Rare dropped an absolute game-changer of an announcement for their massive multiplayer pirate sandbox. The upcoming free expansion, titled Sea of Thieves: Custom Seas, aims to give the community full creative freedom over the high seas like never before.
The feature trailer highlights a robust set of built-in creator tools that allow players to build, configure, and host completely customizable private sandbox game modes. From custom ship racing lines to unique combat rulesets, the update also layers in highly advanced cinematic camera tools to let creators film their own pirate adventures effortlessly.
The free update drops anchor incredibly soon, launching globally on June 18, 2026. Watch the full developer overview trailer down below to see the creative tools in action.
