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manifest date: 2025-10-21 09:01:34 UTC

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# Insider Patch Notes 3.5.2.3

Insider Update 3.5.2.3 is now live. This update introduces three new Ancient Sanctuaries in The Devil’s Roar for testing, along with a new crew migration system and Morrow’s Peak Outpost as a possible starting location.

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.

## Season 18: Secrets of the Banished

**Ancient Sanctuaries**

* The Smugglers’ League have excavated three new Ancient Sanctuaries in The Devil’s Roar. These Ancient Structures can be found hidden beneath Cinder Islet, Flame’s End and Brimstone Rock.

* Crews will need an Ancient Sanctuary Key to make their way inside. However, once secured, they’ll find Ancient Treasure littering the shelves and various locked compartments that require Ashen Keys to fully plunder.

*To facilitate testing of these new locations, Ancient Sanctuary Keys have been made available on the Tavern tables at Morrow’s Peak Outpost.*

*The treasures currently on offer within the sanctuaries are placeholder and are not representative of the final design.*

**Morrow’s Peak Outpost**

* Morrow’s Peak Outpost is now a potential starting location for crews at the beginning of a session.

## Updates

**Migrating Crews from Failed Encounters**

* Crews engaging with the same rival repeatedly will now find that they will be migrated away to a new server after subsequent losses.

* Losing to the same rival three times within a 30-minute period will cause the losing crew to be migrated. However, should the losing crew turn the tide and sink the rival, this will reset.

* This ruleset will not affect crews taking part in the Skull of Siren Song, Heist of Royal Crest Fortress or during an encounter with the Burning Blade.

*The current values are considered placeholder for testing. However Insiders are encouraged to feedback on this feature on the Insider forums.*

## Known Issues

**Ancient Sanctuaries**

* Water can be seen appearing above the entrance to the shrine when standing near the top of the stairs.

* Some areas above the Sanctuary entrance at Cinder Islet don’t line up correctly with the surrounding environment.

**Banished Ancient Treasures**

* The Ancient rune tablet doesn’t appear correctly aligned in players’ hands when viewed in third person.

* Banished Ancient Treasures are currently only selling for two gold.

**Crouching**

* Players attempting to Aim Down Sights with a weapon while crouched will experience a delayed response before being able to fire their weapon.

## Fixed Issues

**Trident of the Banished**

* Visual effects emitting from Tridents during use have been adjusted to enable players to see more easily.

**Smugglers’ Hideouts**

* The two Smugglers in The Devil’s Roar now have unique dialogue and voice lines.

* Music within Smugglers’ Hideouts now plays at the intended volume.

**Visual and Audio**

* 'Heart of Fire' - Mercenary Skeletons will no longer freeze in place after being given the Mysterious Key during the Tale.

**Text and Localisation**

* Within the Season Overview, Act 2 no longer shows a blank banner over the player’s progress.

Preview

Insider Patch Notes 3.5.2.3

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.

Season 18: Secrets of the Banished

Ancient Sanctuaries

The Smugglers’ League have excavated three new Ancient Sanctuaries in The Devil’s Roar. These Ancient Structures can be found hidden beneath Cinder Islet, Flame’s End and Brimstone Rock.
Crews will need an Ancient Sanctuary Key to make their way inside. However, once secured, they’ll find Ancient Treasure littering the shelves and various locked compartments that require Ashen Keys to fully plunder.

To facilitate testing of these new locations, Ancient Sanctuary Keys have been made available on the Tavern tables at Morrow’s Peak Outpost.

The treasures currently on offer within the sanctuaries are placeholder and are not representative of the final design.

Morrow’s Peak Outpost

Morrow’s Peak Outpost is now a potential starting location for crews at the beginning of a session.

Updates

Migrating Crews from Failed Encounters

Crews engaging with the same rival repeatedly will now find that they will be migrated away to a new server after subsequent losses.
Losing to the same rival three times within a 30-minute period will cause the losing crew to be migrated. However, should the losing crew turn the tide and sink the rival, this will reset.
This ruleset will not affect crews taking part in the Skull of Siren Song, Heist of Royal Crest Fortress or during an encounter with the Burning Blade.

The current values are considered placeholder for testing. However Insiders are encouraged to feedback on this feature on the Insider forums.

Known Issues

Ancient Sanctuaries

Water can be seen appearing above the entrance to the shrine when standing near the top of the stairs.
Some areas above the Sanctuary entrance at Cinder Islet don’t line up correctly with the surrounding environment.

Banished Ancient Treasures

The Ancient rune tablet doesn’t appear correctly aligned in players’ hands when viewed in third person.
Banished Ancient Treasures are currently only selling for two gold.

Crouching

Players attempting to Aim Down Sights with a weapon while crouched will experience a delayed response before being able to fire their weapon.

Fixed Issues

Trident of the Banished

Visual effects emitting from Tridents during use have been adjusted to enable players to see more easily.

Smugglers’ Hideouts

The two Smugglers in The Devil’s Roar now have unique dialogue and voice lines.
Music within Smugglers’ Hideouts now plays at the intended volume.

Visual and Audio

'Heart of Fire' - Mercenary Skeletons will no longer freeze in place after being given the Mysterious Key during the Tale.

Text and Localisation

Within the Season Overview, Act 2 no longer shows a blank banner over the player’s progress.