Sea of Thieves: March 2025 Update and Seventh Anniversary Celebration

This month, a refreshing sea breeze is sweeping through the Microsoft Casual Games collection, and it’s bringing a taste of the pirate life right to your Solitaire table. Get ready to experience a Sea of Thieves-themed backdrop, complete with custom card backs showcasing those iconic images from the beloved game.

As we sail into Season 15, mark your calendars for the Community Weekend from March 22nd to March 24th. Coming hot on the heels of the Seventh Anniversary Celebration Event, this weekend promises all the fan-favorite Community Weekend goodies. Expect souvenir giveaways, Pop-Up Plunder, and a chance to boost your Community Emissary Grade. Plus, there are Picture Walls for showing off your best poses. We can’t wait to see your creations and hear your tales as you dive into the festivities with the entire Sea of Thieves community.

Don’t forget about the Twitch Drops happening the same weekend. Time to snag some rewards like the Seasoned Sailor Heavy Sword and Eye of Reach, along with the Eastern Winds Ruby Pegleg and Trousers. To claim these, simply link your accounts, and catch any Sea of Thieves streamer with Drops enabled on Twitch. Whether you’re streaming or just watching, make sure to check in with your favorite streamers or browse the Partner Directory to see who’s online when the drops go live.

March also brings an exciting free content update on the 27th, rolling out more of the Season 15 features. Hunters will welcome the new hunting spear, perfect for taking down larger prey. Meanwhile, the world becomes even more vibrant with the addition of skittering lizards on the sand and jellyfish drifting through the waters. And don’t miss the new, shiny items in the Pirate Emporium and Outpost stock. Details on all these updates will be available in the release notes on March 27th.

Now here’s a treat for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members! Starting March 27th, you can nab a special anniversary-themed Seventh Serving Emote, part of the Perks program. Make sure to explore how to claim this limited-time perk and enhance your Sea of Thieves experience.

Finally, for those who dream of unique memorabilia, the Sea of Thieves Sweepstakes on March 31st is your chance to win a rare gem: an exclusive Sea of Thieves controller aptly named ‘The Devourer.’ Keep your eyes peeled for details on entering to potentially add this unique crossover of a Megalodon and Xbox controller to your collection.