Game reviews / Sea of Thieves
Sea of Thieves
2018 · PC · Xbox One · Xbox Series X|S · PlayStation 5 · Action · Adventure · Open-world · Multiplayer
4 scored sources · 3 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
Sea of Thieves is a distinctive multiplayer pirate sandbox whose greatest strengths are cooperative sailing, emergent player encounters, and an inviting art style filled with gorgeous seas and atmospheric weather. Reviews consistently praise the teamwork involved in managing ships, navigating without excessive hand-holding, and turning treasure runs into tense risk-versus-reward adventures. Its main weaknesses are relatively simple land combat, repetitive early mission structures, cosmetic-only progression, and a solo experience that is less engaging than playing with friends. Years of updates have substantially expanded the original foundation with story content, world events, new systems, and more activities, making it far more compelling than at launch.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-21
Pros
- Excellent cooperative sailing and ship management
- Emergent PvP encounters and memorable player-driven stories
- Beautiful art direction, water, weather, and atmosphere
- Substantial post-launch content and story additions
Cons
- Simplistic sword and gun combat
- Solo play can feel repetitive and cumbersome
- Early progression and missions were thin
- Cosmetic-only rewards may reduce long-term motivation
Review sources
4 sources found across 3 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- Vandal · Spain · 77/100
- PC Gamer · United Kingdom · 72/100
- Push Square · United Kingdom · 90/100
- GameSpot · United States · 70/100