Sea Of Thieves Patch Notes – April 2025 Updates

Ahoy, pirates! The Sea of Thieves is ever-changing, and April 2025 brings a wave of exciting updates, bug fixes, and quality-of-life improvements to keep your adventures fresh and your holds overflowing. Get ready to weigh anchor and set sail with these crucial patch notes in hand!

This update focuses on enhancing the cooperative experience, introducing new challenges for seasoned pirates, and refining some of the existing mechanics that have been causing a bit of a stir on the high seas. So, grab your grog, gather your crew, and let's dive into what awaits you in the April 2025 update.

Below, we've broken down the key changes, additions, and fixes you'll encounter when you next log in. Get ready to plunder, pillage, and prevail!

I. New Voyage Type: The Sunken Kingdom Expeditions

Prepare to delve into the depths like never before with the introduction of Sunken Kingdom Expeditions. These voyages, available from Larinna at any Outpost, will task you with exploring newly discovered, dynamically generated underwater ruins.

  • Dynamic Generation: Each expedition presents a unique layout, ensuring no two dives are ever quite the same. Expect shifting corridors, hidden chambers, and new environmental puzzles.
  • Guardian Encounters: The Sunken Kingdom is not uninhabited. Beware the Abyssal Guardians, formidable creatures guarding ancient artifacts and powerful treasures. These guardians require coordinated teamwork and strategic use of your ship's cannons to defeat.
  • New Treasure: Discover the Coral Relics, valuable artifacts scattered throughout the ruins. These relics can be sold to the Gold Hoarders for a substantial profit.
  • Voyage Difficulty: Sunken Kingdom Expeditions come in varying difficulties, scaling with the size and experience of your crew. Choose wisely!
  • Pro Tip: Bring plenty of air! Managing your oxygen supply is crucial for survival in the depths. Consider equipping the new Coral Diver's Mask, which provides a slight increase to your breath hold time.

II. Ship Customization: Enhanced Interior Options

Personalize your pirate vessel like never before with a massive expansion to interior ship customization options!

  • New Furniture Sets: Choose from a variety of themed furniture sets, including the opulent Captain's Quarters Collection, the rustic Bilge Rat Bunk, and the eerie Ghostly Galleon Furnishings.
  • Interactive Decorations: Add a touch of life to your ship with interactive decorations. Play a tune on your new Ship's Organ, tend to your Hanging Plants, or even light a roaring fire in your Ship's Fireplace (use with caution!).
  • Placement Flexibility: Enjoy greater freedom in placing your decorations. Rotate, scale, and position items to create the perfect ambiance.
  • Purchasing: New furniture sets and decorations can be purchased from the Shipwright at any Outpost using gold.
  • Warning: Be mindful of the weight of your decorations! Excessive weight can slightly impact your ship's speed and maneuverability.

III. Combat Refinements: Balancing the Seas

The April update brings several key adjustments to combat mechanics, aimed at creating a fairer and more engaging experience for all pirates.

  • Sword Lunge Cooldown: The sword lunge now has a slightly increased cooldown, preventing excessive spamming and encouraging more strategic use of the attack.
  • Blunderbuss Spread Adjustment: The blunderbuss spread has been tightened slightly, making it more effective at close range but less reliable at longer distances. This encourages players to get up close and personal for maximum damage.
  • Pistol Reload Speed Increase: The pistol reload speed has been slightly increased, making it a more viable option in fast-paced combat situations.
  • Hit Registration Improvements: Significant improvements have been made to hit registration, addressing issues where shots would sometimes pass through enemies without registering.
  • Knockback Adjustments: Reduced the knockback effect of cannonballs on ships, preventing ships from being easily pushed out of position.

IV. World Events: The Return of the Kraken's Fury

A fearsome new world event has emerged from the depths: The Kraken's Fury. This event will test the mettle of even the most seasoned pirates.

  • Increased Difficulty: The Kraken's Fury is a significantly more challenging encounter than the standard Kraken fight. Expect stronger tentacles, more frequent attacks, and a wider range of abilities.
  • New Attacks: The Kraken now possesses new attacks, including a devastating ink barrage and a powerful tentacle slam that can capsize ships.
  • Unique Rewards: Successfully defeating the Kraken's Fury will reward you with exclusive treasure, including the Kraken's Eye Jewel, a valuable gem that can be sold to the Merchant Alliance.
  • Dynamic Spawning: The Kraken's Fury event can spawn in any open water area, so be prepared for a surprise encounter at any time.
  • Strategy is Key: Coordinate your attacks, focus fire on the tentacles, and be prepared to repair your ship quickly.

V. Quality of Life Improvements

This update isn't just about new content; it also introduces several quality-of-life improvements designed to enhance your overall experience.

  • Improved Server Stability: Significant improvements have been made to server stability, reducing the frequency of disconnects and lag.
  • Reduced Loading Times: Loading times have been optimized, allowing you to get into the action faster.
  • Inventory Management Enhancements: A new inventory management system has been implemented, making it easier to organize and access your items.
  • Text Chat Improvements: The text chat system has been updated with improved filtering and moderation tools.
  • Accessibility Options: Added new accessibility options, including customizable keybindings and colorblind modes.

VI. Bug Fixes

The development team has been hard at work squashing bugs and addressing issues reported by the community. Here are some of the key bug fixes included in this update:

  • Fixed an issue where players could sometimes fall through the floor of the ship.
  • Resolved a bug that caused the game to crash when interacting with certain objects.
  • Addressed an issue where the Kraken would sometimes despawn prematurely.
  • Fixed a bug that prevented players from completing certain commendations.
  • Corrected various graphical glitches and visual anomalies.

VII. Looking Ahead

The April 2025 update is just the beginning! The Sea of Thieves development team is already hard at work on future content, including new voyages, ship customizations, and world events. Stay tuned for more updates in the coming months! We are actively listening to community feedback and striving to make Sea of Thieves the best pirate adventure possible.

So there you have it, pirates! A comprehensive overview of the April 2025 Sea of Thieves update. From challenging new voyages to enhanced ship customization and crucial combat refinements, there's something for everyone in this patch. Now, hoist the sails, gather your crew, and prepare to embark on a new chapter of your pirate legend! Remember to always be mindful of the Kraken's Fury, and keep a weather eye on the horizon. Happy sailing!