Sea of Thievesis coming to Battle.net in a big way, featuring some brand-new sails inspired by popular Blizzard games likeOverwatch 2,Diablo 4,World of Warcraft, andHearthstone. Fans can pre-purchaseSea of Thieveson Battle.net in three different editions in preparation for its official launch on the platform on May 22.
Since its release in 2018,Sea of Thievesestablished itself as one of the definitive pirate simulators. Featuring the single-player and co-op Safer Seas setting or the online piratical PvP of the High Seas,Sea of Thievesis currently in its 15th season, each of which has offered new rewards, challenges, and gameplay mechanics.
Now, pirates looking to plunder inSea of Thievescan soon set sail from a brand-new harbor.Sea of Thieveshas officially announced it is coming to Battle.net on May 22, featuring full cross-compatibility with the Xbox, PlayStation, and other PC versions.The Sea of ThievesBattle.net release is available in three editions, the most basic of which costs $40 and includes the base game, the 2025 soundtrack, and Cobalt Kestrel weapons, as well as theAthena’s Fortuneaudiobook andThe Rough Guide to Sea of ThieveseBook.
Players looking for some extra booty can pick up the Deluxe Edition for $50 to get the Parrot Clothing bundle, the Dire Dark Warsmithweapon bundle inSea of Thieves, plus 10,000 in-game gold and access to the Battle.net closed beta. The Premium Edition, which runs $60, also comes with the matching Dire Dark Warsmith ship, crest, and costume set, as well as 1,000 Ancient Coins for use at the Pirate Emporium, six days early access, and the Season 16 Plunder Pass. Were that not enough, the Premium Edition includes five unique sails inspired byWorld of Warcraft,Overwatch 2,Hearthstone,Diablo 4, and Battle.net itself.
Sea of Thievesis thelatest of several Microsoft games to be made available via Battle.net, includingAvowed,Doom: The Dark Ages, andThe Outer Worlds 2. Blizzard said it hoped to make Battle.net “the highest quality curated platform” for its fans, so gamers should expect plenty more Xbox titles to arrive on the platform in 2025 and beyond.
Destiny 2also recently crossed over withSea of Thieveswith a slew of cosmetics inspired by the Bungie shooter. The Lightbearer costume set, weapons, and ship decorations are still available in bundles and for individual Ancient Coin purchase, so players who get the Premium Edition on Battle.net might consider some of these cosmetics while they are still available.
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Sea of Thieves offers the essential pirate experience, from sailing and fighting to exploring and looting – everything you need to live the pirate life and become a legend in your own right. With no set roles, you have complete freedom to approach the world, and other players, however you choose. Whether you’re voyaging as a group or sailing solo, you’re bound to encounter other crews in this shared world adventure – but will they be friends or foes, and how will you respond?A Vast Open World:Explore a vast open world filled with unspoiled islands and underwater kingdoms. Take on quests to hunt for lost loot, forge a reputation with the Trading Companies and battle foes from Phantoms and Ocean Crawlers to Megalodons and the mighty Kraken. Try your hand at fishing, make maps to your own buried treasure or choose from hundreds of other optional goals and side-quests!Become Legend:On your journey to become a Pirate Legend you’ll amass loot, build a reputation and define a unique personal style with your hard-earned rewards. Adventurer. Explorer. Conqueror. What will your legend be?
