A new Sea of Thieves update patch 2.6.3.1, is rolling out today. According to the official Sea of Thieves patch notes, the latest Sea of Thieves update added a fresh batch of fixes, and an upcoming event. Apart from this, Sea of Thieves patch 2.6.3.1 also includes various gameplay changes and bug fixes. So without any more introduction, here is the complete patch notes listed for the Sea of Thieves 2.6.3.1 update.
Sea of Thieves 2.6.3.1 update patch notes
Adventures
Although the Herald of the Flame was vanquished by the efforts of pirate crews, the Time of Resurrection has not yet been averted. With the future of the Sea of Thieves on the line, where will those who sail upon it place their allegiance in our ninth time-limited Adventure?
Release notes
‘Return of the Damned’ (November 3rd – November 17th)
- Speak to Larinna to begin this Adventure and join the fray, with the souls of two powerful pirates hanging in the balance! Will you be #TeamFlameheart or #TeamPendragon?
- Either choose to save Pendragon from his noble sacrifice by allying with Belle at Shipwreck Bay as they subvert the Reapers’ ritual, seeking to banish Flameheart’s spirit to the Sea of the Damned for good…
- Or choose loyalty to The Reaper’s Bones and protect their ritual at all costs! The Servant of the Flame is channelling dark powers to resurrect his infamous father, summoning those loyal to the cause to join him at The Reaper’s Hideout.
- Whatever their allegiance, crews will clash at the Sea Forts spread around the Sea of Thieves during this Adventure. Forts can be claimed for either side by raising the appropriate flag.
- When as many Forts as possible are under the control of their chosen side, pirates should seek to recover the Dark Relics known as Bewitching Dolls found within the Forts, returning them to either Belle or the Servant of the Flame.
- If enchanted by the energy of a defeated Soulflame Captain, these Relics will carry even greater power!
- Join in the global community effort to determine which side amasses the greatest strength for its ritual, determining the fates of Pendragon, Captain Flameheart and the world as we know it.
- Participating players can earn rewards as Mementos of the time they helped decide the fate of the Sea of Thieves. An exclusive Title can also be earned for completing all Deeds in this Adventure.
Fixed Issues
Gameplay
- Players exploring The Devil’s Roar should no longer experience continual volcanic eruptions and earthquakes while traversing islands.
- Players should no longer encounter multiple active World Events at the same time.
Pirate Emporium
- The Collector’s Lodestar Figurehead is now purchasable at the correct price in all locations within the Emporium.
Environment
- Players exploring the Shrine of Tribute will no longer discover a placeholder environment asset.
Visual and Audio
- Players wielding weapons and equipment will now hear the intended audio effects.
- Players should now hear the appropriate waterfall sounds when exploring various islands.
Known Issues
‘Return of the Damned’ Early Completion
Crews who are skilled enough to return an enchanted Bewitching Doll to Belle or the Servant of Flame while all Sea Forts are claimed for their chosen side will find the Adventure completes abruptly, removing their Quest Items and showing the final sequence. They are then offered the chance to repeat the Adventure to amass further strength for their chosen side.
Reduced Server Performance
Players may experience scenarios where they encounter ping spikes at random while playing, resulting in rubberbanding or client stutters. While improvements were most recently released in update 2.5.3, the team continue to work on further improvements for future updates.
Ranged and Melee Weapon Hit Detection
In areas of intense action, players may find themselves firing shots or landing strikes that do not cause damage to their targets. While small improvements continue to be delivered during our regular updates, we are continuing to investigate and identify further improvements to the player combat experience.
Download and Installation
Download size:
- Xbox Series X: 4.89 GB
- Xbox Series S: 3.19 GB
- Xbox One X: 4.89 GB
- Xbox One: 3.19 GB
- Microsoft Store: 4.3 GB
- Steam: 4.81 GB
After reading through the patch notes for the Sea of Thieves update, you can find the game available on PC, Xbox One & Series X|S. Outside the Sea of Thieves update patch notes, head to the Sea of Thieves official website to follow future updates. Lastly, you can follow the team at Rare and learn about any other projects they might have in the works on their development website.
