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manifest date: 2023-10-20 09:06:47 UTC

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# Insider Patch Notes 2.9.0.2

Insider Update 2.9.0.2 is now live. In our latest update, Insiders now have the opportunity to achieve a Distinction with different Trading Companies and buy rings to showcase their level of expertise. Additionally, players can get firsthand experience of the first playable version of the new Quest Table system. Lastly, this build introduces a new accessibility feature in the form of an audio cue to warn players when they’re out of ammo.

As always, if you encounter any bugs, please head to the 
[Sea of Thieves support site](https://support.seaofthieves.com/hc/en-gb) and let our Player Support team know.

## Sea of Thieves On-Demand

**Enhanced Quest Table **

* Insiders are invited to test out the first playable version of the new Quest Table, the new home for accessing a range of experiences in Sea of Thieves. In this Insiders update players can access Voyage and Tall Tales, with additional experiences arriving in future updates.

*Please note that the current appearance of the Quest Table is entirely placeholder and will be updated in future Insider builds. *

**Distinctions **

* Following on from previous Insiders testing, Distinctions can now be earned with the Gold Hoarders, Merchant Alliance and Reaper’s Bones. The placeholder vendor at Plunder Outpost sells the new Distinction Rings, which can be purchased for 1 gold.

*For testing purposes, players will be boosted to level 100 in each relevant Trading Company in order for them to test the Distinction system and the Trading Company Distinction Rings. *

## Accessibility

**Weapon Accessibility Improvements **

* The subtle audio cue players hear after firing their last bullet can now also be heard by nearby players, so be prepared for them to capitalise on your vulnerability!

## Known Issues

**Guilds **

* Players may experience a Rosemarybeard error when trying to join an active Guild Session.

**The Skull of Siren Song **

* The Skull of Siren Song’s slowdown effect for ships does not apply when pirates are holding onto the ship's side ladders.

## Fixed Issues

**Guilds **

* Players who receive a permanent ban from Sea of Thieves will now be automatically removed from any Guilds they were part of.  
* Guild names now consistently display correctly on the Guild Emissary Table, Logbook, Plaque and Invite Emote Card. 
* Information on the Guild Invite Card now updates correctly in-game. 
* The Guild name and logo will no longer appear pixelated to pirates viewing their Guild Plaque on Xbox platforms.

**'The Lair of LeChuck’ **

* The correct text prompt is now shown when attempting to sell treasure to Captain Capsize at any Outpost. 
* Guybrush’s necklace no longer disappears momentarily immediately after he puts it on.  
* Herman's rowboat instructions are now properly labelled as ‘instructions’ rather than a ‘map’. 
* There are no longer invisible Monkey Head stairs present before the Monkey Head opens. 
* Players are now able to walk around the left side of the table on the Mad Monkey. 
* LeChuck's mouth is now animated as intended when speaking during the final fight. 
* Players are no longer able to get stuck in the front section of the sunken ship. 
* All parts of the destroyed mast now have the correct collision.

**'The Quest for Guybrush’ **

* Knocking on the door of Stan’s cupboard after having already pushed it at least once no longer causes it to lose any further interactions. 
* Ribbsy will now begin his fight against players at full health as intended.  
* Players are no longer able to walk through the barrel behind the Mêlée Shopkeeper. 
* Players will no longer become unable to move if another player pushes a book back into the bookcase while actively viewing its dialogue box. 
* 'Stan’s Sales Ledger’ now has the correct label when it’s discovered by a player.  
* Players are no longer able to use The Beast’s cage lever after The Beast’s cage is locked. 
* The grog bottle no longer appears full if placed down after a player has drunk some grog from it.  
* Meathook's sign will no longer appear to flicker when players are using the zipline that takes them to his house. 
* There is no longer a delay before the player’s health bar depletes when losing an Insult Sword Fight. 
* The ‘Take The Beast’ text prompt will no longer be present before the player is able to take it from another player. 
* Guybrush is no longer returned to his chair if the player leaves the room before handing him the potion during the ending sequence. 
* One of the pirates in the Scumm Bar now has their hands and arms resting on the table as intended.  
* Meathook's completion dialogue subtitles are now correct. 
* Players will now see an icon on the Outposts when viewed from the ship map table to show the Tall Tales can be started there. 
* The chest in Guybrush’s room that was not present in ‘Journey to Mêlée Island’ has been removed from 'The Quest for Guybrush’.

**'Journey to Mêlée Island’ **

* Murray’s head can no longer be attached to the skeleton body between dialogue lines, causing him to return into the player's hand. 
* Attaching multiple skeleton parts to Walt's remains after attaching Murray’s skull will no longer cause Murray to remain on the floor. 
* It is no longer possible to catch fish other than Red Herrings around Mêlée Island.  
* Murray's dialogue for entering the General Store can no longer be started when jumping over the building from the Clocktower. 
* The coins on the table no longer disappear when the player steals the Clocktower key. 
* The Root Beer Bottles now float naturally if dropped into water. 
* The Scumm Bar Pirates no longer appear awake and have ‘Steal’ text prompts if the player restarts the Tale at a checkpoint.  
* The History of Mêlée Island Book now behaves correctly if dropped into the water by players.

**The Skull of Siren Song **

* When a ship is cursed by the Skull of Siren Song, the visual effect no longer appears distorted when viewed at a certain distance from the affected ship. 
* The Skull of Siren Song Flag and Sails now display the correct icons when viewed in the Ship Customisation Chest or Ship Flag Box. 
* Items can no longer be kept in the Devil’s Shroud indefinitely if the Shroudbreaker is attached to the player’s ship. 
* The Siren Key no longer stays in place when the chest opens. 
* Voyage Items can no longer be placed in areas that are impossible to reach on Mermaid's Hideaway and Crescent Isle. 
* The Chest of Siren Song no longer appears in out-of-reach areas after the voyage is completed if the player chooses to embark on another Competitive Voyage. 
* When a ship is cursed by the Skull of Siren Song, the visual effect no longer spins with the ship when the ship is turning. 
* Picking up the Skull of Siren Song Chest with the key inside of it will no longer make the key disappear.

**Sea of Thieves On-Demand **

* Sea Forts now properly reset after long periods of inactivity from players.  
* Players completing an ‘X Marks the Spot’ quest will now be attacked by Skeletons at the intended rate.  
* Skeleton Captains encountered during Order of Souls Voyages now drop the correct number of skulls.  
* Athena's Fortune Emissary Voyages now display a final chapter banner as intended.  
* Ghost Ship Voyages now display the correct text on the banners. 
* After completing a Sea Fort, the ‘Propose Quest’ card should be removed from the Captain's Table. 
* 'Event Completed’ banners are now shown correctly when a player defeats a Sea Fort after choosing to dive to it.

**Performance and Stability **

* Ongoing improvements made to server stability to reduce instances where players are disconnected from their session.

Preview

Insider Patch Notes 2.9.0.2

As always, if you encounter any bugs, please head to the Sea of Thieves support site and let our Player Support team know.

Sea of Thieves On-Demand

*Enhanced Quest Table *

Insiders are invited to test out the first playable version of the new Quest Table, the new home for accessing a range of experiences in Sea of Thieves. In this Insiders update players can access Voyage and Tall Tales, with additional experiences arriving in future updates.

*Please note that the current appearance of the Quest Table is entirely placeholder and will be updated in future Insider builds. *

*Distinctions *

Following on from previous Insiders testing, Distinctions can now be earned with the Gold Hoarders, Merchant Alliance and Reaper’s Bones. The placeholder vendor at Plunder Outpost sells the new Distinction Rings, which can be purchased for 1 gold.

*For testing purposes, players will be boosted to level 100 in each relevant Trading Company in order for them to test the Distinction system and the Trading Company Distinction Rings. *

Accessibility

*Weapon Accessibility Improvements *

The subtle audio cue players hear after firing their last bullet can now also be heard by nearby players, so be prepared for them to capitalise on your vulnerability!

Known Issues

*Guilds *

Players may experience a Rosemarybeard error when trying to join an active Guild Session.

*The Skull of Siren Song *

The Skull of Siren Song’s slowdown effect for ships does not apply when pirates are holding onto the ship's side ladders.

Fixed Issues

*Guilds *

Players who receive a permanent ban from Sea of Thieves will now be automatically removed from any Guilds they were part of.
Guild names now consistently display correctly on the Guild Emissary Table, Logbook, Plaque and Invite Emote Card.
Information on the Guild Invite Card now updates correctly in-game.
The Guild name and logo will no longer appear pixelated to pirates viewing their Guild Plaque on Xbox platforms.

*'The Lair of LeChuck’ *

The correct text prompt is now shown when attempting to sell treasure to Captain Capsize at any Outpost.
Guybrush’s necklace no longer disappears momentarily immediately after he puts it on.
Herman's rowboat instructions are now properly labelled as ‘instructions’ rather than a ‘map’.
There are no longer invisible Monkey Head stairs present before the Monkey Head opens.
Players are now able to walk around the left side of the table on the Mad Monkey.
LeChuck's mouth is now animated as intended when speaking during the final fight.
Players are no longer able to get stuck in the front section of the sunken ship.
All parts of the destroyed mast now have the correct collision.

*'The Quest for Guybrush’ *

Knocking on the door of Stan’s cupboard after having already pushed it at least once no longer causes it to lose any further interactions.
Ribbsy will now begin his fight against players at full health as intended.
Players are no longer able to walk through the barrel behind the Mêlée Shopkeeper.
Players will no longer become unable to move if another player pushes a book back into the bookcase while actively viewing its dialogue box.
'Stan’s Sales Ledger’ now has the correct label when it’s discovered by a player.
Players are no longer able to use The Beast’s cage lever after The Beast’s cage is locked.
The grog bottle no longer appears full if placed down after a player has drunk some grog from it.
Meathook's sign will no longer appear to flicker when players are using the zipline that takes them to his house.
There is no longer a delay before the player’s health bar depletes when losing an Insult Sword Fight.
The ‘Take The Beast’ text prompt will no longer be present before the player is able to take it from another player.
Guybrush is no longer returned to his chair if the player leaves the room before handing him the potion during the ending sequence.
One of the pirates in the Scumm Bar now has their hands and arms resting on the table as intended.
Meathook's completion dialogue subtitles are now correct.
Players will now see an icon on the Outposts when viewed from the ship map table to show the Tall Tales can be started there.
The chest in Guybrush’s room that was not present in ‘Journey to Mêlée Island’ has been removed from 'The Quest for Guybrush’.

*'Journey to Mêlée Island’ *

Murray’s head can no longer be attached to the skeleton body between dialogue lines, causing him to return into the player's hand.
Attaching multiple skeleton parts to Walt's remains after attaching Murray’s skull will no longer cause Murray to remain on the floor.
It is no longer possible to catch fish other than Red Herrings around Mêlée Island.
Murray's dialogue for entering the General Store can no longer be started when jumping over the building from the Clocktower.
The coins on the table no longer disappear when the player steals the Clocktower key.
The Root Beer Bottles now float naturally if dropped into water.
The Scumm Bar Pirates no longer appear awake and have ‘Steal’ text prompts if the player restarts the Tale at a checkpoint.
The History of Mêlée Island Book now behaves correctly if dropped into the water by players.

*The Skull of Siren Song *

When a ship is cursed by the Skull of Siren Song, the visual effect no longer appears distorted when viewed at a certain distance from the affected ship.
The Skull of Siren Song Flag and Sails now display the correct icons when viewed in the Ship Customisation Chest or Ship Flag Box.
Items can no longer be kept in the Devil’s Shroud indefinitely if the Shroudbreaker is attached to the player’s ship.
The Siren Key no longer stays in place when the chest opens.
Voyage Items can no longer be placed in areas that are impossible to reach on Mermaid's Hideaway and Crescent Isle.
The Chest of Siren Song no longer appears in out-of-reach areas after the voyage is completed if the player chooses to embark on another Competitive Voyage.
When a ship is cursed by the Skull of Siren Song, the visual effect no longer spins with the ship when the ship is turning.
Picking up the Skull of Siren Song Chest with the key inside of it will no longer make the key disappear.

*Sea of Thieves On-Demand *

Sea Forts now properly reset after long periods of inactivity from players.
Players completing an ‘X Marks the Spot’ quest will now be attacked by Skeletons at the intended rate.
Skeleton Captains encountered during Order of Souls Voyages now drop the correct number of skulls.
Athena's Fortune Emissary Voyages now display a final chapter banner as intended.
Ghost Ship Voyages now display the correct text on the banners.
After completing a Sea Fort, the ‘Propose Quest’ card should be removed from the Captain's Table.
'Event Completed’ banners are now shown correctly when a player defeats a Sea Fort after choosing to dive to it.

*Performance and Stability *

Ongoing improvements made to server stability to reduce instances where players are disconnected from their session.