<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false">Sea of Thieves is introducing a subscription service in early 2026, which includes custom servers and other benefits.Players can create their private customizable sandbox on custom servers with adjustable options for loot and enemy spawns.The subscription model's cost has not been disclosed by Rare.Rare, the studio behind Sea of Thieves, faced layoffs at Microsoft, leading to project cancellations and the departure of key staff.