Rare has officially launched the Free Play Weekend, which is scheduled to run from now until March 24th at 8pm UTC. This is the perfect window for veteran pirates to convince their more skeptical friends to finally hop on a Brigantine and see if they have what it takes to handle a Megalodon encounter or a frantic loot haul while being chased by a Reaper's Bones emissary.
For those new to the waves, this event provides full access to the sandbox experience. Whether you want to dive into the cinematic Tall Tales, engage in high-stakes ship-to-ship PvP, or simply chill out with some fishing, the entire world is open. It is a smart move by Rare to bolster the player count, especially as the community celebrates the game's ongoing anniversary and the rollout of new rewards.
Alongside the free access, there are active tie-ins with Microsoft Rewards, giving players even more reason to log in and complete tasks. If you have been looking for a reason to expand your crew or if you have been sitting on the fence about the pirate life, you have until March 24th to make your mark on the Sea of Thieves without spending a doubloon.
Soren