DescriptionNaval-focused action RPG where you command and customize ships, engage in tactical sailing combat, and cooperate or clash with others in an open-world pirate playground of PvE and PvP objectives.
GenreAction, RPG, Naval Combat, Open World, Multiplayer, Pirates
Year 3 Season 1 brings the long‑awaited arrival of the Galleon to the Indian Ocean. Alongside it comes Seasonal Mastery, a rework of World Tiers, and a new iteration of Item Ascension with Mythic Modifications.
So, Captain, are you ready to brave the Shattered Seas?
New Features
New Large Ship: Galleon {#Galleon}
Archetype- DPS
The Galleon is a DPS focused large ship with a massive number of gunports. This ship overwhelms their targets with close-range crushing firepower.
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Hi Captains,
With Year 3 on the horizon, we wanted to take a moment to look back at the journey so far: what we did in Year 2, what we learned along the way, and where our focus is as we continue shaping the future of Skull and Bones.
If you haven’t already, we invite you to catch up with our latest The Deck livestream recording on the Ubisoft Twitch channel where we reflect on Year 2 and set expectation for what lies ahead.
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To celebrate the 2nd Anniversary of Skull and Bones, we’re inviting all Captains to design your own original Sail Emblem & Pattern.
Submit your design for a chance to see it implemented in-game!
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Hi Captains,
It's been a little bit since our last Dev Diary, so it's time to talk about what's been happening behind the scenes.
SEASON 3 LAUNCH AFTERTHOUGHTS {#FACTION}
It's been a busy month, with Year 2 Season 3 officially introducing Faction War, the Sloop of War, Armor Ascension, Ascension Locking, and more. From day one, we've been closely monitoring your first reactions, feedback, and... of course, which side you picked.
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In the latest Season of Skull and Bones, the Indian Ocean becomes a battleground as the war between the Dutch Merchant Company and Compagnie Royale intensifies, turning trade routes into perilous zones of conflict. Amidst this chaos, there are rumors of the Plague King's resurgence. Once thought lost to the sea, returns with a formidable fleet armed with forbidden weaponry, spreading the Drowning Plague that silences ports and swallow ships in fog.
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The tides are shifting, Captains. In this latest deep dive, we're taking a closer look at Faction War, where we'll uncover the secrets behind the ever-growing conflict.
What is Faction War?
Tensions across the Indian Ocean have reached breaking point, following Commodore Jonas Vanderkill's capture of the previously-Compagnie controlled Megafort. War is on the horizon and pirates are set to profit: for aligning with a warring faction grants access to elite tactics, and powerful equipment.
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