Sea of Thievesgained a lot of attention when it announced a crossover withPirates of the Caribbeanthat included an entire unique story featuring Jack Sparrow. The crossover event came from seemingly out of nowhere, and was a real treat forSea of ThievesandPirates of the Caribbeanfans, especially since it was entirely free for players. The crossover was largely well received by players and critics, and raised the question of whetherSea of Thieveswould continue to offer exciting crossovers.
That question was answered today asSea of Thievesrevealed a newBorderlandscrossoverevent. TheBorderlandscrossover is much smaller than thePirate of Thievesone, with its highlight being aBorderlands-themed ship complete with a pirate Claptrap on its mast. However, it does seem to show that the game is interested in pursuing more crossovers with other properties, and that video game franchises are possibilities beyond massive movie series. There is no way of knowing what future crossovers the game will host, but there are some video games that would make great options.
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Sea of Thieves Should Cross Over With The Elder Scrolls
The Elder Scrollsis one of the biggest western RPG franchises in the industry, and it just so happens to be owned by Xbox. The series would be perfect for aSea of Thievescrossover event for a multitude of reasons. One of these is justhow unique of a settingThe Elder Scrollshas. There are a lot of different elements thatSea of Thievescould pull fromThe Elder Scrollsincluding themed items, islands based on locations in the series, different races for pirates, weapons, or even a variety of pets. The story for the event could even see the series' iconic Oblivion Gates opening up inSea of Thievesfor players to come together and close.
The event would also make a lot of sense from a marketing standpoint. Obviously, crossover events are meant to attract new players to both of the involved series, as well as give existing players something fun to interact with. This could work well for both games, especially if the crossover was timed with either anElder Scrolls Onlineexpansion or the eventual release ofThe Elder Scrolls 6. The event could also bring a lot of unique content to the game, such as a ship based onThe Elder Scrolls' elusive Dwemer race.
Sea of Thieves Should Cross Over With Viva Pinata
Another title owned by Xbox that would be great for a fullSea of Thievescrossover isViva Pinata. Also developed by Rare,Viva Pinatasees players developing a garden for pinata to come to hang out and grow. The series saw two main releases on Xbox 360, as well as a party game spin-off, but has been dormant ever since. Despite that, the game has a devoted community among Rare fans, and a crossover would be a great way to honor them. WhileRare has hinted at futureSea of Thievescrossovers with Disney properties, taking time to honor the studio’s own history in the industry more would be great for fans of the studio and new players alike.
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Sea of Thieveshas featured items fromViva Pinatain the past, but there is still a lot more potential for a bigger crossover that brings new modes and items to the game. The game already has a brightly coloredViva Pinataship that looks great inSea of Thieves’art style, but a full crossover could bring features like transporting Pinata to different gardens spread out across islands. This could be a great way to add some new activities and areas to the game that stand out from others already present. The event could even have players hunt downa new form ofSea of Thieves' Megalodon enemyby introducing a pinata variant that can give players some unique rewards for hunting it down.
Sea of Thieves Should Cross Over With Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag
Perhaps one of the most obvious potential crossovers isAssassin’s Creed: Black Flag.Black Flagreleased in 2013 and is still considered one of the best entries in the series. The game was also released at a time when pirate-themed video games were not common, andAssassin’s Creed: Black Flaghas been hailed as one of the best pirate gamesin the industry. This would make a crossover with the game great forSea of Thieves,as many fans ofBlack Flagwould likely check out the pirate MMO just to get their hands on some assassin gear or run through a storyline starring Connor Kenway.
The crossover event could also bring some cool new features toSea of Thieves, such as potential assassination missions orAssassin’s Creedgear like a hidden blade or assassin outfit. The crossover event could also be used as marketing forAssassin’s Creed, whether it be for a future pirate-themed game or a possible remaster ofBlack Flagthat many fans have been hoping for. The event could even be used as a promotion forUbisoft’s future pirate gameSkull and Bones, and could include some new content from that game to help attractBlack Flagplayers to the new game as well. Either way,Sea of Thieveswould be a great place for some newBlack Flagcontent, especially if the MMO approaches it with a more light-hearted tone that could be refreshing for the game’s setting.
Hopefully players will get some more news on what lies in the future forSea of Thievessoon. The game has come a long way after its original release, and it doesn’t seem like Rare is planning on slowing down anytime soon. The game has adopted a seasonal model that has brought significant updates, and it will be great to see what else eventually gets added. Until then, there is theBorderlandscrossover event for players to try out, and there are still plenty ofsecrets inSea of Thievesthat most players have yet to find.
Sea of Thievesis available now on PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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