Sea of Thieves, the popular action-adventure pirate game developed by Rare, is set to introduce private servers in its Season 10's third major update on December 7. Called Safer Seas-mode, this feature allows for a more controlled and arguably safer environment where up to four players can man a ship and explore the world, focusing on PvE content like Trading Company quests and story-driven Tall Tales. However, Guilds, Hourglass Factions, and the Gold & Glory event are not accessible in this mode. Also, progress on these servers is capped at level 40 for Trading Company, and players cannot earn gold or reputation for Athena's Fortune and Reaper's Bones.

To celebrate the holiday season, Sea of Thieves players who log in between December 8-24 and December 30-January 2 will have the chance to earn in-game rewards such as gold, cursed chest voyages, festive fireworks, and the special Grogmanay tankard. These limited-time offers add a festive twist to the pirating experience for this period.

Can I earn Athena's Fortune and Reaper’s Bones reputation on the new private servers in Sea of Thieves?

No, you cannot earn Athena's Fortune and Reaper's Bones reputation on the new Safer Seas private servers in Sea of Thieves. These servers also have a cap at level 40 for Trading Company progress and exclude certain elements like Guilds, Hourglass Factions, and the Gold & Glory event.