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

This month, there’s a hint of adventure as a sea breeze wafts through the Microsoft Casual Games collection. Players can now infuse their Solitaire sessions with a touch of piracy, thanks to a Sea of Thieves-themed backdrop and custom card backs, featuring iconic imagery from the game.

As we keep the festivities rolling from the Seventh Anniversary Celebration, get ready for Season 15’s Community Weekend happening from Saturday, March 22nd to Monday, March 24th. Dive into the fun with all the beloved Community Weekend activities like special freebies, Pop-Up Plunder, chances to boost your Community Emissary Grade, and Picture Walls for some prime sharing opportunities. Don’t miss the chance to showcase your creations and stories as you join the Sea of Thieves community in the celebrations!

Make sure you don’t sail past the chance to grab some sweet rewards during Community Weekend, running from March 22nd to 24th. The Seasoned Sailor Heavy Sword and Eye of Reach are up for grabs, along with the stylish Eastern Winds Ruby Pegleg and Trousers.

Link your accounts and watch any Sea of Thieves streamer on Twitch to claim these rewards. Anyone streaming under the Sea of Thieves category with Drops enabled can offer these goodies. If you’re tuning in, just catch your favorite streamer or check out the Partner Directory to see who’s live!

On March 27th, brace yourself for March’s free content update, which continues to expand the high seas with the latest Season 15 features. Hunters will get a nifty new toy—the hunting spear—to help take down formidable prey. Plus, the world teems with life as lizards scuttle across the sands and jellyfish float serenely through the waves.

In addition to these adventures, the Pirate Emporium has some dazzling new offerings, and Outposts are getting fresh stock! Be sure to check out the detailed release notes when the update launches on March 27th for all the additions.

Pirates with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate can look forward to an exclusive perk this month via the Perks program! Celebrate Sea of Thieves’ latest anniversary with the time-limited Seventh Serving Emote, available for redemption starting March 27th. Learn more about how to make the most of your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks.

Ever imagined an Xbox controller with a Megalodon’s bite? Soon you’ll have a chance to win such a treasure—aptly named ‘The Devourer’—with the Microsoft Rewards Sea of Thieves Sweepstakes coming Monday, March 31st. Keep your eyes peeled for details on how to enter and perhaps snag this unique prize!