Sea of Thieves: March 2025 Highlights and Seventh Anniversary Celebration

This month, Microsoft’s Casual Games collection is getting a touch of sea breeze with a brand-new update! Soon, players will be able to bring the adventurous spirit of pirates right to their Solitaire games. The collection will feature a Sea of Thieves-themed backdrop, complete with custom card backs showcasing iconic images from the beloved game.

Hot on the heels of the Seventh Anniversary Celebration, the action doesn’t stop as we sail into Season 15’s Community Weekend from Saturday, March 22nd to Monday, March 24th. Get ready for all the classic Community Weekend favorites, including exciting freebies, the lively Pop-Up Plunder, an Emissary Grade looking to be boosted, and Picture Walls perfect for showing off. Dive into the celebrations with the Sea of Thieves community—bring your creativity and share your tales!

While you’re aboard for Community Weekend, don’t miss out on claiming some well-deserved loot. This round of Twitch Drops offers the Seasoned Sailor Heavy Sword and Eye of Reach, along with the Eastern Winds Ruby Pegleg and Trousers. Simply link your accounts and watch any participating Sea of Thieves streamer on Twitch to score these rewards. All streamers need to do is ensure they have Drops enabled in the Sea of Thieves category. For viewers, just tune into your favorite streamer or check out our Partner Directory to see who’s live during the Drops!

Continuing the adventure, March’s free content update is set to launch on Thursday, March 27th, bringing a fresh wave of Season 15 features to life. Hunters will soon wield a new tool, the hunting spear, perfect for battling large prey. Meanwhile, the world will buzz with new additions, such as lizards scampering across sands and jellyfish floating through the waves. Plus, the Pirate Emporium and Outposts will see a dazzling array of new items. Be sure to check out the detailed release notes when the update arrives on March 27th.

On that same day, pirates with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate have an extra surprise waiting! As part of the Perks program, players can snag a limited-time Seventh Serving Emote in honor of Sea of Thieves’ latest anniversary. Curious about more Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks? Head over to learn more and make the most of these anniversary-themed goodies.

At the month’s end, look out for the Microsoft Rewards Sea of Thieves Sweepstakes on Monday, March 31st. Imagine a Megalodon hybridized with an Xbox controller—what a sight! Get ready to participate in the Sweepstakes for a chance to win this rare Sea of Thieves controller, aptly named ‘The Devourer.’ Keep your eyes peeled for details on how to enter and possibly add this collector’s item to your treasure trove!