Difference between revisions of "Sea of Thieves"
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|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Rare}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Rare}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Purple Lamp Studios|Steam}} | ||
+ | |||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Xbox Game Studios}} |
|engines = | |engines = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 4|ref=<ref>{{ | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 4|ref=<ref name="engineversion">{{Refcheck|user=max20091|date=2022-09-18}}</ref>|build=4.10.4}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 20, 2018}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 20, 2018}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|sea-of-thieves|66}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|sea-of-thieves|66}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Currency }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Multiplayer }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, MMORPG }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Piracy, Fantasy }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 1172620 | |steam appid = 1172620 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |hltb = 38053 | ||
|official site= https://www.seaofthieves.com/ | |official site= https://www.seaofthieves.com/ | ||
|strategywiki = Sea of Thieves | |strategywiki = Sea of Thieves | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All versions require an Xbox Live account and {{DRM|offline=no}}. | {{ii}} All versions require an Xbox Live account and {{DRM|offline=no}}. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |cross-game bonus = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of PC Game Pass games|Xbox Game Pass for PC]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = true |
|fov notes = 90 Maximum. Previous tweaks for increasing fov have been patched out. Third party hacks may be bannable. | |fov notes = 90 Maximum. Previous tweaks for increasing fov have been patched out. Third party hacks may be bannable. | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
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|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = always on |
− | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]]. | + | |antialiasing notes = Forced [[FXAA]]. Can be disabled through the config file. The config file must be set to read-only. |
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
|hdr = true | |hdr = true | ||
− | |hdr notes = Added in the Anniversary Update. | + | |hdr notes = Added in the Anniversary Update. It includes an HDR peak brightness calibration slider (400-10000 nits), which unfortunately it also affects the average brightness (and thus the paper white).<br>Additional HDR brightness and HDR contrast settings are available, but they influence the peak brightness, possibly going beyond it. The game looks very different in HDR, having a much more saturated look, but lowering the "color contrast" setting brings the color closer to SDR. |
+ | |ray tracing = unknown | ||
+ | |ray tracing notes = | ||
|color blind = true | |color blind = true | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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==Input== | ==Input== | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
− | |key remap = | + | |key remap = limited |
− | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = Some keys are hardcoded (open inventory - {{code|Tab}}, actions inside menus) |
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
− | |acceleration option notes = Mouse smoothing disabled as of patch Title Update 2 | + | |acceleration option notes = Mouse smoothing disabled as of patch Title Update 2 |
|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = Mouse sensitivity is reduced by half underwater. | |mouse sensitivity notes = Mouse sensitivity is reduced by half underwater. | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
|impulse triggers = unknown | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
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|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Added in 2.0.15.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=DarkSonicPT|date=2023-03-11|comment=https://www.seaofthieves.com/release-notes/2.0.15}}</ref> |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Added in 2.0.22.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=DarkSonicPT|date=2023-03-11|comment=https://www.seaofthieves.com/release-notes/2.0.22}}</ref> | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Korean | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Added in 2.0.17.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=DarkSonicPT|date=2023-03-11|comment=https://www.seaofthieves.com/release-notes/2.0.17}}</ref> | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Added in 2.0.17.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=DarkSonicPT|date=2023-03-11|comment=https://www.seaofthieves.com/release-notes/2.0.17}}</ref> | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = Spanish | + | |language = Mexican Spanish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Thai |
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Added in 2.5.1.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=DarkSonicPT|date=2023-03-11|comment=https://www.seaofthieves.com/release-notes/2.5.1}}</ref> | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Turkish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Added in 2.3.1.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=DarkSonicPT|date=2023-03-11|comment=https://www.seaofthieves.com/release-notes/2.3.1}}</ref> |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
− | |online play players = | + | |online play players = 16 |
|online play modes = Versus | |online play modes = Versus | ||
− | |online play notes = 4 crew members. In the server up to | + | |online play notes = 4 crew members. In the server up to 16 (5 crews per server).<ref>{{refurl|url=https://twitter.com/SoT_Support/status/1484530730638225417|title=Sea of Thieves Info & Support |
+ | |date=2022-01-21|snippet=After overnight feedback we've lowered the ship count per server from six to five, while maintaining the cap of 16 players. This allows for a wider variety of ship sizes per server, and our matchmaking system will work to deliver this while we monitor impact on game performance.}}</ref><br/>Supports crossplay with Xbox One. | ||
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
|dedicated = true | |dedicated = true | ||
− | |dedicated notes = | + | |dedicated notes = |
|self-hosting = unknown | |self-hosting = unknown | ||
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
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|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
− | |||
|tcp = | |tcp = | ||
|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = unknown | |upnp = unknown | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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# Download [https://mega.nz/#F!8tlAhDyQ!2AkAQukJKAYuIWEzDTGtFA 15.6 dlls from DirectX 10.0-12.0]. | # Download [https://mega.nz/#F!8tlAhDyQ!2AkAQukJKAYuIWEzDTGtFA 15.6 dlls from DirectX 10.0-12.0]. | ||
# Extract the contents from the <code>.zip</code> file into <code>{{p|game}}</code>/Athena/Binaries/Win64 | # Extract the contents from the <code>.zip</code> file into <code>{{p|game}}</code>/Athena/Binaries/Win64 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==="The Sea Of Thieves Services are temporarily unavailable"=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Log out of the game, then log in again|ref=<ref>https://www.seaofthieves.com/community/forums/topic/126977/fix-for-error-the-sea-of-thieves-services-are-temporarily-unavailable</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Click "Sign out" at the bottom of the opening screen, then sign in again | ||
+ | {{ii}} This issue can occur after changing the password or gamertag/username of the Xbox account tied to your game | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 11 | + | |direct3d versions = 11,12 |
− | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = DX12 added in update 2.10.1. |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = false | |windows 32-bit exe = false | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minCPU2 = AMD Athlon II X3 455 | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon II X3 455 | ||
|minRAM = 4 GB | |minRAM = 4 GB | ||
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 75 GB |
|minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 | ||
|minGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 7850 | |minGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 7850 | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 00:12, 26 February 2024
Although this product has been released, it remains under active development - information may change frequently and could be outdated or irrelevant.
Developers | |
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Rare | |
Steam | Purple Lamp Studios |
Publishers | |
Xbox Game Studios | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 4[Note 1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 20, 2018 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 67 |
OpenCritic | 66 |
IGDB | 66 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service |
Microtransactions | Currency |
Modes | Multiplayer |
Perspectives | First-person |
Genres | Action, MMORPG |
Themes | Piracy, Fantasy |
Warnings
- This game requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.
Key points
- Crossplay with Xbox One.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Microsoft Store | Xbox Play Anywhere, Xbox Game Pass for PC | |||
Steam |
- All versions require an Xbox Live account and a constant internet connection for all game modes.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via Xbox Game Pass for PC. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Microsoft Store | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.SeaofThieves_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\Athena\Saved\Config\UWP64 |
Steam | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Athena\Saved\Config\WindowsClient |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1172620/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Microsoft Store | |
Steam | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1172620/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud | ||
Xbox Cloud | Synchronizes saved games. |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | Tested at 5760x1200 | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | 90 Maximum. Previous tweaks for increasing fov have been patched out. Third party hacks may be bannable. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Only UWP Fullscreen. Cursor becomes uncaptured from Time to Time. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Forced FXAA. Can be disabled through the config file. The config file must be set to read-only. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | Added in the Anniversary Update. It includes an HDR peak brightness calibration slider (400-10000 nits), which unfortunately it also affects the average brightness (and thus the paper white). Additional HDR brightness and HDR contrast settings are available, but they influence the peak brightness, possibly going beyond it. The game looks very different in HDR, having a much more saturated look, but lowering the "color contrast" setting brings the color closer to SDR. |
||
Color blind mode |
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unreal Engine 4 page for more details.
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Some keys are hardcoded (open inventory - Tab , actions inside menus) |
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Mouse acceleration | Mouse smoothing disabled as of patch Title Update 2 | |
Mouse sensitivity | Mouse sensitivity is reduced by half underwater. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music, sound effects, and dialogue | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | Added in 2.0.15.[2] | |||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Added in 2.0.22.[3] | |||
Korean | Added in 2.0.17.[4] | |||
Polish | Added in 2.0.17.[5] | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Latin American Spanish | ||||
Thai | Added in 2.5.1.[6] | |||
Turkish | Added in 2.3.1.[7] |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | ||||
LAN play | ||||
Online play | 16 | Versus 4 crew members. In the server up to 16 (5 crews per server).[8] Supports crossplay with Xbox One. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
- No port information; you can edit this page to add it.
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Game refuse to run on system with AMD Terascale APU + GCN Dual Graphics
Use Catalyst DirectX 10.0-12.0 15.6 dlls. |
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Log out of the game, then log in again[9] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 11, 12 | DX12 added in update 2.10.1. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10 (Version 14393.222) | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3-2115C 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon II X3 455 |
Intel Core i3-4170 3.7 GHz AMD FX-6300 3.5 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 75 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 AMD Radeon HD 7850 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 AMD Radeon R9 270 2 GB of VRAM |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ Unreal Engine 4 engine build: 4.10.4[1]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (1172620) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:max20091 on 2022-09-18
- ↑ Verified by User:DarkSonicPT on 2023-03-11
- ↑ Verified by User:DarkSonicPT on 2023-03-11
- ↑ Verified by User:DarkSonicPT on 2023-03-11
- ↑ Verified by User:DarkSonicPT on 2023-03-11
- ↑ Verified by User:DarkSonicPT on 2023-03-11
- ↑ Verified by User:DarkSonicPT on 2023-03-11
- ↑ Sea of Thieves Info & Support - last accessed on 2022-01-21
- "After overnight feedback we've lowered the ship count per server from six to five, while maintaining the cap of 16 players. This allows for a wider variety of ship sizes per server, and our matchmaking system will work to deliver this while we monitor impact on game performance."
- ↑ https://www.seaofthieves.com/community/forums/topic/126977/fix-for-error-the-sea-of-thieves-services-are-temporarily-unavailable