A prominent Sea of Thieves creator has been banned following serious allegations of manipulating a minor. The victim contacted a whistleblower on May 9, 2026, according to the whistleblower.
Whistleblower reveals seven-month manipulation
The manipulation allegedly lasted seven months and involved a 15-year-old. The whistleblower, Vic, stated that the creator, referred to as Bruno, had been manipulating the victim into sharing explicit material.
The full identity of the banned creator remains unclear, as the source only names him as Bruno. Rare has not commented on the ban or the allegations.
The incident has sparked discussion in the Sea of Thieves community about player safety and moderation. The developer Rare has not confirmed the details of the ban or any further actions.
Source: DEXERTO