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Sea of Thieves PS5 Beta Faces Server Challenges Due to High Demand

The PS5 debut of a once Xbox-exclusive game encounters server struggles as player interest surges.
Sea of Thieves PS5 Beta Faces Server Challenges Due to High Demand

Highlights

  • Players in the Sea of Thieves PS5 beta are experiencing extended matchmaking times due to the influx of users.
  • Rare, the game developer, acknowledges a server issue impacting gameplay but won't fully resolve it before the beta ends on April 15.
  • The official release of Sea of Thieves on PS5 is scheduled for April 30, marking its transition from an Xbox exclusive to a multi-platform title.

The beta launch of Sea of Thieves on the PlayStation 5 has been met with exceptional enthusiasm, resulting in server difficulties caused by the overwhelming number of players. The beta testing period for Sea of Thieves on PS5 is set to run until April 15.

The introduction of Sea of Thieves to the PS5 was first announced in mid-February. Rare's cooperative pirate-themed game is the last title from Microsoft's initial venture into multi-platform game distribution to extend beyond Xbox consoles. The closed beta for PS5 users was initiated by the British developer on April 12.

Developers of Sea of Thieves Urge Patience from PS5 Beta Testers Amid Matchmaking Delays

Shortly after the launch of the PS5 beta, Rare addressed players on social media, requesting patience due to potential delays in matchmaking. The studio attributed these delays to the substantial increase in new players trying to access the game. This surge aligns with the impressive pre-order performance of Sea of Thieves on PlayStation, where it has secured the top position among upcoming titles in several markets on the PlayStation Store.

Smooth Sailing Expected for Sea of Thieves PS5 Launch Day

The current PS5 trial is exclusive to players who pre-ordered the game and is not open to all. Given this limitation and the ongoing server problems, it seems that Rare may have underestimated the popularity of Sea of Thieves on the PS5 platform. However, beta tests are primarily conducted to stress-test server capabilities, indicating that Rare will likely use this opportunity to ensure their infrastructure can handle the demand when the game officially releases on April 30 for Sony's latest console.

Before the Sea of Thieves PS5 beta concludes on April 15, the developer might address the extended matchmaking times. A recent forum post from Rare mentioned that they have identified an issue affecting closed beta participants' optimal connection to all Sea of Thieves regional servers. This bug could be contributing to or causing the current matchmaking delays experienced by PlayStation users. While some improvements may be implemented over the weekend, a comprehensive solution will not be ready before the beta ends.

The PS5 launch of Sea of Thieves marks the end of Microsoft's initial foray into multi-platform game distribution. With hints from recent reports and company statements, it is probable that more Xbox titles will become available on multiple platforms in the near future.

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