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.

More than two years after its launch, Sea of Thieves has improved in countless ways.

A limited and simplistic pirate adventure, but one with an abundance of character and a thrilling conviction in its own ideas.

A superb water park for four friends to splash around in, but progression is sluggish and there are too few surprises beneath the waves.

Sailing across the open ocean becomes less of a thrilling embodiment of cooperation and more of a chore.

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

Teamwork makes the game in this gorgeous pirate adventure, whether you're fighting the Kraken or chasing pigs

Rare unquestionably need to apply new meat to these beautiful bones. I've enjoyed the ambience of Sea of Thieves so much that I want it to be something that stays in my life for a long time to come, but, in its current state, I know that is impossible.

I am sitting cross-legged in a watchtower, praying the crew searching for me doesn't realise I'm here.