Sea of Thieves: New update adds anti-cheat, solo play safety, and more

Sea of Thieves enthusiasts can look forward to a significant update aimed at enhancing player experience by tackling cheating issues. The popular online multiplayer pirate game will soon incorporate Epic's kernel-level Easy Anti-Cheat, effective as of next Thursday, March 14, to ensure fair play among gamers. Additionally, solo Xbox players can now access the game's Safer Seas mode without requiring a Game Pass Core or Ultimate subscription. This mode offers private server play, enabling a peaceful gaming experience free from online adversaries, though multiplayer on Safer Seas still necessitates a Game Pass subscription. PlayStation 5 players are also in for a treat as they won't need a PlayStation Plus subscription to enjoy solo play in Safer Seas when the game debuts on the platform on April 30. Alongside these updates, players can anticipate new cosmetic items, emotes, and exciting anniversary celebrations on March 20 to mark Sea of Thieves' six-year milestone.

The implementation of Epic's kernel-level Easy Anti-Cheat in Sea of Thieves is expected to significantly reduce cheating by detecting and preventing common cheat techniques. This ensures a fairer and more enjoyable gaming environment for all players, preserving the integrity of the game's competitive aspects and overall experience.

Background Information: Sea of Thieves, developed by Rare and published by Microsoft Studios, is an action-adventure game released in March 2018. Focused on piracy and maritime warfare, players explore an open world via a pirate ship, assume different roles, and embark on quests to find treasure, engage in combat, and interact with other players in a shared game world.