Sea of Thieves, Rare’s captivating pirate simulator, is a game that truly thrives when enjoyed with friends. The ability to assemble a swashbuckling crew and set sail on thrilling adventures is what makes this game stand out. Now that it’s available on a wider range of platforms, a natural question arises: can players from different platforms join together?
The answer is a resounding yes! Sea of Thieves offers seamless cross-platform play across PC, Xbox, and PlayStation 5. This includes both Windows 10 and Steam versions on PC, as well as Xbox One and Xbox Series X consoles. So, whether you’re a PC gamer, an Xbox enthusiast, or a PlayStation player, you can join forces with friends on any of these platforms to conquer the high seas.
Setting sail with friends across different platforms is as simple as it gets. Crossplay is automatically enabled in Sea of Thieves, so you don’t need to fiddle with any settings. Simply choose your adventure, select your ship, decide on an open or closed crew, and invite your friends. On PC, use the F1 key to access your friends list, on Xbox press X, and on PlayStation press Triangle.
If you’re opting for an open lobby where random players can join, you’ll find yourself sailing alongside players from various platforms.
For those who prefer to keep their gameplay exclusive to a specific platform, you can disable crossplay. This option is available on Xbox consoles only, and can be accessed by pressing Y on the ship selection screen, navigating to the matchmaking preferences, and disabling crossplay.
It’s important to note that disabling crossplay is simply a preference. While Sea of Thieves attempts to match you with players on the same platform, if there aren’t enough players to fill a lobby, you might still end up sailing with players from other platforms.
Adding to its appeal, Sea of Thieves boasts cross-save and cross-progression capabilities. This means that your progress, regardless of whether you play on PC, PS5, or Xbox, is seamlessly synchronized across all platforms.
Sea of Thieves requires a Microsoft account, and all your achievements and progress are linked to this account. So, whether you switch between platforms or continue your adventures on the same console, your progress will be preserved. You can simply log in to your Microsoft account and pick up where you left off, no matter which platform you choose.
With its cross-platform compatibility, Sea of Thieves makes it easier than ever to embark on epic pirate adventures with friends, regardless of their chosen platform. So, gather your crew, set sail, and enjoy the boundless adventures that await on the vast and exciting seas of Sea of Thieves!
