Sea of Thieves: Voyage of a Lifetime

[@owletinSoT]

Thanks for everything. What an incredible journey this has been. I'll see you and your owls out on the seas!

[@grooben8412]

I love owls so I was so excited to see that announcement!

[@ClickyCrisp]

owlet POG

[@konstakivinen4228]

Your reaction for the owls coming at the end almost made me cry, seeing so much happyness, joy and emotionality is a sight for sore eyes, so happy for you

[@iceblendbertopi5910]

I'm so happy for you owlet

[@missmoonlightowl]

I can't wait!!!

[@mileonaslionclaw2525]

It’s a shame glitterbeard or James White couldn’t be here to see this, I’m sure he’s ecstatic while sailing on the sea of the damned, Beaming with a bright big smile at this day with his glorious beard. May the seas he sails now bear fair winds of the sweetest scents, And limitless grog and rum

[@deltase7en717]

35:51 i literally jumped of my chair, because one of the most unforgettable moments in Sea of Thieves that i had and i talk about this with my friends till this day was the day that i got in a group with a guy that was blind, and he was piloting our ship, we help him out with direction but he killed it, the best pilot i ever had and was one of the best experiences i had playing a game, and that was years ago, i added him on xbox live but i never played with him again, now i'm watching this documentary, and bam, he appeared out of nowhere, he was a really cool dude that left a great impression on me, shout out to him

[@norsekraken5718]

The fact that Captain Flint himself narrated this was way too perfect. I was teary eyed watching this whole thing. Sea of Thieves has been a massive part of my life since it released. So much love for this game, even during the bad times in game. Much love to the devs! Happy Anniversary Sea of Thieves!

[@davidthewhale7556]

I knew I recognised the narrator. C’mon Rare, do a Black Sails crossover

[@CptRonSolo]

He also reads the athenas fortune audio book

[@jpotts1515gaming]

I love that Rare fully acknowledged the game was a flop at release and even features that as a part of their own anniversary video. Shows the passion and integrity for this project. As a day one player coming back and playing almost every day since season 8 , it's refreshing to see Devs acknowledge their failures and come back even better. 👍

[@AngelDeath5426]

The Ending OWL Design Part Was Awesome ❤

[@RocketManKian]

Happy 5 Year Anniversary to the best community in the world that helped me make friends and memories I never knew I could make ❤

[@Matsismens_skaper]

Best community is maybe too nice, u get an ally and take a fort and then one of u will take a gunpowder barrel and blow up the other😅

[@Meltedbutta7]

garbage game and garbage devs

[@R34p3r94]

Rocket!!

[@thomas.deliot]

This is a very special video... Befitting a very special game. Thank you all at Rare for the years of fun. From the bottom of my heart !

[@koriasan7675]

I cried and you know why? Because without knowing Owlet I was able to cross his requests and being myself a pirate of this community I wanted this comrade to be happy. Honestly knowing Rare from the start of the game, I knew he would give in eventually because this is Sea of ​​Thieves. A passion and a lot of love from the players for this game and from this studio for its players. I cried Owlet I'm happy for you, we hope to meet one day on this sea and you'll tell me about the adventures of your owl! CHEERS!!!

[@owletinSoT]

❤🥹

[@dawidscheffler7152]

Joined just as the pandemic hit and have been in love with the oceans of Sea of Thieves ever since; through adoration and frustration I keep coming back for more.

[@novaofhyrule1939]

"Through adoration and frustration" I couldn't have put it better haha

[@dawidscheffler7152]

@@novaofhyrule1939 look, I'm not going to sugar coat it - Strawberry Beard was a rat bastard pill to swallow for the first community day but, I do still keep coming back to the these wondrous shores.

[@SgtFrogger]

Been here since early 2019, this game holds a special place in my heart

[@Tuck213]

Well put! My love for this game comes in waves

[@CapitaoTalles]

Happy Birthday Sea of Thieves! 🍌🍻🏴‍☠️

[@grooben8412]

HAPPY BDAY SEA OF THIEVES

[@mr.peewee7261]

🍻

[@battlecatsubernoob1924]

🍌

[@brickmickbrick]

Got any extra nanners?

[@onrez]

🏴‍☠️

[@TommyMcD]

Pretty cool video. I miss the old dev update / behind the scenes stuff when there was more communication between the players and studio. This was very refreshing and hope to see them make a return.

[@simpletora7313]

A lot of gaming developers do that early on in the games lifespan. It gets harder to do once a game gets big enough so sadly it probably won't be coming back very often

[@deadwingdomain]

Me too. I'd love to cuss at them to their face. Bunch of pricks!

[@Honestly_Salty]

I miss Joe "The Talent" Neate

[@j.k.1239]

No Summit1g?...He was one of the biggest reasons behind Sea of thieves resurgence.

[@simpletora7313]

@@j.k.1239 Covid is the biggest reason sea of thieves gained traction, people were locked in a house and needed something to do. Among us and sea of thieves both gave that social interaction people craved

[@0utbreakGaming]

Started playing during the pandemic and now it's one of my all time favorite games. Always loved Rare games but something about this one keeps me coming back. It's a truly special and unique experience.

[@ClickyCrisp]

As an avid fan of the game, this is a joy to watch with my friends and fiancé who we play this game lovingly with

[@Clement_ads]

i did not even plan to watch the whole video and ended up and hour and a half later very happy to have met the whole crew, and now I can't wait to see what's coming up next

[@johnsimon7921]

Sea of Thieves saved me in 2020. I can't count the hours I spent with my crewmate exploring the ocean. It was our escape from reality. And we were sooooo bad at PVP, but after the disappointment, we tried the next day after work because it was so refreshing. We are still too bad in PVP and life came back to normal. But I am always thinking about returning to the sea. It's calling!! Thank you for the love you put in this game, thanks for hours of adventure and, over all, thanks for giving us fun in one of our hardest times.

[@megaj6226]

Words can’t describe how much I love this game. Thanks Sea of Thieves for all the memories! 🏴‍☠️

[@freyline]

Thank you so much to everyone who was a part of this and the whole team at Rare for giving us this home that we call Sea of Thieves.

[@MomradG]

Its forever gonna be nice to remember that my niece born the same year as Sea of Thieves came out. Since then she can walk, talk, and go to pre-school Meanwhile a gigantic community has beggung to blossom

[@lshepherd54]

my brother got me into this game and loved since then. even find myself just sailing around randomly doing nothing, lol

[@KodaHere]

Loved Rare since the early days of my childhood. They are truly an amazing team that have created something where players could make their own stories. Rare's love for this pirate world really shows. Just as it's early days. Thank you to all the amazing people who worked on this and to all the awesome people that play it!

[@Mootacoo]

That mid-credit scene

[@ViViDG]

What I love most about this video is Rare showed the criticism that they received, listened and actually used it to make the game better. That's fantastic stuff.

[@nicholas.alan85]

💯

[@ashenwinds3906]

Man this is actually going to make me cry. I can not express how many AMAZING adventures I have had and how many special memories I have made. Whether it is making brand new friends or bonding with old ones, every day brings a new story I get to tell and a new smile across my face. I have seen a lot over the years, from stunning fireworks shows and music to the tense and exhilarating naval battles. Part of what makes this game so unique is that the new memories are just as precious as the old ones. A new adventure, a raised tankard, and a promise to never stop chasing the setting sun!!! Happy birthday sea of thieves!

[@captainbones-is3tx]

AS a player that played since 2019 I am still honored to experience the magic that this game offers

[@ethsan]

Been here since Day One Launch. An absolute amazing experience I've had on Sea of Thieves through the years. Still sailing the seas to this day ❤

[@im2stned2talk82]

game sucked day 1

[@ZiomesXD]

@@im2stned2talk82 Yes we know, the devs even implied that it in the very video you are commenting right now.

[@cmpalmer]

I remember getting super hyped up by the E3 reveal, and I've been in ever since. Best game of a generation.

[@craigrogers3864]

Here since launch, favourite game ever. More than a game, it's a world, lifestyle, community etc 🏴‍☠️

[@ultraconners2474]

You all should be very proud of what you've made for this world, because thousands of random people around the world are immensely grateful for what you've given us. Cheers!

[@magus104]

Now they need to release the full CG trailer that they didnt show off because that looked amazing

[@Lorefarer]

Who would've thought a silly pirate game could get me this choked up! The Devs, Content Creators, and Community have made one of the best experiences on the market, and I couldnt be more proud and grateful to be a part of it. Cheers! 🍻

[@038alpha]

What makes them truely special is they can have tremedous ideas, but they also aknowledge when they either do mistakes or do things that don't quite work. And then they use the feedback to make something brilliant. When they told us they were gonna shut down the Arena, and then we got season 8, the studio gained my respect forever. They created a solution to fill a need and it did not quite work, they aknowledged it, they analysed the problem and used their previous work to make exactly what pvp players needed. That is incredible work and decision making. I wish all studios were like Rare but i don't know anyone like them.

[@m.c.kirley]

I started playing this game at the beginning of last year, it has since become my most played game EVER, I love this game so damn much, already have so many fond memories of pirating with my friends.

[@clixyxd7426]

this gave me chills, what a great bunch of people, great story, great game

[@618NoRRiS024]

Been sailing since the open beta . Pre ordered that night and have been apart of the test servers. I have adored this game/ developers / and community since day 1 I still rock the day one eye patch and will never take it off . Thank you for being my favorite game of all time Happy birthday!! I can't wait to see where we are in another 5 years

[@UneaseP34nut]

I tried many different titles but I always go back to the "Brave Vanguard" one you got for playing the beta along with the Vanguard Sails.

[@Leprechaun2702]

As someone who sails on the sea irl, even just the feel of being on a boat in sea of thieves is just as refreshing as irl, possibly even more with the adventures you can have its amazing thank you

[@RandyB-ee8uo]

Honestly I bought this on xbox way back when a friend of mine made me get it. This was by far the best purchase that i've bought and used for days straight. I played it a lot at the start and had a great time collecting treasures and surviving storms. Thank you

[@GamingWithPie1]

I met my fiance in this game around three years ago, very shortly after the pc release. We met in open crew on the official discord, had fun playing together, and decided to play together again. And again. And again. We lived on opposite sides of the country and a little over a year ago i made the difficult decision to uproot and move in with him. Now we are happily engaged and still play Sea of Thieves regularly. Thank you for this amazing game that gave me the ability to meet the love of my life.

[@DWD328ci]

congratulations Rare! this is by far the most beautiful game i ever played not only on graphics but the music.. thank you guys , now we know was a hard path ,but it would be Rare that if it did not surprise us again in the future.

[@stargate1736]

Magnifique reportage !! J'ai 49 ans et Sea of Thieves est pour moi le meilleur jeu de tous les temps, continuez de nous faire rêver !! 🎉🎉❤❤

[@GiggleFist720]

This game has had many significant impacts in my own personal life. My friends talked me into buying it day one and after they all bailed in the beginning, I stayed. I have been here ever since never being able to put this down for anything more than a few days. Thank you, Rare. P.S. Just give me a shrouded ghost already. I mean for real, this is getting absurd. I have been a very good boy. You can find me aboard the "Bare Minimum Bandit". I will be waiting for that pasty fish boy.

[@Ukiyo.REAPER]

Made me cry lowkey threw all the ups and downs they remind you of real life problems and how important this game is how makes you escape from real life things and have peace man bro 🥹🥲

[@timothyjessopfilms]

I remember seeing the announcement at E3 and from that minute I was hooked. Felt like a lifetime before I could sail on the Sea of Thieves myself. One of the greatest, most ambitious games I've ever played, so many memories made and still to be made. This documentary is fantastic. Thank you RARE and everyone evolved.

[@nileshthakkar1777]

soooooo proud to be part of this incredible journey!!

[@thatgoose6820]

When they said they wanted to make a game that made people feel apart of the world they hit that on the head this game has pulled me from depression helped me heal after leaving an abusive relationship because nothing made me more happy than being a pirate with my friends sailing around and doing whatever we wanted

[@MissVix77]

My favorite game ever. I fell in love with it one day 1. We’ve come a long way SOT! ❤

[@djsommer3336]

This game has allowed me to really share my personality with other players as the silent captain because I have no mic, and to make new friends along the way. Thank you Rare for this game, thank you, this game truly has been an Adventure of a Lifetime for me. Thank you Rare and I will see you on the seas. - The Silent Captain

[@Krag-Jorgensen30-40]

Sea of Thieves is a great game. Hopping on with the boys over the weekend to sail the seas is always super fun and an amazing experience! You have succeeded Rare. It will always be one of the best games of all time.

[@Thandulfan]

The fact that they considered the name Skull&Bones and rejected it speaks for itself

[@PedRandaPirate]

God what an incredible game. What an incredible team. I have LOVED every minute I’ve played since day one, and I am so thankful for how much this game has done for so many people. Cant believe its been 5 years! I cant wait to keep playing for many more.

[@anotuselessmovie]

I don't know any other game where I found myself crying over a behind the scene. GG WP to all the team at Rare! Thank you for putting your heart and soul in this game, it really feels. Sorry to be whining about some aspects sometimes, it really is out of love. Like having private servers; I can't wait for Sea of Thieves to be a sandbox for me and my friends (20+ irl pirates) and truely have adventures of our own. I have over 1700 hours in this game and I still enjoy it and love helping newcomers discover this beautiful gem. Cheers, from the heart! // P.S.: the shrouded ghost doesn't exist. I want to speak to your manager! (hopefully season 9 changes that. Do we need to follow the fog? do we need to throw flares? I have many theories, but no results so far, in all those years...)

[@AfterMathCsGo]

This game will always stay in my hearts by far the best pirate game out there. Cheers for many more year on the sea

[@_Qwertymal123_]

This game unites so many people in such a beautiful way, which is why we are all so grateful towards rare for making a place in which friends can be made and voyages can be set upon Thank you

[@giloguy101]

What i think makes Sea of Thieves so good, and puts it above so many other games that have tried and failed a live service model, is how every session always feels like it has so much unpredicatbility. It's never just about "go online, do some quests, grind some loot", it's about going on a sever, doing a fort, and then realizing that a Galleon just caught you with your pants down. Been playing this game for 3 years now, and every session with the boys has just felt like a new adventure.

[@ViktorLitvinkov]

The best game I've played ever. Happy 5 Year Anniversary!

[@Xtryonline]

I was a day one player after being blown away with the first E3 trailer of it. But I must say the lack of content back then made me go away. I came back to the game arround the pirates life update. And must say you all did an amazing job with this game. Steering it in a great direction. Everyone said in the beginning, there is a lack of content. But a lot of potention. You have shown us that potentiel. Keep up the amazing work.

[@frogbeat8457]

I have just watched this before I'm half hour away from becoming pirate legend. I love the game. I love this documentary. Right back to it ❤ to all who work on this master piece of a game

[@CocoMura]

Sound design is SECOND TO NONE..! Highest praise. Take my word. Me mate had a peg leg replaces with a shovel and the KLONK - Step - Klonk- was so clean; it sounded SHOVEL'y I cannot praise it enough everything is just so GOOD.

[@CocoMura]

cried a few good times

[@stevenzwiesler8085]

Been sailing since launch and can proudly say this is the 1 game that has constantly brought me back. It's so true what they say, Sea of Thieves is a COMMUNITY. No other game has brought me or my friends joy the way SoT has. I have met some of my best friends on SoT and we will continue to sail the seas. Amazing documentary, it's crazy what Sea of Thieves started out as and what it has become over the last 5 years. Seeing how it went from a bare bones basic foundation of a game and seeing how RARE worked with the community to help build it up to what it is today just shows dedication and how much RARE truly does care about the input and feedback from the community. Though I can't help but think it would have been great to see some behind the scenes footage of Glitterbeard.

[@justingreen4626]

Start the game at 13th 5 years later I'm 18th, you change my life, my teenage, the game help my English and geography 💪. Thanks you Rare and I will remember all my life on this big journey. But I did not found the shrouded gost 😅.

[@kaiserblizz3401]

I started playing barely a few months ago, only days before season 8 launched, and this has already become my favorite game ever, wether I'm having the best time finding loot, being sunk or just vibing catching fish i never get tired of it.

[@daymienjohnson8015]

I clicked on this not knowing it was an hour long but here I am with 3 minutes left and I don't regret it

[@tobiasbergner626]

Thank you Rare and this comes from my heart. I'm playing Sea of Thieves each and every week with my girlfriend for over 2,5 years now and over time more and more of our friends joined us. It is an awesome way to stay connected even if hundreds of kilometers are between you. And there is no other game out there that is so unpredictable and creates so many unforgettable memories. It has become our favourite game of all time and we hope, it will accompany us for many more years. Keep up the great work!

[@WackadewdleTTV]

Thank you for this yall! I was there on launch. I never thought this game would play the way it does now back then, and even though there's been issues, I genuinely think these guys put their heart and soul into it and they really don't get enough credit for what they do.

[@SUEKORBLIT-MUM-SUE-50]

This game is the best thing since sliced bread. thanks for being a fab game. made many friends from overthe seas.

[@mattarificwolflink9280]

I also love how these folk created a pirate game the correct way with more focus on the pirate rather then the ship itself although I would like more combat customizabilty i also understand the risk of that giving a more experienced player advantages

[@Ms.Partii]

Been here since hungering deep! This game has changed alot for the better! Happy birthday SOT!

[@stephaniemundy7548]

Sometimes a lot of us get so caught up in the politics of the game and forget to appreciate the hard work and creativity that goes into it. What a gift this has been truly ❤🏴‍☠️

[@zam6106]

Happy 5 years its been a pleasure to be apart of your journey.

[@BKStar621]

I remember I was in middle school at the time when black flag came out and after playing I dreamed of a day where I could share that experience with other players in a pirate paradise. Then Sea of Thieves appeared on the horizon. I have to say there are only 2 games I've ever played non stop in my life and those are Halo Reach and Sea of Thieves. Thank you rare for giving me my dream game.

[@robincivel8270]

Im so proud to play a game like that, his history is just amazing. Thanks you rare !

[@MAZAII]

Game that changed our life! ❤

[@CaptainThunder-Crash]

A truly brilliant and heartfelt story about everything Sea of Thieves has been, is now and ever will be. I loved watching this and I love Sea of Thieves so much. This doc made me shed tears of joy at the end. Thank you for the past 5 years and here's many glorious years and adventures on the seas. Cheers to everyone at Rare, Xbox and all Sea of Thieves Pirates out there. We shall sail together.

[@lycanpapawolf]

I loved this thank you guys for all your hard work and the many years of joy you have brought to so many hearts. I cannot wait to see what will come next ❤

[@Panzerblitz]

Great vid, you guys deserve all the success after all the hard work, happy 5 Rare 🎉

[@hayden-hr8gq]

I love that a keg Skellie crashed a wedding. They always show up at the worst time

[@Ghostface2252]

The memories I have made in this game are some of the best and I look forward to what comes next. Happy birthday sea of thieves.

[@OllieDust]

Started paying this game since launch at age 13 and it really feels like I've grown up with it. Now I'm at uni and I'm still playing it. So proud of the devs for making a great game

[@CaptainTusk45]

I've been a pirate since year one if someone had told me this is the state it'd be in 5 years later i wouldn't have believed them this game launched absolutely halved bake but im really glad i stuck around for the long haul great job rare and the accomplishments you made for this game cant wait to see what the future holds for sea of thieves.

[@benjaminfreitag9231]

This is why they’re amazing. I’m 420 - 460 hours in (oops I played all week) and I don’t intend to stop any time soon.

[@nastyboy371]

I've been playing for 3 years and have spent over 4,500 hours on SoT. Thank you Rare and keep up the good work for the next 5 years. Here are a few wishes for the next Quality-of-Life-Update: - let's finally pet the dog on K9, please !! - save your own outfits - I want to pet the dog on K9 !! - if the captain leaves the ship, you should be able to make it a captain's ship again - the dog on K9, I would love to pet him :D

[@goldmannation]

2020 was a rough year, but Sea of Thieves helped me push through it. Great video.

[@Ian5127]

This game is truly unlike any other I've ever played! Joined in on the open beta and fell in love! No matter how much time passes in between taking breaks from the game and trying out others, I always find my way back to the amazing seas that you all have created! Bravo and thank you!!

[@patrickthegrandsonofathord2593]

Thank you all for making this beautiful game. Me and my friends been here since alpha and we still hope on and play this game alot. This game has a special place in our hearts like me and my friends tried to leave the game behind but always came Back a week later because it's so fun. The interactions, the graphics, the little details made it all so great. This game has to be one of the best multi-player games me and my friends have ever played. Can't wait for what year 5 brings to the waves of the seas

[@sigmaxxiv]

It takes a lot of fortitude to show criticisms especially for launch. Most companies try to just push the negativity under the rug. To show how the game changed from concept to prototype all the way to 5 years from launch. It's truly humanizing to see that a dev team and studio recognizes both the good times and bad times and to still have that level of positivity. Sea of Thieves was my first and only game that I own from Rare, and it has been absolutely phenomenal. I've been playing since June 2018 and I've had so many memories. Looking for more to come! Thanks Rare and good fortune for the journeys ahead! ❤

[@ClayArtGirl]

Sea of Thieves filled my need of social interaction during this time in my life where I don’t have any friends. Thank you for this amazing community

[@phannokeabot]

You know the documentary is good when even the credits are entertaining.

[@danashton7677]

I only recently discovered Sea of thieves in the last 6 months. It is one of the best games i have ever played, well done Rare! The community built around it is amazing! Here is to many more years of updates!

[@user-zx4xe2ue6n]

As a day 1 player I'm happy to see how far the game as come and glad to see it's still going strong with loads of new players joining and having fun

[@InterrogatorChaplain]

I started playing in June 2020 and since then it has unquestionably become my favourite game of all time. I've seen other people consumed with passion by games like Super Mario, or Street Fighter or World of Warcraft and I wondered why I never felt what they felt until I understood this game, it didn't click immediately, but when it did, I fell utterly, completely in love with the world and its endless ability to generate stories and bring me together with others with the same passion. Since then, I've only fallen more under its spell. It's beautiful, charming, intriguing and best of all unpredictable. Thank you Rare, for 2 and 3/4 years of the best gaming experience I've ever had, whatever the future brings, we shall sail together.

[@Synicall]

I really don't think words can describe how important Sea of Thieves is to myself and many others, SoTFest22 took me around the otherside of the world to meet some of my favourtie people face to face. Sea of Thieves is more than a game... Sea of Thieves is honestly a life experience.

[@sumus11]

I remember Sailing the Sea of Thieves, and I was streaming on KZbin, I had two of my watchers join me. They were two little kids, a little boy named Ben and his littler sister named understated mouse. She spent every moment on every island to get every resource off that island. I think I have vid of all of it but the thing was these two kids were having the time of their lives having an adult take them seriously and as part of the crew, Not Kids but Shipmates. I was able to give them that due to Rare and the Sea of Thieves.

[@orionsbelt430]

RIP Glitter Beard and forever see plunder valley as your castle.

[@floriankoopmans]

Its nice to be part of sutch a nice community, afther 1 year and almost 1000 hours in the game, I keep loving it every time I play. Thx for making sutch a beautiful game!!!

[@onkelburton8320]

this was a blast to watch. thank you rare for this amazing game. 4000 adventures hours and no end in sight. much love

[@aussiegor666]

That was fantastic. Thank you very much for putting that together (and for the game of course!) SoT certainly has come a long way and I cannot wait to see what the future holds.

[@poncho_.]

such a special game, thanks for an awesome 5 years, and cheers to many more

[@k0mBaTkArL]

What a wonderful document of a terrific team of creatives. Well done indeed! ❤😊

[@h4ppyrekku133]

I’ve had the most fun in my life playing Sea of Thieves with my friends! Happy 5th anniversary🎉

[@vulpeculagaming]

Five years later, this is still the greatest video game I have ever played. The stories, the memories, the shenanigans...they will stay with me long after this game is gone. Thank you for making this your passion. Here's to the next five!