Past and Present Collide in ‘The Secret Wilds’, Sea of Thieves’ 11th Adventure, Live Until February 2!

Although the festive season is over, pirates from all across the oceans celebrated Grogmanay. The Order of Souls, however, was busy working. Hoping to cure Tasha the tavern keeper of a skeletal curse that’s consuming her, Madame Olivia has now recovered memories of Captain Briggsy – the notorious rogue who once searched far and wide for the rumoured restorative that would free her from her own fleshless fate.

Memories from the Mask

Sea of Thieves’ previous Adventure, ‘The Rogue’s Legacy’, tasked pirates with recovering keepsakes hidden by Briggsy long ago, intended to train Tasha in pirate practices as she went about retrieving them (if you need to learn more about this quest, our latest Adventures Ahead article can fill in the blanks). Three of these gifts were successfully delivered to Madame Olivia at Plunder Outpost, but that was only the beginning of the story…

All too aware how dangerous it would be to place a Skeleton Lord’s spirit back into their waiting skull, Madame Olivia has accomplished an equally tricky task, imbuing Briggsy’s distinctive mask with the memories of its former owner. Briggsy came so close to finding her cure. The only way to discover the truth is for the pirates to don the mask and learn from Briggsy, then travel to The Wilds with her.

Star Power

Inquisitive crews will soon discover that Briggsy’s mask confers more than one advantage. The mask’s jewelled eye contains ancient knowledge about secret starfields. Each one is very different to the night sky that pirates are accustomed. When considered correctly, these constellations reveal a long-forgotten tale of duty and sacrifice that set Briggsy on her path to the cure, though all may not be quite as it seems…

It is not an easy task to continue the long-standing quest Briggsy started.. Tasha must be able to combine curiosity and cunning if she is to survive. This will especially be true when The Wilds are continuing to blossom with mysterious, lush patches that indicate powerful forces behind the scenes. To start your journey into ‘The Secret Wilds’, begin the Adventure by speaking with Larinna outside the tavern at any time between now and February 2.

The Battle for the Sea of Thieves is raging between the Guardians of Fortune, and the Servants of the Flame. Rare’s team has worked hard on improving PvP matchmaking based upon player feedback. The goal is to allow Faction teams to find combat more efficiently. As detailed in the latest release notes, today’s content update not only delivers a new Adventure but includes a number of enhancements to these on-demand ship encounters, including same-Faction battles designed to boost the pool of viable opponents and get battle-hungry crews into the fray with a minimum of waiting.

Get More

More information about the latest Sea of ThievesVisit the for an update and complete release notes Sea of Thieves website. Updates are free for all Sea of ThievesXbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10/11 PC or via Steam, or players who have access to it with Xbox Game Pass. Just download the most recent version and install it. Sea of ThievesTo gain full access, update.

The new to Sea of Thieves? Find out about the latest free content updates on our What’s New page, get familiar with Who’s Who or pick up some gameplay tips from our Pirate Academy, which provides invaluable information on topics ranging from sailing to swordplay as you prepare for your maiden voyage. Find out moreSea of Thieves here, or join the ongoing adventure at www.seaofthieves.com where you can embark on an epic journey with one of gaming’s most welcoming communities!

Sea of Thieves

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Information about the game
Sea of Thieves offers the essential pirate experience, from sailing and fighting to exploring and looting – everything you need to live the pirate life and become a legend in your own right. You have no predetermined roles and can approach the game in any way you like.

Whether you’re voyaging as a group or sailing solo, you’re bound to encounter other crews in this shared world adventure – but will they be friends or foes, and how will you respond?

A vast open world
Unspoiled, undiscovered islands, mysterious artifacts and sunken ships await you in this vast world. Explore the vast open world and take on challenging quests such as searching for treasure, seeking out Skeleton Captains cursed or securing valuable cargo for Trading Companies. You can go fishing, hunting or any of the hundreds of side-quests.

Unforgettable stories
Play through the Tall Tales to experience Sea of Thieves’ unique take on a story-driven campaign. These cinematic adventures offer around 30 hours worth of pirate fantasies.

Become Legend
On your journey to become a Pirate Legend you’ll amass loot, build a reputation and define a unique personal style with your hard-earned rewards. Adventurer. Explorer. Conqueror. Which legend will you create?

A game that’s always growing
With five major expansions and almost a year’s worth of monthly updates, Sea of Thieves is a service-based game that is continually growing and evolving. To see the latest content, check back each month.