- Introduction:

Since Season 8 and the rise of PvP gameplay, cheating has developed and spread, undermining the game and severely affecting the experience of players of all levels and backgrounds. Players are affected by cheaters who use software to enhance their performance, such as the Repair Boat, the Godmod, and others.
Reports are not effective because cheaters can simply create a new account and continue to cheat. That's why we call for action for the studio to adopt an effective anti-cheat system.

  - Who is concerned?

All players are vulnerable, especially those who participate in Season 8's PVP matchmaking. Cheaters use software to enhance their performance, giving them an unfair advantage over honest players. This makes the game less fun and frustrating for those who play in a legitimate way.

            - What are the stakes?

            If nothing is done, cheaters will continue to invade the game and spoil everyone's experience. It is important that developers take measures to protect players' experience by ensuring their safety. This would also deter cheaters from freely cheating and protect the gaming experience for everyone.

            - Why is it time to act?

             It is time to act to protect the gaming experience of honest players and to make Sea of Thieves a fun and fair universe for everyone. We call for immediate action for the developers to adopt an effective anti-cheat and for cheaters to be banned definitively.

            - Suggestions for concrete actions:

            Consumer/Player:

- Spread the petition to as many people as possible to gather the most signatures and make our voices heard to the studio.
- Boycott the game until an effective anti-cheat is in place to protect the gaming experience of honest players.

            Gaming studio:

- Slow down or delay content development to prioritize the securing of existing content, particularly regarding the PvP mode introduced in Season 8.

- Adopt an effective anti-cheat system and monitor its evolution to ensure user safety.

- A "CD-key" ban system, where banned accounts must repurchase a paid license, could be one of the possible solutions to reduce the impact of cheaters.

            - The goal of this petition:

            In conclusion, cheating is a serious problem for the gaming experience but it can also have negative consequences for its development and growth. We hope that the studio will fully realize the extent of the problem and will be able to take the necessary measures to protect its players.