Sea of Thievesgives players the option to sail alone or with a crew across its expansive sea. Either approach gives players the option to hunt down treasure, engage other players in piratical activities, and tackle the enemies of the world. Those on board one ofSea of Thieves' larger ships with a crew will quickly find, however, that communication is crucial to a successful voyage.
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PlayingSea of Thievescollaborativelyrequires players to take advantage of its communication systems and its features. Those using voice chat in the game are likely going to have to learn their way around the Speaking Trumpet and its abilities. For those looking to unlock the ability to whisper inSea of Thievesthis guide is here to help.
How To Get The Speaking Trumpet In Sea Of Thieves
Introduced inThe Hungering Deep update toSea of Thieves, the Speaking Trumpet was originally obtained after the defeat of the Megalodon. In today’s version of the game,every player has a Speaking Trumpet on their person after completing their maiden voyage.This item is the key to whispering in the game. Though the cosmetic design can be changed, each player has effectively the same Speaking Trumpet. There are two abilities that this item unlocks, and both have their own use cases: amplifying and whispering.
to access the Speaking Trumpet, players need toopen up the Equipment Radial Menu.To open this menu players, need to hit either Q on their keyboard or the Left Bumper on their controller. Once there, the Speaking Trumpet is at the top of the More items,accessed through the F button or X, respectively.
How to Whisper and Shout in Sea of Thieves
Sea of Thieves continues to host a huge number of playersand individuals playing with random players will always need to communicate with crewmates. Using theLeft Trigger or Right Clicking flips the Speaking Trumpet around, and is the only way players can whisper in the game. Those looking to keep certain voice chats from other members on the ship can use this feature to muffle their voice and limit how far it will travel. Releasing the Left Trigger flips the Trumpet back to its original position.
Using theRight Trigger or Left Clicking on a keyboard pulls the Trumpet closer to the player and allows them to shout to other playersthrough their mic, increasing their volume and reach.
In order for whispering and shouting to work in the game, players need to be using the in-game voice chat that can be activated in the game’s settings. ThoughSea of Thieveshas had struggles with voice chat, this feature can add to the experience of those seeking a more active pirate simulation.
Sea of Thievesis available now on PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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