This shared-world adventure simulator, released in 2024, casts you as a pirate focused on nautical exploration, ship management, and ship combat. Season 11 notably overhauled the Quest system for faster adventure access, alongside expanded progression for Trading Companies and new loot discoveries. It appeals to players seeking open-world freedom and cooperative or competitive sailing.
In Sea of Thieves, every sail on the horizon is a crew of real players, but what might their intentions be? Perhaps they’re seeking peaceful parley, plotting to deprive you of your hard-earned plunder or simply itching to enjoy the thrill of a good battle on the high seas. How you choose to respond may mean the difference between resounding triumph and a close-up look at the ocean floor.