Recently, the pirate-themed adventure Sea of Thieves made waves by securing the top position in the pre-order charts in the United States, surpassing highly anticipated titles like Rise of the Ronin, Stellar Blade, and Dragon’s Dogma 2.

As PlayStation players eagerly anticipate the arrival of a title previously exclusive to Xbox and PC platforms, Sea of Thieves has surged to claim the number one spot in the PlayStation pre-order US charts.

Sea of Thieves marks a significant milestone as one of the first Xbox-exclusive titles making its debut on PlayStation, joining the ranks of other notable crossovers like Hi-Fi Rush, Pentiment, and Grounded. Since its maiden voyage in 2018, Sea of Thieves has cultivated a vast and dedicated community.

As a live service title, developer Rare continually enriches the game with updates that can profoundly impact gameplay, introducing new quests, collectibles, and more.

Industry speculation swirls as observers ponder Microsoft’s strategic move to bring Xbox exclusives to PlayStation, hinting at a potential shift away from hardware sales toward a focus on game publishing. While PlayStation has historically dominated the console market, Microsoft’s strategic shift could signal a new direction for the Xbox brand. However, such conjecture remains unconfirmed.

What’s confirmed, however is Sea of Thieves’ support for cross-platform play on PlayStation, allowing players to embark on epic seafaring adventures alongside friends on PC and Xbox platforms. As the anticipation builds, Sea of Thieves is poised to make its PlayStation debut on April 30.