Sea of Thievesis a game that has done commendably well in learning from its shortcomings, by altering its play style and implementing new content to keep things fresh and stave off tedium. While developing studio Rare has achieved this in a variety of ways, the addition of offering content via in-game seasons has undoubtedly been one of the best.
With Season 6 ofSea of Thievesreleasing in the very near future, fans are inexorably wondering what additional content the update will bring. From a slew of new cosmetics to more tangible gameplay additions, Season 6 promises to be one to remember.
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The Plunder Pass
A staple of the different in-game seasons forSea of Thieveshas been the addition of a seasonal Plunder Pass. The Plunder Pass isSea of Thieves’answer to thewidely adopted “Battle Pass” system of multiplayer contentwhich is now commonplace in most contemporary online titles.
At the cost of a one-time purchase, players can spend 999 Ancient Coins in the Pirate Emporium to purchase the new seasonal Plunder Pass, which will contain early access to brand-new cosmetics and other items that players can unlock upon earning “renown” via adventuring. WithRare adopting the Plunder Pass system in early 2021to good effect, it has become a mainstay of the seasonal updates that is sure to keep fans engaged.
Sea Forts
Perhaps the most exciting addition toSea of Thievesthat will be heralded by Season 6 is the introduction of Sea Forts. TheseSea Forts will serve as theSea of Thievesversion of raids, with exceedingly rare loot being available to players who successfully conquer a fort.
The Sea Forts themselves are heavily defended fortified structures scattered throughout the map, containing different stylistic appearances relating to the corresponding region of the map in which they are found. Players, along with their crew, will have to face off against waves of ghostly phantoms upon attacking a fort, with an intimidating Sea Fort Captain serving as a final boss. Upon the successful slaying of the Sea Fort Captain, players will have a bountiful array of awards available to them in the form of chests, providing an excitingly fresh manner in which to earn loot inSea of Thieves.
Brand New Cosmetic Sets
Another well anticipated addition toSea of Thieves' seasonal updates is the implementation of new cosmetic setsthat can be used to customize a players' character. In addition to providing character customization, these cosmetic sets can also concern weapons, items, and ship cosmetics.
The first cosmetic set that will become available with therelease of Season 6 ofSea of Thieveson March 10is the Dark Relics set. While the appearance of this set is currently unknown, it is safe to assume that it will be thematically consistent with the game’s Dark Relic treasure voodoo dolls, with the cosmetic set likely containing a creepy voodoo-centric vibe.
Other cosmetic sets available within Season 6 will be the Naval Commander Set and the Spring Blossom Set. Although these two sets do not match up to any previous content by name in the same way the Dark Relic set does, it can be assumed that they will respectively feature a regal naval outfit and a flora-rich costume. The last cosmetic set promised for Season 6 is the Islehopper Outlaw Set. This cosmetic set will likely be the most befitting of a pirate in comparison to the other three sets, while also possessing punk-like spike elements, if descriptions of the set’s weapon skins are anything to go by.
Sea of Thievesis available now for PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
