Sea of Thieves is going hard in 2022. Here’s what’s coming.
In a recent livestream event, the team at Rare has detailed its ambitious plans for Sea of Thieves in 2022. Fans were treated to an enormous number of teases for what’s being touted as the “biggest year yet” for this pirate sandbox title. From new adventures to imposing Sea Forts, and even the introduction of continued evolving stories, here’s a look at Sea of Thieves’ roadmap and a breakdown of everything players can expect from Sea of Thieves this year.
Adventures & Mysteries
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Another avenue for engaging storytelling in Sea of Thieves will be delivered through Mysteries, which are collaborative and will exist within and outside of the game. These community-centric puzzles take inspiration from murder mysteries and ghost stories from other mediums. Rare has also revealed that the first mystery in Sea of Thieves will involve players working to solve the murder of a well-known character.
Shrouded Islands
Players will answer Larinna’s pleas for help and investigate the now shrouded remains of the Golden Sands Outpost. To uncover the truth of this mystery and the source of this destructive mist, players must embark on a series of story missions at various locations throughout the game. Unfortunately, an intimidating new enemy called the Soulflame Captain Phantom won’t make it easy. You’ll have to use Belle’s extensive knowledge of the Sea of the Damned to tackle this daunting threat.
Sea Forts
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To start, there will be three distinct types of Sea Forts. They’ll all be prison-themed in The Wilds, with cells and gloomy décor sprinkled throughout. Players will encounter Overgrown Sea Forts covered in fauna in the other locations. Finally, there will be traditional Spanish Forts found in the Sea of the Damned. It sounds like why these forts have found their way in the Sea of Thieves will be explained throughout the year via the new story events.
New Pirate Legend Voyages
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These randomized adventures exclusively for Pirate Legends will offer a unique experience every time, with a curated list of tasks like investigating phantom shipwrecks or exploring haunted islands. This will likely go a long way in satiating hardcore players hungry for more content. It also sounds like Pirate Legends will have their own role in moving the overarching story of Sea of Thieves forward.
Other changes
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Mike Chapman and Joe Neate also announced that starting in Season Six, the PVP mode Arena will be shutting down. They expressed difficulty regarding this decision, but felt it was ultimately the best choice for the game’s future. With only 2% of players engaging with Arena, the team couldn’t justify the resources to maintain the mode. However, the team did drop the above graphic as a clearer roadmap for Sea of Thieves in 2022.
This might be Sea of Thieves’ biggest year yet
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