Developer Rare has announced the patch notes for Season 12 of Sea of Thieves, coinciding with the game’s anticipated debut on PlayStation 5. Premium Edition owners on the PS5 gained early access to Sea of Thieves on April 25, with a broader rollout set for April 30 to all PS5 players. This significant update marks an effort to elevate the excitement around the game, introducing a slew of new features, weapons, and treasures that promise to enhance the pirate adventure experience.
The update, termed Sea of Thieves Update 3.0.0, reintroduces Open Crew matchmaking, providing players with expanded options to assemble their ideal crew. Furthermore, as an incentive to join the new season, all players logging in during Season 12 will receive the exclusive New Dawn Sails as a complimentary reward.
Among the most exciting additions are two new weapons designed to enrich combat dynamics. Throwing Knives have been introduced as a versatile new weapon option, serving dual purposes as a melee weapon for close-quarters combat and a ranged weapon capable of dealing significant damage. Additionally, the Double Barrel Pistol makes its debut, offering a higher rate of fire and the unique ability to fire both barrels simultaneously. However, this comes at the cost of reduced range and damage compared to the standard Pistol, adding a strategic layer to weapon choice.
Explore new weapons, tools and strategies in Season 12!
Throwing Knives
Double Barrel Pistol
Harpoon Walking
Horn of Fair Winds
Bone Caller
Ziplines
Emporium Refresh (Owls!)
100 Levels of Seasonal Rewards
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Sea of Thieves’ arsenal expands further with the addition of Scattershot ammo. This new type of cannonball breaks into four smaller projectiles upon firing, making it especially effective in short-range naval battles. It offers players a strategic alternative to traditional cannonballs.
Another novel feature is the Bone Caller, a mystical item that summons an allied skeleton crew. This item can be thrown or loaded into a cannon and deployed directly onto enemy ships, providing strategic support during battles.
The update also introduces new treasures and traversal options that promise to transform gameplay. The Horn of Fair Winds, a new artifact, can significantly enhance a ship’s sails, potentially making it a highly sought-after item. Players can also take advantage of new traversal mechanics, such as Harpoon Tightropes and Island Ziplines. Harpoon Tightropes allow players to shoot harpoon lines that they can walk across, providing new tactical movement options. Meanwhile, Island Ziplines, permanent fixtures on select islands, facilitate quicker travel and provide a fun new way to explore.
Season 12 does not just bring new hardware and treasures; it also introduces a new batch of Renown levels and a Plunder Pass. These features offer a range of rewards, including the Famous Pirate and Famed Buccaneer cosmetics, allowing players to further personalize their avatars and ships. The Pirate Emporium, too, receives an update with a variety of new ship liveries, costumes, pets, and more. These additions are aimed at catering to players’ desires for deeper customization and providing fresh content that keeps the gameplay engaging.
As Sea of Thieves continues to expand its horizons with the full launch on PS5 and the rollout of Update 3.0.0, players old and new will find an array of novel features that promise to enrich their experience. With strategic new weapons, exciting traversal options, and enticing rewards, the pirate life just got a bit more thrilling on the high seas.
For those eager to dive deeper into the specifics, the full list of patch notes for Sea of Thieves Update 3.0.0 offers a detailed look at all the enhancements and new features. Here is the comprehensive rundown of changes and additions that players can explore in Season 12.
New weapons waiting to be mastered and tools to take your tactics to the next level! Try your luck with fresh loadouts and feel the rush while riding the ziplines. To learn more about this new Season’s headline features, head over to our dedicated Season 12 page.
Another Season means 100 new Renown levels to climb and rewards to snag – and an optional Plunder Pass adding even more! Read on for more on this plus details of other improvements landing with this Season’s launch, on top of those already applied in last week’s update…
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Show off your personal style with purchases from the Pirate Emporium! Pick up exclusive cosmetics such as ship liveries, costumes, weapons, pets and emotes using your Ancient Coins, purchasable with real money. Head to the Pirate Emporium page to browse and buy the latest additions!
To learn more about known issues in Sea of Thieves currently being tracked and their status, head over to our Known Issues support site article.
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