Why you should play Sea of Thieves in 2021 Bigger, bolder, and overflowing with riches. 15 Feb 2021 When Rare's pirate sandbox title Sea of Thieves dropped in early 2018, it was met with immediate criticism for its lack of content. While many players fell in love with the beautiful world this team created, there objectively just wasn't a lot to do. Thankfully, about three years later this definitely isn't the case. Whether you're new to the game or a returning pirate legend, here's why you should play Sea of Thieves in 2021 as one of the best Xbox games available. Why new players should try Sea of Thieves