Season 17 has begun! And a few unfamiliar faces have been spied on distant islands as The Smugglers’ League settle in and start their hunt for high-value, harmful prizes. They’re open to letting pirate crews assist them transport their cargo the place it must go, and perhaps recovering some selection objects misplaced alongside the way in which. Their true objective, nevertheless, stays reasonably mysterious… however for now, let’s discover out what you may count on from this new Season in Sea of Thieves!
Introducing the League
These shadowy newcomers have arrange store in secret hideaways throughout the seas, and so they’ve set their sights on some explosive new treasures. Whereas they present a stunning appreciation of Fantastic Artwork and fragile bottles of even finer rum, the League are additionally on the hunt for Black Powder Barrels. These devastating delights pack extra of a punch than some other explosive on the seas, so that you’ll wish to watch out about bringing them aboard your individual ship.
As The Smugglers’ League get accustomed to life on the Sea of Thieves, they’re recruiting pirates to ferry a few of their treasured cargo safely from pick-up level to vacation spot. Which means sending crews out on Smugglers’ Route Runs, perilous supply Voyages alongside a extremely contested route. If you wish to make it by unscathed and with the cargo nonetheless in your possession, you’ll have to maintain a eager eye on that horizon. Elsewhere, discover a Message in a Bottle with the Smugglers’ mark and you may set out on different Smugglers’ Runs too, ranging far and broad with a few of the most respected contraband on the seas.
Making Their Mark
You don’t final lengthy within the smuggling commerce by doing enterprise out within the open, so The Smugglers’ League have sought secret spots on the Sea of Thieves to conduct their covert operations. Every of them has established a Smugglers’ Hideout, someplace out of sight and guarded by traps. You’ll must pinpoint these Hideouts your self if you wish to get to know the League and ship any cargo you uncover in your travels.
And there’s cargo to be discovered! A latest run of unhealthy luck has seen a number of Smugglers’ Shipwrecks left to languish beneath the waves, hiding treasures that may be returned to the League for a cushty payout. A few of this wayward cargo has additionally washed up on seashores for passing ships to identify, whereas opportunistic Skeleton Ships have been seen to scoop up the remaining. Hunt them down and sink them if you wish to declare these spoils for your self…
The Season Continues
Surreptitious they could be, however these Smugglers don’t sit nonetheless for lengthy. When September and October usher in Act 2 and Act 3 of Season 17, there’ll be lots extra Smuggler exercise to hitch in, together with a daring Heist that pits crew towards crew to safe some very priceless loot. Those that participate will descend upon Royal Crest Fortress searching for a portray specifically requested by an essential patron of the League, however bear in mind: you gained’t be the one one after the prize! Surviving skirmishes with rival sailors might be essential to claiming the payout.
Within the meantime, Captain Flameheart’s forces are utilizing the distraction supplied by the League’s arrival to strengthen their place on the Skeleton Forts. In Act 3 of Season 17, you’ll be capable to discover the newly fortified Reaper Fortresses underneath siege from a Phantom fleet. Combat off each side, and also you may simply be capable to escape with a cache of harmful loot – supplied not one of the Fort’s new traps get you first…
Rewarding Work
With so many new additions to the seas, Season 17 wouldn’t be full with out a host of latest Commendations to measure your success! Finishing Voyages for the Smugglers and handing of their cargo will make it easier to unlock a wealth of cosmetics to replace your pirate’s fashion. For completionists, new achievements (and Trophies) current a tantalising problem because the potential gamerscore on provide climbs in the direction of an incredible complete…
As all the time, there are new Pirate Emporium choices together with the dusty outlaw stylish of the Riptide Rodeo set, plus after all a brand new Season means a brand new Plunder Cross full of goodies to unlock – this time together with the Uncommon Regalia ship set and clothes, in addition to 750 Historic Cash for spending within the Pirate Emporium.
Whether or not you decide up the Cross or not, there’s a trove of rewards on provide for climbing 100 extra ranges of Renown this Season, together with objects from the Grasp of the Excessive Seas, Fabled Fins and Faraway Shores units. That will help you earn these time-limited rewards, a brand new Deed system has been carried out to encourage preparations with the Smugglers and earn elevated Renown by doing so!
Pirate Profiles additionally arrive this Season, providing a solution to entry an additional pirate persona with out overwriting your present one. Wish to maintain your present adventurer firmly on their very own path, whereas embarking on a separate seafaring saga underneath one other pirate id? Including a brand new Pirate Profile will allow you to try this, splitting your time between two (or three, or extra) profiles as you see match. Swing by the Pirate Emporium and buy a Pirate Deed if this appears like one thing for you!
There are quite a lot of modifications coming to the seas this Season, spaced out to make sure you have one thing new to find every month. For a full tour of every part arriving in August, make sure you learn by the detailed Season launch launch notes, and take a look at the devoted Season 17 web page – and for extra in regards to the options coming in September and October, comply with Sea of Thieves in your social media channel of selection to remain within the loop. Till then, we want you good luck and profitable smuggling!
