Upon release, many players and critics called
Sea of Thieves the biggest disappointment in gaming since the infamous launch of
No Man's Sky. Considering that Rare's latest project featured little to no content and every symptom of being a "rushed" job (despite spending at least four years in the oven), it's hardly surprising that even the most dedicated fans have seemingly abandoned this particular ship.
Sea of Thieves will have its second shot at redemption on April 30th, a whole year after its original release on Xbox One and Windows 10. In the upcoming (and completely free for existing users) anniversary update, Rare will introduce players to some additions and improvements, allowing in-game adventurers find more ways to embrace the pirate life with new quests, gameplay mechanics and suits.
Be sure to check out the full list of new features and a special trailer for
Sea of Thieves down below:
Glory Awaits In The Arena
The Arena allows you to get straight to the heart of the action in the new competitive mode. Pit your ship and your crew against others in a distinct game mode which will continue to grow in parallel to the Sea of Thieves adventure experience.
Trust in your crew and prove your prowess in a purely competitive setting. After a vicious battle, share a grog with your rivals in the Glorious Sea Dog tavern, home to a new Trading Company led by the heroes of the Sea of Thieves comic series!
A Grand Adventure To The Shores Of Gold
Tall Tales - Shores of Gold introduces a new epic storyline to the world of Sea of Thieves, delving deeper into the lore of our favourite pirate paradise. Follow a series of narrative adventures surrounding existing and all-new characters, taking you to undiscovered places and revealing surprising new gameplay features.
Fans of the expanded game universe will recognise some of the iconic characters and locations in Shores of Gold, yet this is only the beginning of a series of Tall Tales that will allow players to immerse themselves in the legends of Sea of Thieves.
Hear The Hunter’s Call
The Hunter’s Call is an all-new type of Trading Company that brings long-awaited fishing and cooking capabilities to the Sea of Thieves! Led by the returning wanderer Merrick, The Hunter’s Call offers gold and cosmetic rewards, as well as another path to Pirate Legend in exchange for your best prizes and food.
Master the art of fishing from shore and from ship, hunt animals and monsters for their meat and cook up delicious (or occasionally poisonous) food.
Treacherous Waters
The Anniversary Update also brings along various world improvements to enhance the core experience. Expanded ship damage means that your beloved vessel can suffer a broken mast, capstan or even wheel, meaning that sailing and escaping battle could get very tricky indeed. Meanwhile, the arrival of the harpoon means that treasure can be nabbed by a skilled enemy and ships can make some surprising manoeuvres.
Don’t get comfortable on land either! New and terrifying foes arrive in Shores of Gold – figures arising from legend, packing deadly surprises. Even simple exploration comes with additional risk thanks to traps that must be carefully navigated to avoid disaster. The Sea of Thieves can be a perilous place for the unwary…
Sailing and fighting, exploring and looting... the pirate life awaits you! Enjoy total freedom in a shared world bursting with buried treasure, ancient shipwrecks and thrilling ocean battles.
Sea of Thieves is available for Xbox One and Windows 10 PC NOW!