Sea of Thieves downloads only on Windows 10 and 11 PCs (through the Xbox app, Steam or Battle.net), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PS5; there is no Mac or iPhone version, so on those you stream it from the cloud at xbox.com/play.
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Every route needs a paid copy from $39.99 or a Game Pass plan that includes it, and the PC version asks for 100 GB of free space.
Which Sea of Thieves download do you need?
Every version is the same shared-world pirate game from Rare, and crews on Xbox, Windows PC and PS5 sail together through cross-platform multiplayer, so pick the row for the device you own.
| Your device | Where to get it | Official link | What it costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 11/10 PC with Game Pass | Xbox app, from the Game Pass library | Xbox Game Pass | Included with PC Game Pass, Game Pass Premium and Game Pass Ultimate |
| Windows 11/10 PC, buying a copy that also plays on Xbox | Microsoft Store (Xbox Play Anywhere) | Sea of Thieves on the Microsoft Store | From $39.99; one purchase covers Xbox console and PC |
| Windows 11/10 PC, buying it on Steam | Steam | Sea of Thieves on Steam | From $39.99 |
| Windows 11/10 PC, buying it on Battle.net | Battle.net, linked from the official game page | Sea of Thieves on xbox.com | Shown on Battle.net |
| Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One | Microsoft Store on the console | Sea of Thieves on the Microsoft Store | From $39.99, or included with Game Pass Premium and Ultimate |
| PS5 | PlayStation Store | Sea of Thieves on PlayStation | From $39.99 |
| Mac, iPhone, iPad or Android | No download; stream it with Xbox Cloud Gaming in the browser | xbox.com/play | Game Pass Premium or Ultimate, or a purchase plus Game Pass Essential |
Download Sea of Thieves for Windows 11 and Windows 10
The PC version is sold on three storefronts, and all three are listed on the official game page at xbox.com. The current release is called Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition on Steam and the Microsoft Store.
- Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition on the Microsoft Store: Installs through the Xbox app; Xbox Play Anywhere, so the same purchase plays on Xbox console.
- Xbox app for Windows on the Microsoft Store: Free; needs Windows 10/11, version 22H2 or higher. Required for the Microsoft Store and Game Pass copies.
- Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition on Steam (100 GB available space): Requires an Xbox Live account, which can be linked to your Steam account.
- Sea of Thieves official game page (Battle.net and other storefronts): The Get the game panel lists Microsoft, Battle.net and Steam.
Download Sea of Thieves on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One
The console version is Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, supports Smart Delivery, and is also an Xbox Play Anywhere title, so a console purchase plays on Windows PC at no extra cost.
- On the console, open the Microsoft Store and search for Sea of Thieves, or open the Sea of Thieves store page on xbox.com.
- If you have Game Pass Premium or Game Pass Ultimate, install it from the Game Pass library at no extra cost.
- Otherwise, pick the 2026 Edition ($39.99), 2026 Deluxe Edition ($49.99), 2026 Premium Edition ($59.99) or X Edition ($79.99) and buy it.
- Let the download finish, then sign in with the Microsoft account that holds your Xbox profile.
- To sail with other players, keep an active Game Pass plan: Essential, Premium and Ultimate all include online console multiplayer.
The Microsoft Store listing also shows Console Keyboard & Mouse support for Sea of Thieves on Xbox, and progress follows your Xbox account through Xbox cloud saves.
Install Sea of Thieves from the Microsoft Store or the Xbox app
- Install the free Xbox app from the Microsoft Store; it requires Windows 10/11, version 22H2 or higher.
- Open the Xbox app and sign in with your Microsoft account.
- Search for Sea of Thieves. With PC Game Pass, Game Pass Premium or Game Pass Ultimate, install it straight from the library.
- Without Game Pass, buy it from the Microsoft Store page; the purchase then appears in the Xbox app ready to install.
- Pick an install drive with plenty of free space; the PC requirement published on Steam is 100 GB available space.
- When the install finishes, launch Sea of Thieves from the Xbox app and sign in with the same Microsoft account.
Install Sea of Thieves through Steam
- Download Steam from store.steampowered.com (select Install Steam on any store page) and sign in.
- Open the Sea of Thieves Steam page and select Add to Cart next to the 2026 Edition, 2026 Deluxe Edition or 2026 Premium Edition.
- Complete the purchase, then open your Steam Library and install Sea of Thieves on a drive with 100 GB available space.
- Launch the game and sign in with a Microsoft account; the Steam listing requires an Xbox Live account and supports linking it to your Steam account.
The Steam listing also notes that the game incorporates Easy Anti-Cheat as third-party DRM.
Install Sea of Thieves through the PlayStation Store on PS5
Sea of Thieves came to PS5 on 04/30/2024, six years after its 2018 release on Xbox and Windows, and it plays with Xbox and PC crews through cross-platform play.
- On the PS5, open the PlayStation Store and search for Sea of Thieves, or open the Sea of Thieves PlayStation page.
- Pick the Standard Edition ($39.99), 2026 Deluxe Edition or 2026 Premium Edition and select Add to Cart.
- Buy it and let the download finish.
- Sign in with a Microsoft account when the game asks; the PlayStation listing states one is required to play.
- Keep a PS Plus subscription active, because PS Plus is required for online play.
The PlayStation listing also states that PS5 and PS Portal cloud streaming is supported only with a PS Plus Premium subscription.
Is Sea of Thieves on Game Pass?
Yes. The Microsoft Store lists Sea of Thieves in three plans: Premium, PC only (PC Game Pass) and Ultimate. Game Pass Essential does not include it, though Essential members can stream it after buying it.
| Plan | Download on Xbox | Download on PC | Stream from the cloud |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game Pass Ultimate | Yes | Yes | Yes, within 15 hours a month of cloud playtime |
| Game Pass Premium | Yes | Yes | Yes, within 10 hours a month of cloud playtime |
| PC Game Pass | No | Yes | No; cloud gaming is not included with PC Game Pass |
| Game Pass Essential | No, purchase required | No, purchase required | Only after buying the game, within 5 hours a month |
Is Sea of Thieves free?
No. Sea of Thieves is a paid game on every store, starting at $39.99 in the US. Each season adds free content to the game you already own, and the Pirate Emporium sells optional cosmetics for Ancient Coins bought with real money.
| Edition | Microsoft Store | Steam | PS5 | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition (Standard) | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | Full game, plus the soundtrack, Athena's Fortune audiobook and The Rough Guide to Sea of Thieves eBook |
| 2026 Deluxe Edition | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | Sovereign cosmetics, Cardinal Lodestar weapons and 10,000 gold |
| 2026 Premium Edition | $59.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | Everything in Deluxe, the Cardinal Lodestar ship collection and costume set, and 1000 Ancient Coins |
| X Edition | $79.99 | Not listed | Not listed | Ship sets inspired by Xbox titles, cosmetics and currency |
Prices are the standard US list prices on each store and change during sales.
Sea of Thieves system requirements and download size
These are the figures on the Steam listing for the 2026 Edition. Both columns need a 64-bit processor and operating system, a broadband connection and 100 GB available space.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel i3 4170 @ 3.7 GHz or AMD FX-6300 @ 3.5 GHz | Intel i7 4790 @4Ghz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @3.6Ghz |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon R9 270 | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080ti, AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 or Intel A750 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 100 GB available space | 100 GB available space |
Can you download Sea of Thieves on Mac?
No. Sea of Thieves has no macOS download on any store, but a Mac running macOS 14.1.2 or later can stream it through Xbox Cloud Gaming in a supported browser such as Safari, Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.
| Your situation | Do this | Link |
|---|---|---|
| You have Game Pass Premium or Ultimate | Open xbox.com/play in the browser, sign in and start Sea of Thieves from the cloud library | xbox.com/play |
| You have Game Pass Essential | Buy Sea of Thieves on the Microsoft Store first, then stream it from xbox.com/play | Sea of Thieves on the Microsoft Store |
| You have no Game Pass plan | Join Premium or Ultimate, or buy the game and join Essential; cloud streaming needs one of the three | Xbox Game Pass plans |
| You only have PC Game Pass | Cloud gaming is not included; it covers the Windows download only | Xbox Game Pass plans |
Most cloud games need a controller connected by wire or wirelessly, and the connection should reach at least 20 Mbps, ideally over Ethernet or 5 GHz Wi-Fi.
Sea of Thieves on iPhone and Android
There is no Sea of Thieves app on the App Store or Google Play. An iPhone on iOS 14.4 or later, an iPad on iPadOS 14.4 or later, or an Android phone on Android 12.0 or later streams it from xbox.com/play in the browser with a Game Pass plan that covers it.
- Xbox Cloud Gaming at xbox.com/play: Sign in, start Sea of Thieves, then select Menu > Add to Home Screen to launch it like an app.
- Sea of Thieves on Steam (Remote Play): Steam lists Remote Play on Phone and Remote Play on Tablet for the Steam copy installed on your Windows PC.
Mobile streaming performs best at 10 Mbps or more over 5 GHz Wi-Fi or a mobile data connection.
Fix Sea of Thieves not downloading or installing
The download stops because the drive is full
The PC requirements on Steam list 100 GB available space.
- Free space on the target drive, or pick a different drive with at least 100 GB free.
- Restart the download from the Xbox app or the Steam Library.
The Xbox app will not install on Windows
The Xbox app requires Windows 10/11, version 22H2 or higher.
- Update Windows to version 22H2 or later through Windows Update.
- Install the Xbox app again from the Microsoft Store.
- If the PC cannot reach version 22H2, buy Sea of Thieves on Steam instead, whose minimum is Windows 10 version 18362.0.
The Steam copy stops at an Xbox sign-in
Sea of Thieves on Steam requires an Xbox Live account.
- Sign in with an existing Microsoft account, or create a free one when the game asks.
- Relaunch the game from the Steam Library once the sign-in completes.
Sea of Thieves will not stream with Game Pass Essential or PC Game Pass
Essential streams Sea of Thieves only after a purchase, and PC Game Pass includes no cloud gaming.
- Buy the game on the Microsoft Store to stream it with Essential.
- Or move to Game Pass Premium or Ultimate, which include it for cloud play.
Cloud streaming on Mac or iPhone will not start or keeps dropping
The device, browser or connection is below the Xbox Cloud Gaming minimum.
- Update the Mac to macOS 14.1.2 or later, or the iPhone to iOS 14.4 or later.
- Use Safari, Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge and update it.
- Connect over 5 GHz Wi-Fi and check the line reaches 20 Mbps.
- Check your cloud playtime for the month has not run out.
You cannot join other crews on Xbox or PS5
Online play on console needs a subscription: a Game Pass plan on Xbox, PS Plus on PS5.
- On Xbox, check that Game Pass Essential, Premium or Ultimate is active on the profile.
- On PS5, check that PS Plus is active, then relaunch Sea of Thieves.
- Confirm the console is online; Sea of Thieves needs a persistent internet connection.
Frequently asked questions
Does buying Sea of Thieves on Xbox include the PC version?
Yes, when you buy it from the Microsoft Store. Sea of Thieves is an Xbox Play Anywhere title, so one purchase plays on Xbox console and Windows PC at no additional cost. Copies bought on Steam, Battle.net or the PlayStation Store are separate purchases.
Can you play Sea of Thieves solo?
Yes. Sea of Thieves can be played alone or with friends. Safer Seas mode lets you explore at your own pace, while High Seas mode is the shared world, with richer rewards and the chance of meeting other pirate crews on their own voyages.
How many players can be in a Sea of Thieves crew?
A crew holds 2 to 4 players, which the Microsoft Store lists as online co-op (2-4). On PS5, the PlayStation listing states the game supports up to 24 online players with PS Plus, and crews can mix players from Xbox, PC and PS5.
Can you play Sea of Thieves on iPhone?
Yes, by streaming. There is no App Store app, but an iPhone on iOS 14.4 or later can run it from xbox.com/play in the browser with Game Pass Premium or Ultimate, or with Game Pass Essential after buying the game.
How big is the Sea of Thieves download on PC?
The Steam listing asks for 100 GB available space for both the minimum and recommended setups. Plan for that much free space on the install drive before starting the download in Steam or the Xbox app, or the install will not complete.
Is Sea of Thieves cross-platform?
Yes. Sea of Thieves supports cross-platform multiplayer, so crews on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC and PS5 can sail together. A Microsoft account is required on every platform, including the Steam and PlayStation versions.
Do you need an Xbox account to play Sea of Thieves on Steam?
Yes. The Steam listing names Xbox Live as a required third-party account and supports linking it to your Steam account. Sign in with an existing Microsoft account when the game asks, or create a free one at that prompt.
Is Sea of Thieves on PS5?
Yes. Sea of Thieves released on PS5 on 04/30/2024 and costs $39.99 for the Standard Edition on the PlayStation Store. PS Plus is required for online play, and a Microsoft account is required to play.
Does Sea of Thieves need an internet connection?
Yes. The PlayStation listing states a persistent internet connection is required, and the Steam requirements list a broadband connection for both the minimum and recommended setups, so plan on a stable connection for every session.
