Rare has officially announced that paid custom servers will be introduced to Sea of Thieves in early 2026. This exciting development was revealed during the games first community direct, Custom Seas. Players will have the opportunity to explore private servers that come with exclusive tools, including a cinematic camera that has been used to create trailers for the game. While specific pricing details have yet to be disclosed, Rare has indicated that maintaining these servers will require a monthly fee due to the costs involved.