Test your Sea of Thieves knowledge! Take this short quiz on 8-18-2025 to earn bonus points while showing off your expertise in Rare’s shared-world pirate adventure game.
Question 1: Where is Rare, the developer of Sea of Thieves, located?
- The English Midlands
- The South Pole
- Deep in the Caribbean
Answer: The English Midlands
Fact: Rare, the developer of Sea of Thieves, is located in the English Midlands, specifically in Twycross, Leicestershire, UK. The studio has been a major part of the British game development scene since the 1980s and is known for classics like Banjo-Kazooie, GoldenEye 007, and Perfect Dark. While jokes might place it at the South Pole or deep in the Caribbean (fitting for a pirate game), its real home is far more grounded. Rare continues to develop Sea of Thieves and other projects from its Midlands headquarters.
Question 2: Which feature will you NOT find aboard a ship in Sea of Thieves?
- A stove
- A safe
- A bed
Answer: A safe
Fact: In Sea of Thieves, ships are designed to feel authentic to the pirate era, but not everything you might expect is included. Players will find features like a stove (cooking station) to prepare food and a bed where they can rest to recover health. However, there is no safe aboard ships—pirates must carry and protect their treasure manually. Instead of locking loot away, teamwork and vigilance are the only ways to keep gold and valuables secure. This keeps the gameplay more adventurous and risky.
Question 3: Which of these creatures might you encounter while exploring an island?
- A wild boar
- A salty hippo
- An angry bear
Answer: A wild boar
Fact: While exploring an island, you’re far more likely to encounter a wild boar than a hippo or a bear. Wild boars are found on many islands worldwide, where they forage for food and can sometimes become aggressive if threatened. A “salty hippo” sounds amusing but is not realistic, as hippos live in rivers and lakes in Africa, not on islands in the ocean. Similarly, an angry bear would be unlikely unless the island is in a region like Alaska or Japan where bears naturally roam. So among the three, the wild boar is the true island dweller.