Summary
It seems that theSea of Thievesplayer count on PlayStation 5 is already sinking after an initial strong launch period.Sea of Thievesis currently part of the expansion of Xbox exclusives onto other platforms, but it seems to be struggling to keep players onboard.
After over six years of exclusivity on PC and Xbox consoles,Sea of Thievesfinally made its way to PlayStation 5 back in April. The game was extremely well-received on Sony’s console, giving PlayStation gamers the chance to finally play one of the best pirate games on the market. It found instant popularity on the platform, and upon launch,Sea of Thieveswas one of the most popular games on the PS5. Although these early numbers are impressive,Sea of Thievesis a live-service game that lives and dies on its ability to retain players over time. One report indicates it’s struggling to do that at the moment.
With numbers courtesy of GameInsights tracking active PSN accounts, areport by TrueTrophieshas indicated thatSea of Thieveshas already lost 58% of its PlayStation 5 player base since its launch back in April. WhileSea of Thievesis still topping PlayStation sales charts, the live-service title is clearly having some issues retaining players at the moment, with no sign of the decline stabilizing, according to the report.
Sea of Thieves Loses 58% Of Its PS5 Player Base
While it’s difficult to put it down to one particular reason for the drop in players, it’s certainly possible to speculate. First, a natural drop in player count from launch should always be expected for most games. On top of this, PlayStation 5 players are jumping intoSea of Thievesafter six years of constant updates, which can make joining for the first time a daunting task. It’s possible the new player experience is proving too much for some players, which is fair. Then, there’s the recent launch of otherpopular live-service gameson PS5 such asXDefiantandMultiVersus, which could draw players' attention away fromSea of Thieves.
Despite the player retention problems forSea of Thieveson PlayStation 5, the game has plenty for players to get excited about. At the recent Xbox Games Showcase,Rare gave players a glimpse atSea of ThievesSeason 13, which will allow players to become villains for the first time. Rare has done a great job at keeping players engaged with new content so far, so hopefully the release of Season 13 will bring more PlayStation 5 players back onboard.
Sea of Thieves
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Sea of Thieves offers the essential pirate experience, from sailing and fighting to exploring and looting – everything you need to live the pirate life and become a legend in your own right. With no set roles, you have complete freedom to approach the world, and other players, however you choose. Whether you’re voyaging as a group or sailing solo, you’re bound to encounter other crews in this shared world adventure – but will they be friends or foes, and how will you respond?A Vast Open World:Explore a vast open world filled with unspoiled islands and underwater kingdoms. Take on quests to hunt for lost loot, forge a reputation with the Trading Companies and battle foes from Phantoms and Ocean Crawlers to Megalodons and the mighty Kraken. Try your hand at fishing, make maps to your own buried treasure or choose from hundreds of other optional goals and side-quests!Become Legend:On your journey to become a Pirate Legend you’ll amass loot, build a reputation and define a unique personal style with your hard-earned rewards. Adventurer. Explorer. Conqueror. What will your legend be?
