The former Xbox exclusive Sea of Thieves releases on April 30, 2024 on PS5. But there is a way to test this version even before launch. Find out when and how.
The port of Sea of Thieves to PS5 seems eagerly awaited by some players. In February, this version climbed into the ranking of the most pre-ordered games on the PlayStation Store. A great performance achieved in different countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany and France. Obviously, this does not bode well for its long-term success, but it is already encouraging for Microsoft and Sony. And for those in a hurry, there is excellent news.
Try Sea of Thieves on PS5 before release
Just a few weeks after its announcement, Sea of Thieves arrives on PS5 with a launch scheduled for April 30, 2024. So we have to wait a little longer… or not! Before the release, the Rare studio is organizing a closed beta which will allow you to preview the game. This trial will last over a weekend and will run from April 12 to 15, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. (French time). All participants will also be able to leave with an exclusive “Intrepid Adventurer” title and sails. But before getting this bonus, you still need to have access to it. So how can you play Sea of Thieves on PlayStation 5 before April 30?
If you pre-order one of the three editions of the game – Standard, Deluxe or Premium – you will automatically gain access to the Sea of Thieves closed beta. And beware, to those who try to validate their purchase, download the trial, then cancel. This normally revokes your right to a refund for your pre-order based on the terms of use. “Refunds on PlayStation Store may be issued for pre-ordered content if the refund request is made before the release date, or within 14 days of purchase, and the content has not begun to download or streamed. Note: If you have started downloading the majority of the order, you will not be eligible for any refund » (via PlayStation).
For information, the Deluxe & Premium editions of Sea of Thieves on PlayStation 5 also allow you to download exclusive weapons and pets, cosmetics, collectibles, the Shrouded Ghost Hunter’s Blunderbuss, 10,000 gold coins, the Plunder Season 12 pass or 5 days of early access. A bonus reserved for the Premium version only. If Sea of Thieves turns out to be a hit, Microsoft could bring other Xbox exclusives to PS5 according to a recent rumor.