Sea of Thieves

Sea of Thieves invites players into a vibrant, pirate-infested sandbox where freedom and chaos rule the waves. Developed by Rare and published by Xbox Game Studios, this first-person multiplayer adventure lets crews of swashbucklers chart their own course across a vast, shared ocean. From treasure hunts and ghost ships to sea shanties and sneaky shipboard skirmishes, the game delivers a constantly evolving world full of tall tales, unpredictable encounters, and high-seas hijinks.

• Developer: Rare
  

• Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
  

• Platforms:
  

  • PC
    

  • Xbox One
    

  • Xbox Series X/S
    

  • PlayStation 5
    

• Initial Release Date: March 20, 2018
  

• PlayStation 5 Release Date: April 30, 2024

• Service: Co-Dev

• Disciplines: Engineering & Desig

• Feature Collaborations: Game Features, Core Engine work, Custom Game Modes, SDK and API work

• Team Size: 11

• Engagement Length: Commencing in November 2020, the MPG team supported our partners at Rare on the pirate infested sandbox that is Sea of Thieves. Over the course of 18 months, our global engineering and design teams collaborated on features including, core engine work, custom game modes, and game features.

"Sea of Thieves has the foundation of an incredible experience. It is a true pirate game that simulates the experience of piracy perfectly."
— ResetEra

"Sea of Thieves's potential shines...Seeing some familiar faces and sailing to new locations with different mechanics is a blast."
— MMORPG.com

• Dynamic Weather System: The game features a dynamic weather system that affects navigation and visibility, adding an extra layer of challenge and immersion.
  

• Kraken Encounters: Players may encounter the legendary Kraken, a massive sea monster that can attack ships with its tentacles, providing a formidable challenge.
  

• Cross-Platform Play: Sea of Thieves supports cross-platform play, allowing players on Xbox and PC to team up or compete against each other seamlessly.