The future for SoT: Steam Workshops

  • Expanding the Horizon of Creativity:
    Sea of Thieves already encourages creativity through its sandbox gameplay, allowing players to embark on journeys, discover treasures, and engage in epic naval battles. However, incorporating Steam Workshops would take this creativity to new heights by allowing players to design their own custom content, such as new quests, islands, ships, and cosmetics. This not only provides a platform for players to express their ideas but also adds layers of novelty and unpredictability to the game.

    Community-Driven Content:
    One of the key strengths of Sea of Thieves is its vibrant and dedicated community. By integrating Steam Workshops, Rare can tap into this resource and harness the collective imagination of its players. Custom quests, challenges, and storylines created by the community could be officially recognized and added to the game, thus promoting a sense of ownership among players and a deeper connection to the Sea of Thieves world.

    Prolonged Engagement:
    The introduction of user-generated content through Steam Workshops can significantly extend the longevity of Sea of Thieves. With a constant influx of player-created adventures, the game will remain fresh and appealing to new and seasoned pirates alike. This sustained engagement benefits both the player base and the developers, as a more active and invested community is more likely to support the game in the long run.

    Enhanced User Experience:
    By offering a platform for modding and customization, Sea of Thieves could provide players with a more tailored gaming experience. Individuals could choose to participate in their favorite custom quests or explore newly created islands, making the game even more personalized and enjoyable. This level of choice and control can greatly enhance player satisfaction and loyalty.

    Seamless Integration with Steam:
    Steam Workshops is a widely recognized and user-friendly platform for sharing and downloading mods and custom content. By integrating with Steam, Sea of Thieves would tap into a pre-existing infrastructure with a massive user base, making it easier for players to access and share their creations.

  • Unfortunately they aren't going to do this because the game servers are completely under Rare's control and the game is also crossplay with XBox and Windows Store, which do not have mod support.

  • cries in custom servers.

    The future of SoT could have been custom servers but that project seems to have been unofficially abandoned after the feedback mega thread 2 years ago.

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