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, Custom Seas. Players will have the opportunity to create their own private servers, complete with exclusive tools like the cinematic camera used for game trailers. While specific pricing details are yet to be disclosed, Rare has indicated that supporting this feature will come with a monthly fee due to its complexity and resource demands.