What are your hopes for Sea of Thieves in 2026?

We saw you throw that blunderbomb at your crewmate…

Have you visited the mysterious Orb lately? Following its recent outpouring of prophecies, you still have until January 2nd (10am UTC) to touch its glass and receive a gift from one long banished...

Send us pics of your pets and tell us their names! In-game or IRL, doesn't matter - we just like animals.

This is your annual reminder that the capstan on the Sloop isn't centered.

Planning a holiday sail and unsure what shenanigans to pursue? The Compass of Chaos contains over 300 suggestions, from tests of skill and acts of mysterious benevolence to, erm, making art from fish... Give it a spin! 🧭 Find a heading: https://aka.ms/CompassOfChaos

What’s the last gift you gave another crew and why was it a lit keg?

From our crew to all of you and yours, Happy Holidays pirates! Whatever you're doing over the festive season, we hope it brings you joy. Here's to the Voyages that await in 2026! 🍻

As it's the eve of the big present party, we're presenting our last Proud Pudding Emote codes! Find the letters to replace the question marks in one of the ten codes from these images, and the festive flourish could be yours. Enter codes here: https://seaofthieves.com/redeem

The worst island to dig X Marks the Spot maps at is...

How's your Grapple Gun gifting going, Legends?

More codes for dessert-desiring plunderers! Find the letters or numbers to replace the question marks in one of the five codes in this image, and your pirate could be the smug possessor of a Proud Pudding Emote. Enter codes here: https://seaofthieves.com/redeem

What's your Sea of Thieves pirate wearing right now?

Is that music we hear? It must be our final giveaway for the week! Our last item up for grabs is the Rare 40th Anniversary Vinyl Box Set! To enter, reply with your favourite Sea of Thieves instrument. One random winner will be chosen from across our channels tomorrow at 6pm UTC.

If you're craving a Proud Pudding Emote, get guessing! Find the letters or numbers to replace the question marks in one of the five codes in this image and you can enjoy expressing your scoundrel's seasonal spirit via smouldering sponge! Enter codes here: https://seaofthieves.com/redeem

It's a giving time of year, so we've sent messages in bottles (well, emails) containing festive freebies for pirates and their closest crewmates! If you get emails from us, check if one's washed up. If not, don't worry - we smuggled some to share over the next few days.

It's about time for another giveaway, no? Next up on the list is Sea of Thieves: The Art of Piracy! To secure your entry, reply to this post with your favourite Trinket. One random winner will be chosen from across our channels tomorrow at 6pm UTC.

It's time, pirates: the hotfix is in and the Sea of Thieves servers are back online. Your ships are ready and the waves await you once again. Remember you'll just need to download an update before heading out on your next planned adventure.

The Sea of Thieves servers are now offline as we implement those fixes and improvements. Plan your next Voyage, scope out your next big score – we’ll let you know when it's safe to set sail again.

Pirates, this is your final warning before the Sea of Thieves servers go offline for a hotfix at approximately 10am UTC. Finish up that Treasure Vault, harpoon your loot and head towards port!

Attention, pirates! The Sea of Thieves servers will be offline from approximately 10am UTC tomorrow, December 18th, to roll out some curated fixes and improvements. There’ll be a small update waiting for you once we’re back online, so please plan your Voyages accordingly.

To those moments that make a great game so much more than "just a game" 💚

Just in time for our second festive giveaway, it seems our dear swabbie found this curious Capuchin Plush hidden away below deck... Reply to this post with your favourite SoT cosmetic item to secure your entry! One random winner will be chosen from across our channels tomorrow at 6pm UTC.

The swabbie found some spare swag, so it's festive giveaway time! First up, two comics and a Rough Guide to the Sea of Thieves. Reply to this post with your favourite SoT island to be in with a chance! One random winner will be chosen from across our channels tomorrow at 6pm UTC.

#SoTShot Contest Theme: The Devil's Roar Deadline: January 7th, 12pm UTC Prizes: 8x Golden Hour Sails From classic eruptions to new Sanctuaries, share screenshots showcasing the eastern region's tumultuous terrain with #SoTShot and @seaofthieves.com#SoTShot#SoTShoto enter. 📸 sobtheotter on Twitter/X

🔴 Support a Streamer is live! 🔴 Until January 2nd (10am UTC), buying two subscriptions for any eligible Sea of Thieves streamer on Twitch will net you a quartet of Amethyst Mercenary items, while grabbing a third will add the Ebon Double Barrel Pistol to your stash.

🎁 Legends of Giving is live! 🎁 Until Jan 2nd (10am UTC), Pirate Legends can gift the Obsidian Grapple Gun to other pirates through the use of a new, Event-specific emote. And if enough are delivered, then everyone will receive the Precious Present Flag and Sails. Get giving!

It speaks once again! Tune in for opportunities to gain Twitch Drops from the past, seek answers in the present and hear whispers of the Sea of Thieves' future... 🔮 https://www.twitch.tv/seaofthieves

We saw a smorgasbord of soggy sailors and ships in strife for the latest #SoTShot contest, Stormy Seas, but our crew have managed to select their top turbulent screenshots! First four nods go to Twitter/X's MaryJ_Bilge, ArteInFlames and DJroww_, and Instagram's yui_sinon_.

Your Story So Far returns for 2025! Take a look at the numbers underpinning your year of thievery, monster hunting, Ancient archaeology and sneaky smuggling. However you spent it, your stats await over here: https://seaofthieves.com/your-story-so-far

Sea of Thieves Season 18: Return to The Devil's Roar has begun! ⚔️ Eternal Guard Awaken 🕷️ Sanctuaries of the Banished 🌋 Devil's Roar Reward Boost 🪙 New Trading Company Loot 💯 100 Levels of Seasonal Rewards 🏰 And more to come: https://seaofthieves.com/season-18

The Sea of Thieves servers are now offline while we prepare The Devil's Roar for the increased traffic. Use this time to practise aiming your bucket, we see a lot of burning rocks in your future...

Pirates, this is your (slightly less than) one hour warning! Pop to the nearest hand-in location and get rid of your goods, the Sea of Thieves servers will be offline from approximately 10am UTC.

The final Dev Update of 2025 is here, with some tasty treats befitting the season! From new protections for crews against persistent pirates unable to take the hint of being sunk multiple times to early info on incoming Hourglass updates, including a shrinking combat arena: youtu.be/prZNyqVT4ME

Attention, pirates! The Sea of Thieves servers will be offline from approximately 10am UTC tomorrow, December 11th, to herald the awakening of the Eternal Guard and invite you all to return to The Devil's Roar for the start of Season 18! Please plan your Voyages accordingly.

You've seen him cosplay as the Gold Hoarder, he's made many a prop on stream and now he's finally in the gaze of our Community Spotlight: it's time to learn all about @justjobiwan.bsky.social! From Sea of Thieves to Star Wars, read about this crafty corsair NOW: https://aka.ms/SoTSpotlight

Less than 24 hours left to screenshot some Stormy Seas for the latest #SoTShot contest with that tumultuous theme! Share your snaps with @seaofthieves.com#SoTShotand #SoTShot by 12pm UTC tomorrow, December 10th, to enter. 📸 CriZox_2 on Twitter/X

Among volatile volcanoes and searing seas, fierce Ancient foes are reborn, ready to spread dread once more! In their grasp they hold keys leading to vast treasures, but perhaps something worse still... Dare you face them in Season 18: Return to the Devil's Roar!? www.youtube.com/watch?v=iN6N...

🎁 Legends of Giving, Dec 15th - Jan 2nd (10am UTC) 🎁 Pirate Legends are invited to give the gift of an Obsidian Grapple Gun to other pirates through the use of a new, Event-specific emote. If enough are delivered, then everyone will receive the Precious Present Flag and Sails!

Sea of Thieves News returns with details on the many elements of this year's Festival of Giving (including a certain scrying sphere), a peep at some incoming cosmetics and more! So grab yourself a warming beverage and settle in for the update: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ss0m...

Will you answer the call to explore the Sanctuaries of the Banished?

December is in full swing! Set sail for the Festival of Giving, the launch of Season 18, the return of the Orb and much more. See what’s on the horizon in the latest edition of This Month in Sea of Thieves: www.seaofthieves.com/news/this-mo...

Take a look at the challenges and secrets that will be drawing you to The Devil's Roar during Sea of Thieves Season 18...

Are the Sovereigns your main place to cash in your treasure?

From the elusive Eternal Guard to the Sanctuaries of the Banished, survey the dangers and spoils that await in Sea of Thieves Season 18: Return to The Devil's Roar ahead of its release on December 11th with this appropriate Content Update video: youtu.be/fsRqAWBiTpI

Seven days remain to snap Stormy Seas for the latest #SoTShot contest. Submit screenshots with #SoTShot and @seaofthieves.com#SoTShot#SoTShotefore 12pm UTC December 10th to enter, for a chance to win the Golden Hour Sails. 📸 Referred114 on Twitter/X

The Festival of Giving has begun, with the launch of @treasuresforhope.bsky.social! From now until December 18th you can donate and help support Global Gift Foundation while unlocking treasure packs of in-game Sea of Thieves goodies at the same time! Learn more: https://treasuresforhope.com/

To go along with yesterday's soundtrack addition, our gift for you today is a lyrics video for 'Carol of the Cursed Crew', so you can witness the sight of the Bonechiller's seasonal vengeance for yourself! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ru_K...

November 30th | December 1st

It's the time of year when the Bonechiller is said to stalk the seas, seeking selfish scoundrels to punish! This tale is recalled in our new seasonal symphony, 'Carol of the Cursed Crew'; available to stream or buy now. Arrangement and additional composition by @steveburkemusic.bsky.social.