Sea of Thieves – March 2025 Update & Seventh Anniversary Celebration

This month, there’s a refreshing ocean breeze sweeping through the Microsoft Casual Games collection. Gamers will soon have the chance to infuse their Solitaire sessions with a touch of piracy, thanks to a Sea of Thieves-themed backdrop and unique card designs featuring iconic imagery from the game.

Mark your calendars for another whirlwind event: the Season 15 Community Weekend, kicking off on Saturday, March 22nd, and running through Monday, March 24th. Fresh off the Seventh Anniversary Celebration, this weekend is packed with fan-favorite activities like Pop-Up Plunder and Community Emissary Grades ripe for boosting. You can also capture the moment with Picture Walls and score some free souvenirs. Dive into the celebrations and share your adventures with the entire Sea of Thieves community.

Keep an eye out for some exclusive loot with Twitch Drops during Community Weekend, from March 22nd to March 24th. You could snag the Seasoned Sailor Heavy Sword, Eye of Reach, and the Eastern Winds Ruby Pegleg and Trousers. To earn these rewards, simply link your account and tune in to any participating Sea of Thieves streamer on Twitch. Whether you’re a streamer enabling Drops or a fan watching from the sidelines, make sure to find your go-to streamer or explore our Partner Directory to join the fun.

March also ushers in a new chapter of adventure with the free content update slated for release on March 27th. It adds fresh features to Season 15, including a hunting spear for tackling big game. Plus, you’ll encounter lively new creatures like skittering lizards and drifting jellyfish. The Pirate Emporium is also refreshing its stock with mesmerizing new items, so watch out for the comprehensive release notes when this update sails in.

For those with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, there’s an extra treat waiting for you when the new round of Perks drops on March 27th. In line with Sea of Thieves’ anniversary, you can redeem the time-limited Seventh Serving Emote. Check out the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks page to learn more.

Finally, brace yourself for a chance to win one-of-a-kind swag in the Microsoft Rewards Sea of Thieves Sweepstakes on March 31st. Imagine what might happen if a Megalodon met an Xbox controller. That’s right—you could walk away with an ultra-rare Sea of Thieves controller, fittingly called ‘The Devourer.’ Stay tuned for more details on how to throw your hat in the ring!