no longer jump to reach through the grate and grab the cannons above.Custom SeasResource Crates spawned in Custom Seas should now contain the intended resources and no longer appear empty.When changing ship sizes during a session the ship now spawns immediately, allowing players to teleport directly to them without needing to use a mermaid.Players will no longer be left on an endless loading screen after exiting a cannon at various Legendary Locations.Resetting the Free Camera settings now correctly resets the Time of Day, Depth of Field and Focal Distance options.Resetting a paused timer on the Scoreboard now correctly refreshes the value shown in the HUD.Players wielding a Grapple…
- All the Customary Fun in Season 20 Community Weekend on June 26th - 23 June 2026
So soon! The gate is still swinging on its hinges from the escape of Season 20, pirates are busy testing the waters of Custom Seas and already we’re here dangling the carrot of another Community Weekend. What can we say? It’s never too soon.Rewards and RecognitionKicking off on Friday, June 26th at 10am UTC, Season 20’s Community Weekend will once again run for the new extended duration of 72 hours, coming to a close at the same time on Monday, June 29th. The simple act of setting sail on High Seas while this Event is live, whether you have grand plans to execute or you’re just there to soak up the vibes, will earn you the latest Community Weekend Flag and free Hitchhike Emote. Hitch a lift to the nearest Merchant Alliance rep where you can also claim a Community Spirit Firework Crate, which’ll come in handy for adding emphasis to whatever you get up to in the hours ahead.There are othe…
- Personalise Your Pirate Playground in Sea of Thieves Season 20 - 18 June 2026
Do you want to play a game? Don’t worry, no creepy phone calls or tricycle puppets here, just the long-awaited introduction of Custom Seas – Sea of Thieves’ headline feature for Season 20, an expansive creative toolset designed to help all players build their own game modes.With the phasing out of monthly Acts, the whole Custom Seas toolset arrives when the new Season launches on June 18th, though we’ll be continuing to work on its features and functionality as we see how players respond to it. Accompanying this in Season 20 are an overhauled Season Pass offering more choice in the rewards you unlock, new Seasonal Deeds to complete, refreshed stock across shops, stores and markets, and a catalogue of new and returning Live Events!What Is Custom Seas?In short: the tools for any Sea of Thieves player to invent and build game modes, challenges and private worlds of their own devising. Usin…
- Sea of Thieves Release Notes – 3.8.0 - 18 June 2026
Custom SeasBuild new game modes to challenge your friends, record unrivalled cinematics and experience the Sea of Thieves like never before! To learn more about this Season’s headline features, head over to our dedicated Season 20 page.Session LobbiesWith the keys to the seas, players can now create and host a Custom Seas lobby and invite up to 24 players and six crews, with full control over ship types and expanded crew configurations.Session Owners can invite others via platform invites or a Join Code, promote Session Leaders with deeper access and launch directly onto the seas with their chosen setup.Switches and PresetsSwitches allow Session Owners to customise a range of settings that modify how the world operates once a session is started. These include categories that control players, ships, emergent creatures, World Events and treasure hand-in locations.A set of Rare-curated Pre…
- This Month in Sea of Thieves: June 2026 - 5 June 2026
Though the weather may be sweltering and the air stifling, a new month has begun and that means there’s work to be done. A This Month article to be written, more specifically. So sit down, settle in as best you can amidst the summer heat (heat not guaranteed dependent on location) and find out all about the things you can get involved in throughout June!Gold & Glory Weekend – Friday, June 5th – Monday, June 8thAs Act 3 of Season 19 races towards its end, you might also find yourself in a rush to finish raising your Seasonal Renown and unlock those final few rewards. Good news, then, that another Gold & Glory Weekend is upon us, offering up boosts to gold, reputation, Allegiance, Guild Reputation and, yes, Seasonal Renown for all your adventures on the seas this weekend.‘Keys to the Seas’ Release – Thursday, June 11thGet a taste of Season 20 before it actually arrives with our upcoming s…
- Sea of Thieves Release Notes – Hotfix 3.7.2.1 - 29 May 2026
Last Ship StandingShrinking Battle BoundsWhile the Battle Bounds will continue to shrink at the same stages early in the battle, during the endgame the area will now remain at a larger size to provide more space for crews to battle.While most battles will end naturally in a flurry of cannon fire, prolonged battles of over an hour will now be forced to an end with the Battle Bounds shrinking to a final ‘match ending’ zone to ensure one ship can be crowned victorious.Winners’ Grace PeriodAfter besting their rivals to become the Last Ship Standing, winners are now given additional time to collect their spoils and head to the final portal. Fixed IssuesLast Ship StandingWhen enough rivals are found, crews surfacing from beneath the waves should no longer experience a stuck loading screen that prevents them from joining the battle. (Released previously as part of an interim update.) Known Iss…
- Season 19's Style of Thieves Theme Reveal! - 28 May 2026
We thought our calendar must be broken, but it turns out that it really is already time for another #StyleOfThieves contest! Where do the months go? Admittedly we did lose quite a few days to just staring out at sea waiting to see a big white shark appear on the horizon, but we’ve all had that moment at multiple times in our lives, right?Dissociations aside, what have we been doing on the seas? First there was diving to Faction Battles to see how Season 19’s many tweaks have shaken things up, then there was joining in with the first ever Bilge Rats Weekender and getting our hands on some Doubloons to start refilling the old wallet. More recently, we’ve been working on our battle plans for Last Ship Standing! We’ll get a win soon…Anyway, there’s now another way to spend some of your remaining Season 19 time, and that’s trying to win a pair of Fashionista’s Finery Gloves by rooting throug…
