This issue is now resolved and players should now be able to log into Sea of Thieves services as usual. Sorry for the disruption! If you continue to experience any issues with getting into the game, be sure to raise a support request: https://t.co/7WJiFQClo9'

While issues with matchmaking are seeing some improvements, players may still encounter issues or instability as we continue working towards a resolution. Thank you for your patience.

This issue is also impacting Sea of Thieves services - please be assured we are monitoring the situation and will update you all once this has been resolved.

The team are aware of a current issue with matchmaking. We are investigating and will update once it is resolved. Until then, please be aware that you could experience a delay accessing the game, and some players may be unable to get in. Thank you for your patience.

The issues with matchmaking appear to be resolved and players should be able to set sail as normal. If you continue to experience any issues with getting into the game, be sure to raise a support request:

The team are aware of a current issue with matchmaking. We are investigating and will update once it is resolved. Until then, please be aware that you could experience a delay accessing the game, and some players may be unable to get in. Thank you for your patience.

The earlier connection issues appear to be resolved and players should be able to set sail as normal. If you continue to experience any issues with getting into the game, be sure to raise a support request:

The issues with matchmaking appear to be resolved and players should be able to set sail as normal. If you continue to experience any issues with getting into the game, be sure to raise a support request:

The team is aware that the Crasher of Caches Commendation is not tracking correctly for all pirates. The team is working on a fix, but please be advised that, for those affected, progress towards this Commendation may not be tracked until a fix has rolled out. More updates soon.

The team are aware of a current issue with matchmaking. We are investigating and will update once it is resolved. Until then, please be aware that you could experience a delay accessing the game, and some players may be unable to get in. Thank you for your patience.

After investigation, we can confirm that the Wrecker of Reaper Fortresses Commendation is not tracking correctly. The team is hard at work on a fix, but please be advised that progress towards this Commendation may not be tracked until the fix has rolled out. More updates soon.

Players may have found their Reaper Fortress Commendation completion inaccurately reflected with today's update, making rewards such as the Brethren's Masquerade ship items available to purchase ahead of time. The ability to purchase or equip these items has been temporarily

The issue is resolved now, so pirates are safe to set sail. Fair winds to everyone!

The team are aware of a current issue with matchmaking. We are investigating and will update once it is resolved. Until then, please be aware that you could experience a delay accessing the game, and some players may be unable to get in. Thank you for your patience.

We're aware that some players are reporting gold and reputation gain not displaying correctly when cashing in loot along with reports of delays in gold, reputation and commendations being awarded. We are investigating and will update as soon as we have more information. Thank

The issues with Charcoalbeards, tunnel migration and matchmaking appear to be resolved. Players should be able to resume play as normal. If you continue to experience issues matchmaking or accessing the game, be sure to raise a support request:

We are aware of some players experiencing a Charcoalbeard error when joining a game and also are aware of a current issue with tunnel migrations and matchmaking. We are investigating and will update as soon as we have more information. Thank you for your patience while we resolve

The issues with Weaselbeards and Hazelnutbeards appear to be resolved and players should be able to resume play as normal. If you continue to experience any issues with getting into the game, be sure to raise a support request:

We are aware of some players experiencing Weaselbeards and Hazelnutbeards. We are investigating and will update as soon as we have more information. Thank you for your patience while we resolve this.

Thank you, eagle-eyed pirates: we've adjusted the Season 17 Community Weekend Community Spirit Goal to the correct target of 100,000 World Events, and you should see this reflected in-game imminently!