Arena Mode
The Arena is back. Goal: the most points after 30 minutes.
Watch before you start
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Chests are hidden as stashes at fixed points of interest across the islands. The amount depends on island size, and each stash is marked by the Reaper Bounty. A stash spawns every 10 minutes, on the 30 — 20 — 10 rhythm.
02
Two outposts let you cash in the loot you've collected:
Reaper Hideout North Star Sea Post
Scoring — Sloop
| Action | Points |
|---|---|
| Cannonball hit | +30 |
| Opponent KO | +50 |
| Opponent release | +50 |
| Treasure chest | +400 |
| Deckshot | +100 |
| Reaper Bounty | +2000 |
| Crew sunk | −1000 |
The competition is built on respect, fairness and the enjoyment of the game. We want every crew to be able to fight for their chances under fair conditions. A few simple rules apply to all participants.
Any form of cheating or attempt to bypass the rules is strictly forbidden. This includes the use of external software, tools or methods that give an unfair advantage during matches.
The use of an external crosshair, or any other software adding an overlay that provides extra in-game information, is forbidden. The goal is for every player to have access to the same information and the same opportunities during fights.
Stream sniping — deliberately watching a player's, caster's or the tournament's stream to gather information about an opposing crew's position or actions — will not be tolerated. Streams exist so the community can follow the competition, not to give participants extra information.
Sea of Thieves is a competitive game, and we know a bit of banter is part of the show.
During a fight, talk trash, provoke each other and enjoy the rivalry — that's part of
competing too. 🏴☠️
However, any form of toxicity, harassment or inappropriate behaviour outside of
tournament matches may be sanctioned. In short: bring the heat during the fight, but
leave the rivalry on the battlefield.
Moderators and referees reserve the right to take the measures and apply the sanctions
they deem necessary, on a case-by-case basis, depending on the situation and its
severity. Since not every situation can be anticipated in a rulebook, we reserve this
right to guarantee the integrity, fairness and smooth running of the tournament.
Our goal isn't to punish for the sake of it, but to keep the competition clean, fair
and enjoyable for everyone.
Format
Groups of 5 crews in Sloop, 3 rounds per group. The number of groups adapts to the number of entrants.
Each crew's points are added up across all their rounds to build an overall ranking.
The 10 best crews from the overall ranking are split into 2 groups.
The 5 best crews from that stage face off in 3 rounds to crown the tournament winner.
Frequently Asked Questions
To ensure the fairest possible start, group composition will be determined by random
draw before the competition begins. Every crew will therefore have the same chance of
being placed in any given group.
For the following rounds, the standings will be taken into account to determine
match-ups. The principle is as follows: the best-ranked crew will face the
lowest-ranked, the 2nd will face the second-to-last, and so on.
This method allows match-ups to evolve based on performance in previous rounds, while
keeping a balanced competitive logic.
In case of a tie between two crews in the standings, a TDM (Team Deathmatch) will be
organised to break the tie.
The TDM will take place on one of the map's islands, chosen at random at the time of
the tiebreaker. The two crews will then fight until only one remains standing.
Following this confrontation, the surviving crew will be ranked above the defeated
crew. This system allows ties to be broken directly, clearly and competitively.
Yes. Since you compete in the tournament under your crew's banner, you're allowed to
bring in a substitute during the competition.
This change can be made in case of the unexpected, a player's unavailability, or simply
for strategic reasons. You're free to adjust your crew's line-up as the tournament
progresses.
Please note: the substitute player must have been registered under your crew's banner
before the competition started. It won't be possible to add a new player once the
tournament has begun.
If your crew is unable to attend a round, no points will be awarded for that round.
However, if your crew were to miss an entire group stage, for whatever reason, we
would be forced to disqualify it from the tournament.
This rule exists to preserve the integrity of the competition and guarantee fair
conditions for all participating crews.
You'll be able to follow matches live through the tournament's official cast, as well
as on our partners' channels.
For everything about how matches unfold, results and the evolving standings, head to
the dedicated "Results" page. That's also where you can follow the competition's
progress round by round.