Sea of Thieves developer Rare issued a reaffirmation of its community values following a controversy surrounding a former player ambassador accused of sexual misconduct. Although the former Sea of Thieves ambassador has been banned from the game in light of the accusations, Rare was also accused of trying to suppress further discussions of the matter.
The statement came just as Sea of Thieves started Season 19: Act 3, which brought a new PVP event called Last Ship Standing to the game. The new mode allows six crews to participate in a naval battle for survival, with ship combat being the main draw of the new PVP mode. Sloop crews who participate in Last Ship Standing will receive rewards, though lasting longer in a battle will net Sea of Thieves players some increased Allegiance rewards based on their performance. As of this writing, only solo and duo crews can enter Last Ship Standing for the sake of fair gameplay.
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Though Sea of Thieves has garnered a reputation as one of Rare's best releases, some serious accusations against a former...
