Sea of Thieves has hit the shelves for more just than a week, however, Rare recognizes the title's first ever Pirate Legend, with a caveat.

While the game was still underway, the game developer predicted that it would take gamers a couple of weeks before anyone earns the title. Yet, Prod1gyX, a Twitch streamer, was able to increase all three of the game's factions to the max level cap of 50.

Prior to the game's launching, a fair amount of publicity already generated mixed opinions among players. They criticized the controversial achievement due to the use of some exploits, which prompted them to promote #NotMyPirateLegend on social media platforms.

Any Publicity Is Good Publicity

As indicated, the game has its fair share of problems and highlights. Earlier this year, Microsoft apparently angered video shop owners when it made the decision to include first-party developed titles with its Xbox Game Pass service.

The move received complaints from retailers who pointed out the losses in profit if the company pushed through with its plan. It seems, however, that Microsoft was not fazed by the threats and the open-sea pirate game is the first to be included in the subscription service.

Furthermore, feedback from gamers suggests that the game seems like it lacks content. Most of the expected in-game features from the start are absent, while others are promised to arrive a bit later with future updates.

Problems Post-Launch

Sales numbers show that Sea of Thieves is Microsoft's latest best-selling IP. Amid the slew of problems like connectivity issues, a progress-destroying bug, lack of a customization menu with full control, barebones content, and Xbox Game Pass access problems, the grind-heavy game appears to have found a niche.

Now, the newly crowned Pirate Legend is the subject of controversy as players felt like his journey to get there was unfair. Some find it amusing that people who play a game about pirates complain about cheating.

Since the gameplay was broadcast on Twitch, gamers immediately noticed that Pro1gyX received help from his stream viewers who apparently farmed treasures for him before joining their crew, and turned the loot for the reputation boosts.

You've gotta be kidding me. This Prod1gyx kid gets pirate legend by boosting. He's not a pirate legend, he's a pirate scrub. Don't give him credit for this, @RareLtd @SeaOfThieves
The dude is a manipulative cheater, not earning his keep, only boosting.#notmypiratelegend — Orion Floof (@JaceTheFox) March 29, 2018

His progress eventually maxed out his reputation with the Merchant's Alliance, Gold Hoarders, and Order of Souls. Once the requirements were completed, the Mysterious Stranger recognized his status and rewarded him with access to the secret hideout, which is supposedly the end-game for the pirate adventure.

This act triggered a backlash from players who pushed the #NotMyPirateLegend hashtag.

Prod1gyx is a perfect example of your boss. He rose to legend on the backs of others while doing none of the real work. #notmypiratelegend — KSpaz (@TheOoginaught) March 29, 2018

#NotMyPirateLegend

With a large number of players posting complaints with the #NotMyPirateLegend hashtag on social media, Microsoft and Rare have yet to issue an official statement regarding the matter.

Sea of Thieves is intended to make players work their way up the ranks to legitimately earn the title. However, it seems that exploits are were not accounted for in time.