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

A refreshing breeze from the sea is bringing new excitement to Microsoft Casual Games this month! Gamers can soon embrace the pirate life with a Sea of Thieves-themed makeover for their Solitaire games. Expect to see stunning backdrops and custom card backs, each adorned with iconic images straight from the game itself.

Following the Seventh Anniversary Celebration Event, the festivities continue with the Season 15 Community Weekend from Saturday, March 22nd to Monday, March 24th. Jump into all the fun as players engage in classic Community Weekend activities. There will be exclusive souvenirs, the thrilling Pop-Up Plunder, and a chance to boost your Community Emissary Grade. Make sure to pose in front of the Picture Walls for some prime photo ops. Don’t forget to share your creations and stories with fellow adventurers as you join the Sea of Thieves community in celebration!

During the same weekend, from March 22nd to 24th, Twitch Drops are up for grabs. As you sail during Community Weekend, make sure you’re reaping the rewards. This time, you have the chance to earn the Seasoned Sailor Heavy Sword and Eye of Reach, along with the Eastern Winds Ruby Pegleg and Trousers. To collect these treasures, simply link your accounts and watch any participating Sea of Thieves streamer on Twitch. Whether streaming yourself or tuning in to your favorite streamer from our Partner Directory, make sure you’re there when the Drops are live.

March also brings fresh horizons with its free monthly content update, hitting shores on Thursday, March 27th. Enthusiasts can gear up with the newly introduced hunting spear to take on big game. Meanwhile, the world buzzes with life as lizards dart across sandy shores and jellyfish bob through the waves. Plus, don’t miss the shiny new additions in the Pirate Emporium and freshly stocked items in Outposts. Be sure to check the release notes for the complete scoop on these exciting updates.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers have something special in store, too. Starting March 27th, pirates can redeem the themed Seventh Serving Emote as part of the Perks program, celebrating Sea of Thieves’ latest anniversary. Dive into more details about Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks and see what other surprises await.

And if you’ve ever wondered about the magnificent combination of a Megalodon and an Xbox controller, your chance has arrived. Keep an eye out for the Microsoft Rewards Sea of Thieves Sweepstakes on Monday, March 31st. With luck, you might get your hands on ‘The Devourer,’ an incredibly limited-edition Sea of Thieves controller. Stay tuned for entry details and good luck!