Sea of Thieves: March 2025 Highlights & Celebrating the Seventh Anniversary

This month, a refreshing sea breeze is stirring up the Microsoft Casual Games collection! Players are in for a treat as they can soon bring a touch of the pirate life to their Solitaire games. Get ready to immerse yourself with a Sea of Thieves theme complete with stunning backdrops and card backs featuring iconic imagery from the game.

As we move forward from the vibrant Seventh Anniversary Celebration, there’s no slowing down as Season 15’s Community Weekend kicks off from Saturday, March 22nd to Monday, March 24th. It promises all the usual Community Weekend festivities – from free souvenirs and Pop-Up Plunder to a Community Emissary Grade boost and Picture Walls perfect for showcasing your epic adventures. We’d love to see your unique creations and hear your stories as you celebrate alongside fellow Sea of Thieves fans.

There’s more sailing fun to be had with Twitch Drops available from the same weekend. Embark on your adventures and snag some well-deserved loot, including the Seasoned Sailor Heavy Sword and Eye of Reach, along with the Eastern Winds Ruby Pegleg and Trousers. To claim these treasures, make sure your Twitch account is linked and watch any participating Sea of Thieves streamer. For those just tuning in, catch your favorite streamer or browse our Partner Directory to see who’s live with Drops enabled!

The excitement continues with the March Monthly Update rolling out on Thursday, March 27th. This free update packs the latest wave of Season 15 features. Hunters are in for a new challenge, equipped with a hunting spear to take down big prey. The seas will come to life with lively newcomers like lizards scampering on the sands and jellyfish floating through the waters. Plus, there’s a slew of dazzling new items at the Pirate Emporium and fresh Outpost stocks. Stay tuned for a comprehensive breakdown in the release notes when this update makes landfall.

For Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members, there’s an exclusive offer this month—a special perk in celebration of Sea of Thieves’ latest anniversary. You can redeem the time-limited Seventh Serving Emote starting March 27th. Keep an eye on the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks to learn more about these exciting bonuses.

Dreaming of what might happen when a Megalodon meets an Xbox controller? You’ll want to keep tabs on the upcoming Sea of Thieves Sweepstakes happening on Monday, March 31st. Get ready to enter for a chance to win ‘The Devourer’, a rare edition Sea of Thieves controller. Stay alert for details on how you could be one of the lucky few to claim this unique prize!