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How to Crossplay Co-Op Between PC and Xbox in Sea of Thieves

Add each other as Xbox friends, verify the correct Xbox account is linked on Steam, then invite from the Sea of Thieves lobby or My Crew menu.
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PC and Xbox players can crew together in Sea of Thieves. Add each other as Xbox friends, make sure a Steam player is using the correct linked Xbox profile, then invite your friend from the game. [Sea of Thieves Support]

How do I add my PC or Xbox friend?

  1. On PC, open the Xbox app and sign in to the Xbox account you use for Sea of Thieves.

  2. Open Friends, search for your friend’s gamertag, open their profile, and select Add Friend. Check the spelling and spacing if the profile does not appear. You can also add friends through the mobile Xbox app. [Sea of Thieves Support]

  3. Have your friend add your gamertag as well if you need to find each other in the game’s invite list. Sea of Thieves’ cross-platform guidance uses Xbox Live friends for inviting players across platforms. [Sea of Thieves Support]

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    Sea of Thieves: Standard Edition – Xbox One
    • A shared-world adventure game by acclaimed UK developer Rare Ltd. Xbox Live Gold required to play (sold separately)
    • Live the essential pirate life in a world rich with Rare’s irreverent charm. Sail and fight together, hunt treasure and create your own legends
    • A fantastical world of unspoiled islands, mythical monsters and mouth-watering loot. Total freedom to decide how you approach the world and its players
    • Xbox One Console exclusive
    • Battery: no battery used;Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) Content Description: Crude humor, use of alcohol, violence

How do I invite an Xbox friend from PC?

For the Steam version

  1. Sign in to the Microsoft/Xbox services with the Xbox profile you intend to use in Sea of Thieves. When launching the game, sign in with that same profile and link it to Steam when prompted. A mismatched profile can keep the expected friends or invitations from appearing. [Sea of Thieves Support]

  2. From the game lobby, select Invite Friends, then choose your Xbox friend. The Steam support instructions also describe inviting during play: press Esc, open My Crew, and select Invite Friends. [Sea of Thieves Support]

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    • A shared-world adventure game by acclaimed UK developer Rare Ltd. Xbox Live Gold required to play (sold separately)
    • Live the essential pirate life in a world rich with Rare's irreverent charm. Sail and fight together, hunt treasure and create your own legends!
    • A fantastical world of unspoiled islands, mythical monsters and mouth-watering loot
    • Total freedom to decide how you approach the world and its players
    • Available on the Xbox One family of devices and Windows 10 PCs. Supports Xbox Play Anywhere and cross-platform play** (**Play on one device at a time. PC hardware requirements may vary for games on Windows 10).The Hungering Deep, the first major Sea of Thieves content update landing May 2018, brings with it an exciting new threat to the Sea of Thieves world. Work together with other crews on a completely new adventure with gameplay enhancements and unique rewards.The May kick-off of the Sea of Thieves weekly events programme also introduces fun new ways to play with weekly events and rewards.
  3. Ask your friend to accept the incoming invitation. On Steam, invitations can appear in an in-game pop-up and through Xbox Game Bar; follow the displayed prompt to join. [Sea of Thieves Support]

For the Xbox app or Microsoft Store version

Use the same Xbox-friend setup and the game’s Invite Friends flow. The detailed instructions for in-game invite locations cited above are specific to the Steam version, so menu behavior may differ for other PC editions.

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  • Sea of Thieves offers the essential pirate experience, from sailing and fighting to exploring and looting – everything you need to live the pirate life and become a legend in your own right.
  • Whether you’re voyaging as a group or sailing solo, you’re bound to encounter other crews in this shared-world adventure – but will they be friends or foes, and how will you respond?

What should I check if my friend is missing?

  • Confirm the gamertag: Search it again and check spelling, spacing, and the profile you selected.

  • Check the friend connection: Make sure you have added each other as Xbox friends. The game’s cross-platform invite guidance identifies Xbox Live friends as the way to connect players on different platforms.

  • Verify the PC account: For Steam, confirm that the correct Xbox profile is signed in and linked to Steam. If another profile is active, the friend list and invites may not match the account you expect. [Sea of Thieves Support]

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Do I need to change crossplay matchmaking settings?

Matchmaking preferences are under Main Menu → Settings → Matchmaking. Available options can vary by platform. This is an optional preference area; Sea of Thieves’ support guidance does not say that changing these settings is required to join a friend’s invitation. [Sea of Thieves Support]

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Sea of Thieves Xbox One
  • A shared-world adventure game by acclaimed UK developer Rare Ltd. Xbox Live Gold required to play (sold separately)
  • Live the essential pirate life in a world rich with Rare's irreverent charm. Sail and fight together, hunt treasure and create your own legends!
  • A fantastical world of unspoiled islands, mythical monsters and mouth-watering loot
  • Total freedom to decide how you approach the world and its players
  • Available on the Xbox One family of devices and Windows 10 PCs. Supports Xbox Play Anywhere and cross-platform play** (**Play on one device at a time. PC hardware requirements may vary for games on Windows 10).The Hungering Deep, the first major Sea of Thieves content update landing May 2018, brings with it an exciting new threat to the Sea of Thieves world. Work together with other crews on a completely new adventure with gameplay enhancements and unique rewards.The May kick-off of the Sea of Thieves weekly events programme also introduces fun new ways to play with weekly events and rewards.

Will my progress carry between PC and Xbox?

Progress is associated with the Xbox account. Use the same intended account when playing on different platforms; if you see a new pirate or missing progress, support says to check whether you have signed in with the wrong account. [Sea of Thieves Support]

Does the Steam version require an Xbox account?

Sea of Thieves’ Steam FAQ says a free Xbox Live account is required to play the Steam version and that Steam players can crew with Xbox and Windows players. It does not establish every current purchase or subscription requirement for every platform or region, so check the terms that apply to your platform and location. [Sea of Thieves Support]

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