Sea of Thieves is currently seeing a strong increase in players on Steam. Is it worth it to jump into the pirate MMO now?
What is the current state of Sea of Thieves? After the pirate MMO’s Steam launch on June 3, 2020, with 66,632 concurrent players (according to Steamcharts), the number of players initially declined until the end of October.
Since November, however, there has been a strong increase again. In November, the number of concurrent active players on Steam increased by 4,426, and in the last 30 days, it was even 4,488. This corresponds to a peak of 52,916 players.
Even the ratings on Steam are rising and currently stand at 91 % of the 11,968 reviews submitted in the last 30 days.
A pirate MMO that is simply fun
What do the players say? Here we summarize some recent voices from players who can boast at least 100 play hours in Sea of Thieves:
- El_Kiki_Mac says: ‘If you’re looking for a game that captivates you with charm and action, you’re in the right place. It’s great for playing with long-time friends or finding new teammates.’
- W͜͡i͜͡n͜͡d͜͡r͜͡y͜͡n explains: ‘This game can go from intense and heart-wrenching to chill and relaxed. Remember to bring friends or find some.’
- Mateo420 writes: ‘This game is so fun and amazing! It offers endless hours of fun. It’s better with a crew, but still fun if you go solo.’
- BlindPilot however has an issue with cheaters: ‘Unfortunately, I can’t recommend this game, mainly due to the lack of anti-cheat… it’s not uncommon to get shot by players you can’t see, for explosive barrels to spawn on your ship, and for players to jump from the ground to the crow’s nest. If that’s all okay with you, feel free to buy it.’
What has happened in the game in recent months? Sea of Thieves receives regular updates. After the Steam launch on June 3, 2020, the following was added:
Haunted Shores – This update introduced the undead Captain Flameheart, who makes life difficult for players in a new encounter with his fleet of ghost ships. The ghost ships are a permanent threat in the game.
Alpha of Custom Servers announced – Sea of Thieves will soon get custom servers that players can set up themselves to experience adventures with just friends. An alpha is set to begin shortly.
Ashen Winds – This update continues the saga surrounding Captain Flameheart. Four new undead enemies appear that you must face. Additionally, new pets have been added and control with just one analog stick has been introduced.
Vaults of the Ancients – With this update, dogs were added as new pets among other things. Additionally, you can now search for hidden vaults for which you first need the corresponding keys.
Fate of the Damned – This update brought the enemies “Shadow of the Fate” who spread across the seas. You need to find out where they come from and what their appearance means. Undead pets were also newly added.
Festival of Giving – The last update of 2020 brought the Christmas event with gifts. These included winter costumes and pets.
Is Sea of Thieves worth it now?
The pirate MMO offers plenty of content and regularly receives new additions. Players find it really cool to sail the seas as pirates with friends. Especially during the Steam Christmas Sale, many new players joined.
If you also want to be a pirate, fight against undead and other pirates, and command your own ship with friends, then Sea of Thieves is definitely worth a look.
Sea of Thieves ranks among the 5 best sailing MMOs for pirates and sailors – as of 2021 on MeinMMO.
