Sea of Thieves Season 12: Get Ready for Zipline Adventures, New Weapons, and PS5 Premiere

Exciting news for pirates at heart: "Sea of Thieves" Season 12 has set sail on PlayStation 5, supporting cross-play with other platforms and introducing an array of new gameplay elements. The adventure now includes the thrill of zipline travel and the use of new tools and weapons such as the Double Barrel Pistol, Throwing Knives, Bone Caller, and the Horn of Fair Winds. These additions revamp how players engage with both the world and their enemies. Alongside these features, the update enhances customization with the Plunder Pass offering the Gorgon ship collection and other cosmetics. Also making a debut are owls, the latest pets available for players to adopt. With over 40 million players, "Sea of Thieves" continues to evolve, maintaining popularity through content updates that enrich the shared-world experience.

The new weapons introduced in Season 12 include the Double Barrel Pistol and Throwing Knives, both designed to offer fresh combat strategies for players.

"Sea of Thieves", developed by Rare and published by Microsoft Studios, first launched in 2018. It's an action-adventure game with a heavy focus on multiplayer and cooperative gameplay set within a fantastical pirate world. Since its release, the game has continuously added free updates, new features, and limited-time events, sustaining its community and gameplay freshness. Praise has particularly been directed towards its art style, naval combat, and engaging multiplayer experiences. The addition of a major platform like the PlayStation 5 broadens the game's audience and provides existing players with more cross-platform opportunities.