Sea of Thieves is calling all clue hunters as its first narrative Mystery goes live Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Sea of Thieves is calling all clue hunters as its first narrative Mystery goes live There's been a murder! News by Matt Wales Reporter Published on 19 May 2022 3 comments Sea of Thieves' sixth season of content might well be reaching its end point, but developer Rare still has a little something up is sleeve before Season 7 arrives, and it's now inviting clue hunters to get stuck into a new "multi-channel narrative experience" it's calling Mysteries. Mysteries were originally discussed back in January, when Rare laid out its plans for Sea of Thieves in 2022. The big gambit this year, if you're unaware, is an ongoing, season-spanning narrative that will progress across monthly in-game story episodes known as Adventures. It's a promising idea that so far doesn't really seem to have found its footing, with Seas of Thieves' initial set of Adventures having felt decidedly undercooked, both in terms of their challenges and narrative presentation. But with three Adventures now under its belt, Rare is ready to launch the other major component of 2022's ambitious narrative plans: Mysteries. Watch on YouTube Sea of Thieves - An Introduction to Mysteries. Mysteries are something like side stories that play out in parallel with Sea of Thieves' main overarching plot. Unlike Adventures, though, which are tied to major game updates, Mysteries will progress dynamically over time. Exactly how Mysteries will manifest in the world, how players will be able to interact with them, and how progress will be triggered is still a little unclear, with Rare remaining rather coy in terms of specifics. It does say, however, that Mysteries have been designed to engage the efforts of the whole Sea of Thieves community, and will play out through a combination of in-game puzzle-solving and sleuthing around other Sea of Thieves channels. Things kick off with a traditional murder mystery on the waves, and pirates might be able to uncover a few clues to get things started in Rare's introductory video above. Sea of Thieves doesn't feel like it's seen much in the way of truly substantial sandbox additions since last September's Sunken Kingdom update, and Adventures so far haven't done much to fill the content void. Hopefully, then, with the third piece of its narrative puzzle now in place, Rare will finally find its rhythm and start to deliver a 2022 worth raising anchor for. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 8 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store