Sea of Thieves introduces a refreshed approach to seasons with Season 17 bringing new features, Smuggler's League, heist experience, and updated skeleton forts.
Season 18 will focus on Devil's Roar area and Dark Ancients faction with hidden shrines.
A custom server feature called Custom Seas with a subscription model is set for early 2026, allowing players to control various game aspects.
Rare promises to deliver content in line with player desires and mentions improved team structure to handle different content types effectively.