Sea of Thieves: 2023 Edition & Deluxe Edition Explained

Sea of Thieves has been around for five years now. The popular pirate game wasn’t always as popular as it is now. In fact, when it was first released, a lot of people played it for a couple of months before dropping it due to a lack of content.

Now, after performing a No Man’s Sky, Sea of Thieves is one of the most popular pirate games out there. To celebrate its upcoming fifth-year anniversary, Rare released a 2023 Edition and Deluxe Edition to the public. But what are in these editions that separates the two?

2023 Edition & Deluxe Edition Explained – Sea of Thieves

Difference Between the 2023 Edition and Deluxe Edition

To celebrate Sea of Thieves’ upcoming fifth-year anniversary, Rare has released two new versions of the game: the 2023 Edition and Deluxe Edition.

If you were planning on buying the game and find yourself confused as to why the Standard Edition is no longer there, then don’t worry because this is normal. The 2023 Edition is actually the new Standard Edition of the game, but an even better one.

In the new 2023 Edition, you will get a cache of cosmetics and other extras to help you look good when you first start your Voyage:

Hunter Cutlass
Hunter Pistol
Hunter Compass
Hunter Hat
Hunter Jacket
Hunter Sails
10,000 Gold

If you have already bought the game prior to the change, then don’t worry, you should get these goodies when you start the game. It should pop up eventually. If not, it’s best to contact Rare’s customer service.

The Deluxe Edition, on the other hand, has a few more extra goodies that make it more enticing. Not only does it get everything that is listed in the 2023 Edition, but it also gets the following: