Unleash Your Inner Smuggler: Fortune Awaits in Season 17!
The Covert Operations of The Smugglers League
The latest major content drop for Rare's popular pirate simulation, Season 17 of Sea of Thieves, has discreetly rolled out, much like a ship under the cloak of darkness, delivering a trove of fresh features. This iteration introduces The Smugglers League, a mysterious new group operating from half a dozen hidden coves scattered across the perilous game world. This affiliation presents players with diverse avenues to amass lucrative spoils.
Perilous Trade Routes and Hidden Treasures
A primary feature of the update is the Smugglers' Route Runs. These high-stakes delivery missions are accessible directly from the in-game quest map and involve transporting highly prized cargo. However, all players who accept these missions follow the same pre-determined path, which is also visible on the map. This transparency transforms these voyages into prime targets for opportunistic rival pirates.
Unearthing Secret Paths to Riches
For those who prefer to avoid the heavily contested, visible trade lanes, an alternative path to wealth exists. Lucky pirates may stumble upon messages contained within bottles, particularly around The Devil's Roar, a volcanic region within the game. These messages unveil secret Smuggler's Runs, guiding players along uncharted routes. This secrecy offers a distinct advantage, significantly increasing the odds of successfully claiming the valuable rewards.
Profitable Plunder and Explosive Payoffs
Beyond traditional routes, players can now engage in deep-sea dives to discover rare Smuggler's shipwrecks, which contain more valuable loot than standard wreckage. Additionally, engaging with skeleton ships can prove highly profitable, as these skeletal crews have strangely accumulated Smuggler's League treasures. In both scenarios, there is a chance to uncover black powder barrels—potent explosive casks. These can be turned in to The Smugglers League for substantial cash bonuses or, for the more strategically minded, employed for other, more destructive purposes.
Enhanced Performance and Volcanic Stability
Season 17 elevates the game's Renown progression by adding an additional 100 levels. It also brings crucial improvements, including optimized controller keybinds, more efficient cross-region matchmaking, and overall performance enhancements. Furthermore, the unpredictable nature of The Devil's Roar has been adjusted; volcanoes now exhibit a more consistent interval between initial rumblings and full eruption, allowing players to plan their evacuations from the fiery zone with greater reliability.