Dev Update (video)

Joe returns after an E3 break to recap the inclusions and changes in the latest release, reminisce about E3, and look forwards to the next year.

Notes of interest:

• From the latest update:
  • Letters of recommendation for Sea Dogs and Hunter’s Call.
  • Shores of Gold commendation fixes, and other small Tale Tales tweaks.
  • Updated Arena matchmaking after each match.
  • Capstan damage no longer drops the anchor – “we’ll see how that plays out in the wild”.
• Some Tall Tales localisation is being worked on for French and German, will be fixed in an upcoming update.
• Notes from E3:
  • Joe reconfirmed 8.4 million unique players since launch, and 2M have played since the Anniversary Update.
  • The Halo Ship cosmetics were released for players during E3:
    • Partnering with 343 was a great experience.
    • Rare are working on future cosmetic partnerships, both 1st party and external.
  •  Joe’s highlight from E3 was meeting people who play Sea of Thieves. If you see the Rare team at events be sure to stop and say hello and share your stories.
  • Joe described the E3 Microsoft briefing, and how he feels re-energised with the direction of Xbox Studios and services, and how Sea of Thieves fits into the long term plans.
• Prior to E3, the leadership team presenting their thinking around updating the game moving forward:
  • Giving players regular things to look forward to,
  • Doing it in a sustainable way for the developers.
  • The new cadence will start to roll out over the next couple of months – though they’re not ready to talk specifics yet.