Sea of Thieves Update: Discover What’s New in Season 15 “Wild Things”

The Hunter’s Call: A Major Expansion

The Hunter’s Call Trading Company has long lagged behind other trading companies in progression. Season 15 changes that by expanding its ranking system, allowing players to climb all the way to Rank 100, with five levels of Distinction along the way.

Additionally, for the first time, players can raise a Hunter’s Call Emissary Flag, earning increased rewards for their efforts—but also painting a target on themselves for opportunistic Reapers.

New Fishing and Raid Voyages also join the mix, introducing exotic Treasured Fish that can be hauled up and exchanged for gold and reputation. However, these valuable fish can’t be cooked or eaten, making them prime targets for rival pirates looking to intercept your haul.

Ancient Megalodons: The New Apex Predators

The seas have grown more dangerous with the arrival of two terrifying Ancient Megalodons that have crossed over from the Sea of the Damned. These new beasts possess unique abilities that make them even deadlier than the standard Megalodons:

• The Feared Redmaw – Wreathed in flame, this beast unleashes devastating explosive attacks that can ignite ships. Keeping a full water barrel is essential for dealing with the inevitable fires.
• The Barnacled Dread – This armored behemoth spawns Eel-ectric Ocean Crawlers, forcing players to fend off deadly boarders while trying to chip away at its coral-plated armor.

Defeating these new threats won’t be easy, but the rewards are well worth the risk. Hunter’s Call Emissary crews at Grade 5 can even track these creatures on their Map Table, giving them a significant advantage in the hunt.

New Hunter’s Gear & Plunder Pass Content

Season 15 also brings 100 levels of Renown progression, allowing players to unlock new cosmetics, currency, and collectibles. Among the rewards are Hungering One Hunter’s clothing, a nod to the Megalodon threats now roaming the seas.

For those looking to add extra flair to their pirate life, the Plunder Pass unlocks the Dynasty of the Deep collection, which includes themed ship cosmetics, weapons, and costumes.

Additionally, the Pirate Emporium debuts the Rococo set, a lavish new cosmetic collection that includes ship designs, weapons, and clothing inspired by historical European fashion. Players can also pick up a Culinary Cadet Emote Bundle, perfect for pirates who enjoy the finer things in life (or just want to show off their cooking skills).

Upcoming Features: Hunting Spears and Wild Boars

Not all of Season 15’s features are available at launch—Rare has confirmed that more hunting-themed content will roll out in the coming months. Future updates will introduce:

• A throwable Hunting Spear, designed for taking down wildlife efficiently.
• Expanded ambient wildlife, making the world feel more alive.
• Aggressive wild boars, which will defend hidden caches of treasure on certain islands.

Additionally, new Hunting Voyages will task players with tracking down savage Grand Boars and chasing Megalodons as they rampage across the ocean.

New Emissary System for The Hunter’s Call

With The Hunter’s Call now offering an Emissary system, players can earn increased rewards while hunting. At Emissary Grade 5, crews will gain the ability to track Ancient Megalodon sightings, allowing them to engage with these rare sea monsters directly.

To further reward dedicated hunters, the Hunter’s Call Emissary Ledger will now offer unique items, including:

• Assailant of the Abyss Title
• Hunter’s Call Inaugural Explorer Sails
• Hunter’s Call Inaugural Forager Sails

For those willing to take the risk, Reaper’s Bones now offer a Disgraced Hunter’s Hat, rewarding crews who claim the flags of fallen Hunter’s Call Emissaries.

Wild Seas Commendations and Fortune’s Favour Returns

A new set of Wild Seas Commendations challenges players to tackle these new threats head-on, with rewards including the Eternal Hunt set of cosmetics.

Additionally, the Chest of Fortune has returned to the Vault of the Fort of Fortune, allowing players to continue progressing their Fortune’s Favour Commendation and unlocking access to the Regal Fortune Figurehead, Hull, and Sails.

For PvP-focused crews, Reaper’s Chests now contribute to the Reaper’s Riches Commendation, with rewards including new weapons like the Regal Fortune Pistol and Cutlass.

Performance & Quality of Life Improvements

Beyond new content, this Sea of Thieves update also brings technical improvements and quality-of-life changes, including:

• Server performance optimizations, particularly for high-framerate gameplay.
• Reduced appearance rate of the Burning Blade, making other World Events more frequent.
• Fixes to “unsinkable ship” exploits, addressing shallow spots that allowed ships to become invulnerable.
• Improved menu navigation for controllers, making UI interactions smoother.
• New accessibility features, including a Custom Text Overlay to improve Riddle Map readability.

Additionally, balance changes have been made to traps, inventory systems, and the Quest Table, allowing for better loot distribution and cooldowns on frequently canceled Voyages.

Community Reactions & Final Thoughts

So far, player reactions to the Sea of Thieves update have been a mix of excitement and curiosity. Many are eager to test out the new Megalodon encounters, while others are skeptical about the expanded Hunter’s Call progression.

Some concerns include:

• The balance of Hunter’s Call Raid Voyages, which allow players to farm Raids for reputation rather than engaging in traditional hunting mechanics.
• The effectiveness of the new trap mechanics, with some players finding them underwhelming.
• Performance issues on PlayStation 5, with some reporting unexpected frame drops despite promised improvements.

On the other hand, many players are excited about the long-overdue Hunter’s Call expansion and the increased variety of activities it offers. The new Fishing Voyages, Treasured Fish, and Ancient Megalodon hunts provide unique ways to engage with the game beyond PvP combat.

Set Sail and Join the Hunt

The Sea of Thieves update for Season 15 is available now on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, PlayStation 5, and Steam. The update is free for all players who own the game or have access via Xbox Game Pass.

For full patch notes and ongoing updates, see the official Sea of Thieves website.

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