Sea of Thieves prepares to set sail on Battle.net on May 22
Keep a wary eye on the horizon, for the rogues and rascals of Sea of Thieves have set a course for Battle.net, and you’re invited to join the crew! For those who aren’t familiar, Sea of Thieves is a shared-world pirate adventure, offering the quintessential pirate experience of plundering lost treasures, navigating intense sea battles, vanquishing sea monsters, exploring sunken kingdoms, raiding forts, and more. In a world that’s rich with stories, quests, and eccentric characters, you’re free to use any tool at your disposal to live the pirate life however you see fit.
Alongside the base edition of the game (which includes a slew of free digital bonuses) are two additional options: the Deluxe Edition also provides your pirate with the menacing Dire Dark Warsmith Weapon Bundle, plus some Parrot-themed cosmetics and gold to start their journey. The Premium Edition takes all of that and adds the Dire Dark Warsmith ship set and Ship’s Crest, the Dire Dark Warsmith Costume Set and – exclusive to the Battle.net version – five special sails for your ship, inspired by some beloved titles you may have heard of…
Sea of Thieves is regularly enriched with new tools, treasures, and ways to play, and will be launching on Battle.net alongside a new Season packed with fresh features. Since pirates don’t care to play by the rules, however, pre-purchasing the game ahead of time will earn you four Cobalt Kestrel weapon cosmetics to add to your arsenal. Those who go for the Deluxe Edition will also have access to a Sea of Thieves Closed Beta running from May 2 to May 5. Cross-play with other platforms will be up and running during this period, and progress made in the Closed Beta will carry over to full launch on May 22. Premium Edition pre-purchasers can expect to get their hands on the widest range of perks, with an invite to the Closed Beta and a further Early Access period running from May 16 up to the launch on May 22, plus the Season 16 Plunder Pass.
The day will soon be here when pirates can weigh anchor on Battle.net and sail on the High Seas alongside other crews on various platforms, invite just their friends for a jaunt across Safer Seas, finding their sea legs, or enjoying the narrative-focused adventures known as Tall Tales. Stop by to find out more about the game and what awaits you beyond the horizon, and stay tuned to our social channels for all the latest news and updates ahead of launch!