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3.7.1|Apr 16, 2026
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Sea of Thieves Release Notes - 3.7.1

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Sea of Thieves v3.7.1 resets the Doubloon economy with a new 4,000 cap and introduces the recurring Bilge Rats Weekender event featuring exclusive voyages and rewards.

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Key Changes

  • 1Complete Doubloon economy reset with conversion to Gold
  • 2New 4,000 Doubloon wallet cap implemented
  • 3Introduction of the recurring Bilge Rats Weekender event
  • 4Visual overhaul for Battle Bounds (red water) danger zones
  • 5Reopening of the Black Market with legacy Seasonal rewards
  • 6New persistent HUD indicators for voice chat speakers
  • 7System-level performance optimizations for framerate stability
  • 8New Smugglers' Market hidden shop added to the world
  • 9Hunter's Call bonuses and Festival of Fishing return
  • 10Health bar UI responsiveness significantly improved

All Changes

💰Economy(5)

  • changeDoubloons: Existing Doubloon totals are being converted into Gold for all players.
  • nerfDoubloons: A new earnings cap of 4,000 Doubloons is now enforced on all player wallets.
  • nerfDoubloons: Doubloon currency is now scarcer; primary sources are now limited to Weekender activities, Reaper's Chests, and Seasonal Renown.
  • changeOutpost Shops: All items previously priced in Doubloons at Outpost stores have been converted to Gold-only purchases.
  • newDoubloon Hoarder Cutlass: Players who reached the lifetime threshold for the Doubloon Hoarder Cutlass will have the item issued to their accounts.

🏴‍☠️Events(6)

  • newBilge Rats Weekender: Introduced the Bilge Rats Weekender, a recurring celebration featuring special challenges and rewards.
  • newSmuggler’s Doubloon Run: New Smuggler’s Doubloon Run voyage rewards crews with Doubloons for smuggling cargo along marked routes.
  • newRecovery of a Secret Shipment: New Recovery of a Secret Shipment voyage rewards Doubloons and a legacy Seasonal cosmetic for the first completion.
  • changeFestival of Fishing: The Festival of Fishing returns during Weekenders with limited voyages and Doubloon rewards.
  • buffThe Hunter’s Call: The Hunter’s Call offers free Emissary Flags, boosted progression, and gold/reputation bonuses for fishing during the event.
  • newFirework Display: Select Outposts host a Bilge Rats Firework Display every evening at 9pm in-game time during the event.

⚔️Gameplay(4)

  • changeBattle Bounds: Battle Bounds visuals improved with closer red water, defined starting points, and floating embers to mark the point of no return.
  • newSkeleton Ships: Skeleton Ship encounters can now spawn as 'Smuggler-treasure laden' variants.
  • buffFaction Storage Crates: Fruit items in Faction Storage Crates are now reordered to show the most beneficial items first.
  • changeAshen Garrisons: Broken Emissary Flags in Ashen Garrisons are now more likely to belong to non-Athena Trading Companies.

🛍️Shops & Cosmetics(5)

  • newBilge Rats Black Market: Larinna has reopened the Black Market, selling previous Seasonal Renown items for Doubloons.
  • newSmugglers’ Market: Duke has opened a hidden Smugglers’ Market featuring time-limited and new cosmetics for high Doubloon prices.
  • newMidnight Prowler Weapons: Added Midnight Prowler weapons (Cutlass, Pistol, Blunderbuss, Eye of Reach, Heavy Sword, Rapier) to Outpost weaponsmiths.
  • newRed Resolute Ship Set: Added Red Resolute Sails, Hull, and Flag to Outpost shipwrights.
  • changePirate Emporium: The Pirate Emporium has been streamlined to offer a smaller, rotating range of cosmetics.

🖥️UI & Performance(5)

  • newStreamer Mode: Added a consolidated Streamer Mode Support section in Game Settings.
  • newVoice Chat: Voice chat notifications now show speaker names in the HUD at all times, regardless of where the player is looking.
  • fixPerformance: System-level optimization implemented to address client framerate issues and hitches.
  • fixPerformance: Improved framerate and loading times when opening shops with large inventories.
  • fixPerformance: Reduced game loading times on PC.

🐛Bug Fixes(5)

  • fixUI: Health bars now update much more quickly when taking damage over time or receiving health.
  • fixTrident of the Banished: Trident of the Banished poison duration fixed to a consistent 10 seconds.
  • fixChest of Rage: Reduced the frequency of Chest of Rage washing up in The Devil’s Roar to intended levels.
  • fixShips: Fixed interaction points for Map Tables on Sloop and Brigantine ships.
  • fixEnvironment: Resolved various environment issues across multiple islands including Fetcher’s Rest and Thieves’ Haven to prevent players getting stuck.

Summary

Economy Overhaul

This update implements a significant reset of the Doubloon economy. Existing Doubloon balances are converted to Gold, and a new wallet cap of 4,000 Doubloons is enforced. Doubloons are now scarcer, primarily earned through the new Bilge Rats Weekender events, Seasonal Renown, and Reaper's Chests.

Bilge Rats Weekender

A new recurring event running from April 16th to 20th, 2026, introduces themed decorations, firework displays, and two limited-time voyages: the Smuggler’s Doubloon Run and Recovery of a Secret Shipment. The Festival of Fishing also returns during this period with Hunter's Call bonuses.

Gameplay & Performance

Significant visual improvements have been made to the Battle Bounds (red water) to clearly define the danger zone. Performance optimizations address client framerate issues and shop loading times. Additionally, a new Streamer Mode Support section and persistent on-screen voice chat indicators have been added.

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