A new Sea of Thieves update 1.338.626 (3.12) is available to download on PS5, Xbox and PC. According to the official Sea Of Thieves version 1.338.626 patch notes, players can now sprint with most one-handed items stowed, the Blunderbuss knockback has been reduced, and throwing knives are faster. Apart from this Seas of Thieves patch 3.12 also includes new Pirate Emporium items as well as several gameplay, visual, and environment bugs fixes.
Previously, a big SOT update 2.8 added Season 9 update added Bury Treasure, Share Map, Cannon Rowboats, Fireworks, and Flares. Unfortunately, players are still experiencing a number of issues with the game. Today’s SOT update 3.12 will address a few of these issues.
Sea Of Thieves update 1.338.626 Release Notes – September 19, 2024
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.
Download free Sea of Thieves update 3.12 on PlayStation 5, Xbox One and PC.
