Sea of Thieves

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• /p][/*][/list][h3]Fixed Issues[/h3][p][b]Last Ship Standing[/b][/p][list][*][p]When 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.)

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• p]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 mom

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• h3]Last Ship Standing[/h3][p]Join a mass battle between up to six Sloops in the strange surroundings of the Sea of the Damned! Last Ship Standing's debut appearance will be live for the duration of Season 19: Act 3.[/p][p][b]Solo and Duo Sloop Battles[/b][/p][list][*][p]Sloop crews can now join in a
• /p][/*][/list][h3]Outpost Shops and Black Market[/h3][p][b]New Outpost Stock![/b][/p][list][*][p]The Outpost clothing shops now offer the Painted Peacock clothing set for purchase with gold.
• /p][/*][/list][h3]Updates[/h3][p][b]Improved Streamer Settings Support[/b][/p][list][*][p]The Streamer Mode Support section of the Game Settings has been expanded to provide easy access to communication controls with players met at sea. During a session, players can now Mute All Other Crews' Voice,
• /p][/*][/list][h3]Fixed Issues[/h3][p][b]Gameplay[/b][/p][list][*][p]Improvements have been made to how resources are added to and removed from Resource Barrels. These improvements should address scenarios where items can go missing when using barrels and storage containers.[/p][/*][*][p]Further imp

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• img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37295600/709c2b82d86c262377857beb902bbad0bfe866b0.jpg"][/img][/p][p][b]Pirate Emporium Bright and Bold Sale[/b] – [i]Friday, May 22nd – Monday, May 25th (now delayed – see above)[/i][/p][p]If those Drops aren’t enough to spice up your cosmetic chests, it might be time to
• That about brings us to the end of the month and, inevitably, this article too. Last Ship Standing calls, and we hope to see you there when it launches next week! In the meantime, you can always find us on all the regular social channels, and we’ll be back here in a month’s time to tell you what’s c

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• p]The tradition of Act 2 focusing on in-game Events continues in Season 19 with the introduction of the Bilge Rats Weekender! While this Event is active, you'll be able to complete challenges to earn fresh Doubloons, following the currency reset that has now taken place.[/p][p][/p][p][img src="{STEA

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• /p][/*][/list][p][dynamiclink href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SwSbbCPSu4"][/dynamiclink][/p][h3]Outpost Shops and Black Market[/h3][p][b]New Bilge Rats Black Market Stock![/b][/p][list][*][p]Larinna has reopened the Bilge Rats Black Market and offers a range of items that could previously be
• /p][/*][/list][h3]Doubloon Economy Reset[/h3][p]As previously announced, this content update resets players’ existing Doubloon totals, in time for the inaugural Bilge Rats Weekender. See the [url="https://www.seaofthieves.com/community/forums/topic/182227/doubloon-currency-developer-update"]dedicate
• /p][/*][/list][h3]Updates[/h3][p][b]Improved Streamer Settings Support[/b][/p][list][*][p]Within the Game Settings menu, a new Streamer Mode Support section has been added, consolidating all existing tools that help content creators protect themselves on the seas in one easy-to-access location. Thes
• /p][/*][/list][h3]Fixed Issues[/h3][p][b]Gameplay[/b][/p][list][*][p]Players receiving damage over time or taking damage in quick succession from sources should now find their health bar updates much more quickly. Even when combined with receiving health, this should now result in a clearer display

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• /p][p][img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37295600/30bf670abe7b038b8ed82c3da2639129a8e12da9.jpg"][/img][/p][p][b]‘Hostile Waters’ Release[/b] – [i]Friday, April 10th[/i][/p][p]Season 19 recently kicked off and with it, players were treated to a new and slightly foreboding [url="https://www.youtube.com/watc

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⚖️ Balance Changes

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• p]If the sound of distant – and not-so-distant – cannon fire hadn’t tipped you off, Season 19 has begun! That means a few things, including a host of improvements to Faction Battles, but most importantly of all: it’s nearly time for our next Community Weekend. It’s so very nearly time for it, in fac
• img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37295600/87237db150a0b0176d5c0572cf3c0ce2277b89c2.jpg"][/img][/p][h3]Let’s Go Find a Cake[/h3][p]As[i] Sea of Thieves[/i] has just turned eight, we’re adding a little extra sidequest this Community Weekend to mark the occasion. And sticking with the celebratory theme, it
• /p][p][dynamiclink href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPcjqnPnuSM"][/dynamiclink][/p][h3]Picture the Scene[/h3][p]Now there’s one question still hanging over us: what’s the point in picking up all these new cosmetics unless there’s a good opportunity to show them off? Well, that’s what the Pictur

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• /p][p][dynamiclink href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3_fjcBuELY"][/dynamiclink][/p][h3]Fight Nights Return[/h3][p]As an extra bonus for PvP-minded pirates, the highly anticipated Fight Nights Event will return more than once throughout Season 19. During these windows, any crews engaging in Fact

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• p]The fires of battle are being stoked once again in Season 19 of [i]Sea of Thieves[/i], even as a brand new recurring Event promises fresh ways of earning Doubloons. Yes, in this latest free Season, players engaging in the exhilarating action of Faction Battles will find themselves entering fairer
• /p][p][dynamiclink href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPcjqnPnuSM"][/dynamiclink][/p][h3]New Challenges[/h3][p]Alongside all this, Season 19 will of course include a host of new rewards and challenges for players to explore. New Deeds in each Act will test pirates’ mettle in a range of ways, whil

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• /p][/*][/list][p][dynamiclink href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SwSbbCPSu4"][/dynamiclink][/p][h3]Events[/h3][p][b]Fight Nights (March 20th–23rd, April 10th–13th)[/b][/p][list][*][p]Load the cannons and brace yourself as the Battle for the Sea of Thieves rages on! During Fight Nights, pirates w
• /p][/*][/list][h3]Fixed Issues[/h3][p][b]Gameplay[/b][/p][list][*][p]Crews should find that Traitor’s Fate Fortress and Mercy’s End Fortress are once again active.[/p][/*][*][p]Players using sprint to cancel the charge of a Trident of the Banished will now consistently see the bubble visual effects

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• h3]Fixed Issues[/h3][p][b]Gameplay[/b][/p][list][*][p]Players dying while wearing a Disguise or mimicking another player should no longer appear invisible to others when returning from the Ferry of the Damned.[/p][/*][*][p]Crews with rival ships nearby are once again blocked from server migration un

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• img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37295600/129300596b67e7375d4dafb23496e9753c054158.jpg"][/img][/p][p][b]Eighth Anniversary Celebrations[/b] – [i]from[/i] [i]Thursday, March 19th[/i][/p][p][i]Sea of Thieves[/i] is turning eight years old! Alongside the launch of Season 19, players can claim a selection of

⚖️ Balance Changes

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• /p][/*][/list][p][dynamiclink href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsRqAWBiTpI"][/dynamiclink][/p][h3]Gameplay Improvements[/h3][p][b]Increasing Player Sightings on the Seas[/b][/p][list][*][p]Crews diving to an experience from the Quest Table will now find they can emerge within sight of other shi

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• h3]Secrets of the Banished: Act 3[/h3][p]Take on the Eternal Guard, raid Sanctuaries of the Banished and generally risk life and limb returning to The Devil's Roar! To learn more about this Season’s headline features, head over to our [url="https://www.seaofthieves.com/season-18"]dedicated Season 18
• /p][/*][/list][h3]Outpost Cosmetics[/h3][p][b]New Outpost Stock![/b][/p][list][*][p]The Outpost stores now offer the Good Boy equipment, instruments and weapons; however, they are only purchasable by pirates who have found favour with the eponymous good boy. Some detective work will be required to u
• /p][/*][/list][h3]Updates[/h3][p][b]Performance Improvements[/b][/p][list][*][p]Performance improvements have been made to the final chapter of the Legend of the Veil Voyage. The appearance of the Ghost Garrison should no longer cause client framerate issues for nearby players across a range of devi
• /p][/*][/list][h3]Fixed Issues[/h3][p][b]Gameplay[/b][/p][list][*][p]Players who are harpooned while using a ship’s cannon should no longer lose the ability to use weapons, items or their radial menu, and should once again regain full control once untethered from the harpoon.[/p][/*][*][p]Players kn

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• p]Welcome once again, pirates of costuming culture, to the latest instalment of #StyleOfThieves! The most chic community contest that strives to rinse every last drop from your pirate’s extra-dimensional storage spaces they’ve chosen to fill with jackets, hats, facial hair and body-altering Curses.[

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• /b]Season 17 Content Highlights[/h3][p]When it comes to what you enjoyed: Black Powder Barrels and Reaper Fortresses were the most popular features of the Season, scoring 4.1 and 4.2 out of 5 respectively. Improved weapon switching was third most enjoyed of the Season 17 feature set, and this has re
• img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37295600/3e8a3faae7da9749b6150a9f43ac5994c5a6344c.jpg"][/img][/p][h3]Game Health[/h3][p]Game health improved regarding cheating and toxicity by 1% – which is a small improvement, but importantly not a regression. Given some of the in-flight work we’ve got going on at the

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• We had another Visionary Artist of the Seas up next, in the form of [url="https://www.seaofthieves.com/news/community-spotlight-elieeleye"]EliEelEye[/url]. A member of countless [i]Sea of Thieves[/i] communities and keen maker of musical parodies, Eli is also something of a driving force among playe
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• And the last Spotlight of 2025 went to famed prop-master [url="https://www.seaofthieves.com/news/community-spotlight-justjobiwan"]JustJobiwan[/url]! A long-time creator of costumes and models, he explained how a love of pirate stories ensured [i]Sea of Thieves[/i] became a focal point of his craftin