Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce GTX 660 · FX-6300
- Recommended
- Radeon RX Vega 64 · Core i7-4790
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Radeon RX 5600 XT (~61 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Verified · ~33 fps high (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Adventure
- Release
- Jun 3, 2020
- Developer
- Rare Ltd
- Publisher
- Xbox Game Studios
Sea of Thieves is a smash-hit pirate adventure game, offering the quintessential pirate experience of plundering lost treasures, intense battles, vanquishing sea monsters and more. Dive in with this revised edition of the game, which includes access to digital bonus media.
MultiplayerOpen WorldAdventurePiratesCo-opOnline Co-OpPvPSailingActionFirst-Person
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What you need for Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition
Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition needs about a Radeon RX 5600 XT for 60 fps at 1080p high and a Radeon RX 6700 at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 5600 XT | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB | Ryzen 5 5500 |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6700 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | Radeon RX 7900 XT | Ryzen 3 3300X |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5070 | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 29 | 20 | 12 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 40 | 28 | 17 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 60 | 42 | 25 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 66 | 46 | 28 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 71 | 50 | 30 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 74 | 52 | 31 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 83 | 58 | 35 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 84 | 59 | 35 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 99 | 69 | 41 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 124 | 87 | 52 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 139 | 97 | 58 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 143 | 100 | 60 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 186 | 130 | 78 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 193 | 135 | 81 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 215 | 129 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher | Windows® 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel i3 4170 @ 3.7 GHz or AMD FX-6300 @ 3.5 GHz | Intel i7 4790 @4Ghz - AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @3.6Ghz |
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon R9 270 | Nvidia Geforce GTX 1080ti - AMD Radeon Rx Vega 64 - Intel A750 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 100 GB | 100 GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 12 |
Source: Steam.
Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Verified
Steam Deck · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match Steam Deck device
- ✓Interface text is legible
- ✓Default configuration is performant
- ✗External controllers not supported primary player
Steam Machine · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
- ✗External controllers not supported primary player
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 33 high | Steam Deck Verified |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 35 medium | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 31 high | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 37 medium | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 37 medium | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Keyboard & mouse
- DLC
- 6
- Steam achievements
- 293
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 4
- Features
- Multi-playerPvPOnline PvPCo-opOnline Co-opCross-Platform MultiplayerSteam AchievementsSteam Trading CardsIn-App PurchasesPartial Controller SupportRemote Play on PhoneRemote Play on TabletFamily Sharing
- Languages (15)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Polish, Japanese, Turkish, Thai
Full audio: English
Latest news & patches
- Lose Yourself in Live Events in Sea of Thieves Season 212026-09-18
- Sea of Thieves Release Notes – 3.9.02026-09-17
- From Concept to Cosmetic: Greed’s Reach Cutlass2026-09-09
- This Month in Sea of Thieves: September 20262026-09-04
- Season 20's Style of Thieves Theme Reveal!2026-08-21
- Expanding the Creator Crew for 20262026-08-21
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition run on a GTX 1650?
Yes, at lower settings. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition's minimum spec but not the recommended one. We estimate ~37 fps at 1080p medium (range 30–45, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. 60 fps at 1080p is out of reach. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the Radeon RX 5600 XT (~61 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition run on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition Steam Deck Verified. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~33 fps on the high preset (range 26–39, medium confidence, ±20%). 60 fps is out of reach; 40 fps works on medium. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a Radeon RX 6700 or faster: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a Radeon RX 5600 XT is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce RTX 5070. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition by brand.
Can I run Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU, gets ~39 fps at 1080p low. Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition on the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 8 GB of RAM minimum and 16 GB recommended for Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition.
How much storage does Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition take?
Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition needs 100 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher.