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Does Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition run on Linux?

Verdict: Yes

Yes. Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition is a Windows game that runs on Linux through Proton, the tool built into Steam, and players on ProtonDB rate it Gold, the second-highest rating. Its anti-cheat (Easy Anti-Cheat) works on Linux.

Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition by Rare Ltd · Action, Adventure

Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition is an action and adventure game from Rare Ltd, published by Xbox Game Studios, first released on 3 June 2020.

It is played co-operatively. Steam lists partial controller support.

The evidence

Its own Linux version
No, it runs through Proton
Player rating on ProtonDB
Gold, from 787 reports
Steam Deck (which runs Linux)
Verified by Valve
Anti-cheat
Easy Anti-Cheat: Works on Linux, officially

How to play it

  1. Install Steam from your Linux app store and sign in. Your library is already there.
  2. In Steam's settings, under Compatibility, switch on "Enable Steam Play for all other titles". That turns on Proton for every Windows game. You only do this once.
  3. Install Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition and press Play.

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