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manifest date: 2019-11-08 00:00:00 UTC

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# Insider Patch Notes 2.0.8.6

The latest Insider build is here! We’ve got new features, new fixes and new things for you to test. Full patch notes are below. If you do encounter any bugs, then please head to the 
[Sea of Thieves support site](https://support.seaofthieves.com/hc/en-gb) and let our Player Support team know. Enjoy!

## Insider Patch Notes - Update  2.0.8.6

## Ashen Treasures

* **Skeleton Ship Battle Rewards** – Defeating a Skeleton Ship Battle with a glowing red cloud in the sky will now reward even more Ashen Chests and Ritual Skulls!
* **Emergent & Aggressive Skeleton Ship Rewards** – Defeating an emergent Skeleton Ship found out in the world or an aggressive Skeleton Ship that breaches to attack your crew now has a chance to reward Ashen Chests on defeat.
* **Ashen Chest Rewards** – Gold and Doubloon pouches retrieved from Ashen Chests now reward even more Gold and Doubloons when picked up.
* **Ashen Guardian Rewards** – Defeating an Ashen Guardian will now drop a riddle for the same island that the Guardian was defeated on.
* **Key Seeker Voyage Balancing** – As a voyage accessible for all players, Key Seeker Voyages have had their difficulty balanced, crews should now only encounter Bone or Gold Key Seeker Skeletons, their ability to switch between multiple weapons has been removed and their rank has been lowered.

## Updates

* **Gunpowder Skeleton Movement** – A previous Insiders build slowed down Gunpowder Skeletons move speed a little too much. This Insider build increases that move speed to ensure they still pose the imminent threat of explosiveness, however, are still slower than their current pace in our retail build.

## Fixed Issues

**General**

* Players should no longer be able to press themselves into areas of the Galleon and pop through the hull.
* Resolved an issue causing players loadouts to become corrupted on loading into the game, causing your next visit to the Ferry of the Damned or restart of game to reset your loadout.
* Resolved an issue causing players loadouts to become corrupted if making a purchase immediately after loading into the game, causing your loadout to reset.
* Collision has been re added to the Ammo Crates found on Ships and Islands.

**Arena**

* Corrected descriptions for The Glorious Sea Dog Spyglass and the Triumphant Sea Dog Spyglass

**‘The Seabound Soul’**

* After retrieving the first Skull, Pendragon now appears.
* Subtitles should no longer be missing from soul release cutscenes.
* Revised placement of the interact prompt the journal found on Flintlock Peninsula
* Ambient Skeletons will no longer spawn during the Tale.

* Approaching a Ghost Ships scene, they now fade out sooner preventing visual issues.
* Resolved several typos across the Tale text.
* Pendragon now appears correctly when the banners appear in the opening cutscene.
* Pendragon's sword is now correctly in his hand during beckoning cutscenes.
* On defeating the Ashen skeleton with ropes in its hair, it now explodes with an appropriate VFX
* Music will now play at the shipwreck where you find Martha's skull.
* The texture on the Ancient Skull is now correct when in Pendragon's hand.
* The eyes on Randal's skull now glow during the soul release sequence.
* During the final cutscene, music now plays at the correct points.
* Cannon fire audio no longer persists after the ghost ships have faded out.
* The tale banner 'Entombed' appears at the correct point in the cutscene.
* The tomb door now opens automatically on exiting the tomb.
* Tale complete banners now display on ending the Tale.
* Subtitles now show for Pendragon before he opens the door for you during the tomb sequence.
* Subtitles now show for Pendragon during the final cutscene.
* The second Island's sequence will no longer duplicate if the player leaves relevancy and returns via the ghost ship trail.
* Martha, Randal and the Ancient Skull can now be added to any Collector's Chests as well as all 3 Ashen Artifacts.

**Ashen Treasures**

* Defeating a Skeleton Captain and collecting their voyage now uses appropriate iconography in the map radial.
* Ashen Keys can now be placed inside Ashen Chests for storage once the chest is opened.
* Ashen Keys no longer appear floating once dug up.
* Interacting with Duke will no longer play Stitcher Jim audio.
* Ashen Keys now sit correctly in players hands when holding.

**Fire**

* Fire VFX on the Galleon bowsprit will now appear when emerging from water.
* Fire SFX will now subside after having doused a burning ship.
* Firebomb Trail VFX should no longer spin when fired by a cannon.
* Thrown firebombs now hit Kraken tentacles.
* Thrown firebombs now hit rowboats.
* Fire can now be seen on a Skeleton Galleon when viewed from a distance.
* Pets will no longer continue to react to fire once it is doused.
* Smoke VFX on the front of the Sloop will no longer clip through the ceiling of the bottom deck. 
* After putting the campfire out the glow will be removed.
* Throwing a Firebomb immediately after showing it will now play the correct animation.
* Improved the LOD of Fire VFX on the bowsprit.
* Revised collision around the banisters to prevent thrown firebombs to explode instantly.
* Standing on the bowsprit while it is on fire and self-dousing will now douse the fire as expected.
* The bottom deck of the Sloop and the frontside of the bottom deck of the Galleon can now be set on fire

**Pets**

* Crumbs will now fall on the floor when pets eat food on a moving ship.

**Pirate Emporium**

* November’s Pirate Emporium is now looking much richer with placeholder imagery being replaced with final artwork.
* Festival of Plenty Pet Outfits are now hooked up and ready to purchase and equip!

## Known Issues

* **Ashen Treasures Commendations** – The following Ashen Treasures Commendations do not currently progress from in game actions; Ashes to Ashes, Guardians Grave, Ashen Reaping (Defeat Ashen Guardians, 5,15,30), Key Victory, Master Blaster, Master of Masters (Defeat Key Masters, 5,15,30), Tome Raider (Open a stolen Ashen Chest), Key of Thieves (Use a stolen Ashen Key)
* **‘Sailor of the Shores of Gold’ Title not awarded** – Some players may find that after completing the ‘Seeker of Grand Adventure’ Commendation the ‘Sailor of the Shores of Gold’ title is not awarded.

Preview

Insider Patch Notes 2.0.8.6

The latest Insider build is here! We’ve got new features, new fixes and new things for you to test. Full patch notes are below. If you do encounter any bugs, then please head to the Sea of Thieves support site and let our Player Support team know. Enjoy!

Insider Patch Notes - Update 2.0.8.6

Ashen Treasures

Skeleton Ship Battle Rewards – Defeating a Skeleton Ship Battle with a glowing red cloud in the sky will now reward even more Ashen Chests and Ritual Skulls!
Emergent & Aggressive Skeleton Ship Rewards – Defeating an emergent Skeleton Ship found out in the world or an aggressive Skeleton Ship that breaches to attack your crew now has a chance to reward Ashen Chests on defeat.
Ashen Chest Rewards – Gold and Doubloon pouches retrieved from Ashen Chests now reward even more Gold and Doubloons when picked up.
Ashen Guardian Rewards – Defeating an Ashen Guardian will now drop a riddle for the same island that the Guardian was defeated on.
Key Seeker Voyage Balancing – As a voyage accessible for all players, Key Seeker Voyages have had their difficulty balanced, crews should now only encounter Bone or Gold Key Seeker Skeletons, their ability to switch between multiple weapons has been removed and their rank has been lowered.

Updates

Gunpowder Skeleton Movement – A previous Insiders build slowed down Gunpowder Skeletons move speed a little too much. This Insider build increases that move speed to ensure they still pose the imminent threat of explosiveness, however, are still slower than their current pace in our retail build.

Fixed Issues

General

Players should no longer be able to press themselves into areas of the Galleon and pop through the hull.
Resolved an issue causing players loadouts to become corrupted on loading into the game, causing your next visit to the Ferry of the Damned or restart of game to reset your loadout.
Resolved an issue causing players loadouts to become corrupted if making a purchase immediately after loading into the game, causing your loadout to reset.
Collision has been re added to the Ammo Crates found on Ships and Islands.

Arena

Corrected descriptions for The Glorious Sea Dog Spyglass and the Triumphant Sea Dog Spyglass

‘The Seabound Soul’

After retrieving the first Skull, Pendragon now appears.
Subtitles should no longer be missing from soul release cutscenes.
Revised placement of the interact prompt the journal found on Flintlock Peninsula
Ambient Skeletons will no longer spawn during the Tale.
Approaching a Ghost Ships scene, they now fade out sooner preventing visual issues.
Resolved several typos across the Tale text.
Pendragon now appears correctly when the banners appear in the opening cutscene.
Pendragon's sword is now correctly in his hand during beckoning cutscenes.
On defeating the Ashen skeleton with ropes in its hair, it now explodes with an appropriate VFX
Music will now play at the shipwreck where you find Martha's skull.
The texture on the Ancient Skull is now correct when in Pendragon's hand.
The eyes on Randal's skull now glow during the soul release sequence.
During the final cutscene, music now plays at the correct points.
Cannon fire audio no longer persists after the ghost ships have faded out.
The tale banner 'Entombed' appears at the correct point in the cutscene.
The tomb door now opens automatically on exiting the tomb.
Tale complete banners now display on ending the Tale.
Subtitles now show for Pendragon before he opens the door for you during the tomb sequence.
Subtitles now show for Pendragon during the final cutscene.
The second Island's sequence will no longer duplicate if the player leaves relevancy and returns via the ghost ship trail.
Martha, Randal and the Ancient Skull can now be added to any Collector's Chests as well as all 3 Ashen Artifacts.

Ashen Treasures

Defeating a Skeleton Captain and collecting their voyage now uses appropriate iconography in the map radial.
Ashen Keys can now be placed inside Ashen Chests for storage once the chest is opened.
Ashen Keys no longer appear floating once dug up.
Interacting with Duke will no longer play Stitcher Jim audio.
Ashen Keys now sit correctly in players hands when holding.

Fire

Fire VFX on the Galleon bowsprit will now appear when emerging from water.
Fire SFX will now subside after having doused a burning ship.
Firebomb Trail VFX should no longer spin when fired by a cannon.
Thrown firebombs now hit Kraken tentacles.
Thrown firebombs now hit rowboats.
Fire can now be seen on a Skeleton Galleon when viewed from a distance.
Pets will no longer continue to react to fire once it is doused.
Smoke VFX on the front of the Sloop will no longer clip through the ceiling of the bottom deck.
After putting the campfire out the glow will be removed.
Throwing a Firebomb immediately after showing it will now play the correct animation.
Improved the LOD of Fire VFX on the bowsprit.
Revised collision around the banisters to prevent thrown firebombs to explode instantly.
Standing on the bowsprit while it is on fire and self-dousing will now douse the fire as expected.
The bottom deck of the Sloop and the frontside of the bottom deck of the Galleon can now be set on fire

Pets

Crumbs will now fall on the floor when pets eat food on a moving ship.

Pirate Emporium

November’s Pirate Emporium is now looking much richer with placeholder imagery being replaced with final artwork.
Festival of Plenty Pet Outfits are now hooked up and ready to purchase and equip!

Known Issues

Ashen Treasures Commendations – The following Ashen Treasures Commendations do not currently progress from in game actions; Ashes to Ashes, Guardians Grave, Ashen Reaping (Defeat Ashen Guardians, 5,15,30), Key Victory, Master Blaster, Master of Masters (Defeat Key Masters, 5,15,30), Tome Raider (Open a stolen Ashen Chest), Key of Thieves (Use a stolen Ashen Key)
‘Sailor of the Shores of Gold’ Title not awarded – Some players may find that after completing the ‘Seeker of Grand Adventure’ Commendation the ‘Sailor of the Shores of Gold’ title is not awarded.