There’s nothing quite like a bit of silly wordplay, and that’s exactly what Sea of Thieves’ so-called ‘Day One Patch’ is all about.
Right at the end of February, Redditor Jefabell posted “Dear Rare, don’t miss the opportunity to release a ‘Day One Patch’ eye-patch with the games Day One Patch.”
Rare did not miss the opportunity, as discovered by Redditor Darkwizard98:

As Rare wrote, “A message in a bottle from Jolly Jefabell washed ashore. Eye patch makers read it and said ‘aye.’” It costs one coin.
Well played by all involved.
Source: Reddit
Tony Cawley
Day one patch!
Very good.