Sea of Thieves is getting adorable pet dogs in September's update 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 getting adorable pet dogs in September's update And a new quest type for the Gold Hoarders. News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 28 Aug 2020 7 comments In news likely to fill undead skeletons across the length and breadth of the Sea of Thieves with utmost dread, Rare has announced that pet dogs will finally be coming to its multiplayer pirate adventure in its September update. First confirmed in seconds-long, blink-and-you'll-miss-it snippet buried in a Game Pass ad during last night's Gamescom Live showcase, Rare has now formally unveiled its forthcoming adorable doggy pets over on Sea of Thieves' official Twitter feed. Like the game's previous pet additions - cats, monkeys, and parrots - dogs will be available for purchase using real money via the Pirate Emporium, whereupon they can be selected as an ever-present companion for players as their nautical adventures unfold. Dog! Also dog! This fella! Rare says it'll have "various" breeds available come September, and it's shown two exuberant fur-ball types off in a chat with IGN. I'm not going to hazard a guess at what either of them are, given my limited dog knowledge, but Rare's done a cracking job at bringing them to life - and they're absolute delights as they spin, wag, and aggressively urinate in the video below. The same video also teases the arrival of a third voyage type for the Gold Hoarders, offering a tantalising glimpse of what appears to be a mysterious, treasure-filled vault. That's not a lot to go on admittedly, but Rare says it'll reveal more closer to release. Until then, pirates can amuse themselves with the ongoing Summer of Sea of Thieves and Hunters of the Deep live events. The former tasks players with completing a huge range of ocean-spanning tasks in order to unlock equipment, emotes, and a figurehead, while the latter shark-themed event awards player efforts with the striking Shrouded Ghost Ship Set. You don't have too much time to hoover those prizes up, however; Summer of Sea of Thieves ends on 30th September, while Hunters of the Deep comes to a close on 8th September. 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 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 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