Sea of Thieves overhauling Trading Companies with new competitive Emissary system

Following a month of fiery betrayal and legendary hijinks in Sea of Thieves' Heart of Fire update, Rare's piratical multiplayer adventure is returning to its roots on 22nd April with a new content drop focussed on bringing a competitive streak to original triumvirate of Trading Companies.

When this month's Ships of Fortune update arrives, crews will have the opportunity to "make a significant donation" and become Emissaries for either the Gold Hoarders, Merchants Alliance, Order of Souls, or, in the case of Pirate Legends, Athena's Fortune Trading Companies.

Once in their newly adopted roll as ambassadors, players can hoist their Emissary flag and set out for adventure. By completing their company's usual Voyages, Emissaries can advance through five grades, with higher grades increasing the size of the reward multiplier applied when turning in loot at the end of the Voyage.

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