Sea of Thieves is a multiplayer adventure that takes place in the sea. Players get to form guilds and sail on giant pirate ships, venturing to explore new islands or engaging in daunting combat at sea. Aside from completing voyages for the different Trading Companies and solving the puzzles in the Tall Tales, players will come across large beams of light coming from specific areas in the world. These lights represent the location of a shrine that is found underwater.