https://gamedropdaily.com/updates/sea-of-thieves/ Official Steam announcements and patch notes for Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition. en-us Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:30:19 GMT 720 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1846018067925695 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1846018067925695#1791369019 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:30:19 GMT News The nights are drawing in and it’s been a little while since we last scanned what’s on the horizon, so it’s time for a fresh This Month in Sea of Thieves article! If you’ve already taken a glance at how long this article is, you’ll know that October’s set to be non-stop from… https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1845383656385295 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1845383656385295#1790927116 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:45:16 GMT News Have you ever looked at your ship’s sails and thought “those would be 100% better with a reference to our crew’s inside joke about Flameheart having a puppy called Hot Dog”? Of course you have, and now’s your chance to prove it! Our first ever Sail Design Competition is your… https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1844115010494049 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1844115010494049#1789718117 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:55:17 GMT Event Looking for your next adventure? You won’t need to look far in Sea of Thieves Season 21! With a breathless schedule of Live Events and enhancements to Custom Seas each month, it’s a Season full of things to catch your attention and keep the boosts and rewards rolling in. In… https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1844115010491911 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1844115010491911#1789649113 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:45:13 GMT Patch Custom SeasThe free customisation toolset introduced in Season 20 expands with new options and additions! For more info on everything else taking place this Season, head over to our dedicated Season 21 page. Saving LayoutsCustom Seas now provides the ability for creators to save… https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1843481262689576 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1843481262689576#1788970522 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:15:22 GMT News It’s been quite a while since we last invited you to follow along as a new cosmetic makes the leap from an idea to a fully realised in-game item. The last time we were here, we had some lantern secrets to share, following on from our prior deep dives into crow-themed cosmetics… https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1842846814446246 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1842846814446246#1788523213 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:00:13 GMT News The final summer bank holiday in the UK has just passed by, which surely means that September has begun and, more importantly, you’re owed a new list of everything that’s going to be happening in the coming month. September’s schedule is loaded with Live Events and rewards to… https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1841579228669301 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1841579228669301#1787328045 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:00:45 GMT Event How are your Custom Seas creations going? Made any fun game modes? We’ve had a good time seeing Sea of Thieves versions of Dodgeball, admiring some Arena-inspired modes and marvelling at the cinematic masterpieces you’re producing. However, today we come offering a way to… https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1841579228668241 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1841579228668241#1787307618 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:20:18 GMT News Update August 28th: Following the original publication of this article, we’ve heard your feedback and are making some adjustments to what was previously announced with regards to #SoTShot rewards. While we were well-intentioned in trying to keep the line between pre- and… https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1841579228665179 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1841579228665179#1787223907 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:05:07 GMT Patch Custom SeasBuild new game modes to challenge your friends, record unrivalled cinematics and experience the Sea of Thieves like never before! To learn more about this Season’s headline features, head over to our dedicated Season 20 page. Legendary Location – Seas of Sailor’s… https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1840310314342461 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1840310314342461#1786033810 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:30:10 GMT News The sweltering heat of August has had a few days to settle in now, and even though we’re already acclimatised thanks to the last few weeks of sweltering heat, it still seems like a good time to browse the upcoming Sea of Thieves schedule and share highlights of the month ahead… https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1839041357026563 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1839041357026563#1784811013 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:50:13 GMT Patch Custom SeasBuild new game modes to challenge your friends, record unrivalled cinematics and experience the Sea of Thieves like never before! To learn more about this Season’s headline features, head over to our dedicated Season 20 page. Emoting with Free CameraPlayers are now… https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1836506165582971 https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1836506165582971#1783592727 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:25:27 GMT Patch UpdatesChest of Fortune BalancingThe issues preventing some emergent World Events from awarding the Chest of Fortune upon completion have been addressed, and the Chest of Fortune is now being awarded where intended. When tackling any of these emergent World Events, the chances…