Future Content/Updates

  • FeralMrFox

    Well as everyone seems to be posting ideas for improvements to SoT I thought I'd compile a list too. (In no particular order)

    • Chests should have the possibility to reward more than just gold and reputation, a loot table of cosmetics relevant to the chest type should be available via RNG. Chest of Sorrows for example could have a full clothing set associated with it.
    • In game lore system to inform players of the SoT world/ history. Messages in chests or journals for example
    • Collectible items, journals (see above), golden bananas etc. I'm really surprised they didn't have Golden Bananas hidden across SoT in obscure places. Think along the lines of the Korok Seeds in Breath of the Wild. Reaching various number thresholds could unlock cosmetics i.e find 200 golden bananas in the world and you get a giant golden banana for the front of your ship.
    • Sound effects when using emotes, it's just weird that you cheer and clap without any sound.
    • An ability to name you ship and have it displayed.
    • Friendly NPCs who are not at outposts. A cool one could be a travelling merchant the sells exotic/ unique goods (cosmetics), kind of like Xur from Destiny. There could literally be a single merchant actively travelling in the world, much like the Kraken does.
    • Sirens that appear randomly much like the ship wreckages, players could be notified of there presence on nearby rocks when the pass near and hear singing. Sirens could offer unique voyages or reveal hidden secrets in the world.
    • Fishing
    • Unique and game changing chests. At the moment there seems to only be the Chest of Sorrows and the Chest of a Thousand Grog.
    • Large scale community events.
    • A dye shop to alter the colour of your clothing. At least an ability to change the colour of your hair.
    • a crafting system? Maybe for the dyes or the pub could make and fill your tankard with a 'special grog' that has postive/negative/funny game effects. While your drunk on the 'Sea Dog Special Grog' you could breath underwater for example, the effects would last for as long as your drunk.
    • A biologist outpost vendor, perhaps to sell sections of the Kraken to, award if you defeat it. They could also pay for specimens or parts of new creatures that are introduced to the game, such as a rare Great White Shark fin, Whale parts etc

    Just a few thoughts.

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  • SappyMeerkat
    Seafarer
    Insider

    I like the ideas. I really hope Rare introduces some content updates in the near future because they have a huge backing that really wants to love and put time into the game.

    Some of my ideas were having a journal full of fish you can catch/birds you can shoot while sailing, pets pets pets of course- iguanas and parrots, maybe turtles, monkeys. Really like the sirens, it gives reason to fill in the gaps sail off mindlessly. Dolphins that do... idk something. Or just look cool. They can even do something with the content they already have like killing pigs gives you meat you can cook for food. So many ways they can go. I just hope they don't waste their opportunity to make this one of the first great pirate games.

  • Daedalus5314
    Sailor
    Insider

    One word. Grenados.

    New ship classes: Man-of-war. 8 man crew. 16-20 guns. Four masts. Too big to dock, and too slow to grief, but hits like a sumbitch, and has fore and aft cannons.

    Rowboat. Not a chooseable play mode, but a small two-seat craft that can attach to Galleons and Man-of-Wars. Good for hauling treasure from shore to ship, escaping a sinking ship more effectively, necessary for Man-of-War docking. Vulnerable to rough seas, sharks, and a single cannonball can sink (it only gets one hole). Must be constantly "used" to move. Can be replaced at a Large Ship, similar to repairing holes with planks.

    Ghost Ship - Come on. Its a ship found out to sea that is run by skeletons. That's just a no brainer.

  • StormedTech5
    Marauder
    Insider

    When you brought up korok seeds/golden bananas, why didn't you think of something like being able to hold more cannonballs, bananas or wooden planks.

  • SkiSkull15
    Sailor

    Hey, just thought of something that would make your game super fun and popular.... add levels for killing pirates or sinking ships. Like statistics... would be awesome! Everyone would love it I think! At least a majority!

  • SillyGoose12113
    Castaway

    This sounds like a great idea!

  • CalmestBear4308
    Marauder

    They're excellent idea's. More content is always good because of the clear lacking of it.

    Would a Law enforcing Marine corps faction be a good idea. Part of being a pirate is not getting caught by the authorities when executing your Pirate deed's.

  • sebas888
    Master
    Insider
    Founder

    I agree with all of those recommendations for a future update. I would like to add that different types of missions be added to avoid fatigue from doing the same ones over and over again. The game does feel a bit lonely and adding everything that was suggested above would def. add more life and diversity to the game.

    One type of mission that I can think of is being able to rescue a stranded NPC on an island and be able to bring them back to a post.

    Or have missions where you can repair NPC boats/items and receive rewards/quests for helping them out.

  • Blam320
    Legend
    Insider

    I disagree with adding loot box mechanics. I would prefer Sea of Thieves distance itself from a mechanic that has gotten so much negative press in recent years.

    NPCs not at Outposts have already been confirmed, so have independent traders. I take it you didn’t watch the Behind-The-Scenes video on Cargo Runs?

    Naming your ship is something Rare is also looking into adding.

    Selling Kraken and other creature bits to a biologist doesn’t sound very pirate-y in my opinion.

    The in-game lore system already exists. You can find Mysterious Journals around the various islands.

    I’m also skeptical about how a crafting system might work. Where would you put the ingredients? How would you gather them?

    Otherwise, those are the only real problems I have with these suggestions.

  • ChunkGB
    Captain
    Founder

    Think you listed quite a few good ideas and a lot of what the community has been asking for.

    • I find it hard to believe there won't be more legendary chests added.
    • Selling parts of the Kraken/meg or what ever else comes is a must have. Otherwise I think it's pointless to fight unless you need the achievement.
    • Fishing! Really want that as well
    • sound effects would also be good for emotes

    hoping a lot of this comes in Rare seems to be adding things players are talking about.

  • Kenji Salk
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    @calmestbear4308 Please don't resurrect old threads, it is against the forum rules. This thread will now be locked.

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