Sea of Thieves Controversy Pushes Developer to Reiterate Community Values

Rare reaffirmed its community standards after a former Sea of Thieves ambassador was accused of sexual misconduct involving minors.

The studio said it would retire the Boatswain creator-program role and make policy changes to improve player safety.

Many players criticized Rare for allegedly delaying or suppressing discussion about the allegations and for the tone of its response.

The controversy is putting pressure on trust in Rare’s moderation and community programs as Sea of Thieves rolls out a new season.