Sea of Thieves – March 2025 Highlights and Seventh Anniversary Celebration

Fresh sea breezes are drifting into Microsoft Casual Games this month, infusing a pirate’s spirit into your daily Solitaire sessions. Get ready to dive into a Sea of Thieves experience with a specially themed backdrop and custom card backs showcasing iconic imagery from the game. Don’t miss this chance to add a touch of adventure to your card games.

Coming up quickly on the horizon is Season 15’s Community Weekend, which sails in from Saturday, March 22nd through Monday, March 24th. Fresh off the excitement of the Seventh Anniversary Celebration, this weekend promises all the classic fun: from souvenir goodies to Pop-Up Plunder, there’s plenty of excitement to be had. Boost your Community Emissary Grade and strike a pose with Picture Walls meant for showing off. We can’t wait to see the stories and creations you’ll share as you join the jubilant Sea of Thieves community!

While you’re out on the tides celebrating Community Weekend, don’t let the exclusive rewards pass you by. This time, the coveted Seasoned Sailor Heavy Sword and Eye of Reach are available, along with the stylish Eastern Winds Ruby Pegleg and Trousers. All you need is to link your accounts and watch any participating Sea of Thieves streamer on Twitch. Streamers just have to be in the Sea of Thieves category with Drops enabled. For viewers, it’s as simple as watching your favorite streamer or browsing our Partner Directory to find who’s broadcasting when these Drops start appearing.

The adventure never stops in March with a free content update ready to bring new life to the seas. Introducing the hunting spear, a useful tool for tracking down large prey, while the vibrant world around you expands with lively newcomers like skittering lizards and drifting jellyfish. This update, set to release on March 27th, also includes dazzling new wares in the Pirate Emporium and fresh Outpost stock to explore. For all the details, keep an eye on the release notes when this update docks.

For those with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, there’s an additional surprise in store through the Perks program. Celebrate Sea of Thieves’ latest anniversary by grabbing the Seventh Serving Emote, available from March 27th. Curious about what else Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks can offer? Come find out all about it.

Finally, gear up for a thrilling chance to win in the Microsoft Rewards Sea of Thieves Sweepstakes on Monday, March 31st. Imagine a controller merged with the ferocity of a Megalodon – now that’s something special. Stay tuned for details on how to enter the Sweepstakes and possibly snag this extremely limited-edition Sea of Thieves controller, nicknamed ‘The Devourer.’ Keep your fingers crossed and your entries ready!