It can’t all be pristine blue waters and smooth sailing for Sea of Thieves; this is the open ocean, after all! This week the developers finally had the opportunity to show off the mighty storms that players will occasionally battle in their pirate adventures.
In terms for our aspirations for storms, we always wanted them to be something that a crew can look at as a big physical thing in the world,” said Senior Designer Shelley Preston. “You can have a look as a crew and decide do we go through it or around it?”
Storms are designed to make players feel vulnerable and challenge their piloting skills. They even include a fluid simulation in which waves will crash over decks, get them wet, and even seep through planks to drip below deck.
Give the three-and-a-half minute video a quick watch after the break!
