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Jumping into the world ofSea of Thievescan be overwhelming and intimidating, especially with other players roaming aroundlooking for a ship to sink. Luckily, there’s an option for players to load into a private game by themselves without worrying about other pirates stealing their treasure.
This guide outlines what players need to know about private servers inSea of Thieves, how to start them, and the limitations that come with playing on them.
How to Start a Private Sea of Thieves Server
In Season 10,Sea of Thievesintroduced a feature calledSafer Seas. Safer Seas is a private mode where players can play solo or with their friends without random crews.
To launch a game in Safer Seas players should:
Just like in High Seas, which is the classicSea of Thievesexperience, players can invite up to three other players and set sail on a sloop, brigantine, or galleon, depending on the crew size.
Limitations of the Private Server in Sea of Thieves
Because Safer Seas aren’t as dangerous, the rewards players can earn are also lower. Playing on Safer Seas comes with multiple limitations that only allow players to progress until a certain point.
Here areall the limitationsplayers will face on Safer Seas inSea of Thieves:
The main difference is significantly decreased Gold and Reputation rewards, makingfarming either of themway less efficient in the Safer Seas. The cap on Reputation levels with the core trading companies also means thatplayers can’t become Pirate Legends by playing only in Safer Seas.
On top of that, players can’t complete some Voyages, earn Commendations, or find treasures that involve other crews or unavailable features. While the list of limitations is extensive, Safer Seas is still a great way for players to learn the game and get used to its mechanics before venturing into the High Seas.
