Sea of Thieves recorded 4,888 average concurrent Steam players over the past 30 days, a 24-hour peak of 6,551, and an all-time Steam record of 41,364. Rare’s pirate sandbox has drawn over 40 million players across Xbox and PC.
This page tracks the live Sea of Thieves player count, monthly averages, platforms, regional interest, Twitch viewership, and revenue estimates. Steam figures cover Steam activity only.
Live Sea of Thieves Player Counter
Sea of Thieves Key Statistics
- Sea of Thieves averaged 4,888 concurrent Steam players in the last 30 days as of August 2026.
- The all-time peak Sea of Thieves player count on Steam reached 41,364.
- Rare reported 40 million players across Xbox and Windows PC in April 2024.
- The PS5 version passed 1 million copies within weeks of its April 2024 release.
- Twitch channels drew 4,101 average viewers and a 7,973 peak.
Sea of Thieves Live Monthly Player Count
Monthly Steam averages held between 3,800 and 6,600 players. January 2026 produced the highest peak player count at 16,224.
| Month | Sea of Thieves Average Players | Change | Sea of Thieves Peak Players |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last 30 Days | 4,888 | -0.18% | 9,921 |
| August 2026 | 4,897 | -3.09% | 9,921 |
| July 2026 | 5,053 | -10.18% | 10,365 |
| June 2026 | 5,626 | +28.64% | 12,634 |
| May 2026 | 4,374 | -23.53% | 10,820 |
| April 2026 | 5,719 | +4.98% | 14,316 |
| March 2026 | 5,448 | -16.58% | 14,438 |
| February 2026 | 6,531 | +5.13% | 10,834 |
| January 2026 | 6,212 | +16.49% | 16,224 |
| December 2025 | 5,333 | +40.15% | 14,799 |
| November 2025 | 3,805 | -6.48% | 8,911 |
| October 2025 | 4,069 | -1.90% | 9,707 |
Steam averages and peaks, October 2025 to August 2026. The 12-month mean sits at 5,101 players.
Sea of Thieves Daily Player Count by Weekday
Weekend crews push activity higher. Sunday is the busiest day at 5,340 average peak players. Thursday drops to 4,077.
Sea of Thieves Available Platforms
Sea of Thieves runs on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation 5. Rare has never shipped a Mac, Linux, Switch, or mobile version.
| Platform | Available |
|---|---|
| Windows | Yes |
| Linux | No |
| Mac | No |
| Xbox One / Series | Yes |
| PlayStation 3 / 4 / 5 | PS5 only |
| Nintendo Switch | No |
| Android | No |
| iOS | No |
Cross-play and cross-progression work on every supported platform. Compare the trend with Rust.
Sea of Thieves Player Count by Country
Norway leads regional search interest at 100 out of 100. Hungary and the United Kingdom follow. The United States ranks seventh.
| Rank | Country | Interest Level |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norway | 100 |
| 2 | Hungary | 81 |
| 3 | United Kingdom | 74 |
| 4 | Czechia | 71 |
| 5 | Estonia | 69 |
| 6 | Finland | 69 |
| 7 | United States | 68 |
| 8 | France | 66 |
| 9 | Canada | 64 |
| 10 | Denmark | 64 |
Google Trends relative index, August 2026. The scale measures search interest, not players.
Sea of Thieves Twitch Streaming Statistics
Twitch numbers measure audience, not players. Viewing peaks around 18:00 UTC.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Peak Avg Viewers | 4,101 |
| Peak Viewers | 7,973 |
| Average Live Channels | 123 |
| Estimated Monthly Watch Hours | 2.95 million |
Watch hours calculated from average viewers across 30 days. Dead by Daylight posts similar ratios.
Sea of Thieves Global Player Spending
Spending runs through the in-game Emporium and edition upgrades. Estimated Steam spending follows the same seasonal curve as the player count.
| Month / Year | Estimated Spending (Million USD) |
|---|---|
| October 2025 | 1.4 |
| November 2025 | 1.3 |
| December 2025 | 2.1 |
| January 2026 | 2.4 |
| February 2026 | 2.5 |
| March 2026 | 2.0 |
| April 2026 | 2.2 |
| May 2026 | 1.6 |
| June 2026 | 2.0 |
| July 2026 | 1.8 |
| August 2026 | 1.7 |
Estimates modelled from Steam revenue tracking. Microsoft does not publish official spending figures.
- Total players: 40 million-plus across Xbox and PC, reported April 2024.
- Peak spending month: February 2026, roughly 2.5 million USD.
- Top spending region: United States, near 30% of Steam revenue.
Sea of Thieves Annual Revenue
Revenue climbed in 2018 on the Xbox and PC launch, then settled once the game moved to seasons. The June 2020 Steam release and the April 2024 PS5 port each produced a sales spike.
| Year | Estimated Revenue (Million USD) |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 110 |
| 2019 | 60 |
| 2020 | 95 |
| 2021 | 72 |
| 2022 | 55 |
| 2023 | 48 |
| 2024 | 90 |
| 2025 | 52 |
| 2026 (to August) | 28 |
Estimates across all platforms. Steam alone accounts for roughly 230 million USD lifetime. Arc Raiders follows a steeper first-year curve.
Is Sea of Thieves Down Right Now?
- MatchmakingOperational
- Web ServersOperational
- Regional ServersOperational
Status reflects the last check against Rare’s service page. Outages usually follow Wednesday updates.
About Sea of Thieves
Rare released Sea of Thieves on 20 March 2018 through Xbox Game Studios. It is a first-person pirate action-adventure game built for crews of one to four.
Crews sail sloops, brigantines, and galleons across a shared open world, taking voyages from trading companies, fighting skeletons and krakens, and digging up chests. Adventure mode mixes PvP and PvE, Safer Seas removes rival crews, and Hourglass handles ranked ship duels.
Progression runs on reputation levels rather than gear stats, ending at Pirate Legend. Fable uses a different structure.
FAQ
What is the current Sea of Thieves player count?
Sea of Thieves has around 4,712 live Steam players right now, with a 24-hour peak of 6,551. The 30-day average sits at 4,888 concurrent Steam players.
What is the highest Sea of Thieves player count ever?
The all-time peak Sea of Thieves player count on Steam is 41,364 concurrent players. The highest monthly peak in the past year was 16,224 in January 2026.
How many people have played Sea of Thieves in total?
Rare reported more than 40 million players across Xbox and Windows PC in April 2024, before the PS5 version launched. PlayStation sales passed 1 million copies within weeks.
Is Sea of Thieves still popular in 2026?
Yes. Sea of Thieves keeps roughly 4,900 average concurrent Steam players each month in 2026, plus Xbox, Game Pass, and PS5 crews that Steam figures exclude.
Which country has the most Sea of Thieves interest?
Norway ranks first at 100 on the Google Trends index, followed by Hungary at 81 and the United Kingdom at 74. The United States ranks seventh at 68.
Sources: SteamDB Sea of Thieves charts, Sea of Thieves 40 million players, Steam revenue estimates, ActivePlayer live tracker.