New Players

Just setting out on your first few Voyages? Get ready for action with a visit to the Pirate Academy, where Nine-Cat Nura and Seamark offer bite-sized lessons to help you get a handle on the essentials of your new pirate life.

Even pirates have rules, and those of the Sea of Thieves welcome sailors of any creed, culture, age, skill level and circumstance. By following the Pirate Code, everyone can help keep the seas free of strife and grievance.

The Sea of Thieves is a vast and wondrous world with a great many sights worth seeing. With this guidebook in hand, you’ll find yourself becoming familiar with many of its major landmarks and secret spots in no time.

Looking for gameplay tips to improve your piratical prowess? Over on our Forums, you’ll be able to find players sharing helpful hints on countless different aspects of the game. You could even chip in with a few of your own!

Should you find yourself stuck on the next stage of a Voyage, or have a pressing question about the Trading Companies and their goals, seeking answers in the Voyage Help section of the Forums could get you underway again.

Adventures across the Sea of Thieves are there to be shared, whether you choose to do that with old familiar friends or a fresh set of shipmates. Maybe both! Find out who’s online now if you’re preparing to crew up.

Sea of Thieves receives free updates introducing fresh new features, improvements, fixed issues and cosmetic choices on a regular basis. To find out what’s included in the most recent update, read the latest release notes!

We have a duty to keep the seas safe and fair for all pirates. If you encounter someone on your travels who you believe has broken the Community Code of Conduct, please submit a report to our moderation team.