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Is Microsoft Sea of Thieves same as Steam?

Regarding reliability, the game is developed by microsoft, if you don't trust the platform at microsoft, it makes no sense to trust the servers. But the choice is yours and it won't make any difference in practice, it's just that you'll lose what you already have in terms of progress.
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Can I use my Microsoft Sea of Thieves account on Steam?

Linking an Xbox Live account to Steam from within the game

When you boot Sea of Thieves for the first time and progress to the 'Start Game' screen, when you attempt to progress past the screen, a 'Sign in to Xbox Live' login prompt will be shown.
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Is Sea of Thieves a Microsoft game?

Sea of Thieves is a 2018 action-adventure game developed by Rare and published by Microsoft Studios.
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Can you play Sea of Thieves Steam and microsoft store?

Best answer: Sea of Thieves supports cross-play between Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, Steam, and mobile through xCloud Game Streaming. This feature is enabled by default for all platforms, making it easy to play with friends regardless of where they are.
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How do I get Sea of Thieves from Microsoft store?

'Sea of Thieves' will appear in 'My Library' on the Microsoft Store and will be available to Install. Select install to begin the install process.
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Is it better to get Sea of Thieves on Steam or Microsoft store?

Regarding reliability, the game is developed by microsoft, if you don't trust the platform at microsoft, it makes no sense to trust the servers. But the choice is yours and it won't make any difference in practice, it's just that you'll lose what you already have in terms of progress.
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Can you transfer progress from Steam to Xbox?

If you are playing on any of these three platforms, you can retrieve your progress on the other two. In order to do that, you need to generate a code in Settings > Connect on your original platform and input it in your desired new one.
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How do I join Steam from Xbox Sea of Thieves?

Open the Windows Game Bar. Then from the 'Xbox Social' section, right click the desired profile and select 'Join Game' from the drop down list. If performed outside of the game, Sea of Thieves will now boot. A message will be displayed about joining the other users game.
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Can Steam players play with Xbox players Sea of Thieves?

Yes, Sea of Thieves is cross-platform on Xbox on PC, meaning that you'll be able to link up with friends to take on anything that the Sea of Thieves has in store, together. Read More: Is Dead by Daylight cross-platform?
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Do you need a Microsoft account to play Sea of Thieves on Steam?

To play Sea of Thieves on Steam, you need an Xbox Live account (Gamertag). This free account is different from the Xbox Live Gold subscription that Xbox players need to play online. After you purchase the game on Steam and log in, you can play the game using your Xbox Live information.
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Do you have to buy Sea of Thieves again on Steam?

Yes, you have to download the game on the Steam Platform again.
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Can I transfer my Steam games to Microsoft?

How do I transfer these purchases? if you purchase a DLC on Steam, you cannot transfer it to the Microsoft Store version and vice-versa.
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Can you cross save Sea of Thieves Steam Xbox?

Cross-save and cross-progression. As mentioned, Sea of Thieves is part of the Play Anywhere program, meaning it supports cross-save and cross-progression across PC and Xbox consoles, including the Steam version. Sea of Thieves requires an Xbox Live account, and all your progression is tied to that account.
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Does Xbox and Steam have cross progression?

“Cross-platform play is supported across multiple platforms. It is possible to play together with your friends across PlayStation & Xbox platforms, Nintendo Switch, Google Stadia and PC/Mac (Steam).”
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What Sea of Thieves mode should I play?

There is currently one Game Mode in Sea of Thieves: Adventure Mode. This is the open world pirate adventure and currently the only way to play the Sea of Thieves.
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Where should I buy Sea of Thieves PC?

Buy Sea of Thieves for Xbox One or PC through the Microsoft store. Embark on a shared world adventure and live the pirate life, sailing together and becoming legends!
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Why do you need Xbox Live to play Sea of Thieves on PC?

Simply put, Sea of Thieves cannot be played offline. Since the game is developed entirely online, players must have a stable (and preferably fast) internet connection to play. In other words, Sea of Thieves players simply wouldn't be able to sail far without the Internet.
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Can you use the same Sea of Thieves account on PC and Xbox?

At any single point in time, you may only sign into the game on one Xbox console or one Windows 10 PC. You cannot be signed into the same game on both an Xbox console and a Windows 10 PC at the same time.
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How do I transfer Sea of Thieves to another computer?

[HELP] Copy Microsoft Store Game (Sea of Thieves) to another PC with Delivery Optimisation
  1. Access the device on which you have installed game on it.
  2. Locate the folder C:\Program Files\WindowsApps. ...
  3. Look for the folder the game's files reside in. ...
  4. Copy the folder to the PC you want to move the game to.
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Can Steam and Microsoft Store games play together?

Whether you downloaded the Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition through the Microsoft Store or Steam, you will be able to create and play multiplayer matches with each other regardless of your platform.
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Will I lose everything if I leave a game in Sea of Thieves?

They do not after you leave the game everything including your ship is deleted from the world and re added when you join. But to answer your question no you can't keep items to stay in your ship after you leave. No, the ship is bound with the crew, once the crew disappears, the ship goes and then so does the loot.
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Will Sea of Thieves become free?

Sea of Thieves is available free for all players with Xbox Game Pass and across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10 and Steam.
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Why doesn t Sea of Thieves work on Steam?

The most common fix for this issue is making sure your Windows Operating system is up to date. How to check for updates: Press the Windows Key. Type in Check for Updates.
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Why am i not allowed to play Sea of Thieves?

If you're experiencing this, it can indicate that you're using a Child/Teen account. In this case, a Parent account on your Microsoft family account may be able to grant an exception to the content limits for this game.
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