Update 1: Update delayed
It appears the update will be delayed by two hours. The times listed in this topic have been updated accordingly!
Sea of Thieves on Twitter / X
Update 2: Patch Notes available
Harr! It's official, we are in Sea of Thieves 2.0! You can read all about it in the Patch Notes right here: https://www.seaofthieves.com/release-notes/2.0
Update 3: Servers are now live!
That's right ye landlubbers! Go out there and hunt the Arena. Find the Shroudbreaker and reach the Shores of Gold! Do whatever ya want with the new tools you've got.
Sidenote: History tells us the servers may still be a little funky at the start. This is due to the massive load it experiences when logging on. Take that in mind!
Ahoy me Hearties!
The devil's shroud appears to have overtaken our beloved Sea as we prepare for the Anniversary Update! The servers are now closed and you will be getting the Kiwibeard error until the servers are back up!
Kiwibeard
Kiwibeard: The Servers Are Closed – We are not running a play session when you tried to log in, so you cannot play Sea of Thieves right now.
Read more about Beard Errors right here.
When can I start my journey to the Shores of Gold and eternal glory in the Arena?
The servers will be down between 10am and 4pm BST. Other timezones:
- PDT: 10 am
- EDT: 1 pm
- BST: 6 pm (Server Time)
- CEST: 7 pm
- AEST: 3 am (May 1st)
These times have been updated to reflect the delay!
If there are any delays, we'll let you know in this topic and adjust the times accordingly!
Update sizes
The expected update sizes for the different platforms are:
Windows 10: 8.90 GB
Xbox One: 8.55 GB
Xbox One X: 8.90 GB
My update isn't showing up, what do I do?
Xbox One:
If you have tried fetching the update manually and it is still not showing in 'My games and apps' then try restarting your console.
Windows 10:
Updates usually go automatically through the Microsoft Store. If you've disabled auto-updates then open the Microsoft Store, go to 'Downloads and updates' and click on 'Get updates' in the top right corner.
Patch Notes
Patch notes can be found at: Sea of Thieves: Release Notes 2.0. While the patch notes go into detail about every single change and addition to the game, you can get a good idea on what to expect from this update by reading Sea of Thieves: Anniversary Update.
About this topic
A lot of you might already know the ins and outs of a Sea of Thieves update and a lot of you might not. This topic is aimed at keeping everyone informed while the servers are down for maintenance!
As most Insiders will know, I post a topic like this for every single Insider Programme update we get. Originally it was just a quick post about the servers being down and, if known at the time, a note about the update sizes. Over time it has evolved into an informative post about the upcoming update and everything around a Sea of Thieves update (like getting the Kiwibeard error). For those Pirates that are part of the Insider Programme, you can expect this topic to be made for every single update on the live build!
This topic is a place to discuss the upcoming update and your expecations. We all need something to do while the servers are down, savvy?
Now, let's take a quick look at what to expect while we wait for the servers to go live again!
A New Golden Age Begins
Marking a year of unbridled pirate adventure, Sea of Thieves presents the Anniversary Update: an expanded and enriched experience that builds on last year’s maiden voyage in a whole range of game-changing ways.
The Anniversary Update brings you more ways to embrace the pirate life than ever before, including a host of new gameplay features and two major additions in the form of The Arena and Tall Tales - Shores of Gold. Follow immersive new quests, fish and cook for your crew and engage in thrilling contests of skill!
Sea of Thieves: Anniversary Update Trailer
Official Sea of Thieves Anniversary Update Announce Trailer
Sea of Thieves: The Arena Official Announce Trailer
Sea of Thieves: Tall Tales - Shores of Gold Cinematic Trailer
Behind the Scenes: Anniversary Update
As @KattTruewalker pointed out in this topic, you can also listen to some of the 'Behind the Scenes' videos the team has created during the development of the upcoming content!
- Behind the Scenes - Creating the Arena
- Behind the Scenes - Hunter's Call
- Behind the Scenes - Harpoon Gun
- Behind the Scenes - Expanded Ship Damage
- Behind the Scenes - Tall Tales
- Behind the Scenes - It's a Trap!
This topic will be closed when the servers are back up. Feel free to discuss your expectations for this patch until it's closed!
