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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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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With the impending arrival of Faction Wars, we're evolving the world to reflect the next chapter in your journey. As players transition from World Tier 1 to World Tier 2, the world itself will shift to reflect the aftermath of Year 1's story and the re-emergence of the Schaduw and the Artifact.
What's New
New Ship: Frigate
Gold on her hull, fire in her lungs
Steel in her belly, where judgment is sung...
- Armand Hubac
Let cowards flee and traitors swing---
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Year 2 of Skull and Bones kicks off with a bang; the stakes are higher than ever before. Tensions rise across the Indian Ocean as Year 1 Season 4 ended with the unsettling reports that the DMC are attempting to seize the opportunity to strengthen its position in the Indian Ocean. Kicking off an arms race with the Compagnie, these two Megacorporations find themselves in a war over control of the Indian Ocean, with new technology fuelling a new age of warfare.
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Update 4.2 brings a host of bug fixes, addressing many of the key issues reported by the Skull and Bones community.
Should you encounter issues with the game, please continue to report or vote for them through the Bug Reporter, which allows us to identify and prioritize issues with the highest impact to the community.
Update 4.1 brings a host of gameplay improvements, including an additional increase to warehouse space. This update also sees plenty of bug fixes, addressing many of the key issues reported by the Skull and Bones community.
What's New
Call to Arms
The Shadow Legion spreads their dark influence over the region, unleashed by the pirate lord, Vikram Rajan, now even stronger than ever before. Rise and push back against the wave of threats lest the region fall under the weight of tyranny.
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Following the Year 3 Devstream, it was important for us to sit down with the community and answer questions directly. So we joined r/SkullAndBonesGame for a full AMA covering what lies ahead for Skull and Bones.
Who answered:
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!
HOW TO ENTER:
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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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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Hi Captains!
It's been a few weeks since our last letter and we wanted to update you on what's been going on behind the scenes. Welcome to the first iteration of Dev Diaries, our way of continuing to keep you in the loop with: the wins, the challenges, and everything else in between alongside our usual Letter from the Producer (which we keep for bigger announcements). So what’s...
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