Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition
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Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition

Sea of Thieves is a smash-hit pirate adventure game, offering the quintessential pirate experience of plundering lost treasures, intense battles, vanquishing sea monsters and more. Dive in with this revised edition of the game, which includes access to digital bonus media.

DEV: Rare LtdPUB: Xbox Game StudiosAppID 1172620
DEVELOPER POSTSevery ~6d·last today·24 recorded in 6 months

Is Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition still being updated? — the short answer, with the evidence.

90.5
Strong

Elixir Rating

88.6% of 373,680 Steam reviews are positive, which after adjusting for sample size gives a reception score of 88.5. Nothing we would call a substantial update has landed in six months, but the developers were last heard today — adding 2.0.

reception 88.5·support +2.0·Strong

Computed from Steam’s own review tally and observable developer activity — never from anyone’s opinion of the game. How this is calculated

Should you look into this?

From Steam's own record

Current price

$13.99$39.99−65%

Development

Actively supported

Last heard from developers

today

Historical posting rhythm

every ~6 days

Substantial updates (6 mo)

0

Current silence

within normal range

The developers post roughly every 6 days and were last heard today — within their normal range. We have not recorded a substantial update in six months; our record contains 24 developer posts. It is currently 65% below its usual price.

Last successful news check: Oct 7, 2026, 2:01 PM UTC. This is when we checked Steam, separate from when the developer last posted.

Two years of development

■ substantial ■ routine

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52 announcements · 0 substantial · 11 months with nothing

Recent Transmissions

30 entries in codex

Community AnnouncementsOct 7, 2026
This Month in Sea of Thieves: October 2026

The nights are drawing in and it’s been a little while since we last scanned what’s on the horizon, so it’s time for a fresh This Month in Sea of Thieves article! If you’ve already taken a glance at how long this article is, you’ll know tha…

Community AnnouncementsOct 2, 2026
Sea of Thieves Sail Design Competition

Have you ever looked at your ship’s sails and thought “those would be 100% better with a reference to our crew’s inside joke about Flameheart having a puppy called Hot Dog”? Of course you have, and now’s your chance to prove it!Our first ev…

Community AnnouncementsSep 18, 2026
Lose Yourself in Live Events in Sea of Thieves Season 21

Looking for your next adventure? You won’t need to look far in Sea of Thieves Season 21! With a breathless schedule of Live Events and enhancements to Custom Seas each month, it’s a Season full of things to catch your attention and keep the…

Community AnnouncementsSep 17, 2026
Sea of Thieves Release Notes – 3.9.0

Custom SeasThe free customisation toolset introduced in Season 20 expands with new options and additions! For more info on everything else taking place this Season, head over to our dedicated Season 21 page.Saving LayoutsCustom Seas now pro…

Community AnnouncementsSep 9, 2026
From Concept to Cosmetic: Greed’s Reach Cutlass

It’s been quite a while since we last invited you to follow along as a new cosmetic makes the leap from an idea to a fully realised in-game item. The last time we were here, we had some lantern secrets to share, following on from our prior …

PlayGround.ru - официальная группаSep 9, 2026
Sea of Thieves готовится к насыщенному сентябрю - 21-й сезон стартует уже 17 сентября

Разработчики Sea of Thieves раскрыли расписание активностей на сентябрь, и последний месяц лета для пиратов окажется далеко не спокойным. Игроков ждут регулярные события, дополнительные награды, Twitch Drops и запуск 21-го сезона. По вторни…

Community AnnouncementsSep 4, 2026
This Month in Sea of Thieves: September 2026

The final summer bank holiday in the UK has just passed by, which surely means that September has begun and, more importantly, you’re owed a new list of everything that’s going to be happening in the coming month. September’s schedule is lo…

Community AnnouncementsAug 21, 2026
Season 20's Style of Thieves Theme Reveal!

How are your Custom Seas creations going? Made any fun game modes? We’ve had a good time seeing Sea of Thieves versions of Dodgeball, admiring some Arena-inspired modes and marvelling at the cinematic masterpieces you’re producing. However,…

Community AnnouncementsAug 21, 2026
Expanding the Creator Crew for 2026

Hands up, when was the last time you heard us mention the Creator Crew? No, the headline or social post you read before clicking through to this article doesn’t count. That’s right, it’s been a while…This isn’t to say that the Creator Crew …

Community AnnouncementsAug 20, 2026
Sea of Thieves Release Notes – 3.8.2

Custom SeasBuild new game modes to challenge your friends, record unrivalled cinematics and experience the Sea of Thieves like never before! To learn more about this Season’s headline features, head over to our dedicated Season 20 page.Lege…

Community AnnouncementsAug 6, 2026
This Month in Sea of Thieves: August 2026

The sweltering heat of August has had a few days to settle in now, and even though we’re already acclimatised thanks to the last few weeks of sweltering heat, it still seems like a good time to browse the upcoming Sea of Thieves schedule an…

Community AnnouncementsJul 23, 2026
Sea of Thieves Release Notes – 3.8.1

Custom SeasBuild new game modes to challenge your friends, record unrivalled cinematics and experience the Sea of Thieves like never before! To learn more about this Season’s headline features, head over to our dedicated Season 20 page.Emot…

Community AnnouncementsJul 9, 2026
Sea of Thieves Release Notes – Hotfix 3.8.0.2

UpdatesChest of Fortune BalancingThe issues preventing some emergent World Events from awarding the Chest of Fortune upon completion have been addressed, and the Chest of Fortune is now being awarded where intended.When tackling any of thes…

Community AnnouncementsJul 7, 2026
This Month in Sea of Thieves: July 2026

Once July’s calendar of activities kicks off, there’s barely a day going spare that doesn’t have something to divert your attention – and maybe help you earn a few rewards along the way. So, in the interests of keeping this intro brief when…

Gamemag.ruJul 4, 2026
СМИ: Rare может стать жертвой реструктуризации Xbox — разработчики Sea of Thieves под ударом

К списку находящихся под угрозой закрытия студий Microsoft присоединилась британская Rare. О получении соответствующей информации сообщил главный редактор новостной рассылки Knowledge журнала EDGE Патрик Гаррат.

Community AnnouncementsJun 25, 2026
Sea of Thieves Release Notes – Hotfix 3.8.0.1

UpdatesEmergent World EventsThe Fleet of Fortune should no longer appear as one of the emergent World Events taking place on the seas during Season 20. Fixed IssuesGameplayPlayers below deck on the Sloop can no longer jump to reach through …

Community AnnouncementsJun 23, 2026
All the Customary Fun in Season 20 Community Weekend on June 26th

So soon! The gate is still swinging on its hinges from the escape of Season 20, pirates are busy testing the waters of Custom Seas and already we’re here dangling the carrot of another Community Weekend. What can we say? It’s never too soon…

Community AnnouncementsJun 18, 2026
Personalise Your Pirate Playground in Sea of Thieves Season 20

Do you want to play a game? Don’t worry, no creepy phone calls or tricycle puppets here, just the long-awaited introduction of Custom Seas – Sea of Thieves’ headline feature for Season 20, an expansive creative toolset designed to help all …

Community AnnouncementsJun 18, 2026
Sea of Thieves Release Notes – 3.8.0

Custom SeasBuild new game modes to challenge your friends, record unrivalled cinematics and experience the Sea of Thieves like never before! To learn more about this Season’s headline features, head over to our dedicated Season 20 page.Sess…

Community AnnouncementsJun 5, 2026
This Month in Sea of Thieves: June 2026

Though the weather may be sweltering and the air stifling, a new month has begun and that means there’s work to be done. A This Month article to be written, more specifically. So sit down, settle in as best you can amidst the summer heat (h…

Community AnnouncementsMay 29, 2026
Sea of Thieves Release Notes – Hotfix 3.7.2.1

Last Ship StandingShrinking Battle BoundsWhile the Battle Bounds will continue to shrink at the same stages early in the battle, during the endgame the area will now remain at a larger size to provide more space for crews to battle.While mo…

Community AnnouncementsMay 28, 2026
Season 19's Style of Thieves Theme Reveal!

We thought our calendar must be broken, but it turns out that it really is already time for another #StyleOfThieves contest! Where do the months go? Admittedly we did lose quite a few days to just staring out at sea waiting to see a big whi…

Community AnnouncementsMay 21, 2026
Sea of Thieves Release Notes - 3.7.2

Last Ship StandingJoin a mass battle between up to six Sloops in the strange surroundings of the Sea of the Damned! Last Ship Standing's debut appearance will be live for the duration of Season 19: Act 3.Solo and Duo Sloop BattlesSloop crew…

Community AnnouncementsMay 8, 2026
This Month in Sea of Thieves: May 2026

Update May 12th: Following the news that Last Ship Standing will be given a little more development time to reach its full potential, Act 3 of Season 19 has been moved back by one week to launch on May 21st. The accompanying Twitch Drops an…

Community AnnouncementsApr 16, 2026
The Bilge Rats Weekender

The tradition of Act 2 focusing on in-game Events continues in Season 19 with the introduction of the Bilge Rats Weekender! While this Event is active, you'll be able to complete challenges to earn fresh Doubloons, following the currency re…

Community AnnouncementsApr 16, 2026
Sea of Thieves Release Notes - 3.7.1

Bilge Rats WeekenderUndertake special Voyages and Challenges to win Doubloons in this recurring pirate celebration! The extended debut of the Bilge Rats Weekender is live from April 16th to April 20th, 2026.The Celebrations Begin!With the B…

Community AnnouncementsApr 8, 2026
This Month in Sea of Thieves: April 2026

A hectic March has come to an end, but the Sea of Thieves never rests and so neither shall we. April is set to be a slightly quieter month, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to be getting on with. From refreshed editions of the game …

Community AnnouncementsMar 30, 2026
Sea of Thieves Community Direct: March 2026

Hello, and welcome to this handy summary of March 2026’s Community Direct! The team sat down earlier this month to reflect on everything that’s happened since the last Direct, while also discussing the next few months of Sea of Thieves plan…

Community AnnouncementsMar 27, 2026
Join the Revelry in Season 19 Community Weekend on March 27th

If the sound of distant – and not-so-distant – cannon fire hadn’t tipped you off, Season 19 has begun! That means a few things, including a host of improvements to Faction Battles, but most importantly of all: it’s nearly time for our next …

Community AnnouncementsMar 19, 2026
Refreshed Faction Fighting Ignites in Sea of Thieves Season 19

The fires of battle are being stoked once again in Season 19 of Sea of Thieves, even as a brand new recurring Event promises fresh ways of earning Doubloons. Yes, in this latest free Season, players engaging in the exhilarating action of Fa…