Taking on the role of a swashbuckling pirate is undoubtedly a cool concept. First released in 2018, Sea of Thieves turned this concept into a reality. After a somewhat rocky launch, the game eventually found its footing. Millions of players now experience the rip-roaring adventures of the high seas with their crew of friends.

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There used to be a time when cross-platform gaming was a rarity. Nowadays, crossplay is quickly becoming a staple feature in many popular multiplayer titles. So, before loading up the cannons, players need to know who exactly they get to play within Sea of Thieves. As it turns out, it's more than they may think...

Yes, Sea Of Thieves Is Cross-Platform

A Pirate's Life Expansion For Sea Of Thieves

Longtime scalawags of Sea of Thieves probably already knew this. However, for newcomers looking to dip their toes into the waters of the pirate sea, this is certainly good news. Regardless of whether or not one is an experienced pirate, it's never been a better time to be a Sea of Thieves fan.

On June 22, 2021, a free expansion to the game was added titled A Pirate's Life. The world of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise is brought to life in the Sea of Thieves universe. Players can team up with Captain Jack Sparrow while exploring new locations and battling familiar villains, such as Davy Jones.

Which Platforms Are Included?

Players From Sea Of Thieves

Of course, it's certainly useful to know which platforms can make use of the crossplay feature. Although Sea of Thieves is a bit more restrictive in terms of crossplay when compared to something like Dead by Daylight, there's still plenty of opportunities to hook up with friends on different consoles. Here's the list of crossplay-capable platforms:

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Unsurprisingly, Sony products are not on the list. Since Sea of Thieves is published by Microsoft Studios, gamers using a Playstation can't take part in the high-seas adventure at all. Nevertheless, playing on any of the above-mentioned platforms allows fans to hook up with each other through crossplay.

How To Enable Crossplay

Player Ships From Sea Of Thieves

Players looking to utilize crossplay don't have to fool around with any in-game functions. The cross-platform features are enabled by default in Sea of Thieves. Whether on a console, PC, or mobile device, fans are seamlessly brought together under the same roof.

Disabling Crossplay In Adventure & Arena Modes

Matchmaking Settings From Sea Of Thieves

Cross-platform multiplayer gaming may not be for everyone. For players using an Xbox console who wish to disable crossplay functionality in Adventure and Arena Modes should follow these steps:

  • Navigate to the Settings Screen
  • Select Matchmaking Preferences-Adventure and/or Arena
  • Set Prefer Xbox Players With Controllers to Yes

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Interestingly, this method doesn't disable crossplay definitively. It's simply a preference. The game will still incorporate PC users in a match if there's a shortage of players using an Xbox console. Still, it at least gives fans the chance to play with others using a controller.

The Play Anywhere Feature

Xbox's Play Anywhere Initiative

It's also worth noting that Sea of Thieves is one of Xbox's "Play Anywhere" titles. Players who purchase the game digitally on one platform can also play it on a different platform at no extra cost. Best of all, the entirety of a player's progression, including unlocked achievements, carries over.

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