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

There’s an exciting gust of salty sea air sweeping through the Microsoft Casual Games lineup this March! Very soon, players can infuse their Solitaire game with the adventurous pirate spirit, thanks to a Sea of Thieves-themed background and specially designed card backs that feature iconic elements from the popular game.

After the incredibly fun Seventh Anniversary Celebration Event, we’re diving headfirst into Community Weekend for Season 15. From Saturday, March 22nd to Monday, March 24th, immerse yourself in all the fan-favorite Community Weekend activities. You can expect free souvenirs, the fun thrill of Pop-Up Plunder, a chance to boost your Community Emissary Grade, and pose-worthy Picture Walls. We’d love to see your creative flair and hear your stories as you celebrate alongside fellow Sea of Thieves enthusiasts!

During the same weekend, don’t miss out on grabbing some much-deserved loot through Twitch Drops when you set sail. Among this season’s bounty are the coveted Seasoned Sailor Heavy Sword and Eye of Reach, along with the Eastern Winds Ruby Pegleg and Trousers. To claim these treasures, link your accounts and watch any participating Sea of Thieves streamer on Twitch. Streamers can offer these Drops by broadcasting under the Sea of Thieves category with Drops enabled. If you’re a viewer, simply tune in to your favorite participating streamer or explore our Partner Directory to see who’s online when the Drops become available!

The thrill continues with March’s free content update, launching on Thursday, March 27th. This brings the next wave of Season 15 features to life, including a brand-new hunting spear for those chasing big game, as well as lively newcomers like skittering lizards on the sand and jellyfish gracefully bobbing through the waves. Plus, get ready for dazzling new items in the Pirate Emporium and fresh stock at the Outpost! Be sure to check the release notes for a complete rundown of all the fresh content when this update goes live.

For those with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, there’s more to look forward to on Thursday, March 27th. As part of the Perks programme, you can claim an exclusive Seventh Serving Emote, themed around the latest Sea of Thieves anniversary. Dive into the details on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks to discover more about this offer.

And as March wraps up, get ready for the Microsoft Rewards Sea of Thieves Sweepstakes on Monday, March 31st. Ever imagined what a blend of Megalodon and Xbox controller might look like? Stand by for details on how to enter and maybe score your very own ‘The Devourer,’ a special, limited-edition Sea of Thieves-themed controller!