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Talk to the GIFQ team →Sea of Thieves gift cards load value onto the Microsoft Store or Xbox account, which recipients can apply to in-game Pirate Emporium purchases — cosmetic ship sets, character outfits, pets, and emotes. The balance also covers Xbox Game Pass subscriptions or other Microsoft Store content if the recipient chooses. There is no restriction to Sea of Thieves alone, which broadens the card's practical value.
Sea of Thieves runs on the Xbox and Microsoft Store infrastructure, so card availability follows Microsoft's regional store footprint — covering the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and most of Western Europe at minimum. Country-specific denominations apply, so USD cards cannot be redeemed on a UK Microsoft account. Confirm the recipient's account region with your GIFQ account manager before placing a bulk order.
Microsoft Store gift cards, which cover Sea of Thieves content, do not carry a standard expiry date once purchased — the balance sits on the account until spent. However, GIFQ recommends distributing codes within 12 months of purchase to avoid any platform policy changes. Always check the terms printed on the card at time of issuance.
Sea of Thieves cards make sense when your workforce skews toward Xbox or PC gamers who already play the title or hold Game Pass subscriptions. A general gaming card like Xbox Gift Card covers the same redemption path but with no co-op gaming association. If your reward program targets a specific gaming community or esports audience, the Sea of Thieves branding adds thematic relevance that a generic card lacks.
Available denominations typically mirror Microsoft Store standard increments — commonly $10, $15, $25, and $50 USD equivalents depending on region. Bulk orders can mix denominations within a single purchase order through the GIFQ dashboard. Contact the GIFQ sales team for custom denomination requests or orders above 500 codes.
Yes — GIFQ's API supports programmatic ordering and instant code delivery, which fits automated triggers like survey completion, sales milestone alerts, or onboarding rewards. Sea of Thieves cards are delivered as digital codes with no physical fulfillment lag. Full API documentation and sandbox access are available through your GIFQ account portal.
Sea of Thieves is a shared-world action-adventure game developed by Rare and published by Microsoft, launched in 2018. Players crew pirate ships, complete voyages, and engage in open-world naval combat across a persistent online environment. The game is available on Xbox consoles and Windows PC via Xbox Game Pass, and has grown a dedicated player base of tens of millions globally. For B2B reward programs, Sea of Thieves gift cards translate directly into in-game currency or premium cosmetic content, making them a high-perceived-value reward that costs less than equivalent cash. The typical recipient is a 18-35 male gamer, though the game's accessible co-op format broadens appeal across demographic lines. These cards perform well in tech company employee incentive programs, gaming industry contractor payouts, esports sponsor activations, and Gen Z-skewing consumer loyalty campaigns. Redemption happens through the Microsoft Store or Xbox platform, giving recipients a familiar, trusted checkout experience. Because Sea of Thieves content updates and seasonal expansions run on a regular cadence, recipients have ongoing reasons to spend in-game rewards, increasing the perceived relevance of the card long after it is distributed.
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