Rare has officially announced that paid custom servers will be introduced to Sea of Thieves in early 2026. This exciting development was revealed during the games first community direct, titled Custom Seas. Players will soon have the opportunity to create private servers, which will come with exclusive tools, including a cinematic camera that has previously been used for game trailers. While specific pricing details are yet to be disclosed, Rare has indicated that supporting this feature will require a monthly fee due to its complexity and resource demands.