Co-op Fun
Solo Sandbox
Lack of Content
Sea of Thieves is, overall, a disappointment. While there is some great co-op fun to be had here, there aren't enough activities to sustain this sandbox.
Sea of Thieves
69
Top Critic Average
37%
Critics Recommend
IGN
8 / 10
PC Gamer
72 / 100
Eurogamer
Recommended
GamesRadar+
3.5 / 5
Game Informer
7 / 10
GameSpot
8 / 10
Polygon
6.5 / 10
Hardcore Gamer
3.5 / 5
Creators: Microsoft Game Studios, Rare
Release Date: Mar 20, 2018 - Xbox One, PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4
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Critic Reviews for Sea of Thieves
Despite the lack of meaningful progression beyond cosmetics, Sea of Thieves presents an endless sea of possibilities full of exciting encounters with other players and a never-ending list of fun things to do.
A superb water park for four friends to splash around in, but progression is sluggish and there are too few surprises beneath the waves.
A limited and simplistic pirate adventure, but one with an abundance of character and a thrilling conviction in its own ideas.
Sea of Thieves is bursting with potential for storytelling in a watery paradise, but doesn't have enough to keep players coming back.
Sea of Thieves can be tedious, and it lacks a compelling progression hook, but it excels as a cooperative story generator for you and your friends
More than two years after its launch, Sea of Thieves has improved in countless ways.
Sailing across the open ocean becomes less of a thrilling embodiment of cooperation and more of a chore.
When Sea of Thieves clicks, most likely because you have a full galleon of fellow pirates to work with, it can create a rousing, fun experience whether completing a long voyage for the Gold Hoarders or even just sailing around, looking for any hidden secrets or loot.
Industry Coverage
"It Might Not Seem Like An Obvious Choice": Sea Of Thieves Reveals Unlikely Collaboration With Beloved Franchise
The SoT-Destiny collab came as a surprise to fans.
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February 20 is Going to Be a Big Day for Sea of Thieves
Sea of Thieves fans should gear up and get excited for February 20, as it's set to be an exciting day for the pirate game.
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Sea Of Thieves Finally Adds Requested Feature Only To Remove It Immediately
The feature and much of Season 14 were removed.
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Sea of Thieves Pulls New Stealth Features From the Game
Sea of Thieves pulls its new stealth features mere days after introducing them in Season 14 as the game's director issues a lengthy apology.
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