GameRant - Sea of Thieves

Sea of Thieves is Getting One of Its Biggest Updates in Years on June 18

Derek Nichols — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:23:42 GMT

Season 20 is shaping up to be a huge moment for Sea of Thieves as Rare is preparing to hand the keys of the game to players with the free Custom Seas update. Over the course of 8 years, Sea of Thieves has seen massive changes and evolutions, while also managing to keep the core gameplay loop of exploring the dangerous open seas as a pirate largely intact.

Sea of Thieves Controversy Pushes Developer to Reiterate Community Values

James Ratcliff — Sun, 17 May 2026 00:20:57 GMT

Sea of Thieves developer Rare issued a reaffirmation of its community values following a controversy surrounding a former player ambassador accused of sexual misconduct. Although the former Sea of Thieves ambassador has been banned from the game in light of the accusations, Rare was also accused of trying to suppress further discussions of the matter.

Sea of Thieves Adds Recurring 'Last Ship Standing' PvP Event

Daniel Morris — Sun, 10 May 2026 13:30:15 GMT

Sea of Thieves is adding a new PvP event named Last Ship Standing, where players can face off against up to five other ship crews in a fight to the death. Last Ship Standing is set to launch on May 14, as part of Sea of ThievesSeason 19: Act 3.

Blizzard Begins Massive Game Deals Spring Sale on Diablo, WoW, Call of Duty, and More

Eric Law — Wed, 06 May 2026 21:00:16 GMT

Blizzard has officially begun its Game Deals sale for spring 2026, which includes discounts of up to 67% on franchises like Diablo, World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, and more. The next big Blizzard sale likely won’t happen until late summer, so fans looking to pick up a new game or two should take advantage of it while they can.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Subscribers Have New Perks to Claim Right Now

Dominik Bošnjak — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:00:15 GMT

A new wave of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate perks is available to subscribers as of late April 2026. The membership benefits include in-game cosmetics, digital currency, third-party subscriptions, and digital comics, among other offers, giving Xbox Game Pass subscribers a varied selection of incentives.

This Might Be a Gen Z Take, But Sea of Thieves is the Best Rare Game

Christopher Adams — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 14:31:15 GMT

That statement might’ve triggered some people's fight-or-flight response, but understand that while I’m a member of Gen Z and have no rose-tinted nostalgia glasses, I have a serious respect for gaming history, especially when it comes to Rare’s catalog. There isn’t a single bone in my body that fails to recognize the impact of GoldenEye 007, Banjo-Kazooie, or Donkey Kong Country on their genres and generations alike. But there are no games like Sea of Thieves, not really. There is no experience (certainly no games-as-a-service experience) in gaming today that's as unique, so visually and auditorily distinct, and so pro-player choice.

Sea Of Thieves Players Say the ‘Infinite Gold’ Exploit That Ruined Season 18

Ashley Turner — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:01:16 GMT

It was supposed to be a triumphant homecoming. The 18th season of Sea of Thieves, titled "Return to The Devil's Roar," promised to revitalize the game’s most hated region with new loot, new lore, and the menacing Eternal Guard enemies. But following the release of Act 2 on January 22, the seas have become less about adventure and more about exploitation.

Pringles Begins Promo With World of Warcraft, Sea of Thieves, Fallout 76, and The Outer Worlds 2

Eric Law — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:45:40 GMT

Xbox has officially teamed up with Pringles to give away some free goodies for World of Warcraft, Sea of Thieves, Fallout 76, and The Outer Worlds 2, but unfortunately, the promotion is restricted to the EU and requires a smartphone to complete. While international gamers can technically get the items from this Xbox promo, they will have to jump through a few hoops in order to do so.

Best Live-Service Games That Recovered From A Terrible Launch

Nathan Round — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 02:55:14 GMT

Gamers know the story all too well. A new game is announced, the hype takes over, and players begin anticipating the game’s inevitable release. A game’s launch is arguably the most important moment in its life cycle, as it is when many long-awaited players dive in for the first time. However, while a lot of games manage to meet player expectations, others fail to stick the landing.

Best Open-World Games That Let You Do Anything

Tristan Jurkovich — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 22:30:15 GMT

The core idea of an open-world game is freedom. Some games are better with that concept than others. For example, while The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim is a great open-world RPG with many places to travel to, there’s not much for players to do in these locations besides fighting monsters and taking loot. That’s a blunt assessment, but it’s not entirely wrong.