The release of Sea of Thieves is nearly upon us, and for gamers curious about getting their hands on the game without having to pay extra for it, there’s a way to do so. In fact, you can get a free copy of the game from retailers starting March 20th for the Xbox One.
According to the Major Nelson blog, starting March 20th in North America you’ll be able to receive a free copy of Sea of Thieves for the Xbox One if you purchase an Xbox One X from a local retailer for $499.99. That’s right, for a limited time you’ll be able to receive a free digital copy of Rare’s new game by simply buying an Xbox console.
This promotion will only be available for certain markets between March 18th and March 24th. Not every retailer will be participating in the promotion, so you’ll obviously have to check with your retailer before busting through the doors and demanding a free digital code for Sea of Thieves.
The Play Anywhere title will be available for both Xbox One and Windows 10 on PC. The game features Play Anywhere capabilities, so players can cross-play across PC or home consoles, and swap between console and PC depending on which platform they prefer to play on. In the actual game, you’ll be able to team up with three other people and go journeying across the isles populated by pirates, skeletons, animals and treasures.
The game features dynamic weather that can radically change the outcome of travel and combat, along with plenty of skins for your characters, weapons, and your boat. If you missed out on the beta tests but you want to participate in the seafaring travels that Rare’s new title has to offer, you can do so by checking out the game when it launches on March 20th. Alternatively, you can also pick up an Xbox One X and get the game free as a bundled in digital download for free.
