Sea of Thieves is a live-service pirate simulator by Rare that thrives on co-op gameplay. It allows you and your friends to form a crew, sail the high seas, engage in ship battles, and hunt for treasure. Thankfully, Sea of Thieves supports cross-platform play, enabling you to team up with friends regardless of the system they’re using. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the game’s cross-platform support.
Is Sea of Thieves Cross-Platform?
Yes, Sea of Thieves supports cross-platform play across PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5. This includes both the Windows 10 and Steam versions on PC. Essentially, if you can play Sea of Thieves on your platform, crossplay is supported.
How to Use Sea of Thieves Crossplay
Crossplay in Sea of Thieves is enabled by default. To play with friends across different platforms, follow these steps:
- Select Adventure from the main menu.
- Choose the ship you want to sail.
- Decide if you want an open or closed crew.
- Invite your friends:
- On PC, press 1 to bring up your friends list.
- On Xbox, press X.
- On PlayStation, press Triangle.
That’s all you need to do to set up crossplay. If you opt for an open lobby, players from any platform can join your crew.
Disabling Crossplay
If you prefer to play only with others on the same platform, you can disable crossplay:
- On the ship selection screen, hit the Y button (Xbox).
- Scroll down and set your matchmaking preferences to disable crossplay.
Note: The option to disable crossplay is available only on Xbox, not on PC. This setting is a preference, not a guarantee. If there aren’t enough players on your platform, you might still be matched with players from other platforms.
Cross-Save and Cross-Progression
Sea of Thieves supports cross-save and cross-progression across PC, PS5, and Xbox consoles, including the Steam version. Since Sea of Thieves requires a Microsoft account, all your progress is tied to that account. To continue your adventure from any platform:
- Log in with your Microsoft account.
- Your game progress will be synced, allowing you to pick up where you left off.
By enabling crossplay and cross-progression, Sea of Thieves ensures that you and your friends can enjoy the pirate adventure together, regardless of the gaming platform you use.
