Sea of Thieves Season 17 has officially begun, tasking pirates with seeking out members of a mysterious new faction, the Smugglers‘ League. The smugglers have coin to trade for certain treasures–but some of it is risky cargo to haul across the high seas.
To start your dealings with the League, you’ll first have to find them, tracking down one of the well-hidden and booby-trapped Smugglers‘ Hideouts scattered across the map. While the League has interest in more standard treasures including fine art and fine rum, their main focus is on explosive Black Powder Barrels–a risky cargo to be carrying on your ship.
Once players have tracked down a Hideout, they’ll be able to pick up Smugglers‘ Route Runs, delivering often-dangerous cargo from one point to another. Smugglers‘ Runs can also be picked up from a message in a bottle bearing the Smugglers‘ mark.