In the near future, the advancements for “Sea of Thieves” are primarily aimed at enhancing the open-ended gameplay elements, and players can anticipate a significant overhaul to continue this progression in 2026. This forthcoming update empowers the community by giving them more influence over the game’s direction. Additionally, developer Rare intends to address cheating, particularly on PC platforms, to ensure that “Sea of Thieves” remains an enjoyable journey for everyone involved.
For the first time ever, during the Developer Direct for Sea of Thieves, it was announced that the most significant aspect of the upcoming update will be the integration of Custom Servers. This feature is set to debut in early 2026 as part of a new subscription plan and offers additional perks. With this addition, players can create their own tailored servers complete with various settings, commands, and cinematic camera options. This empowers players to populate their customized “Safer Seas” servers with friends and engage in activities at their leisure, all while earning rewards.
Rare has hinted at what players might find in Seasons 16, 17, and 18. This includes altering the seasonal content and how it’s rolled out over a three-month period. Instead of dropping all content at the start of the season, it will be distributed gradually. Players can look forward to more sandbox elements, live events, and key moments that call for action during each season in the future.
In the upcoming Season 17 of Sea of Thieves, we’ll delve into the exploits of a fresh pirate crew known as The Smugglers League. The season kick-off involves introducing this new gang, followed by a live heist event in the second month. The third month brings an enhanced Skeleton Fort experience. Rare assures that they’ll share more details about Season 17 soon.
Although specifics are yet to be disclosed, Rare has hinted that Season 18 will primarily revolve around The Devil’s Roar and enhance Emissary-related gameplay. This area is expected to witness increased action, with new Ancient Shrines being introduced and the Smuggler’s League expanding. Rest assured, Rare will share further details about this in due course.
2026 looks set to be an exciting year for the game “Sea of Thieves,” with even greater things on the horizon. The forthcoming seasons will bring a wealth of fresh content for players before the launch of custom servers. Additionally, Rare has removed the Non-Disclosure Agreement from their Insider Program, paving the way for increased interaction between the developers and fans, so keep an eye out for more updates and discussions in the future.
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