Great moments in PC gaming: Stealing and selling someone else’s treasure in Sea of Thieves
A PC Gamer writer recently revisited Sea of Thieves, Rare’s pirate-themed survival sandbox game, alongside several colleagues for recurring multiplayer sessions. The return to the oceanic adventure revealed substantial changes to the game since their last extended play period, including new enemy types, faction systems, gameplay mechanics, seasonal battle pass content, and expanded cosmetic offerings.
The article celebrates the core appeal of Sea of Thieves’ multiplayer experience—the social dynamics of crew-based sailing and treasure hunting in a shared pirate world. Despite the numerous additions and evolving meta since the game’s 2018 launch, the fundamental appeal of cooperative piracy and emergent gameplay moments continues to draw players back for regular adventures.