Summary
Developer Rare has released the patch notes forSea of Thieves' Season 12 update, which includes new weapons, treasure, a cannonball type, and more. The major update arrives alongsideSea of Thieves' full PS5 launch.
Premium Edition owners on PS5 were able to dive intoSea of Thievesbeginning on April 25, but April 30 marks the game’s full release for all PS5 players. Predictably, Rare has prepared a significant update to build even more hype for the game, and some of thesenewSea of Thievesfeatureshave already been revealed. A recently released trailer showed new items like the Double Barrel Pistol and Scattershot cannonball type, but Rare has now provided many more details regarding the update.
Sea of Thieves' Update 3.0.0 comes in at about 2 GB on most platforms and re-enables Open Crew matchmaking. Also, all players who log in during Season 12 will receive the New Dawn Sails for free. The update adds two new weapons in Throwing Knives and the Double Barrel Pistol. Throwing Knives are a multifaceted option, as they can be used as a melee weapon by quickly stabbing enemies with a regular attack or dealing a powerful downward strike with a charged attack, in addition to a ranged option that deals lots of damage. As for the Double Barrel Pistol, it has lower range and damage than the standard Pistol but comes with a higher fire rate and the option to fire both barrels at once for increased damage.
Sea of Thieves' cannonball typesalso get a new addition thanks to this update’s Scattershot ammo. This type of cannonball breaks apart into four projectiles after being fired but has a lower trajectory than standard cannonballs; Scattershot is intended to be a short-range option for ship battles. The update also adds the Bone Caller, a throwable mystical item that summons a skeleton crew loyal to the team that threw it. The Bone Caller can be loaded into cannons as well, allowing crews to fire it onto the decks of opposing ships.
The update’s other new additions include the Horn of Fair Winds, which is a treasure artifact that gives a significant boost to a ship’s sails and could prove to be one of therarer items inSea of Thieves; Harpoon Tightropes, which are shootable harpoon lines that allow players to walk across them; and Island Ziplines, which are permanent fixtures on certain islands that provide more efficient travel.
As usual, the new season also adds a fresh set of Renown levels and a Plunder Pass. This season’s final Renown rewards are Famous Pirate and Famed Buccanneer cosmetics, and those willing to purchase the new Plunder Pass can unlock items from the Gorgon set, including a full ship set. Fans ofSea of Thievescosmeticsare in luck, as the Pirate Emporium has been updated with new items including ship liveries, costumes, pets, and more.
Sea of Thieves Patch Notes for Season 12 Update 3.0.0
THE WAR CHEST
New weapons waiting to be mastered and tools to take your tactics to the next level! Try your luck with fresh loadouts and feel the rush while riding the ziplines. To learn more about this new Season’s headline features, head over to ourdedicated Season 12 page.
Updated Weapon Pose Emotes
SEASON 12
Another Season means 100 new Renown levels to climb and rewards to snag – and an optional Plunder Pass adding even more! Read on for more on this plus details of other improvements landing with this Season’s launch, on top of those already applied inlast week’s update…
Season 12 Rewards and Plunder Pass
Season 12 Emissary Ledger Rewards
PIRATE EMPORIUM
Show off your personal style with purchases from the Pirate Emporium! Pick up exclusive cosmetics such as ship liveries, costumes, weapons, pets and emotes using your Ancient Coins, purchasable with real money. Head to thePirate Emporium pageto browse and buy the latest additions!
KNOWN ISSUES
Full Guild Access Temporarily Disabled
To learn more about known issues inSea of Thievescurrently being tracked and their status, head over to ourKnown Issues support site article.
PlayStation®5: 76.97 GB (update only: 0.5 GB)
Sea of Thieves
WHERE TO PLAY
Sea of Thieves offers the essential pirate experience, from sailing and fighting to exploring and looting – everything you need to live the pirate life and become a legend in your own right. With no set roles, you have complete freedom to approach the world, and other players, however you choose. Whether you’re voyaging as a group or sailing solo, you’re bound to encounter other crews in this shared world adventure – but will they be friends or foes, and how will you respond?A Vast Open World:Explore a vast open world filled with unspoiled islands and underwater kingdoms. Take on quests to hunt for lost loot, forge a reputation with the Trading Companies and battle foes from Phantoms and Ocean Crawlers to Megalodons and the mighty Kraken. Try your hand at fishing, make maps to your own buried treasure or choose from hundreds of other optional goals and side-quests!Become Legend:On your journey to become a Pirate Legend you’ll amass loot, build a reputation and define a unique personal style with your hard-earned rewards. Adventurer. Explorer. Conqueror. What will your legend be?
