[Q]: How can I get access to the Closed Beta?

[A]: The Closed Beta is accessible to Founders (eligible players who joined the Sea of Thieves Insider Programme before December 1st 2017) and players who have pre-ordered the game.

If you pre-ordered the game through the Xbox or Windows Store, the game should appear in your games library. You will need to download and install it.

If you pre-ordered the game through a retailer, you will need to redeem the code for the Black Dog cosmetic pack. Once you have done this, the game should appear in your games library. You will need to download and install the game.

If the game does not appear in your games library, navigate to the Store, search for Sea of Thieves and install from there.

Having trouble? A step-by-step guide to installing the Closed Beta on Xbox One and Windows 10 PC (whether you pre-ordered or you're a Founder) can be found on the dedicated installation support page.

If you haven’t pre-ordered the game yet but you want to get into the Closed Beta, you can pre-order Sea of Thieves here.