Yes, Sea of Thieves fully supports crossplay.
Yes, Sea of Thieves supports full crossplay across PC, Xbox One+, PlayStation 5. This means you can play with friends regardless of their platform. Cross-progression is enabled, keeping your saves and unlocks synced across platforms.
Sea of Thieves is available on the following platforms:
| Feature | Supported | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Crossplay | Yes | All listed platforms can play together. |
| Cross-Progression | Yes | Your saves and unlocks sync across platforms. |
| Split Screen / Couch Co-op | No | Online multiplayer only — no shared-screen play. |
Yes — Sea of Thieves supports cross-progression. Your saves, unlocks and progress stay synced when you switch platforms.
No — Sea of Thieves does not offer split screen or couch co-op. To play together, each player needs their own system running the game.
Sea of Thieves does not support local split-screen co-op. All multiplayer is online through Microsoft Account.
Sea of Thieves features full crossplay across PC (Steam, Microsoft Store), Xbox, and PS5 through Microsoft Account. Up to 4 players per ship (or 6 on Galleon). Voice chat through platform-specific systems or Discord. Controller-only matchmaking option for consoles.
Sea of Thieves is online-only. There is a 'Safer Seas' mode for solo/private crews with limited progression, but an internet connection is still required.
PC players using mouse/keyboard have advantages in combat. Console players can enable 'controller-only' matchmaking for more balanced PvP. Microsoft Account required for all platforms including PlayStation.
Yes, Sea of Thieves supports full cross-progression through your Microsoft account. All your pirate cosmetics, reputation, gold, and progress sync across all platforms.
Only if you buy from the Microsoft Store on PC - this grants access to both PC and Xbox versions. Steam, PlayStation, and other versions are separate purchases. Progress carries over between all platforms via your Microsoft account.
No, PC players cannot disable crossplay. Only console players (PlayStation and Xbox) have the option to restrict matchmaking.
Xbox players need Xbox Live Gold or Game Pass Ultimate for online multiplayer. PlayStation players need PlayStation Plus. PC players only need a Microsoft account.
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