Walking the Gank: Examining Sea of Thieves’ on-going identity crisis
2022 will be a big year for Rare’s pirate simulator, Sea of Thieves – but how does the game look, from a long-time player’s perspective, after 4 years at sea? Rare’s “what if pirates also enjoyed solving puzzles” thought-experiment Sea of Thieves is once again shaping up for a successful year. As if 2021’s introduction of Seasons with Battle Pass-esque cosmetic unlocks and a full narrative-focused Pirates of the Caribbean crossover wasn’t enough, Rare recently revealed that 2022 will see the addition of new, timed PvE events that contribute to an ongoing narrative, where the community’s actions can actually affect…