Sea of Thieves is the longest-running pirate multiplayer adventure, unlike any other game. Released in 2028, Sea of Thieves has amassed a huge player base due to regular content updates and improvements. The servers can go down whenever Rare decides to push an update to launch new content or hotfixes to resolve bugs. When this happens, players will run into various errors when attempting to play the game. Knowing the Sea of Thieves server status can save you hours of troubleshooting.
Sea of Thieves Server Maintenance
Server maintenance is planned for today, September 20th, at 1 PM UTC. Check the server section below for more details.
Common Issues Faced by Players
When the servers go into maintenance, you can run into various errors. Knowing what each error means will help you find the next action. Here are all the errors you can run into with an explanation.
| Error Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Kiwibeard | The servers are down or closed. If multiple Gamertags are signed in, it can also cause an error. Sign out of all accounts except one. |
| Cinnamonbeard & Bronzebeard | Quit and relaunch the game to fix the error. |
| Alpacabeard | Troubleshoot your connection. |
| Ashbeard | Requires Xbox Live sign-in. |
| Avocadobeard | Requires Xbox Game Pass Core membership on consoles. |
| Alabasterbeard, Allmondbeard & Cyanbeard | Interruption in Xbox Live and/or Sea of Thieves services. Verify the server status. |
| Beigebeard & Lightbeigebeard | Outdated game version. Download the latest update. |
| Fishbeard | Issue with the servers. |
| Daffodilbeard | An issue with the servers. |
| Hazelnutbeard | Verify your internet connection. There is a problem with your internet connecting to game servers. |
| Fluffybeard | An issue with the servers. |
| Lapisbeard | An issue with the servers. |
| Lavenderbeard | An issue with the servers. Maybe down for maintenance. |
| Llamabeard & Pepperbeard | Ownership issue. Ensure the current Steam account is used to log in. |
| Obsidianbeard | There is a connection issue with game servers; try re-entering the lobby or creating a new crew. |
| Bluebeard | An issue with the servers. Maybe down for maintenance. |
| Marblebeard | Verify your internet connection. There is a problem with your internet connecting to game servers. Check the home network, firewall/antivirus configuration, and networking options, such as the NAT type. |
| Coralbeard | An issue with the servers. Maybe down for maintenance. |
| Lazybeard | Caused due to inactivity. |
| Greybeard | An issue with the servers. |
| Denimbeard | Violation of terms and conditions in Insider Program. |
| Strawberrybeard | Could be that the servers are down or there is an issue on your end connecting to the game servers. Check the home network, firewall/antivirus configuration, and networking options, such as the NAT type. |
| Redbeard | Account Permanently Banned. |
| Daisybeard & Lettucebeard | Relaunch the game. |
| Yellowbeard | Temporary Suspension of Account. |
| Vicuñabeard | Check the Steam server status. Unable to communicate with SteamAPI. |
Current Server Status
19 September 2024
Planned maintenance is scheduled for today, 20 September, at 1 PM UTC. The duration of the maintenance has not been announced. Stay tuned for updates.
Below are equivalent local times for various major time zones.
| Time Zone | City | Time |
|---|---|---|
| UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) | Reykjavík | 1:00 PM, September 20th |
| GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) | London | 2:00 PM, September 20th |
| WAT (West Africa Time) | Lagos | 2:00 PM, September 20th |
| CET (Central European Time) | Berlin, Paris | 3:00 PM, September 20th |
| EET (Eastern European Time) | Athens, Cairo | 4:00 PM, September 20th |
| MSK (Moscow Standard Time) | Moscow | 4:00 PM, September 20th |
| IST (India Standard Time) | New Delhi | 6:30 PM, September 20th |
| CST (China Standard Time) | Beijing, Shanghai | 9:00 PM, September 20th |
| JST (Japan Standard Time) | Tokyo | 10:00 PM, September 20th |
| AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) | Sydney | 11:00 PM, September 20th |
| PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) | Los Angeles | 6:00 AM, September 20th |
| MDT (Mountain Daylight Time) | Denver | 7:00 AM, September 20th |
| CDT (Central Daylight Time) | Chicago | 8:00 AM, September 20th |
| EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) | New York | 9:00 AM, September 20th |
| BRT (Brasília Time) | São Paulo | 10:00 AM, September 20th |
Suggestions for Players
If there is a significant issue with the game, Rare must be aware of it and work on a fix to resolve it. While Rare does its thing, you can do a few things.
- Check Server Status: Most of the game’s errors result from the servers being down. You can visit this page to see if there is any ongoing maintenance. We track and report all announced and unannounced issues with this page’s Sea of Thieves servers.
- Network and Internet Connection: Another major issue that can prevent you from playing the game is a connection issue that prevents your device from reaching the servers. Troubleshoot your network and internet connection.
- Firewall/Antivirus Configuration: Ensure the game folder is whitelisted on your antivirus or firewall software.
- Network Options: Ensure that network options such as port forwarding are set correctly and the game’s server ports are not blocked.
- Report Issues: If none of the above fixes worked and the servers are online, contact Rare Support.
How to Check Server Status of Sea of Thieves
There are several ways to check the status of the game server. For announced maintenance, the official website is the best, but many issues are not reported on the official source. You can visit the Official Sea of Thieves website or Downdetector.
