Yarr, welcome one and all to OT2! (Hastily put together by yours truly, though in true Pirate fashion, I stole the banner from the last OT - Credit to Centracor once again)
Platform(s): Xbox One, PC (Windows 10 Store) - Crossplay, Gamepass and Crossbuy Enabled
Players: 1-4 Players Online Only
Original Release Date: 20/3/2018 Anniversary Release Date: 30/04/2019
Developer: Rare
Publisher: Microsoft
Now we all know Sea of Thieves was perhaps a little light on content when it launched, but no longer - today marks the release of the Anniversary update, with new story driven content, a competitive arena mode and fishing and hunting.
TALL TALES - SHORES OF GOLD
Grand adventures, vast riches to plunder, ancient secrets to uncover… stories of piracy and wild encounters on the waves. The Sea of Thieves is bigger and stranger than anyone knows. Tall Tales – Shores of Gold brings this pirate world into even more vibrant focus, leading you deep into long-lost legend and mystery. Are you ready to follow our trail of tales?
NOTE: For those that hated the always online multiplayer aspect of Sea of Thieves, please be aware - you are still in a shared world. Other crews can still come and ruin your day, so keep a weather eye on the horizon. But hopefully all those PVP folks will be blasting each other to smithereens in....
THE ARENA
Experience the thrill of competition and engage in explosive encounters in The Arena – a place dedicated to contests of seafaring skill on the Sea of Thieves! The proudest pirates love to show off their abilities and The Arena is the ideal place for it. Trust in your crew and test your mettle in this dedicated new game mode.
NOTE: Rounds take about 25 minutes, 5 crews of 4 (in Galleons) total per Arena Map. Be as much of a scurvy dog as humanly possible!
THE HUNTER'S CALL
Pirate bard Merrick, a true survivor of the Sea of Thieves, has decided to build on his experiences by founding a new Trading Company known as The Hunter's Call. This ragtag band boasts experts in hunting, fishing and cooking and would like all pirates to master the same skills. Handsome rewards await those who can catch the rarest creatures and cook the finest dishes!
Pirate bard Merrick, a true survivor of the Sea of Thieves, has decided to build on his experiences by founding a new Trading Company known as The Hunter's Call. This ragtag band boasts experts in hunting, fishing and cooking and would like all pirates to master the same skills. Handsome rewards await those who can catch the rarest creatures and cook the finest dishes!
The Sea of Thieves Anniversary Update also brings along various world improvements to enhance the core experience. Expanded ship damage means that your beloved vessel can suffer a broken mast, capstan or even wheel, meaning that sailing and escaping battle could become very tricky indeed. The Anniversary Update also comes stacked with another 1000 Gamerscore to earn, a full list can be found here.
Everything that has been added to Sea of Thieves since launch, is all still there (barring timed-events rewarding exclusive cosmetics) so if you haven't played since launch, keep your eye out for Skeleton Ships, a variety of Megaladons, and fog, as well as an increased tick-rate of Skeleton Forts nd Skeleton Ship battles, the Devils Roar (a dangerous volcanic zone) and cursed cannonballs with which to attack other vessels. A session can be peaceful or utter carnage.
NEED A CREW?
Click the image to join the ResetERA Discord. There's also an Xbox Live Club - ERA OF THIEVES
SEE YOU ON THE SEAS!
For old deckhands returning to the waves, the patch notes can be found here.
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