Xbox One gamers finally have the chance to try out Microsoft’s next big title release.
Launching later this month, Sea of Thieves looks to bring some high-seas adventure in the company’s first big exclusive of 2018.
Before that happens, a new Sea of Thieves beta is now live and open for everyone to test out.
Microsoft have also confirmed that the Xbox One X enhanced version of the game will be available on Xbox One X.
The one drawback is that it requires a Gold subscription on Xbox One, but apparently not on PC.
The past few months have seen small servers tests being performed by developers Rare.
This has led to this weekend’s Final Sea of Thieves beta test, which is available to download now.
Sea of Thieves can be downloaded now from the Store on Xbox One and Windows 10.
To install, you will just need to search for and install the Sea of Thieves Final Beta.
The Sea of Thieves Final Beta requires an Xbox LIVE account on both PC and Xbox One, with an Xbox LIVE Gold subscription required on Xbox One.
If you are interested in playing Sea of Thieves this weekend, this is what you can expect in terms of gameplay:
“In the Final Beta, alongside the Gold Hoarders, we will be testing Merchant Alliance voyages for the first time, giving players an entirely new way to play.
“As well, we are now introducing an emergent, intense opportunity into the world, with the chance of a Skeleton Fort now being occupied. Watch out for that tell-tale Skull Cloud above a fort which indicates the chance of great rewards, but also great risk.
“Will other players have seen it? Or might they even be there already? Will you work together or against each other? We can’t wait to watch and find out.
“This is our biggest test yet, and we are excited to see how many players turn up, but we also want to ensure a good experience for everyone that is in and playing.
“What this means is that as we hit peak times, we might have to temporarily put a hold on other players joining whilst we manage player load.”
It should be noted that when Sea of Thieves is released on March 20, Xbox Games Pass subscribers will also have access to the game.
Microsoft announced a few months back that they will be launching all their new exclusives as part of the Xbox Game Pass.
This will include upcoming titles like Sea of Thieves, State of Decay 2, and when it does arrive, Halo 6.
