Season 18 Community Weekend & Molten Sands Hunt – Sea of Thieves Event Tracker & Rewards Guide
🚨 Quick-Scan Status
- Event Status: Active (Community Weekend) / Ongoing (Molten Sands Hunt)
- Deadline: Feb 2, 2026 (Weekend) / Feb 19, 2026 (Fortress Hunt)
- Wallet Relief: $15.00 Saved (Exclusive Emote & Weapon Skins)
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
🛠️ Technical Intel
| Attribute | Specification |
| Game Title | Sea of Thieves |
| Event Type | Community Weekend & Seasonal Act 2 |
| Lore Impact | Gameplay Modifier (The Devil’s Roar focus) |
| Entry Barrier | Free-to-Play (High Seas session required) |
📝 Sea of Thieves Season 18: Overview & Strategy
The Devil’s Roar is heating up as Rare launches a dual-threat event for Season 18. The Community Weekend (Feb 1–2) is a sprint for free loot and massive multipliers, while the Molten Sands Fortress hunt (ending Feb 19) is a marathon for dedicated Emissaries. During the weekend, the Community Emissary Grade is active—boosted by Twitch viewership—scaling gold and reputation rewards up to a massive 2.5x multiplier.
To maximize your efficiency, head straight for The Devil’s Roar. The “Ashen Message in a Bottle” voyages are the heart of this event; they not only progress the community goal for the exclusive Meridian Hunter Double Barrel but also provide the high-value loot needed to hit Emissary Grade 5 quickly. Once you hit Grade 5, you can claim the special Emissary Quest to hunt an Eternal Guard, granting you the key to manually activate the Molten Sands Fortress for a loot-heavy “on-demand” world event.
🎁 Sea of Thieves Loot List: How to Claim Rising Wave Emote
| Reward Item | Rarity | Requirement |
| Rising Wave Emote | Rare | Log in during Community Weekend |
| Season 18 Flag | Common | Log in during Community Weekend |
| Meridian Hunter Double Barrel | Legendary | Complete 1 Ashen Bottle Voyage (Global Goal) |
| Devil’s Fortune Seeker | Title | Sell a Chest of Fortune from the Roar |
| Reigning Morningstar Boots | Rare | Watch 2.5 Hours of Sea of Thieves on Twitch |
📊 HelixPedia Efficiency Rating
- Grind Factor: 2 (Login for the emote; light questing for the pistol)
- Grind Fun Meter: 4 (2.5x Gold makes every chest feel like a jackpot)
- FOMO Level: Never Returning (Community Weekend items are historically exclusive)
- HelixPedia VTT Ratio: God Tier (The multiplier alone is worth the sail)
🚀 How to Participate
- Login Bonus: Start a “High Seas” session before Feb 2 to automatically receive the Rising Wave Emote and Season 18 Flag.
- Community Goal: Pick up “Ashen Message in a Bottle” voyages in The Devil’s Roar. Completing just one ensures you receive the Meridian Hunter Double Barrel once the global goal is met.
- Twitch Drops: Link your Sea of Thieves and Twitch accounts. Watch any partner streamer for 5 hours to unlock the full Reigning Morningstar clothing set.
- Fortress Hunt: Reach Emissary Grade 5 with any company to receive a quest to hunt the Eternal Guard. Defeat them to get the Molten Sands Key and activate the fort.
- HelixPedia Pro-Tip: Don’t ignore the “Pop-Up Plunder” notifications! During the weekend, Rare drops high-tier loot at random map coordinates—watch social media or the in-game map for a gold circle to snag a quick Chest of Fortune.