What is the Sea of Thieves Technical Alpha?
The Sea of Thieves Technical Alpha is a version of the game that is still in development. It is available to many players on Xbox One and PC. The purpose of the Technical Alpha is to stress-test the game’s servers and get players’ feedback about their experience.
Technical Alpha players will have access to a subset of the content that will be available in the full game. The game world will be smaller, and there will be fewer explorable islands. The number of pirates per server will also be limited. We will gradually increase the Technical Alpha’s size over time, adding more content and features as we go.
Players who participate in the Technical Alpha will not have their progress carried over to the full game. This is because the Technical Alpha is a work-in-progress version of Sea of Thieves, and we want players to feel like they can experiment without worrying about breaking something.
We’re looking for pirates who are willing to put our servers through their paces, and who are eager to give us feedback about their experience. If you’re interested in being a part of the Technical Alpha, sign up now!
How to join the Sea of Thieves Technical Alpha
The Sea of Thieves Technical Alpha is now open to everyone with an Xbox One! All you need to do is sign up at the Sea of Thieves website and you will be able to take part in the Technical Alpha and help test the game.
Xbox One
If you want to be one of the first pirates to set sail in Sea of Thieves, you can sign up for the Technical Alpha. The Technical Alpha is a work in progress version of the game that allows us to test with a larger number of players and get feedback from our community to help shape the final game.
To sign up for the Technical Alpha, you’ll need an Xbox One console and an Xbox Live account. You’ll also need to be over the age of 18.
Once you’ve signed up, you’ll be able to download the Technical Alpha client from the Xbox Store. The client is free to download and play.
If you have any problems downloading or playing the Technical Alpha, please check out our FAQ or contact our support team.
Windows 10
You can join the Technical Alpha on any compatible Windows 10 PC, as long as it meets the minimum specifications detailed below. If you’ve got an Xbox One, you can also take part in the Technical Alpha by downloading the Sea of Thieves Preview client from the Xbox Store.
activity will be locked to one platform during the Technical Alpha period – you won’t be able to play across Xbox One and PC. We’ll be testing a number of different things during the Technical Alpha including cross-platform play, so this may become available at a later date.
Minimum Specifications:
OS – Windows 10 Anniversary Edition (1607)
CPU – Intel Q9450 @ 2.6GHz or AMD Phenom II X6 @ 3.3 GHz
GPU – Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 or AMD Radeon 7750
HDD/SSD – 60GB available space
What to expect in the Sea of Thieves Technical Alpha
The Sea of Thieves Technical Alpha is your chance to get a first-hand look at the game and provide us with valuable feedback to help shape the future of Sea of Thieves! Here’s what you can expect from the Technical Alpha.
Gameplay
The Technical Alpha for Sea of Thieves runs from December 16th, 2017 at 8am GMT to January 31st, 2018 at 8am GMT. Anyone who has signed up and been selected for the alpha through our Insiders Programme will be able to download and play the game during this time.
To access the Technical Alpha, Insiders will need to download and install the Xbox Insider Hub app on their Xbox One console. Once installed, they can launch the app and look for the Sea of Thieves Technical Alpha tile under ‘Insider content’. Clicking on this will take them through to a page with further instructions on how to install the game.
The game is an online shared world adventure game in which players take on the role of a pirate sailing the seas in search of treasure. The world is filled with shipping lanes full of merchant ships carrying cargo, island outposts full of treasure and rival pirates looking to take it from you. The journey from rookie pirate to legend is one you’ll have to make with your crewmates as you combine your abilities to overcome challenges and reap rewards.
Technical Issues
If you’re experiencing any technical issues with the Sea of Thieves Technical Alpha, please check through the known issues below. If you don’t see your problem listed, please head to the #tech-support channel in our Discord server and one of our team will be happy to help.
Please note that this is an alpha release and so you can expect to encounter bugs and performance issues. We’re constantly working to improve things, but we need your help to identify issues so that we can fix them. To report a bug, please head to the #bug-report channel in our Discord server.
FAQ
Q: What is the Sea of thieves technical alpha?
What is the Sea of Thieves Technical Alpha?
The Sea of Thieves Technical Alpha is a version of the game that is being used to test the game’s technical aspects. It is not representative of the final game, and we will be making changes and improvements during the alpha period. The Technical Alpha is currently only available on Xbox One.
How to join the Sea of Thieves Technical Alpha
To join the Technical Alpha, you’ll need to have an Xbox One and an Xbox Live account. If you don’t have an Xbox One, you can still sign up for the Technical Alpha by joining the Xbox Insider Program.
Once you’ve got everything set up, head to the Sea of Thieves Technical Alpha page on the Microsoft Store and select Join. This will add the Technical Alpha to your games collection, and you’ll be able to download and play it when it goes live.
If you’re having trouble joining the Technical Alpha, or if you need more information, head over to the Sea of Thieves Technical Alpha FAQ for help.
What to expect in the Sea of Thieves Technical Alpha
The Sea of Thieves Technical Alpha is a work in progress version of the game that allows us to test huge parts of the game before our full release. Participation in the Technical Alpha will give you a chance to sail the seas, battle other players, discover and name islands, allies and loot along the way!
We’re looking for active and engaged pirates to take part in our Technical Alpha who are willing to provide feedback on their experience. If you’re selected to participate, you’ll be sent an email with further instructions on how to download and access the game. Xbox Insiders in good standing will be able to participate in future waves of the Technical Alpha by enrolling through the Xbox Insider Program portal on their Xbox One console.
Please note that as this is a work in progress version of the game, we are still making balance changes and fixing bugs. We would love to hear your feedback on your experience so far!
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