Summary
It’s been choppy waters forSea of Thievesin 2023, with seasonal update delays and claims that the game is dying for different reasons, such as a lack of new content. As a result, some players might wonder ifSea of Thievesis worth playing in 2024 in terms of its current state and what’s next on the horizon. That said, despite recent challenges,Sea of Thievesstill has a loyal following, with many excited about some of Rare’s recent additions to the game, such as Safer Seas launched in December 2023.
Although the desire for fresh, brand-new content remains for some, in many ways, 2024 couldn’t be a better time to playSea of Thievesfor several reasons, as one of thebest pirate gamesaround.In the thirteenthSea of ThievesCommunity Podcast, some of the developers also shared some “Sea of Tease” updates for its player base, suggesting a shift in focus asSea of Thievesmoves into Season 11 sometime this January, teasing a massive fundamental change and a renewed focus on new content, something which could potentially please many long-term fans and newcomers alike.
Reasons To Play Sea Of Thieves In 2024
On one hand,Sea of Thieveswas light on brand-new content in 2023, except for features like Season 10’s Skull of Siren Song Voyage, effectively a brand-newSea of ThievesWorld Eventthat, interestingly, players can join from their ship. However, Rare did focus on making more fundamental-focused additions to the game, like Guilds and Safer Seas, giving players more ways to playSea of Thievesthan ever before. Safer Seas also lets players learn the ropes of the game, potentially appealing to a range of players. The Skull of Siren Song also sets up different PVP scenarios for those who enjoy the game’s competitive side.
While time will tell what kind of impact Safer Seas has on the game long-term, it was warmly received by those players previously put off by competitive encounters, giving those players a calmer way of returning to the game without thechallenge ofSea of ThievesPVP, enabling players to focus on content they might otherwise struggle to complete with other players around, such as doing Tall Tales and ticking off Commendations whether solo or with friends. Focusing on PVP, 2023 also saw a renewed, ongoing focus on taking measures to resolve issues like cheating and hit reg, the latter being something the developers stated in the podcast that they also intend to continue prioritizing in 2024.
Upcoming Sea Of Thieves Content In 2024
It’s also worth noting Rarehasplans for five years ofSea of Thievescontent. The latest podcast also teased what’s next forSea of Thievesthis year, focusing on fresh and regular exciting content, which is another reason that makes it worth sticking with. There’s also the possibility of new weapons and tools, plus the return of the long-awaited Captain Flameheart and related content, the latter also suggested by the beloved Orb currently at the Reaper’s Hideout.
While there doesn’t necessarily need to be another big content crossover like 2021’s massively successful A Pirate’s Life, hopefully, the new planned content is big and exciting enough to attract and keep players' interest, especially with potentialcompetition fromSkull and Bones. AlthoughSea of Thieveshas a lot to prove in 2024, it seems it still has plenty left to give.
