This update is a significant shift for crews looking for more control over their sessions. The implementation of Custom Seas represents Rare's push to give players private spaces to host their own adventures, cinematic projects, or community-run events without the unpredictable interference of the wider public horizon. While the maintenance window typically lasts a few hours, the payoff is a foundational change to how we can interact with the sandbox.
Alongside the technical rollout, the clock is ticking for the creative side of the community. There is exactly one week left to submit entries for the latest #SoTShot contest. The current theme, "Feats of Fishing," asks pirates to capture their best moments with a rod and reel in hand. Whether it's a perfectly framed trophy catch at sunset or a chaotic struggle against a Rare Pondie, you have until 12pm UTC on June 24th to get your screenshots in.
The stakes are high for virtual photographers, as winners will walk away with the exclusive Golden Hour Sails. These are some of the most coveted cosmetics in the game due to their rarity and the specific lighting required to make them glow. If you’ve been sitting on a gallery of Hunter's Call memories, now is the time to filter through them and post your best shot before the deadline passes. Make sure your HUD is off and your framing is tight—the competition for these sails is always fierce.
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