Sea of Thieves

Bilge Rats Weekender

Undertake special Voyages and Challenges to win Doubloons in this recurring pirate celebration! The extended debut of the Bilge Rats Weekender is live from April 16th to April 20th, 2026.

The Celebrations Begin!

With the Bilge Rats Weekender now active, the Outposts and Seaposts are decorated for the occasion! Larinna can be found inside the tavern and will share more details on this month’s Event, along with access to the Bilge Rats Black Market.

During the Weekender, each evening at 9pm (in-game time) a select Outpost will host a rousing Bilge Rats Firework Display, with the best viewing location clearly laid out. Larinna will inform pirates of the schedule for upcoming shows, allowing crews to plan their evening activities.

Players can join in the festivities themselves by purchasing a Bilge Rats Fireworks Crate from Larinna.

Bilge Rats Voyages

While the Weekender is live, all pirates can take on two new limited Voyages: the Smuggler’s Doubloon Run and Recovery of a Secret Shipment, each rewarding crews with the now sought-after Doubloons.

The Smugglers’ Doubloon Run dares crews to smuggle valuable cargo along the marked route. Players should keep an eye on the horizon for rivals while sailing this perilous route, if they want to claim the Smugglers’ reward of a sizeable amount of Doubloons upon completion.

The Recovery of a Secret Shipment tasks crews with tracking down a Smugglers’ Shipwreck and reclaiming the valuable cargo within. Players can earn a cosmetic item from previous Seasonal rewards for returning their first Secret Shipment Crate during the Weekender, and Doubloons for recovering additional crates.

Crews returning more than three of their own Doubloon Crates or Secret Shipment Crates will find that subsequent hand-ins award gold in place of Doubloons. Relieving rival crews of their crates during the Weekender, however, will continue to reward Doubloons for each crate handed in.

Bilge Rats Challenges

Each Weekender also offers a set of Bilge Rats Challenges, lighthearted themed activities that celebrate the more playful side of Sea of Thieves.

Challenges are available when sailing on High Seas, can be completed in any order and reward Doubloons for each one completed, whether they’re tackled solo or as part of a crew.

Festival of Fishing Returns

During each Bilge Rats Weekender, a popular Live Event from Sea of Thieves history will return. For this first Weekender, the Festival of Fishing returns with two limited Voyages available in High Seas, Event Goals and Doubloon rewards on offer.

While this Event is active, The Hunter’s Call will also offer bonuses including free Emissary Flags, boosted Emissary Grade progression and gold and reputation boosts for fishing.

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Outpost Shops and Black Market

New Bilge Rats Black Market Stock!

Larinna has reopened the Bilge Rats Black Market and offers a range of items that could previously be earned by climbing levels of Seasonal Renown, now purchasable with Doubloons. These items will remain available in the shop for over a year, giving players plenty of time to earn Doubloons and pick up their favourites.

The Black Market has received new stock for Season 19:

o Bloodstone Dragon Hat, Pegleg, Gloves and Shirt

o Shadow Tide Mask, Hook, Belt and Serene Hair

o Hungering One Hunter’s Hook, Eyepatch, Trousers and Boots

o Famous Pirate Jacket, Dress, Boots and Belt

o Scorecard and Shimmy Dance Emotes

o Wild Rose Music Box and Legendary Smith of Bones Belt (requires Pirate Legend status)

New Smugglers’ Market Stock!

Duke has set up shop in a hidden location on the seas, and crews who determine his whereabouts can browse the new Smugglers’ Market – the contents of which will remain hidden until discovered.

This new shop not only brings back some previously time-limited items but introduces a few new cosmetics too. Duke’s stock will remain available for over a year – but be prepared, he demands a high price in Doubloons for these exclusive items!

New Outpost Stock!

The Outpost weaponsmiths now offer Midnight Prowler weapons, with the Cutlass, Pistol, Blunderbuss, Eye of Reach, Heavy Sword and Rapier all available for purchase.