: Instead of just major seasonal drops, expect a robust Live Calendar of events like the recent Bilge Rats Weekender and the Gold & Glory weekend (which ran from late February to March 2nd, offering double gold and reputation). Season 19 & 20 Highlights
Rare recently admitted that the previous cadence of monthly, bite-sized "acts" was putting too much pressure on the development team without meeting player expectations.
We are currently in the thick of a transitional period between major seasons.
: Rare is introducing Custom Seas , a free sandbox mode for all players. While you won't earn gold or reputation here, it allows for total control over the environment—you can spawn enemies, toggle storms, and even turn off the Kraken.
Technical stability is the current "North Star" for the development team. Sea of Thieves Community Direct | March 2026
: Moving forward, the focus is shifting back to core sandbox experiences and "players creating stories together".
