Rare released a statement on May 15 reiterating its community values after a Partner Program creator was accused of sexual misconduct with minors. The developer banned the creator and immediately retired the Boatswain role. Multiple creators resigned from the Partner Program, accusing Rare of attempting to cover up the situation.
Rare bans creator and retires Boatswain role
In the statement, Rare said: "At Rare, we have a responsibility to look after both the communities we support and our staff. We are committed to protecting people from harassment, abuse and harm. The recent allegations we've seen surface online are deeply concerning and do not align with our values." The statement was posted on the Sea of Thieves site.
The response has drawn criticism from some players. One Reddit user said: "Rare's positivity requirement for the Discord is what allowed this to happen. I was hoping for a better statement, but with this? I'm uninstalling the game."
Rare has not confirmed any further actions beyond the ban and role retirement. The situation remains under scrutiny from the community.
Source: Insider Gaming