Game guide
Sea of Thieves
Game overview
What is Sea of Thieves?
An online pirate adventure built around sailing, exploration, treasure hunting, PvE and PvP.
What you actually do
The core loop
Sailing, crew roles, treasure and naval combat shape the main loop.
How progress works
Progress through cosmetic and reputation progression.
Action and interaction
Expect first person shooting, melee and naval.
How the game is structured
Explore its shared open world setting.
WhatToGame Verdict
Our take.
I expected Sea of Thieves to be a chill game about sailing around, finding treasure and occasionally fighting something. It can be that — right until another crew appears and the whole evening turns into chaos. Even losing can be hilarious because the ship fights, emergencies and terrible team decisions are often the best part. The world has enough events, enemies and treasure hunts that hours disappear frighteningly fast with the right group.
Best for
Who this works for.
Mixed skill levels
Strong for mixed-skill groups
Couples
Strong for couples
Your setup
Can your group play it?
The essentials first, with platform-specific detail available below.
Player and mode details1 setup
PC, Xbox Series and PS5
Online multiplayer/co-op/PvP verified; crew caps left for later enrichment.
In play
See how it plays.
Availability
Platform differences.
Important edition and storefront differences remain available without taking over the page.
Check platform and storefront details3 groups
Steam
PC
- External account required
- Cross-platform play supported.
Xbox
Xbox Series
- External account required
- Online subscription required on console
- Cross-platform matchmaking supported.
PlayStation 5
PS5
- External account required
- Online subscription required on console
- Cross-platform matchmaking supported.
PC hardware
Will it run?
A stronger gaming PC is recommended.
View minimum PC requirementsExact specs
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