Rare finally releases single-player mode for Sea of Thieves

The culmination of Season 10 in December will introduce the much-anticipated Safer Seas private servers. This mode is supplementary to the existing shared world mode, allowing up to four friends to partake in a private session. In Safer Seas, players can experience the game's PvE content ranging from Trading Company quests to Tall Tales with little to no worries about hostile encounters. But, this mode comes with some limitations, like restricted access to Guilds, a cap on Trading Company progression, and significantly reduced payouts for reputation and gold.

Several players have expressed their delight over this update. Sea of Thieves, with its mesmerizing water graphics and captivating environment, has amassed over 25 million players. But despite its charm, the game's continuous PvP threat often served as a deterrent for many who wished to simply enjoy its vastness and lore without continuous disruption. Safer Seas promises a more tranquil experience, allowing players to delve into the game's content at their own pace, free from PvP confrontations.

Rare's acknowledgment of players' requests by adding a PvE mode further underscores its commitment to enhancing its gameplay experience. Players who value the sheer adventure aspect over game progression will likely gravitate towards this mode.

Given that the game's progression is primarily cosmetic, many are looking forward to embarking on unhindered quests, free from the sporadic attacks by other crews.

Starting with Guilds in October, followed by The Skull of the Siren Song in November, and culminating with the Safer Seas mode in December, players are in for a treat.

As the launch for Xbox and PC nears, more specifics of Season 10 are expected, along with the final part of the Monkey Island adventure coming up next week.

Speaking of Microsoft, Xbox finally responded to the leaks about a new Xbox Series S/X, among others. FTC was quick to denounce any responsibility for the leaks, pinning it instead on Microsoft. Finally, Xbox's strengthened partnership with Square Enix will see Octopath Traveler 2 hit the Xbox platform next year.