Sea of Thieves Update 1.338.626 Patch Notes (Version 3.12)

Sprinting with One-Handed Items

• Players can now sprint while carrying one-handed treasure items and discovered weapons.
• Most weapons, such as the Trident of Dark Tides and Ashen Winds Skull, can be stowed while sprinting.
• Exception: Sprinting is not allowed while holding the Skull of Siren Song.

Blunderbuss Balancing

• Knockback power reduced for better balance in defensive gameplay.
• Knockback range is shorter, requiring closer proximity to trigger.
• Knockback triggers with a single pellet hit, improving consistency.
• Players using ship interaction points like the wheel are now braced from full knockback effects.

Throwing Knife Balancing

• Reduced time to aim and increased throw speed.
• Improved controller rumble feedback for a smoother experience.

Pirate Emporium Updates

• New Stock:
  • Iron Turtle Ship Collection (Cannon Flare coming in November).
  • Iron Turtle Weapon and Clothing Bundles.
  • Sunken Sorrow Curse Mau and Whippet.
  • Tourist Emote Bundle.
  • Returning: Well-Travelled Trader Ship and Clothing Bundles from Season 11 Plunder Pass.
  • Free Item: Conductor Emote.

Outpost Cosmetics

• New Piscine Courtly Jacket and Corset Shirts available.
• Flaming Jackal Blunderbuss, Pistol, and Fishing Rod added to Outpost shops.

Updates and Fixes

• Player Reporting:
  • Expanded reporting reasons, including Hate Speech and Profanity.
  • Report acknowledgment and updates now provided.
  • Action follow-ups available on login.
• Gameplay:
  • Fixed issues with fishing rod use after cannon firing, teleportation exploits, and Skeleton Captain reappearance.
  • All pistols now have improved aim alignment.
  • Resolved Treasure Vault Voyage waypoint misdirection and vote passing issues.
  • Fixed pets drowning visuals in Tunnels of the Damned.
• Visual and Audio:
  • Improved sword handling, knife visual effects, and audio clarity.
  • Resolved animation and visual inconsistencies with various cosmetic items and environment interactions.
• Environment:
  • Fixed terrain and interaction bugs at several islands and forts.
  • Improved stability for Burning Blade and Shrine of the Coral Tomb textures.
• User Interface:
  • Improved preview icons for cosmetics and quicker Pirate Emporium refresh times.
• Performance:
  • Further game stability improvements to reduce unexpected disconnections.