Summary
Rare has released a new update forSea of Thieves, bringing a host of fixes to the game as well as making PlayStation 5 Early Access available for players who pre-ordered the Premium Edition.Sea of Thievesis set to fully launch on PlayStation 5 on April 30, but those who fulfill this criteria have access to the game after this latest update.
The announcement thatSea of Thieveswas coming to PlayStation 5 was met with surprise when Microsoft confirmed it in mid-February. It represented a change in strategy for the company, with one of its key console exclusives making its way over to Sony’s platform. However, early signs indicate that the move will prove to be a success. TheSea of ThievesPlayStation pre-orders were performing incredibly well, and Closed Beta on PS5 caused server issues thanks to a high volume of new players. It will be interesting to see ifSea of Thievescan prove a success in the long run on PlayStation 5, prompting Microsoft to allow more exclusives to move over to the platform.
In an extensive list of patch notes posted to theSea of Thieves website, the latest batch of changes were confirmed. Most notable is the start of Early Access for PlayStation 5 players who have pre-ordered the Premium Edition of the game. Now, gamers can hop in and start working their way through themassiveSea of ThievesPlayStation 5 trophy listat their own pace, with the patch notes featuring a section dedicated to several things that PS5 players should know as they play for the first time.
While the start of the PlayStation 5 Early Access period is certainly the highlight of the update, it isn’t the only change worth mentioning. TheOutpost shops inSea of Thieveshave received new items from the Seared Forsaken Ashes set, and previous rewards from the Wish You Were Here event have also been added to these stores. The in-game Report a Player tool now has a few more options, and improvements have been made to the Easy Anti-Cheat detection. All of this comes alongside a myriad of miscellaneous changes, making this a particularly largeSea of Thievesupdate.
The longevity ofSea of Thievesis extremely impressive. Upon its initial release in 2018, it was met with middling reviews from critics, resulting in a score of 69 on Metacritic. However, in the years since, Rare has continued to frequently updateSea of Thieveswith new content updates, ensuring it never feels stale for returning players. As a result, it has become known as one of the best pirate games on the market. Themost recentSea of Thievesupdatewas quite a substantial one, adding Easy Anti-Cheat into the game. Hopefully, the launch of the PS5 version represents a commitment to plenty more updates toSea of Thievesin the future.
Sea of Thieves Update 2.10.3 Patch Notes
Early Access on PlayStation®5
A warm welcome to our pirates on this new platform, those returning from the Closed Beta and maiden voyagers alike! Enjoy finding your sea legs in these final days of Season 11, before April 30th ushers in our next Season and all its new features…
Player Names and Online IDs
Skeleton Ship and Megalodon Encounters
Performance and Stability
Visual and Audio
Text and Localisation
Known Issues
Open Crew Matchmaking Temporarily Disabled
To learn more about known issues inSea of Thievescurrently being tracked and their status, head over to ourKnown Issues support site article.
Sea of Thieves
WHERE TO PLAY
Sea of Thieves offers the essential pirate experience, from sailing and fighting to exploring and looting – everything you need to live the pirate life and become a legend in your own right. With no set roles, you have complete freedom to approach the world, and other players, however you choose. Whether you’re voyaging as a group or sailing solo, you’re bound to encounter other crews in this shared world adventure – but will they be friends or foes, and how will you respond?A Vast Open World:Explore a vast open world filled with unspoiled islands and underwater kingdoms. Take on quests to hunt for lost loot, forge a reputation with the Trading Companies and battle foes from Phantoms and Ocean Crawlers to Megalodons and the mighty Kraken. Try your hand at fishing, make maps to your own buried treasure or choose from hundreds of other optional goals and side-quests!Become Legend:On your journey to become a Pirate Legend you’ll amass loot, build a reputation and define a unique personal style with your hard-earned rewards. Adventurer. Explorer. Conqueror. What will your legend be?
