Sea of Thieves on Windows: Install Guide & Features

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Sea of Thieves on Windows

Ready for a pirate adventure in 2025? Sea of Thieves for Windows 10 and 11 offers a shared-world experience with sailing, plundering, and battling, updated with Season 15’s Wild Things content as of February 20th, 2025.

Launched by Rare in March 2018, this smash-hit title immerses you in a vibrant pirate world of exotic islands and treacherous seas, still thriving seven years later with constant updates and a passionate community.

This guide covers installing Sea of Thieves on Windows, its key features, and why it’s a must-try for solo sailors or crews. Share your favorite voyage in the comments, or contact us for help.

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How to Install Sea of Thieves on Windows 11 and 10

To play Sea of Thieves on your Windows PC, download it via Steam or the Microsoft Store. Choose your platform and follow these steps:

Choose Your Download Source
- Steam
- Microsoft Store
Download the Game
- Click Add to Cart and purchase (Steam) or Install (Microsoft Store).
- Save the installer to your PC.
Install Sea of Thieves
- Run the installer and follow the prompts.
- Allow it to download (up to 100 GB).
Launch and Play
- Start it from your desktop, Start menu, or platform library.
- Set sail for adventure.

Quick Tip: 💡 Free with PC Game Pass, check your subscription.

What is Sea of Thieves About?

Sea of Thieves, launched in 2018 by Rare, is a premium open-world pirate adventure for Windows 10 and 11.

Core Gameplay: Sail solo or with a crew across a dynamic sea, hunting treasure, battling rival pirates, and facing mythical beasts like the Kraken and Megalodon.