Kraken news! Sea of Thieves closed beta update gives clues about what's to come

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An update to the currently inaccessible Sea of Thieves closed beta has been datamined, revealing new content added to the pirate game.
The most eye-catching finds revolve around ye olde oversized octopus or squid, the Kraken, which has long been linked with the game. Let's face it, it wouldn't be a proper pirate game without it.
The files, rummaged by the Sea of Thieves subreddit, mention defeated animations for the Kraken as well as a roar and underwater powerslam, which sounds interesting and, clearly, as though we'll fight it. There is a sound effect for hitting the Kraken with a cannon, too, and individual tentacles can apparently die.
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