Sea of Thieves: March 2025 Updates and Celebrating the Seventh Anniversary

The salty breeze of adventure is set to refresh the Microsoft Casual Games collection this month! Soon, players can infuse their Solitaire experience with a touch of pirate flair, thanks to the new Sea of Thieves-themed backdrop and custom card backs showcasing iconic game imagery.

Mark your calendars for the Season 15 Community Weekend, kicking off right after the grand Seventh Anniversary Celebration. From Saturday, March 22nd to Monday, March 24th, the Sea of Thieves community will once again unite for a weekend of fun. Expect the usual treats—giveaway souvenirs, the thrill of Pop-Up Plunder, a Community Emissary Grade to boost, and Picture Walls perfect for showcasing your style. Don’t miss the chance to share your creations and stories with fellow pirates!

And for those setting sail during the Community Weekend, there’s more in store! Be sure to grab some exclusive Twitch Drops like the Seasoned Sailor Heavy Sword, Eye of Reach, Eastern Winds Ruby Pegleg, and Trousers. Just ensure your accounts are linked and tune into any participating Sea of Thieves streamer on Twitch. Whether you’re streaming or viewing, check out the Partner Directory to catch all the action when these Drops go live.

The adventure continues with March’s free content update landing on Thursday, March 27th, ushering in the next features of Season 15. Hunters will soon wield a new hunting spear, perfect for taking down big prey, while the seas come alive with lizards darting across the sands and jellyfish gliding through waves. Plus, visit the Pirate Emporium for dazzling new treasures and fresh Outpost stock. Full details on these exciting additions will be available in the release notes on the update day.

If you’re an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate member, there’s an extra special treat coming your way with the Perks program. Celebrate Sea of Thieves’ latest anniversary by grabbing the limited-time Seventh Serving Emote available from March 27th. Be sure to check out all the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks for more.

Feeling lucky? Don’t miss out on the Microsoft Rewards Sea of Thieves Sweepstakes, launching Monday, March 31st. Ever imagined a Megalodon blended with an Xbox controller? Enter for a chance to win the rare, limited-edition Sea of Thieves controller named ‘The Devourer’! Keep your eyes peeled for entry details later this month for your shot at snagging this collector’s item.