Patch history

1. May 12, 2022·Sea of Thieves Release Notes - 2.5.2

   • ≈🛠QoLserver performance

     Optimized floating items, network protocols, and inventory retrieval to improve server performance.

     neutral

   • ≈🐛Bug fixclient stability

     Reduced crashes at launch and unexpected game exits.

     neutral

2. Apr 28, 2022·Sea of Thieves Release Notes - 2.5.1.2

   • ≈🎯BehaviorLoot Spawning

     Known Issue: Rewards from the Shrouded Ghost or Megalodons may remain underwater, requiring manual retrieval.

     other

   • ≈🎯BehaviorServer Performance

     Known Issue: Random ping spikes causing rubberbanding and client stutters are being investigated.

     other

   • ≈🐛Bug fixSteam Achievements

     Known Issue: Some players are experiencing delays or failures in Steam achievements unlocking despite completing them in-game.

     other

   • ≈🎯BehaviorHit Detection

     Known Issue: Ranged and melee attacks may fail to register damage during intense combat; improvements are ongoing.

     other

3. Apr 21, 2022·Sea of Thieves Release Notes - 2.5.1.1+1

   • ≈🎯BehaviorLarinna

     Larinna now offers new Letters of Recommendation for purchase.

     Gameplay Update

   • ≈🐛Bug fixVirtual Keyboard

     Fixed text chat functionality when switching to Steam for console players using Virtual Keyboard.

     Bugfix

   • ▲🐛Bug fixDemolition Delights Bundle—→Misfire Makeup

     Microsoft Store purchases of the Demolition Delights Bundle now correctly include the Misfire Makeup.

     Bundle Fix

   • ≈🎯BehaviorPhantom Spawns

     Improved server performance when groups of Phantoms arrive during an encounter.

     Performance

4. Apr 7, 2022·Sea of Thieves Release Notes - 2.5.1+2

   • ≈✨Newlocalization—→Thai

     Added full Thai language localization support across the entire game.

     New language support

   • ▲🎯Behaviorserver stability

     Improved server stability to reduce the frequency of crews being removed from game sessions.

     Reduced session drops

   • ▲✨Newaccessibility—→Added

     Added options to narrate fish names upon surfacing and a toggle to disable emote narration.

     Narration controls

   • ≈✨Newcosmetics—→Barrel Bombardier

     Added the Barrel Bombardier ship collection, costumes, and weapons to the Pirate Emporium.

     New Emporium items

5. Mar 24, 2022·Sea of Thieves Release Notes - 2.5.0.1+3

   • ▲🐛Bug fixMicrosoft StoreGame Pass discount

     Plunder Pass and Boisterous Brigands Bundle now correctly display Game Pass discounts in the Microsoft Store.

     quality

   • ▲🛠QoLserver performance

     Implemented server performance improvements following the introduction of Sea Forts.

     quality

   • ▲🛠QoLclient performance

     General client performance improvements for players on lower-spec hardware.

     quality

6. Mar 24, 2022·Sea of Thieves Release Notes - 2.5.0+3

   • ▲✨NewQuest Radialmap cycling—→Added

     Players can now quickly cycle through maps or Mysterious Notes within the Quest Radial.

     Quick cycle maps with A/D or D-pad

   • ▲✨NewFishingfish namesHidden→Visible

     Fish names are now displayed when they rise to the surface, improving accessibility.

     Names appear when fish surface

   • ▲🎯BehaviorScuttle Shipreminder—→Added

     A reminder to scuttle the ship now appears after being defeated by another crew three times in quick succession.

     Reminder appears after 3 quick defeats

   • ≈🔁ReworkSkeleton Shipsspawn locationMultiple→Single Center

     Skeleton Ship World Events are now consolidated into a single location near the center of the world.

     Consolidated to one location