Sea of Thieves didn’t have the smoothest start in its early days, but seven years later, it has grown into a massive success—and is now even available on PlayStation 5.
To mark the game’s seventh anniversary, creative director Mike Chapman took to social media to discuss its future, revealing that the team feels like they are “just getting started.”
Rare has recently mapped out its vision for the next five years and is even looking beyond that to ensure the game continues to thrive.
“Seven years ago today, the #SeaOfThieves journey began, and in many ways, it still feels like we’re just getting started.
We recently planned out what we want the next five years to look like, and we dreamt even way beyond that! The game has a bright future ahead”
“A toast to seven years of Sea of Thieves!
Thank you to everyone who’s set foot in our pirate paradise; the stories you continue to write every day are the wind that keeps our sails full. To all of you, to the adventures you’ve had and those we’re yet to share together, cheers!”
Sea of ThievesWhen a fan asked on social media about the long-term outlook for Sea of Thieves, given that the team had previously mentioned an “8-10 year” goal, Chapman reaffirmed that he could easily see the game continuing well beyond that timeframe.
One of the biggest milestones for Sea of Thieves in recent years was its launch on PlayStation 5 last year. Reports at the time indicated that the game had exceeded one million sales on the platform within just a few months.
Looking ahead, the immediate future of Sea of Thieves is already shaping up to be exciting. Season 15 debuted last month, introducing new Megalodons and other fresh content.
To celebrate the game’s anniversary, Xbox has also released the Sea of Thieves: X Edition—exclusive to Xbox platforms—for $79.99 (or the regional equivalent). Game Pass subscribers can also save $16.00 on the purchase.
“Dive into Sea of Thieves with this special edition, which includes a copy of the game with all permanent content added since launch, plus a comprehensive collection of ship sets inspired by Xbox and beloved Xbox titles, as well as a wide-ranging assortment of extra cosmetics.”