: New subscribers can often access a 14-day free trial of Xbox Game Pass . Since Sea of Thieves is an Xbox Play Anywhere title, this trial allows you to download and play the full game on both Windows PCs and Xbox consoles.
: Occasionally, Microsoft hosts "Free Play Days" where the game is free to download and play for a limited weekend for all players or Game Pass Core/Ultimate members.
While is not a free-to-play game, you can access it at no additional cost through official trials and subscription services. Be cautious of unofficial "Free Download" links for specific versions like v2.107.5591.2, as these often lead to cracked versions that may contain malware or result in account bans. Official Ways to Play for Free
: As of early 2026, a collaboration between WEBTOON and Xbox offers a 1-month free trial of Game Pass Premium to users who read all five episodes of the Sea of Thieves: The Last Bite comic.