Once July’s calendar of activities kicks off, there’s barely a day going spare that doesn’t have something to divert your attention – and maybe help you earn a few rewards along the way. So, in the interests of keeping this intro brief when we have so much to tell you about, let’s get on with it, shall we?
Fight Nights – Tuesdays, from July 14th
Another favoured Event for PvP-minded crews makes a return this month, offering up increased Allegiance for every battle won – or lost – when you set out on behalf of your chosen Faction. Rather than the usual weekend-long Fight Nights sessions you’ve experienced before, things are a little different now: Fight Nights will last for 24 hours, but will return every week as part of Sea of Thieves’ recurring Live Event calendar.
The only exceptions will be during weeks in which Last Ship Standing is also active, to ensure that the two Events don’t get in each other’s way and that all ship types have the same chance to earn their crews that all-important extra Allegiance.
‘Last Ship Standing’ Release – Friday, July 17th
In the midst of a six-ship battle, it’s not always that easy to stop and enjoy the musical score rising around you. Fortunately, you’ll no longer have to! From July 17th, you’ll be able to listen to ‘Last Ship Standing’, the backing music of the titular battles, on all the usual streaming platforms at your leisure. Maybe you’ll be able to better appreciate the bridges and crescendos when you’re not frantically bailing water out of a sinking ship.
Bilge Rats Weekender – Friday, July 17th – Monday, July 20th
The third Bilge Rats Weekender is on the horizon! Once again you’ll be able to enjoy all the associated Challenges, Voyages, Firework Displays and a wealth of Doubloons ready to be earned. Any of those shiny blue coins you manage to get your hands on will be gladly accepted by Duke or Larinna in their respective stores – hunt them both down for a full look at what’s on offer.
As always, a previous Live Event will also be revisited as part of the celebrations, and this time it’s Legends Week. Legendary Message in a Bottle Voyages will be washing up on shorelines during this Bilge Rats Weekender, and crews selling their loot to Athena’s Fortune can find themselves earning a lot more gold and reputation than usual. Even better, completing enough Legendary Message in a Bottle Voyages before the Event ends will reward you with a bonus purse of Doubloons for your efforts.
July Game Update – Thursday, July 23rd
Though Sea of Thieves is no longer set to follow the three-Act structure that we’ve used in previous Seasons, that doesn’t mean monthly updates are a thing of the past. The next one will arrive on July 23rd, and is set to introduce some adjustments and improvements to the Custom Seas experience, a bundle of fixes across the board and of course new cosmetic offerings in the Pirate Emporium and Outpost shops!
Gold & Glory Weekend – Friday, July 24th – Monday, July 27th
It’s worth setting sail in the wake of the monthly update for more reasons than just finding out what’s changed, as kicking off July’s busy final weekend is the return of Gold & Glory! That means a boost to the rewards on offer when sailing on High Seas – you’ll be able to earn increased gold, reputation, Guild Reputation, Renown and Allegiance, so no matter what you get up to, you’re sure to feel the benefits.
Summer Stunners Pirate Emporium Sale – Friday, July 24th – Monday, July 27th
The Pirate Emporium will also be marking the occasion in their usual fashion: a big summer sale. During this weekend you’ll be able to pick up a selection of toasty red-themed cosmetics for up to 30% off, including favourites like the Dark Warsmith and Barrel Bombardier collections. You’ll be able to browse the full range of what’s on offer in-game or via the Sea of Thieves website once this latest sale begins on July 24th.
Twitch Drops – Friday, July 24th – Wednesday, July 29th
That’s still not all – Twitch viewers will be pleased to know that there are more Drops on the horizon. Players who link their accounts and watch a Sea of Thieves Partner for at least 30 minutes during the Drops window can start unlocking a collection of fresh rewards, including gold, Renown, the Hear No Evil Emote, Mast Destroyer Title, Rising Morningstar Dress, Beachcomber’s Bounty Flag and, if you stick around for the full six hours, the previously unreleased Feline Bandana. Cat ears? Cat ears.
And that brings us to the end of July! It’s going to be a busy one, so you shouldn’t be short of things to get involved in or rewards to take away. What are you most looking forward to? Let us know via our usual social channels, and we’ll be back here again in a month’s time to deliver August’s schedule. Until then, good luck in all your Faction battles, your chosen Bilge Rats undertakings and your countless other adventures!
