I'll upvote that mate! Bang on!

I couldn't agree more, that this game is amazing! What Rare and Microsoft has done has made it possible for so many of us to now start playing together, on an engine that is modern and fun! I am thrilled to finally be able to play with my friends and family that don't use the same platform that I do.

I love it, first Xbox game I own and loving it. I've played with people from all over the world with little to no lag. I've already played with over a dozen nations so far and I love meeting people and having a good time learning about each other. What an experience!

@super-poopsy said in Sea of Thieves is a Cross Platforming Masterpiece - Thank You Rare & Microsoft:

List of video games that support cross-platform play - Wikipedia

SoT is certainly not the first cross-platform game and is purposely limited to xbox and windows10 because Microsoft decided so, while many other titles support a wider range of platforms.

I'm glad you can play with your circle of friends (at the end of the day, that's really all that matters), but there's really nothing special or groundbreaking about what they did: it's just a marketing move.

yes.

I still appreciate having a fun modern release be cross-platform that actually works this well! Marketing ploy or not, does it matter? What matters is they have made a game that is a lot of fun and lets me play with my friends and family on PC and X-Box alike. As far as I am concerned, it's a win!

@stormagedongirl said in Sea of Thieves is a Cross Platforming Masterpiece - Thank You Rare & Microsoft:

I still appreciate having a fun modern release be cross-platform that actually works this well! Marketing ploy or not, does it matter? What matters is they have made a game that is a lot of fun and lets me play with my friends and family on PC and X-Box alike. As far as I am concerned, it's a win!

Here here!

@slim-shanty
You mean MKB support for Xbox, right? :)

@shackelfourd said in Sea of Thieves is a Cross Platforming Masterpiece - Thank You Rare & Microsoft:

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RARE and Microsoft - THANK YOU!

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I can finally game with some of my friends and family that don’t play on PC!

Sea of Thieves is the first real cross-platform game that has come out, that has truly bridged the gap between XBox and PC gamers. This has opened the door for all of our gaming circles, allowing for them to merge, and we absolutely couldn't be happier!

Some players have expressed some frustration and discontent with cross-platforming; however, we are not among them. In fact our circle of 20 Plus friends and family that are now finally able to play together are absolutely stoked with what what RARE and Microsoft have done for us.

It is such an awesome privilege and blessing to finally be able to play with friends and family regardless of what device we own or prefer to game on. We can't say enough to show our appreciation for taking the time to program the cross-platforming in and for making it all possible.

You guys rock!

The potential for our future as gamers, XBox and PC alike, is limitless! It's like the first real ceasefire between the console/pc war has been made, and a desperately desired treaty is about to finally be drafted. Hooray! Instead of arguing over which system is better, we can turn from enemies into gaming buddies!

The only suggestion I have for the Devs, and/or Microsoft techs is to update the X-Box so that it can also be allowed to use a Keyboard and Mouse for Sea of Thieves. I can use an X-Box controller on my PC, thus it is only fair that the X-Box gamers should be able to use a mouse and keyboard too if they'd like.

Either way - Thrilled at what you guys have created and we will continue to show our support as our circle of gaming friends continues to grow all because of you.

Keep up the good work Rare!

Shackelfourd - With Family and Friends
"We'll see you on the Seas!"

I agree 120% !!!!!! Thanks microsoft and rare you guys are doin pioneer work here and keep going crossplatforming is the future dispite what some may argue ... maybe let the vision of crossplay be a major influence on the next console generation to get something playstation does not support as much as microsoft can

@logansdadtoo said in Sea of Thieves is a Cross Platforming Masterpiece - Thank You Rare & Microsoft:

@genereder
Crossplay will only be the future for a little while.
Once the rest of the xbox community wise up & realise that they are at a disadvantage when playing against pc players & they stop buying crossplay games, it'll just leave the pc players who love it, back with their own kind!!
You guys make me laugh!! You have nothing but disdain for console players & wouldn't wee on them if they were on fire.
But as soon as you realise you are at an advantage then crossplay becomes the best thing since sliced bread.
Hypocrites!!

I am playing on xbox thank you!

Why does microsoft not see the trend and develop a perfect mouse/keyboard-input device/software for next console generation?

Maybe they already are?!

But only they will if there is money in it

How can there be money in it? With more people that like the idea of crossplay supporting this! I like it! Is has to start somewhere and if there is a game that can tolerate crossplay it is not overwatch, not call of duty,.... it is sea of thieves....

Believe me i am a bloodthursty pvp addict on my sea of thieves xbox and i dont mind encountering pc players. Actually i like them either as friend or foe because i think of myself as a better controller used player.

If you want to argue about PC vs Xbox then let me add that that xbox might have a slight disadvantage input device wise but PC has a big disadvantage with way more people experiencing technical issues like disconnects and its usually easier and more common to find xbox players using party chat and xbox clubs etc while PC masterrace is not as social thus more often to be found on sloops .... so its in my opinion the PC players who have disadvantages because it is way more frustrating to play the game alone and having disconnects losing all your treasure every other hour then having buddies and a stabile software

@slim-shanty
You don't have to do anything m8 :)

@slim-shanty
We will see about that. :)
I predict the new XMouse will be announced soon and Xbros will have no excuse anymore :)

@logansdadtoo said in Sea of Thieves is a Cross Platforming Masterpiece - Thank You Rare & Microsoft:

@genereder
Crossplay will only be the future for a little while.
Once the rest of the xbox community wise up & realise that they are at a disadvantage when playing against pc players & they stop buying crossplay games, it'll just leave the pc players who love it, back with their own kind!!
You guys make me laugh!! You have nothing but disdain for console players & wouldn't wee on them if they were on fire.
But as soon as you realise you are at an advantage then crossplay becomes the best thing since sliced bread.
Hypocrites!!

You think the majority really cares? I have met tons of Xbox players and literally noone has even mentioned anything negative about it, they tend to think its cool that we can play together. You are making the mistake of thinking that everyone cares just as much as you do, which they don't. Check the sub reddit, hardly any mention of it being a problem. You make me laugh, and I'm so glad that Rare isn't going to do anything to change it, just because I am imagine you getting more and more angry and the chip growing larger and larger on your shoulder.

"Nothing but disdain". Why are you so dramatic? Next you will be posting #ConsoleLivesMatter

@logansdadtoo

Shock horror, casual xboner doesn't like crossplay, stop the presses.

Yours truly,
A non-casual xboner

@nebenkuh I will never choose to use keyboard and mouse on my xbox. I love using the controller because I like the mobility and freedom that comes with using one. I can even lie down and play if I chose to.

"They will have no excuse" isn't exactly fair in that sense. I don't know where exactly I stand with this whole crossplay issue but I personally wouldn't want to be forced to play with a keyboard and mouse just to compete - if in fact that is the case and the crossplay argument isn't just an exaggerated argument.

Clearly he just started to play, first few hours are amazing

@logansdadtoo Well you seem to think you speak for the entire console playerbase with your dramatic claims of the xbox community stopping buying crossplay games, so I can do the same.

Honestly, Xbox will probably end up getting kb/m support and coming loaded with W10 lite, kind of like a cheap gaming PC/console hybrid. I'd get used to it if I were you, this is probably the last 'controller only' generation. People want options. Why limit yourself to a single control scheme? Pointless.

@evasive-envy
If you have the choice, you're not forced to do anything.
You can choose the more comfortable option, or the more competitive one. If both options exist, it's your choice and your consequences to deal with. Of course, both options should be as similar as possible, but that seems hard to accomplish because of their very different nature.

@LogansDadToo
"Oh yeah, it's because of the advantage you don't have!!"
Honestly, there are so many bad PC players as well as Xboxers that it makes no difference. The majority of engagements are not decided by twitch reactions or turning speeds, but by positioning, awareness and tactics.

Also, an argument could be made that if you choose the cheaper, more convenient gaming platform (these points are subjective btw), you are in fact more of a casual gamer than someone who goes the extra mile, financially or otherwise, to better enjoy his hobby.

For example, I like coffee, but I'm not a connoisseur. I just got one of those machines where you put capsules in and get coffee out. Opposed to someone who carefully selects his coffee beans, pays attention to how they're ground and roasted and prepares his coffee with an expensive french press, I'm just a casual coffee drinker. If I want to enhance my coffee drinking experience, I will have to upgrade my equipment and put in the effort to learn about the subject. That's just how life works tbh.

@shackelfourd

The only suggestion I have for the Devs, and/or Microsoft techs is to update the X-Box so that it can also be allowed to use a Keyboard and Mouse for Sea of Thieves. I can use an X-Box controller on my PC, thus it is only fair that the X-Box gamers should be able to use a mouse and keyboard too if they'd like.

Nope if u want Mouse and Keyboard buy a PC !