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3.7.2|May 21, 2026
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Sea of Thieves Release Notes - 3.7.2

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Sea of Thieves introduces 'Last Ship Standing,' a new 6-sloop battle royale mode in the Sea of the Damned, alongside major gameplay updates to Reaper's Chests and ship deck grates.

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Key Changes

  • 1New 'Last Ship Standing' 6-sloop battle mode in the Sea of the Damned
  • 2Reaper’s Chests now reward 20 Doubloons upon turn-in
  • 3Deck grates now block throwables, causing them to explode on impact
  • 4Battle Bounds visual effects changed to greyscale for better visibility
  • 5New 'Seas of Sailor’s Grave' arena location with three distinct zones
  • 6Client framerate optimizations for busy areas and enemy spawns
  • 7Streamer Mode expanded with crew-specific mute options
  • 8Bilge Rats Weekender event returns June 12th–15th
  • 9New Shoreline Scouts cosmetic collection in the Pirate Emporium
  • 10Fixed resource barrel bug where items would occasionally disappear

All Changes

⚔️Last Ship Standing(10)

  • newLast Ship Standing: New mass battle mode for up to six Sloops in the Sea of the Damned, live for Season 19: Act 3.
  • changeMatchmaking: Solo and duo Sloop crews are matched separately to ensure fair competition.
  • changeMatchmaking: Matchmaking will scale down from 6 ships to 5 or 4 if enough rivals aren't found quickly.
  • buffResources: Crews with low stocks receive Faction Storage Crates upon arrival in the arena.
  • changeResources: Resources from sunk ships resurface during battle for mid-fight restocking.
  • newBattle Bounds: Battle Bounds now shrink at set intervals to force engagements.
  • newSeas of Sailor’s Grave: New battle location 'Seas of Sailor’s Grave' added with three environments: Fingers of Dread, Fate’s Passage, and Ruins of Lost Freedom.
  • changeAllegiance: Allegiance rewards are now granted based on final placement in the battle.
  • newServants of the Flame: Added Champion of Flame Battle-Scarred Sails, Hull, and Flag rewards.
  • newAthena’s Fortune: Added Champion of Fortune Battle-Scarred Sails, Hull, and Flag rewards.

⚓Gameplay(6)

  • buffReaper’s Chests: Reaper’s Chests now reward 20 Doubloons when handed in to The Reaper’s Bones.
  • changeBattle Bounds: Screen no longer turns red when in Battle Bounds; it now shifts to greyscale for better visibility.
  • changeBattle Bounds: Softened audio mix for Battle Bounds danger cues to be less overwhelming.
  • nerfDeck Grates: Deck grates now block throwables, causing them to explode on impact instead of passing through.
  • changeDeck Grates: Players can still shoot and bail water through ship deck grates.
  • newStreamer Mode: Expanded Streamer Mode to allow muting all other crews' voice, text, and phrases chat.

📅Events(3)

  • newBilge Rats Weekender: Bilge Rats Weekender event active June 12th – June 15th with Devil's Roar challenges.
  • changeVoyages: Smugglers' Doubloon Run and Recovery of a Secret Shipment Voyages return with 5 issued per player.
  • changeRaid on a Dark Fortress: Raid on a Dark Fortress Live Event returns for the weekender.

💻Performance(3)

  • fixPerformance: Optimized client framerate for rapid object creation and large enemy spawns.
  • fixPerformance: Addressed hitches impacting smoothness during high-framerate play.
  • fixStability: General stability improvements to reduce game crashes and disconnections.

💰Pirate Emporium & Shops(4)

  • newShoreline Scouts: Added Shoreline Scouts Ship Collection, Weapon Bundle, and Clothing Bundle.
  • newEmotes: Added Crustacean Celebration and Mystery Egg emotes.
  • buffEmotes: Shovel Skills Emote has returned as a free item.
  • newPainted Peacock Set: Painted Peacock clothing set now available for gold at Outpost shops.

🐛Bug Fixes(11)

  • fixResource Barrels: Fixed issue where items could go missing from Resource Barrels.
  • fixHarpoon: Resolved rare issue where harpooned players lost ability to use items or weapons.
  • fixRowboats: Items on Rowboats can now be retrieved while standing adjacent to the boat.
  • fixSilenceballs: Removed Silenceballs from island barrels.
  • fixLegend of the Veil: Fixed duplicated treasure rewards for Legend of the Veil Voyage.
  • fixTightropes: Added grace period to tightropes to prevent immediate knock-offs.
  • fixAshen Cargo Run: Fixed Ashen Cargo Run Voyages sometimes directing players outside The Devil’s Roar.
  • fixUI: Corrected pistol icons in Emporium to match in-game trigger orientation.
  • fixVisuals: Fixed floating Pirate Lord hat during Captaincy tutorial.
  • fixBurning Blade: Removed invisible collision on Burning Blade top deck.
  • fixSafer Seas: Fixed issue where Trinkets could be viewed/purchased in Safer Seas.

Summary

Last Ship Standing

Season 19: Act 3 introduces a new mass-battle mode for Sloop crews. Up to six ships compete in the 'Seas of Sailor’s Grave' within the Sea of the Damned to be the last one afloat. The mode features shrinking battle bounds, separate matchmaking for solo and duo crews, and unique environmental hazards across three distinct sub-zones. Participants earn Allegiance based on placement, with exclusive 'Battle-Scarred' cosmetics available for Athena’s Fortune and the Servants of the Flame.

Gameplay & Performance

Significant systemic changes include a buff to Reaper's Chests, which now award 20 Doubloons upon turn-in. Combat mechanics have been tweaked so that deck grates now block throwables, causing them to explode on impact rather than passing through. Visual and audio cues for the 'Seas of Fate' (battle bounds) have been overhauled to greyscale to improve visibility during high-stakes Faction Battles. Performance optimizations target client framerates during rapid object creation, such as approaching busy islands or spawning large enemy waves.

Events & Emporium

The Bilge Rats Weekender returns from June 12th–15th, featuring boosted Doubloon rewards and the return of the 'Raid on a Dark Fortress' event. The Pirate Emporium adds the Shoreline Scouts collection, while the Outpost shops now stock the Painted Peacock clothing set for gold.

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