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Sea of Thieves

maximoose

Figured this deserves it's own thread now rather than clogging up the Xbox Gaming thread

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl3UiHp0sz0

Sea of Thieves is an upcoming action-adventure video game developed by Rare and published by Microsoft Studios for Microsoft Windows and Xbox One, set for release in 2017.

Innovative co-op gameplay in a shared world
Work together as a pirate crew with shared goals and rewards, where you’ll go on epic voyages in search of legendary artifacts and buried treasure, but where the potential threat of other players always lurks over the horizon.

Be the pirates you want to be
Crew up with your friends and be the pirates you want, choosing your own roles and goals. Explore the world, take on quests, or seek out conflict. It’s your crew against the world, and how you deal with other crews is entirely up to you.

A rich fantastical world
Explore a beautiful world with a distinctive art style that is ripe for discovery and adventure, with mythical creatures lurking on islands and under the inviting surface of the sea.

The game is currently in technical alpha stage -and you can join the insider program here: https://www.seaofthieves.com/insider

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ZiabR

The water has me drooling. I have not seen water look so real. The Sea behaves like it should. Amazing stuff.

FAILSAFE 00

Having some laugh with the lads playing this game. We have been laughing for ages.

To describe the situation below we pursue another ship. We fire our cannons. Lookout calls a collision. We run to the top of the ship and board their ship killing the pair of them.

I drop the anchor and search their ship for a gold chest. I find and lift the chest and off with me into the water. Next issue is 3 sharks chasing me as I wait for my ship. In a small window of opportunity I grab the ladder and get back on board with the stolen treasure.

What you don't see next is the guys respawn and take control of their ship and pursue us but we are going so quick we eventually lose them and sell their gold chest at an outpost

* Another highlight was all us getting blind drunk and suddenly we are attacked by a guy in the bar. We try to return fire but we are wasted and he kills most of us as we are disorientated and puking on each other lol.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5lzJTzaaLQ

CatInABox

Mickeroo wrote: »

Good they're planning on it but don't see why they wouldn't push it straight away. I'm pretty sure if you subscribe on pc all you get is recore at the moment.

Huh, turns out that if it's play anywhere and in the games pass, then it'll be on available on PC too. That's handy. Can't remember if they've already committed to having all their new releases as Play Anywhere.

https://twitter.com/aarongreenberg/status/955924123816927232

This may actually be handy for me now, being back in Ireland means I have more space to set up my PC again.

Mickeroo

Good they're planning on it but don't see why they wouldn't push it straight away. I'm pretty sure if you subscribe on pc all you get is recore at the moment.

CatInABox

Mickeroo wrote: »

I can't see the tweet but according to reddit the next halo/Gears/Forza will do the same. That's brilliant, hopefully includes their PC versions too.

It doesn't look like it so far, but from what Phil Spencer was saying, it seems likely to come sooner rather than later.

Xbox Game Pass is also limited to the Xbox games console right now, and PC gamers can’t access a range of games that are cross-platform and available as part of Microsoft’s Xbox Play Anywhere initiative. “I have been on public record saying I want people to play the games they play on the devices they want to play them on,” says Spencer. “So stay tuned. We’re not announcing anything today other than our biggest games will launch on retail date into Game Pass, but I like your thinking.”

The Verge has what he was saying here.

maximoose

Wow, cancelling my preorder so

ZiabR

Stone Deaf 4evr wrote: »

whats game pass per year? 120?

that's only the price of 2 games at the end of the day.

Thats what I have been thinking. Really seems worth it now we get new releases.

Stone Deaf 4evr

ZiabR wrote: »

That is mental. Seems they are going to make a habit of this. Does this make the games pass move worth while... hmm

whats game pass per year? 120?

that's only the price of 2 games at the end of the day.

Mickeroo

I can't see the tweet but according to reddit the next halo/Gears/Forza will do the same. That's brilliant, hopefully includes their PC versions too.

ZiabR

Lord Spence wrote: »

Sea of Thieves available from launch on xbox game pass

https://majornelson.com/2018/01/23/xbox-game-pass-expands-to-include-new-releases-from-microsoft-studios/

That is mental. Seems they are going to make a habit of this. Does this make the games pass move worth while... hmm

Lord Spence

Sea of Thieves available from launch on xbox game pass

https://majornelson.com/2018/01/23/xbox-game-pass-expands-to-include-new-releases-from-microsoft-studios/

erkifino

Hadn't heard of skull and bones. Looks intriguing. I must really play black flag...

Fingleberries

ZiabR wrote: »

Sea of Thieves or Skull and Bones? Which will have the most meat to keep you going back for more.

How are you finding Sea of Thieves for content? Is there enough to do or will this game become boring fast? I might hold off buying until the reviews hit.

Skull and Bones seems, from what I have seen, to be like the Pirate ships section of Assassins Creed 4 carved out into it's own game.

Sea of Thieves will hopefully tip its hand this week with some details of the depth to the game - there is plenty of exploring to do, but it could get old quickly if there is just a lot of the same old quests and riddles ad nauseum, even if there are three factors. Also a lot will depend on how they handle camping (don't bother doing a quest, just hang out at the payoff location and ambush anyone who arrives with loot).

ZiabR

Sea of Thieves or Skull and Bones? Which will have the most meat to keep you going back for more.

How are you finding Sea of Thieves for content? Is there enough to do or will this game become boring fast? I might hold off buying until the reviews hit.

erkifino

I only got in at the last technical test. Reading back over the last year of development it's interesting to see how it evolved.

I am hoping for more goodies though.

Fingleberries

erkifino wrote: »

NDA wouldn't let anyone stream or release details but a big part of the game is the team element. The NDA will be lifted soon so keep an eye out, but solo is relaxing.

Roll on the NDA-Free beta (24-29 Jan). Streams, YouTube and News Sites will be crammed with info and almost all questions will be answered.

Rare will be keeping some interesting goodies back for the full game, however.

erkifino

brav wrote: »

Ya I saw the dev video saying it would be in the game and how it would look, but haven't seen someone play in that mode yet in the betas, so I was wondering if this because it is not in there yet or else just not practical or fun

NDA wouldn't let anyone stream or release details but a big part of the game is the team element. The NDA will be lifted soon so keep an eye out, but solo is relaxing.

brav

gmg678 wrote: »

Yes you can play solo, in crews of two and crews of 4.If you go onto the SOT youtube channel, there is videos explaining it all.

Ya I saw the dev video saying it would be in the game and how it would look, but haven't seen someone play in that mode yet in the betas, so I was wondering if this because it is not in there yet or else just not practical or fun

gmg678

brav wrote: »

So I know this is primarily made for co op play, but it does have support for solo.
Is there any gameplay video out there showing this? I can't seem to find any showing the small ship for 1 or 2 players.

https://www.seaofthieves.com/game#can-i-play-the-game-solo

Can I play the game solo?
Absolutely, but be prepared for a challenge! At launch we have large ships designed for collaborative crews of four, and smaller ships designed for one or two players.

Yes you can play solo, in crews of two and crews of 4.If you go onto the SOT youtube channel, there is videos explaining it all.

erkifino

Anyone on this? Any significant updates or changes?

brav

So I know this is primarily made for co op play, but it does have support for solo.
Is there any gameplay video out there showing this? I can't seem to find any showing the small ship for 1 or 2 players.

https://www.seaofthieves.com/game#can-i-play-the-game-solo

Can I play the game solo?
Absolutely, but be prepared for a challenge! At launch we have large ships designed for collaborative crews of four, and smaller ships designed for one or two players.

maximoose

Yep that was confirmed a wee while ago!

Rare confirms Sea of Thieves cross-platform play for PC and Xbox One

Mickeroo

Is this going to have full crossplay with the Win10 version? Be a real shame if it didn't.

maximoose

Currently on CD Keys for €39.89

Fingleberries

The Beta is going to be non-NDA, so streamers, YouTubers, magazines and blogs will likely have all sorts of coverage.

It'll be interesting to see what they have to say ... And how much of it will be dedicated to the in-game water!)

DaveNoCheese

Yea I got an email about this today alright, I'll def be jumping on for a few games anyway. Only played a handful during the alpha but liked it

maximoose

Closed Beta running from Jan 24th - 29th

All hands are now back on deck here at Rare as we sail toward launch. We’ll have plenty to share, show off and celebrate before then, but we’re beginning 2018 with the announcement of our upcoming Closed Beta dates.

The Sea of Thieves Closed Beta will run from 12 p.m. GMT on January 24 to 8 a.m. GMT on January 29 (4 a.m. PST on January 24 to 12 a.m. PST on January 29), which gives pirates a full five days of sailing, shanties and shenanigans. We’ve crafted a bespoke experience for Closed Beta players that offers a true taste of the pirate life and a great chance to get your sea legs ahead of March 20! We won’t be testing the full game during this Closed Beta phase: we want to keep a good selection of things up our sleeves for players to discover at launch. So get your calendars out and get those dates pencilled in!

The Sea of Thieves Closed Beta will be accessible to anyone who joined the Sea of Thieves Insider Programme before December 1, 2017, and anyone who pre-orders the game. If you’ve already pre-ordered the game and want to find out how to download the Closed Beta client, visit our website.

One final thing: the Closed Beta will not be covered by an NDA, so players can stream, create videos, share clips, take screenshots or do anything else that their wonderful minds can come up with. Some of our favourites will no doubt be shared on Sea of Thieves’ social channels and website

Read more at https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2018/01/09/sea-thieves-closed-beta-coming-jan-24-29/#58jhSU55FxqlQhUc.99

Korvanica

This game is great! haven't had this much fun in a game in ages. As mentioned before the detail in the sea is incredible. The way the boat moves almost makes you feel seasick.
Handling of the ships is brilliant and when on a 4 man galleon needs everyone to help out to get the most out of the wind.

Currently its lacking a bit in content, but it was a technical alpha so i imagine there was a good bit left out.

Cross play worked perfectly for us too.

EDIT: sould this thread be in general gaming ? Since its play anywhere ?

erkifino

Tried a few times to get on last night. Was just getting 'kiwibeard' error. Off to a flier!!

erkifino

Downloading the alpha technical version.

Hopefully I get some time to play in over the next few days.