Spencer also congratulates Capcom on Monster Hunter World.
Due to login issues faced by some players, the closed beta has been extended.
A pirate's life for you, in closed beta anyway.
Some Xbox One and Windows 10 players can't access the beta despite it being "live".
Xbox games on Game Pass can also be played on Windows 10 given that it should be an Xbox Play Anywhere title.
Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter says it's a "clever way" to provide content for a "reasonable price".
Xbox Game Pass subscribers will no longer have to wait for Microsoft Studios titles to hit the service later.
Despite a relatively weak 2017, Microsoft's console has some pretty solid games due in 2018 and beyond.
Chicken on a raft.
The beta will last for five days and can be accessed by pre-ordering.
The deep purple controller looks great and also brings in-game content for buyers.
Take up work with different factions, embark on Voyages and earn reputation for sweet gold.
The co-op pirate adventure is only a few months away for Xbox One and Windows 10 players.
Release date announcement please?
Those subscribed to the programme can partake in the last phase of testing before release.
A bottle of rum.
On the seven seas.
The team talks of how player created moments and intuitive game design has influenced Sea of Thieves.
These range from the use of non-verbal communication to the brig where players can be sent by crew members.
You won't need much to go thieving on the high seas.
