Pirates, buccaneers, sea lions, treasures and secret islands. Rare has been working on Sea of Thieves for several years, an online pirate game that assembles crews of privateers, whether across the vast seas or on dry land. During the Xbox Games Showcase, the studio announced a very special collaboration with Lucasfilm. And it is that The Legend of Monkey Island will be the next expansion of the video game, but Ron Gilbert, creator of the saga, had no idea. With nuances.
“No, they didn’t tell me. She happened behind my back.”. In response to another user, Gilbert has added the following: “Everything was done without knowledge.” Even so, the Terrible Toybox studio, those responsible for Return to Monkey Island, have clarified the statements of the legendary creative and have ensured that Disney did report earlier, but not early enough so that he could collaborate or offer help.
“Disney tipped you off about the project earlier as a courtesy, but development on the game was advanced at that point and they did not give him the opportunity to be involved in a meaningful way. He cares a lot about Monkey Island and wants the Rare team to do well with the project.”
The expansion tells a new story and is free
The Monkey Island expansion will be divided into three stories “full of secrets and side quests.” Throughout this journey, the pirates will meet classic characters from the saga, among which there is no lack of Guybrush Threepwood himself.
“The adventure begins on Mêlée Island, where thepirates can enjoy the viewsthe smells and the mischievous splendor of the island as they try to figure out why everyone seems to hold the protagonist of Monkey Island in such high regard.
Sea of Thives The Legend Monkey Island Expansion It will arrive for free on July 20.. The most recent installment in the saga is Return to Monkey Island, available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series X.
