Summary
Developer Rare has announced thatSea of Thievesis getting a new anti-cheat system in the near future. This marks the developer’s first step in truly addressing cheating issues withinSea of Thieves.
Like many multiplayer games,Sea of Thieveshas had a cheating issuesince its launch back in 2018. This has created plenty of frustration among users who fall victim to these exploits, especially seeing thatSea of Thievesis a PvPvE game that partially revolves around accruing loot and avoiding death. Surprisingly, Rare has not implemented a true anti-cheat system in the game’s four-year lifespan, until later this month.
In a video uploaded to theSea of ThievesYouTube account, Rare confirmed that it will implement Epic Games' Easy Anti-Cheat system later in March. EAC is used in popular games likeFortniteandApex Legendsand is a “kernel-level solution,” like many powerful anti-cheats are nowadays. Rare also explained that this is only the “first step” in combating cheaters and confirmed that it’s looking into additional ways to protect players in the future, which users should hear about soon. Currently,Sea of Thievesusers can run into cheats like aimbots, speedhacks, and more, but these issues should become much less prevalent following the implementation of EAC.
Sea of Thieves Getting Epic’s Easy Anti-Cheat Later in March
In the same video, Rare also admitted that its efforts to make future updates smaller will take a bit longer than previously thought, as the approaching March update will still be a sizable download for Xbox and Windows Store users. This delayed effort was spearheaded by aFebruarySea of Thievesupdatethat set the stage for such an improvement. Fortunately, Rare says the upgrade should work as intended following the March patch.
Sea of Thieveshas a big premiere comingnext month when it releases for the PlayStation 5 on April 30. The approaching launch marks the end of a long trend for Rare, which has never released a game for the PlayStation in its 39-year history. PlayStation 5 users can also purchase other Xbox exclusives likeHi-Fi Rushon March 19,Groundedon April 16, and the already availablePentiment.
Sea of Thieves' cross-platform release could be a major boost to the game’s player base. It’s regarded as one of thebest online co-op games on Game Passthanks to its unique format and entertaining gameplay, and Microsoft Gaming’s Phil Spencer previously explained that Xbox’s various PS5 releases will hopefully help these franchises reach many more players.
Sea of Thieves
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Sea of Thieves offers the essential pirate experience, from sailing and fighting to exploring and looting – everything you need to live the pirate life and become a legend in your own right. With no set roles, you have complete freedom to approach the world, and other players, however you choose. Whether you’re voyaging as a group or sailing solo, you’re bound to encounter other crews in this shared world adventure – but will they be friends or foes, and how will you respond?A Vast Open World:Explore a vast open world filled with unspoiled islands and underwater kingdoms. Take on quests to hunt for lost loot, forge a reputation with the Trading Companies and battle foes from Phantoms and Ocean Crawlers to Megalodons and the mighty Kraken. Try your hand at fishing, make maps to your own buried treasure or choose from hundreds of other optional goals and side-quests!Become Legend:On your journey to become a Pirate Legend you’ll amass loot, build a reputation and define a unique personal style with your hard-earned rewards. Adventurer. Explorer. Conqueror. What will your legend be?
