*Apologies for the weird audio 45 minutes in* Ahoy, pirates! The latest Sea of Thieves Hotfix has officially dropped, bringing a fresh wave of adjustments to the chaotic Last Ship Standing mode. Rare has been closely monitoring the community’s feedback and stepped in to tweak the overall pacing of matches. You can expect a better flow that keeps battles from dragging on indefinitely, alongside a much-appreciated extension for victors to catch their breath and claim their spoils at the end of a f...
Jun 01, 2026•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 440
The latest Sea of Thieves update introduces Last Ship Standing , an intense six-Sloop battle royale mode in the Sea of the Damned featuring shrinking boundaries, custom arena environments, and placement-based Allegiance rewards. Alongside this major PvP addition, the developers have addressed player feedback by replacing the blinding red edge-of-map effects with a cleaner greyscale tint, doubling Reaper's Chest rewards to 20 Doubloons, and moving Duke and Larinna’s markets back to a monthly rest...
May 24, 2026•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 439
This week in Sea of Thieves is a hard one to talk about, and while I think it's an important issue, it's not something that I want people to go out and look into if you're averse to sensitive topics like harassment, abuse, or grooming. Aside from that, Last Ship Standing and Twitch drops were delayed to this week. I'm having a hard time wanting to engage with the game, and honestly, I need Rare to do better. Links: Twitch Drops - https://x.com/SeaOfThieves/status/2052674937526108547?s=20 Last Sh...
May 18, 2026•29 min•Ep. 438
As Season 19 enters its final act, Sea of Thieves players are preparing for the May 14th launch of Last Ship Standing , a high-stakes Sloop battle royale that pits up to six crews against each other in the Sea of the Damned for increased Allegiance rewards. However, the excitement for this event is currently being overshadowed by a heated debate within the community regarding a massive overhaul of the Season Pass scheduled for Season 20. Rare plans to condense progression from 100 levels down to...
May 11, 2026•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 437
This week in Sea of Thieves, I sit down with Evil Morpheus and Godhammer and the conversation of Doubloons and Bilge Rat Weekenders had to happen. I'll be curious if we're going to be getting any new in the coming week from Rare and if it will address any of the issues we saw last weekend. The consensus remains that Season 19 has introduced a "solution in search of a problem," and the community is now waiting to see if Rare will tune these numbers or stick to the current restrictive path. Do you...
Apr 27, 2026•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 436
This update marks a major turning point for the Sea of Thieves economy with the launch of Season 19 and the debut of the Bilge Rats Weekender events. The most significant change is the Doubloon Economy Reset, where players' existing Doubloon stashes are converted into gold to make way for a new, scarcer Doubloon system with a 4,000-coin cap. To earn these revamped riches, pirates must participate in time-limited activities like the Smuggler’s Doubloon Run or hunt for Secret Shipments during week...
Apr 20, 2026•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 435
The April 2026 update for Sea of Thieves brings a wave of new events and game editions, headlined by the introduction of the Bilge Rats Weekender starting April 16th, which features fireworks, new challenges, and the return of the Festival of Fishing. Pirates should act fast to grab commemorative Doubloon Hoarder cosmetics before the currency reset on April 16th, while those looking to join the fray can pick up the refreshed 2026 Editions of the game. The month is further packed with Fight Night...
Apr 13, 2026•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 434
Ahoy pirates! I hope you had a good weekend, and apologies for getting this out a little later than anticipated. I sat down tonight and had a lot of processing to do with this episode and how I feel about what was said in the Community Direct. It was a good direct, but was it a great one? That will depend on your perspectives, but I hope that by providing mine, I can add some knowledge to the pool. Links: Rare's Community Direct: https://youtu.be/jk7ap_R2Ip8?si=7piOiHsOnDNVNwTa Support: https://...
Apr 06, 2026•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 433
Ahoy Pirates! This week, I sit down with Gold Hoarders to talk about the end of Season 18 and the start of Season 19 with the updates to Hourglass. We take a look at the changes and how everyone engaged with them. Are they working as intended? How did the last season hold up? What are we hoping to hear about in the community direct? All that and more this week! Support: https://www.patreon.com/keelhauledpodcast Contact Info: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/captlogun.bsky.social Email: Captlogu...
Mar 30, 2026•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 432
This week in Sea of Thieves, it's the 8th anniversary for the studio, and I try to break down all the stuff going on, as well as my thoughts on the new Hourglass fights. It's crazy to think of what this season was going to be, but even as I went through making this episode, I noticed bugs in the game. This update brings in some new cosmetics but mostly focuses on Hourglass. Hopefully, you're having a good time with the new changes, but I'm looking forward to better QA in the future. Support: htt...
Mar 23, 2026•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 431
This week in Sea of Thieves, we have a hotfix to come in and try to fix some of the big bugs that came in from Act 3 Gary's. I'm still seeing issues related to rowboats, so just be cautious with using them. We've got news about the Doubloon Cutlass, as well as what came into the emporium and why there's something coming that has people grabbing their pitchforks. All that and more on this week's episode! Support: https://www.patreon.com/keelhauledpodcast Contact Info: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/pr...
Mar 16, 2026•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 430
Ahoy Pirates! This week in Sea of Thieves, it's finally Act 3 of Season 18, and all the bugs aside, I have to say I like the new Garrisons. They bring a lot more thought and detail than I've had time to appreciate, but, hey, that's what Safer Seas is for. I hope you're not running into too many issues. I know I definitely think this update could use some more tuning. There's a lot to cover for dates and events, as well as how to make your way into the new garrisons. Gary Sons? Garys. Links: Patc...
Mar 09, 2026•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 429
This week in Sea of Thieves, we are on the launch week of Act 3 for Season 18, and I'm sitting down with two of the Gold Hoarders to talk about the lastest podcast news as how they feel about the game in it's current state. We also come in to talk about when we last felt good about the game as a whole. Support: https://www.patreon.com/keelhauledpodcast Contact Info: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/captlogun.bsky.social Email: Captlogun@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/capt_logun Twitch: ...
Mar 02, 2026•59 min•Ep. 428
Ahoy there, Pirates, and Happy 8th Anniversary of the Keelhauled Podcast! It's a longer episode because I think we've got a lot to talk about with the upcoming patch for Act 3 in Season 18, as well as what the new plan for Season 19 holds in store. Drew has said quite a bit about the future of the studio and how they want to approach their content pipeline. It's not an easy thing to talk about, and I'm impressed that just after two seasons, this new approach is being reconsidered. Thanks to the ...
Feb 23, 2026•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 427
Ahoy Pirates, this week in Sea of Thieves, we are having to deal with a delay of Act 3, details behind the changes coming to Hourglass, and the server testing for Last Ship Standing! All that and more on this week's episode! Support: https://www.patreon.com/keelhauledpodcast Contact Info: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/captlogun.bsky.social Email: Captlogun@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/capt_logun Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/capt_logun Gamertag: CaptainLogun Community: Keelhauled P...
Feb 16, 2026•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 426
This week in Sea of Thieves, it's time to talk about Act 3 for Season 18. There's a Gold and Glory weekend coming at the end of the month, as well as discounts in the emporium. The biggest news to me is what I experienced on Insiders with the new Ashen Garrisons, as well as the very quiet news about the latest Sea of Thieves comic! Gameblast26 is coming up to support the charity SpecialEffect, and you can pick up quite a bit of Obsidian cosmetics for a healthy donation. Links: https://www.seaoft...
Feb 09, 2026•55 min•Ep. 425
Ahoy there, pirates! This week, I'm joined by Caleb as we sit down to talk about the Doubloon reset that's coming with Season 19, the overall cadence of Rare's development for the game, changes to Hourglass, and some other topics. Caleb wanted me to include the notes from the show so you can get an idea of what we chatted about for reference. Check them out below! Support: https://www.patreon.com/keelhauledpodcast Contact Info: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/captlogun.bsky.social Email: Captl...
Feb 02, 2026•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 424
This week in Sea of Thieves, we dive in with the Gold Hoarders to talk about Act 2, the upcoming changes to doubloons, Rare's Battle Royale mode, and much, much, more! Shorter note this week, but a great conversation is being had with the folks in the community this week! Support: https://www.patreon.com/keelhauledpodcast Contact Info: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/captlogun.bsky.social Email: Captlogun@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/capt_logun Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/capt_logu...
Jan 26, 2026•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 423
Ahoy Pirates, this week in Sea of Thieves, we have a couple of videos from Rare that cover some more details about the upcoming update this week. It's light for news otherwise, so we're keeping things steady until we get some patch notes. The Gold Hoarder episode is next week, as we'll be sitting down with some folks to talk about the update. Support: https://www.patreon.com/keelhauledpodcast Contact Info: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/captlogun.bsky.social Email: Captlogun@gmail.com Twitter...
Jan 19, 2026•46 min•Ep. 422
Ahoy there, Pirates! Welcome to the 400th episode of the Keelhauled Podcast. Nothing too special this week, but for me, it's quite the moment hitting this many episodes on a solo show. This week, we get to talk about the Pringles promotion across the world and how North America was left out of the promotion. I'll also be diving into this month in Sea of Thieves and what to expect!. Let me take a quick moment to thank all you listeners out there who have just started or have been here since the b...
Jan 12, 2026•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 421
This week in Sea of Thieves, there's not much news to go over, so let's talk about what we hope to see in 2026. I'm curious to know if your top wish for Sea of Thieves made the list. Personally, I think there are some great wishes, and I'm hoping that this year we'll finally get some of the big ones off the list. Support: https://www.patreon.com/keelhauledpodcast During December, Monthly members can get 20% off using the Code: GIVING Contact Info: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/captlogun.bsky...
Jan 05, 2026•39 min•Ep. 420
This week in Sea of Thieves, we sit down for the last episode of the year to talk to the Gold Hoarders about Season 18, The Orb Stream, Hourglass Changes, and more! It's a great discussion as always, and I'm glad we got to end the year chatting with friends about the latest season! Support: https://www.patreon.com/keelhauledpodcast During December, Monthly members can get 20% off using the Code: GIVING Contact Info: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/captlogun.bsky.social Email: Captlogun@gmail.c...
Dec 22, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 419
This week in Sea of Thieves, it's time to dive into the patch notes and talk about the opening week for Season 18. The new Eternal Guards are a fresh take on a boss fight, but will people enjoy them or should Rare vary up the mechanics more in the future? Some new vaults in the world have a hefty amount of gold to be gotten as well, but you'll only find them in the Roar. Tridents are cool with how powerful they are compared to the original Disney Sticks, and I like the name Pixie Sticks. There's...
Dec 15, 2025•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 418
Tune in for a breakdown of December 2025 in Sea of Thieves , featuring the return of the annual Festival of Giving! We'll cover the launch of Season 18, which drags pirates back to the perilous Devil's Roar for new challenges and rewards, including the Nightshade Sentry set in the Plunder Pass. Plus, don't miss details on Treasures for Hope charity initiative, the daily Gilded Voyage Giveaways, the huge Pirate Emporium Holiday Sale, and what it means to be a Legend of Giving this festive season!...
Dec 08, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 417
This week in Sea of Thieves, I dive into the Treasures for Hope Charity event that kicks off today! Festival of Giving is making a return, and it's time to recap what will be coming in Season 18. There's a good handful of Obsidian items up for grabs during this month, so make sure you listen in and find out what you need and how to get it! Links: https://treasuresforhope.com/ https://thanks4gaming.donordrive.com/participants/ChiC (A_Chic Link) https://x.com/SeaOfThieves/status/199153025652043406...
Dec 01, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 416
This week in Sea of Thieves, the Gold Hoarder community joins me to talk about the upcoming Holiday Event, the delay for Season 18, Quick Swap and Audio update thoughts, and a few other things they had feelings on! Support: https://www.patreon.com/keelhauledpodcast Contact Info: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/captlogun.bsky.social Email: Captlogun@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/capt_logun Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/capt_logun Gamertag: CaptainLogun Community: Keelhauled Podcast Dis...
Nov 24, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 415
This week in Sea of Thieves, Rare has released the latest patch, which includes quick swap ranged weapons as well as the return of Reaper Chests to the Fort of the Damned. A quality of life update came with the reduction of black screens for lower-end hardware. The biggest thing right now is that Rare is looking to sell you a customizable audio setup for $20 to simulate 7.1 channel audio for the game. While it remains to be seen how good this actually is, a lot of the community is calling out Ra...
Nov 17, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 414
Short Episode This week! I took a trip this weekend, so I didn't have much time for an episode. Thankfully, the news this week was also light! I had an idea for addressing pets in Sea of Thieves, inspired by a Fortnite update. Support: https://www.patreon.com/keelhauledpodcast Contact Info: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/captlogun.bsky.social Email: Captlogun@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/capt_logun Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/capt_logun Gamertag: CaptainLogun Community: Keelhauled...
Nov 10, 2025•26 min•Ep. 413
This week in Sea of Thieves, it's a shame we have to do this song and dance one more time. Season 18 has been delayed, and while we're getting quality of life updates this month, the release of new content is going to be pushed out further than anticipated. I cover a bunch in this episode, but a lot of this is my thoughts on Rage and Bone Crates, Overhealth, and the overall design of Sea of Thieves and Rare not being able to stick to timelines for very long. Support: https://www.patreon.com/keel...
Nov 03, 2025•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 412
This week, it has been another month, and it's time to get a gauge on how the start of Act 3 is for Season 17 with the Gold Hoarders as they sit down to join me for another episode. It's always great to find out if their opinions fall in line with my own. We try to avoid spoilers for Lottie's Request and Insiders chat, but most of that will be in next week's episode! Support: https://www.patreon.com/keelhauledpodcast Contact Info: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/captlogun.bsky.social Email: Ca...
Oct 27, 2025•52 min•Ep. 411
