Rare has announced that Season 17 of Sea of Thieves is now available.
This season introduces:
- Smugglers’ League: New faction focused on smuggling operations, featuring missions involving transport of items like explosives and weapons, requiring planning and discretion.
- New Smuggling Voyages: Challenging missions to recover and deliver illicit goods, with rewards including exclusive cosmetics and faction reputation.
- New Explosive Items: Powerful explosives for combat strategies, with risks demanding careful handling.
Enhanced Stealth Mechanics: Ability to crouch and move silently to avoid detection, broadening tactical options. - Disguises and Emotes: New cosmetic items for customization and deception strategies during missions.
Expanded Reputation System: Progress with the Smugglers’ League unlocks exclusive rewards like cosmetics and titles. - Black Market: Duke offers exclusive items, such as cosmetics, for customization and progression.
Environmental Challenges: New weather conditions and sea creatures add variety and obstacles to missions. - Pirate Profiles: New feature in the Pirate Emporium allowing creation of multiple pirate profiles, ideal for roleplay or fresh challenges without replacing main characters.
- Events and Rewards: Limited-time events including Community Weekend (August 30 – September 1) featuring Rare’s 40th-anniversary rewards like Ruby Legend Figurehead (unlocked if 100,000 global events are completed).
The season coincides with Rare’s 40th anniversary, offering freebies like the Rare Ruby Eyepatch (login bonus) and Rare Regalia ship set via Plunder Pass. For details, visit the official website.
