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Changelog for 3.5.1.6 id: 696 open prev next custom

manifest date: 2025-10-03 09:01:49 UTC

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# Insider Patch Notes 3.5.1.6

Insider Update 3.5.1.6 is now live. As we enter the hardening phase for October’s release, features seen in this Insider build will align with what will be released to the main game in our next Monthly Update.

If you encounter any bugs while playing in Insiders, please head to the 
[Sea of Thieves support site](https://support.seaofthieves.com/hc/en-gb) and 
[report an issue](https://support.seaofthieves.com/requests/new) with our Player Support team.

## Known Issues

**Fort of Fortune**

* The Fort of Fortune cannot currently be unlocked with the key.

**Game Stability**

* On Xbox, the game may occasionally close unexpectedly when trying to rejoin or create a new session without first restarting the title.

**Immerse Spatial Audio**

* Following Insider feedback, Immerse Spatial Audio and the Enhanced Headphone Mode have been temporarily disabled while the team works to improve the audio experience.

## Fixed Issues

**Gameplay**

* Insiders should no longer find their game settings resetting to default between sessions.

* Players should no longer be able to throw a Blunderbomb or other throwable instantly after firing a ranged weapon.

**Reaper Fortresses**

* Weapon Caches now include screen shake and final effects when opened.

**Environment**

* Players firing themselves from a cannon at Hidden Spring Keep will no longer collide with the tower’s pillar.

**Visual and Audio**

* Black Powder Dart visual effects now display consistently and correctly.

* 'Heart of Fire' - Flameheart’s voice lines in this Tall Tale can now be heard after entering the hall with three doors.

* The Reaper’s Bones Shovel no longer merges through the player’s arms during use.

* The Jack O’ Looter Ship Bundle now displays the correct icon in the Pirate Emporium.

* Alter Ego Ship cosmetics now preview at full resolution.

* The Alter Ego Wheel no longer shows visible graphical quality changes when viewed at short range.

**Text and Localisation**

* Deeds for Season 17 now correctly display completion messages.

Preview

Insider Patch Notes 3.5.1.6

If you encounter any bugs while playing in Insiders, please head to the Sea of Thieves support site and report an issue with our Player Support team.

Known Issues

Fort of Fortune

The Fort of Fortune cannot currently be unlocked with the key.

Game Stability

On Xbox, the game may occasionally close unexpectedly when trying to rejoin or create a new session without first restarting the title.

Immerse Spatial Audio

Following Insider feedback, Immerse Spatial Audio and the Enhanced Headphone Mode have been temporarily disabled while the team works to improve the audio experience.

Fixed Issues

Gameplay

Insiders should no longer find their game settings resetting to default between sessions.
Players should no longer be able to throw a Blunderbomb or other throwable instantly after firing a ranged weapon.

Reaper Fortresses

Weapon Caches now include screen shake and final effects when opened.

Environment

Players firing themselves from a cannon at Hidden Spring Keep will no longer collide with the tower’s pillar.

Visual and Audio

Black Powder Dart visual effects now display consistently and correctly.
'Heart of Fire' - Flameheart’s voice lines in this Tall Tale can now be heard after entering the hall with three doors.
The Reaper’s Bones Shovel no longer merges through the player’s arms during use.
The Jack O’ Looter Ship Bundle now displays the correct icon in the Pirate Emporium.
Alter Ego Ship cosmetics now preview at full resolution.
The Alter Ego Wheel no longer shows visible graphical quality changes when viewed at short range.

Text and Localisation

Deeds for Season 17 now correctly display completion messages.