Sea of Thieves Expands to PlayStation 5 with Enhanced Visuals
Sea of Thieves, the popular pirate co-op title, has made its way to PlayStation 5 as part of Microsoft’s multi-platform strategy. With an open beta recently launched on PS5, players are eager to see how the game performs on this new platform compared to its Xbox Series counterparts. Digital Foundry’s analysis of the PS5 version reveals distinct differences in shadow rendering, showcasing sharper outlines and more visible details. As Sea of Thieves expands to new platforms, players can expect enhanced visual fidelity on the PlayStation 5.
Sea of Thieves Set to Launch on PS5 After Six Years
Sea of Thieves, the popular cooperative pirate adventure game by Rare, is set to launch on the PS5 after six years as an Xbox exclusive. The game’s creative director and producer recently played with a crew from Sony Interactive Entertainment, highlighting the excitement of collaborating with players from a different platform. With the PS5 launch scheduled for 30 April, pre-orders are now open, marking the latest stage in the game’s evolution since its 2018 debut. Sea of Thieves offers players a vast multiplayer world of oceanic exploration, buried treasure, and ship-to-ship battles, with a design philosophy centered on ‘tools not rules.’ The game has overcome technical issues and flourished with approximately 100 updates and expansions, including adventures inspired by popular franchises such as Pirates of the Caribbean and Monkey Island.