Sea of Thieves
by Rare · published by Xbox Game Studios
Released March 20, 2018 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.
About Sea of Thieves
Sea of Thieves is a first-person multiplayer action-adventure game in which players take on the role of pirates exploring an open world ocean. Crews of one to four players operate sloop, brigantine, or galleon ships cooperatively, completing voyages for various trading companies, hunting for treasure, battling skeleton forts, and encountering other player crews who may form alliances or attack. The game features a cosmetics-only progression system, meaning all players have equal gameplay capabilities regardless of experience level.
Release dates by platform
Reviews & players
PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS | Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel i3 4170 @ 3.7 GHz or AMD FX-6300 @ 3.5 GHz |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon R9 270 |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
Recommended
| OS | Windows® 10 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel i7 4790 @4Ghz - AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @3.6Ghz |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia Geforce GTX 1080ti - AMD Radeon Rx Vega 64 - Intel A750 |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
Sea of Thieves FAQ
When did Sea of Thieves come out?
Sea of Thieves was released on March 20, 2018 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.
Is Sea of Thieves on PlayStation 5?
Yes. Sea of Thieves launched on PlayStation 5 on April 30, 2024.
Is Sea of Thieves on Xbox Series X|S?
Yes. Sea of Thieves launched on Xbox Series X|S on November 10, 2020.
Is Sea of Thieves on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. Sea of Thieves has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.
Who is making Sea of Thieves?
Sea of Thieves is developed by Rare and published by Xbox Game Studios.
Is Sea of Thieves multiplayer?
Yes. Sea of Thieves supports single player, multiplayer, and co-operative.
How much does Sea of Thieves cost?
Sea of Thieves costs $39.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is Sea of Thieves good?
Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 89% of 373,995 reviews are positive. Critics average 66/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Sea of Thieves?
The minimum GPU is Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon R9 270. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Sea of Thieves system requirements page.
