1. Final Season 16 Update (July 17)
- Launch of Followers of the Flame voyage for The Reaper’s Bones—seek out enchanted Reaper’s Chests.
- Fresh Outpost cosmetics: Green Resolute Hull, sails, flag, plus Golden Chaser gear and accessories.
- A new immersive Voyage of Luck launches alongside the update
2. Legends Unleashed Event (July 17–31)
- Athena’s Fortune and Reaper’s Bones factions compete in back-to-back weeks.
- 10× gold/reputation for Athena’s Fortune Emissary flags, Daily Goals, and Limited Voyages.
- Earn exclusive trinkets and encounter Ashen Mega Stashes
3. Pirate Emporium Staff Picks (July 10–15)
- Sales on Lodestar set, Pocket Crab Emote, Bosun Brewmaster, and the eerie Ashen Curse Toucan bundle
4. Community Direct – July 10
- Developers host their inaugural Community Direct livestream to discuss future Seasons, Insider changes, and what’s next for SoT
5. Twitch Drops (July 18–25)
- Earn in-game rewards like Shuffle Dance Emote, Rising Morningstar Trousers, Amethyst Mercenary Jacket, and entry for a Raid on a Dark Fortress by watching partner livestreams on Twitch
6. Style of Thieves (July 21–24)
- Show off your pirate fashion for a chance to win Fashionista’s Finery Gloves and more stylish prizes
7. Free Sails of Bonded Brawlers
- July is your last chance to log in before Season 17 to keep these commemorative sails from Season 16
8. SoTFest 2025 Mention
- Rare will be at the UK fan event, SoTFest—expect community panels and developer meet‑ups
🛠️ Patch Notes Snapshot
The 3.4.2 patch also introduces several quality‑of‑life fixes and gameplay tweaks:
- Enhanced cross‑region matchmaking and text chat filtering.
- Improved item‑duplicate prevention and UI stability.
- A raft of bug fixes across ship interactions, Reaper’s Chest mechanics, and environmental exploits
🧭 Why It Matters
- Wraps up Season 16 with meaningful content, fresh visuals, and rewarding events.
- Boosts community engagement via the first Community Direct and Twitch Drop integration.
- Heightens competition between factions with events like Legends Unleashed and Style of Thieves.
