Sea of Thieves: March 2025 Highlights and Seventh Anniversary Celebration

A fresh breeze of adventure is sweeping through the Microsoft Casual Games collection this March! Soon, players can infuse their Solitaire games with a touch of the pirate’s life by adding a Sea of Thieves-themed backdrop and unique card designs featuring the game’s iconic imagery.

Following quickly on the heels of the Seventh Anniversary Celebration, we dive right into the Season 15 Community Weekend, from Saturday, March 22nd to Monday, March 24th. It’s going to be an epic weekend, packed with classic Community Weekend offerings such as free souvenirs, the exciting Pop-Up Plunder, and a Community Emissary Grade ready for some serious boosting. Plus, don’t miss the Picture Walls for showcasing those premium poses. This is your time to shine by sharing your creations and stories with the entire Sea of Thieves community!

And while you’re navigating through this adventurous weekend, make sure to seize some Twitch Drops. Running from Saturday, March 22nd to Monday, March 24th, you’ll have a chance to snag some exclusive gear including the Seasoned Sailor Heavy Sword and Eye of Reach, along with the Eastern Winds Ruby Pegleg and Trousers. To get in on these Drops, just link your accounts and watch any Sea of Thieves streamer with Drops enabled on Twitch. Whether you’re broadcasting or just tuning in, make sure to check out our Partner Directory to see who’s live!

Looking towards the end of the month, the excitement continues with March’s monthly update arriving on Thursday, March 27th. This free update ushers in more features for Season 15: hunters will rejoice with the introduction of a new hunting spear, perfect for tracking big game. Meanwhile, the game world will be bustling with vibrant new additions—keep an eye out for lizards darting across the sands and jellyfish floating gracefully through the waves. Plus, the Pirate Emporium has some stunning new items, and there’s fresh stock at the Outposts too. Be sure to dive into the release notes when this update sets sail in March.

On that same day, Thursday, March 27th, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can scoop up something special. Celebrating the latest Sea of Thieves anniversary, the exclusive Seventh Serving Emote will be available as part of the Perks program. Head over to find out more about these fantastic Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks.

Rounding off the month, Monday, March 31st brings a chance to win something truly unique with the Microsoft Rewards Sea of Thieves Sweepstakes. Ever wondered what a combination of Megalodon and an Xbox controller might look like? This limited-edition Sea of Thieves controller, aptly named ‘The Devourer’, could be yours. Keep an eye out for more details on how you can enter the Sweepstakes and maybe walk away with this one-of-a-kind prize!