Is Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition co-op?

Yes, Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition supports co-op.

Does Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition have PvP?

Yes, Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition has player-versus-player modes.

Do we both need to own Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition to play together?

Yes. Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition is played online, so each player needs their own copy on their own Steam account (or PC Game Pass where it is offered). Steam Families can share a library, but two people cannot play the same shared game at the same time.

How many people play Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition?

About 5,437 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

Is Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition on PC Game Pass?

Yes — Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition was in the PC Game Pass catalog when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09). Game Pass rotates titles monthly, so check the Game Pass listing before you count on it.

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Is Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op and PvP. Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition is a pirate adventure game released in 2020, 89% positive on Steam (355,238 reviews), with 5,437 playing right now. $39.99 on Steam.

Co-opPvPOpen world action · Pirate adventure

Sea of Thieves is a smash-hit pirate adventure game, offering the quintessential pirate experience of plundering lost treasures, intense battles, vanquishing…

How Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition plays with friends, according to Steam

Online co-op: Yes
Local / split-screen co-op: Not listed on Steam
Online PvP: Yes
LAN play: Not listed on Steam
Cross-platform multiplayer (Windows / Mac / Linux): Yes
Controller: Partial controller support
PC Game Pass: In the catalog (rotates monthly — see the list)

Steam's own category list for the game, as of 2026-09-09. "Not listed" means the store page does not claim that mode; community mods or Remote Play can still add it.

Steam tags: Multiplayer, Open World, Adventure, Pirates, Co-op, Online Co-Op, PvP, Action

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Quick answers

Is Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition co-op?: Yes, Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition supports co-op.
Does Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition have PvP?: Yes, Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition has player-versus-player modes.
Do we both need to own Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition to play together?: Yes. Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition is played online, so each player needs their own copy on their own Steam account (or PC Game Pass where it is offered). Steam Families can share a library, but two people cannot play the same shared game at the same time.
How many people play Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition?: About 5,437 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).
Is Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition on PC Game Pass?: Yes — Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition was in the PC Game Pass catalog when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09). Game Pass rotates titles monthly, so check the Game Pass listing before you count on it.

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