Category: GamesMarch 19, 2026Sea of Thieves’ Birthday Bonanza Begins With Season 19Joe Skrebels, Xbox Wire Editor-in-ChiefSea of Thieves’ 19th Season, Fights and Festivals, launches today and we’ve wasted no time diving into the first of our planned extravaganzas – celebrating the game’s 8th Anniversary! Naturally, everyone’s invited to come and join the fun, and there are plenty of treats on offer for those who do.Taking part is easier than ever thanks to a Free Play Weekend beginning at 15:00 UTC today, March 19, and lasting until 20:00 UTC March 24, during which time the game will be free to install and enjoy on Xbox – the perfect opportunity to set sail on your Maiden Voyage or, if you’re a practiced pirate, to welcome some friends aboard as new crewmates. Setting sail from now until March 30 will award all players with the Golden Sailor Figurehead, too.There’s yet more swag to be swiped for a limited time, as the Lustrous Legend Eye of Reach takes its place as an Xbox Game Pass in-game benefit, while Microsoft Rewards users can also pick up the Lustrous Legend Flag by completing a Punch Card, which will also award bonus entries in the Microsoft Rewards Total Prize Drop that’s currently underway (terms apply). Additionally, you’ll find the Lustrous Legend Sails bundled with packs of Ancient Coins for use in the game’s Pirate Emporium.Things amp up another level on March 27, with a Sea of Thieves Community Weekend that brings even more anniversary antics to the waves. Participation will provide players with a free flag, there’ll be boosted rewards when crews come together to increase the Community Grade, global goals offering additional prizes, the temptation of Pop-Up Plunder (so keep a weather eye on our social channels) and picture walls to pose at. And did somebody say secret, hidden cakes…?The Community Weekend closes out on March 30, a day that will also debut our latest Community Direct. Members of the Sea of Thieves team will return to your screens, bringing boatloads of news, insights and reflections on recent updates. From discussing changes to the Insider Programme through to big reveals for Season 20, this video is a must-watch for Sea of Thieves players who want to be ahead of the game.Before we blow out our birthday candles there’s one more date to look forward to: April 9 is when we’ll be unveiling new editions of the game packed with prime plunder, including popular cosmetics from the Pirate Emporium, bonus gold to spend and much more besides. They’re tempting options if the Free Play Weekend has left you hungry for more high-seas adventures!Lastly, we’d like to bellow an enormous “thank you!” to pirates old and new. Whether you’ve been part of the crew for the last eight years or a fresh face in our pirate paradise, it’s all of you that make Sea of Thieves thrive. Cheers, and we’ll see you on the seas!Sea of Thieves: X EditionMicrosoft Studios☆☆☆☆☆21254★★★★★$79.99$39.99Get it nowDive into Sea of Thieves with this special edition, which includes a copy of the game with all permanent content added since launch, plus a comprehensive collection of ship sets inspired by Xbox and beloved Xbox titles, as well as a wide-ranging assortment of extra cosmetics.In addition to a wealth of bonus content from the revised game – Parrot Hat, Jacket, Dress, Boots, Belt, Trousers, Gloves and 10,000 gold – pirates will find their Ship Customisation Chest packed to bursting with the Omen, Spartan, Ancestral, Blighted, Mutinous Fist and Infinite Depths ship sets as well as an exclusive reimagining of the classic Duke set, each celebrating the many wondrous worlds brought to life on Xbox.Additional digital bonuses* include access to the Sea of Thieves Original Soundtrack – 2025 Edition, the Sea of Thieves: Athena's Fortune audiobook and The Rough Guide to Sea of Thieves eBook.* A Sea of Thieves website login is required to access the digital bonuses – visit www.seaofthieves.com/bonuses online and follow the instructions.Sea of Thieves: 2025 Premium EditionMicrosoft Studios☆☆☆☆☆21249★★★★★$59.99$29.99Get it nowDive into Sea of Thieves with this special edition, which includes a copy of the game with all permanent content added since launch, plus a wide-ranging assortment of extra cosmetics.In addition to a wealth of bonus content from the revised game and 2025 Deluxe Edition – Parrot Hat, Jacket, Dress, Boots, Belt, Trousers, Gloves, 10,000 gold, Dire Dark Warsmith Pistol, Blunderbuss, Eye of Reach, Cutlass, Double Barrel Pistol, Throwing Knives, Grapple Gun and Blowpipe – this edition of the game comes with a further Premium Bundle containing the Dire Dark Warsmith Flag, Hull, Figurehead, Sails, Cannons, Cannon Flare, Capstan, Wheel, Collector’s Figurehead, Collector’s Sails, Ship’s Crest and Costume Set, as well as 1000 Ancient Coins for use in the Pirate Emporium.Additional digital bonuses* include access to the Sea of Thieves Original Soundtrack – 2025 Edition, the Sea of Thieves: Athena's Fortune audiobook and The Rough Guide to Sea of Thieves eBook.* A Sea of Thieves website login is required to access the digital bonuses – visit www.seaofthieves.com/bonuses online and follow the instructions.Sea of Thieves: 2025 Deluxe EditionMicrosoft Studios☆☆☆☆☆21252★★★★★$49.99$24.99Get it nowDive into Sea of Thieves with this special edition, which includes a revised copy of the game with all permanent content added since launch, plus a wide-ranging assortment of extra cosmetics and currency.In addition to a wealth of bonus content – Parrot Hat, Jacket, Dress, Boots, Belt, Trousers, Gloves and 10,000 gold – this edition of the game comes with a further Deluxe Bundle containing the Dire Dark Warsmith Pistol, Blunderbuss, Eye of Reach, Cutlass, Double Barrel Pistol, Throwing Knives, Grapple Gun and Blowpipe.Additional digital bonuses* include access to the Sea of Thieves Original Soundtrack – 2025 Edition, the Sea of Thieves: Athena's Fortune audiobook and The Rough Guide to Sea of Thieves eBook.* A Sea of Thieves website login is required to access the digital bonuses – visit www.seaofthieves.com/bonuses online and follow the instructions..post-template-default .xwsrc-block-content-block .wp-block-column.flex-basis-50.push--25.column--content {flex: 100%;margin-left: 0;}Related Stories for “Sea of Thieves’ Birthday Bonanza Begins With Season 19”Category: GamesFree Play Days – Sea of Thieves, Totally Reliable Delivery Service, Trailmakers, Hell Let Loose and Firefighting Simulator: IgniteCategory: GamesPUBG: Battlegrounds Turns 9 – 3 Reasons Why Now is the Best Time to Drop InCategory: GamesDouble Fine’s Pottery Party Brawler Kiln Arrives April 23 (Plus a Direct Look at the First Public Play Sessions)The post Sea of Thieves’ Birthday Bonanza Begins With Season 19 appeared first on Xbox Wire.