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Ever set sail on theSea of Thievesonly to be stopped cold by a mysterious “beard error”? No worries, ye landlubbers and seasoned pirates alike. Sea of Thieves uses a unique and memorable system of error messages conveyed through codenames – helping you solve the issue at hand.
Wanting to get back into the game quickly to continue your adventures? Have some missions you’re itching to get back into? We unravel the mysteries of these beardy warnings and get you back on track to conquer the seas and amass your pirate plunder. Let’s dive in.
What Are Beard Errors?
Beard errors are a series of codes used by Sea of Thieves to indicate variousconnectivityandserver-relatedissues. Each error code corresponds to a specific problem, ranging from server maintenance tonetwork disruptionsoraccount-related issues. Here’s a handy list:
Explanation
Kiwibeard
This occurs when the servers are not available for a play session. Please ensure you are attempting to log in during an active play session for Sea of Thieves.
Cinnamonbeard and Bronzebeard
If you encounter these errors, try quitting the game and relaunching it from your console’s menu.
Alpacabeard
Check your Steam purchase for payment issues, ensure you’re logged into the correct account, and consider reinstalling both the game and Steam client to fix any corruption problems. Keep only one Steam client installed on your PC.
Ashbeard
Make sure you’re signed in to Xbox Live to access Sea of Thieves. Check your Xbox Live connection and sign in again if necessary.
Avocadobeard
To play Sea of Thieves online on Xbox One, ensure you have an Xbox Game Pass Core membership. Review your subscription settings and obtain a Core membership if needed.
Alabasterbeard, Allmondbeard, and Cyanbeard
If you experience these errors, your connection to Xbox Live or Sea of Thieves services may have been disrupted. Check your console’s network status in the Settings menu.
Beigebeard and Lightbeigebeard
Install the latest version of the game to resolve these errors. Check for updates to ensure you have the most recent version.
This error indicates an issue with the game’s servers.
Daffodilbeard and Lapisbeard
These errors occur due to issues on the game’s end. Check the game status for updates on the situation.
Hazelnutbeard
Your system may be encountering difficulties connecting to Sea of Thieves servers. Verify your internet connection and try again.
Fluffybeard
If you encounter this error, it means either the servers are down for an update or there’s no active playtest session at the moment. Ensure there’s a scheduled playtest in your timezone.
Lavenderbeard
Mainly caused by server maintenance or firewall/antivirus updates blocking the game client.
Llamabeard and Pepperbeard
Confirm that you’re logged into the correct Steam account that owns Sea of Thieves.
Obsidianbeard
Re-enter the lobby or create a new crew if you encounter this error, indicating a connection issue with the game servers.
Bluebeard
Try entering the game again after the current maintenance window has ended.
Marblebeard
Your game is having trouble communicating with the server. Check your home network and firewall/antivirus settings.
Coralbeard
This may be due to temporary server issues or maintenance. Check for updates and try again later.
This indicates a server issue.
Denimbeard
This error may appear during matchmaking on the Insider version of Sea of Thieves. Ensure you’re signed up for the Insider program or review your eligibility.
Strawberrybeard
Mainly caused by server downtime or network issues. Check for firewall/antivirus updates or ISP connection problems.
Redbeard
Your account has been permanently banned due to a violation of rules.
Daisybeard and Lettucebeard
These errors occur when there are difficulties connecting to the services. Relaunch the game and try again if the issue persists.
Yellowbeard
Your account has been temporarily suspended for violating the rules. The suspension usually lasts a few days.
Vicuñabeard
Sea of Thieves is unable to communicate with the Steam API. Check if Steam is undergoing maintenance.
