Sea of Thieves kicks off its Season 17 with Smugglers’ Tide and many new features

The update is now available and introduces smuggling routes, explosives and 100 levels of rewards.

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Rare has launched the Season 17 of Sea of Thieves, dubbed Smugglers’ Tide. This new phase of the popular multiplayer adventure game is now available on Xbox Series, Xbox One, PC, and Xbox Game Pass, and it’s packed with content to keep pirates busy for weeks to come.

The star of this season is the arrival of the Smugglers’ League, a new faction that brings with it smuggling routes and rewards for captains brave enough to transport hazardous goods across the seas. Among the new features, we also find powder barrels ready to wreak havoc, brand-new cosmetics, and a season pass with 100 levels of rewards to unlock.

Smugglers’ Tide Updates in Sea of Thieves

• Introduction of the Smugglers’ League – A new faction with its own missions and rewards.
• Black Powder Barrels – Explosive barrels for ambushes and naval battles.
• Smugglers’ Route Runs – New smuggling routes that will put your skills and teamwork to the test.
• New cosmetics – Outfits, weapons, and ship customization.
• 100 reward levels – Season progression with exclusive items.
• Pirate Emporium renovation – New items available for purchase.
• Pirate Profiles – A feature that allows you to display and check your character’s stats.

With this content, Rare continues to reinforce the Sea of Thieves experience, offering new ways to play and more incentives to return to the high seas. If you’re an Xbox Game Pass member, you can download the update for free and start exploring the new features today.