Sea of Thieves - Unrecognized game client error.

Discus and support Sea of Thieves - Unrecognized game client error. in XBoX Games and Apps to solve the problem; I recently downloaded Sea of Thieves. I can't even launch it, because this error message always pops up: "Unrecognized game client. Cannot continue."... Discussion in 'XBoX Games and Apps' started by NeveTail, Jan 23, 2025.

  1. NeveTail
    NeveTail Guest

    Sea of Thieves - Unrecognized game client error.


    I recently downloaded Sea of Thieves. I can't even launch it, because this error message always pops up: "Unrecognized game client. Cannot continue." I've tried research, reparing my files, etc. Nothing works. What can I do?

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    NeveTail, Jan 23, 2025
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  2. Renatodibi Win User

    “Unrecognized game client. Cannot continue” Sea of Thieves

    Hi Hunter.

    My name is Renato.
    I'm an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft Xbox user like you.

    I inform you that here in the community, we are all users and do not have access to your data and account. We can only offer you advice based on our knowledge and experience.

    I understand that after various attempts, you're tired and somewhat disappointed. However, as you mentioned, your friends reinstalled it and it works for them, so it seems the problem is local to your PC. Unfortunately, system errors can occur, and sometimes a Windows reset or a clean installation might be necessary.

    Before considering these more drastic solutions, I recommend trying to reinstall the Game Services. Before proceeding, it's always important to check that there are no pending Windows updates and to ensure that the Xbox app and Game Services are also up to date.

    To update Xbox app and Game services

    Press the Start button on the taskbar, type store, and open the Microsoft Store app.
    Select Library.
    Under Updates & downloads, check if there are any updates available for the Xbox app or Gaming Services app. If an update is available, select Update.

    To remove and reinstall Gaming services.

    Press the Start button on the taskbar,
    type 'powershell,'
    right-click on Windows PowerShell, and then select 'Run as administrator.'

    In Windows PowerShell, type the following command and press Enter:
    get-appxpackage Microsoft.GamingServices | remove-AppxPackage -allusers

    In the same window, type the following command and press Enter:
    start ms-windows-store://pdp/?productid=9MWPM2CQNLHN

    Install the app on that page and select 'Yes' when you receive the User Account Control (UAC) prompt.
    Restart your device and try to install the game again.

    I hope I've been helpful.

    Kind regards
    Renato
  3. EpDrag Win User

    Game not installing

    On the Microsoft Store I cannot see Sea Of Thieves, I can only see it on the Xbox Client, but I can see the download on Microsoft Store, even the error.
  4. ArminatorX Win User

    Xbox Insider hub problem with network try again.

    If you're trying to play the Xbox Insider version of Sea of Thieves, then be aware that this was the closed Beta before the game launched.

    Unless they added an Insider Version after I checked two days ago, you can't play that version, as the servers don't accept the Sea of Thieves Beta client anymore.

    You will have to buy the actual game, or have an active Game Pass subscription to be able to play Sea of Thieves.
  5. cviniciusm Win User

    Network and Audio instability

    I am trying to play Destiny 2 and Sea of Thieves, I am receiving several network errors from these games. And audio instability on Sea of Thieves. Whether the activities take more than 10 minutes then the errors arise.
  6. James McCarron Win User

    cannot connect through game bar to sea of thieves via windows 11

    Good evening,

    I am also having the same issue where I cannot join my friends on Sea of thieves though the xbox gamesbar. I recently upgrade my pc to windows 11, and no issues with this on windows 10. I have both the steam version and windows store version of sea of thieves but only installed the steam version on my pc since upgrading to windows 11. I am able to play with my friends via the steam client, but when I try to join via the games bar I get the error of ms-application not found or something similar.

    Things I have tried to resolve the issue are:
    Uninstall / reinstall both the xbox gamesbar and sea of thieves
    Deleting the the registry keys for xbox gamesbar and sea of thieves

    Neither of these options worked. I am very confident it is not a network error as I am able to play of with others online. It is just inconvenient to not be able to use the xbox app.

    Help is appreciated,

    Jimmy
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