Set sail for adventure in Sea of Thieves, the pirate-themed multiplayer spectacle where strategizing with your crew is half the fun. But all the booty plundering and skeleton-fighting in the world won’t mean a thing if you can’t communicate when it matters most.
That’s where voice chat comes in. Whether you’re calling out an incoming galleon or just joking around during a treasure hunt, being able to switch your mic on and off at will can be the difference between a smooth voyage and a messy mutiny. Here’s everything you need to know.
How To Turn On & Off Voice Chat
First, let’s dive into the in-game settings menu. If you’re new to the Seas, don’t sweat it—navigating the settings isn’t nearly as tricky as outmaneuvering a rival crew. Head to the audio tab, and you’ll spot the fabled “push to talk” option. This is your key to controlling when your mic is live.
Want to freely chat away with your squad? Enable “push to talk” so you can jump in whenever you need some backup or want to celebrate a particularly shiny haul. On the other hand, if you’re keen on a more peaceful solo experience or you’d rather not broadcast every sneeze, toggle it off. One click, and you’re in stealth mode—perfect for sneaking around unsuspecting foes.
Controller Inputs for Voice Chat
Now that you’ve got “push to talk” locked down, it’s time to fine-tune your controller inputs. On a standard keyboard and mouse setup, you’ll usually find the left Alt key set as the default for voice chat. Feel free to tweak that if you’ve got a preferred setup—maybe you want a button closer to your WASD keys so you can keep your finger on the trigger.
And if you’re rocking a controller, just head into the controller settings to assign a button that feels intuitive. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution, so take the time to make it your own. After all, nothing ruins a good sea shanty like fumbling for the wrong key right when a kraken decides to pay a visit.