Sea of Thieves on PS5 requires a Microsoft account

Sea of Thieves will require a Microsoft account to sign in even on the PS5 version, which comes as no surprise given the strong online component and cross-progression between platforms.

This information caught most fans off guard, but it is important to note that this is already an established practice, as Minecraft has the same account requirement. Looking across games in general, this applies to Call of Duty, Diablo 4, EA Sports FC 24, Battlefield, and many others.

However, returning to Sea of Thieves, it is worth noting that after launching the game, a Microsoft account and acceptance of the American giant’s terms of service are required to sign in on PlayStation 5.

As a reminder, Rare’s multiplayer pirate game will be released on PS5 on April 30, 2024.

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