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Skull and Bones is an open world naval action RPG where ship combat, build choice, and sailing skill define your pirate legend. Conquer rival ships and mythical beasts in a vast ocean of up to 20 players.
720 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
26 months, August 2024 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 439 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 281 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
Skull and Bones was released on 22 Aug, 2024.
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50 developer announcements, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026 · times in UTC
Captains, a Skull and Bones maintenance is underway 🛠️ 📅 Thursday 27th August⏰ 8AM CEST / 4PM AET / 11PM PT (26th AUG)⏳ ~2 hours Fixes and Improvements:Item Salvage Shifted the Salvage option after selecting an item to the second action in…
Patch notesLOVER'S FESTIVAL PHOTOMODE CONTESTAugust 24 – September 15, 2026 · Ruins of Luk Khun OutpostLove is in the air, Captains!To mark the Lover's Festival in Skull and Bones, we're inviting you to make your way to the Ruins of Luk Khun Outpost…
AsyachesterCaptains, a Skull and Bones maintenance is incoming 🛠️ 📅 Tuesday 25th August⏰ 8AM CEST / 4PM AET / 11PM PT (24th AUG)⏳ ~2 hoursFixes and ImprovementsContracts· Fixed an issue in Bloodsoaked Silver where traitors remained invincible…
Ubi_CaliburnCRIMSON WATERS IS HERE {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45116157/0fa6a27ab7064a08ad66e76f00f84dda522b90a9.jpg The hunt for Freeman's Treasure intensifies. A sinister new threat rises from the depths of the Indian Ocean. Face the deadly Abyssal Fleet…
CRM_OP******Y3S2: CRIMSON WATERS Something stirs from beyond the barrier. It comes. It seeks. Heralding a new tide. And with it, the skies bleed crimson, reflected on waters as of yet undisturbed. Do not quake in the face of this new threat. Loose the…
AsyachesterCaptains, a Skull and Bones maintenance incoming 🛠️ 📅 Tuesday 28th July⏰ 8AM CEST / 4PM AET / 11PM PT (27 JUL)⏳ ~1 hour🔧The maintenance will focus on routine server checks & operationsTOP Community Feedback We're Working OnBelow is the…
Ubi_CaliburnCaptains, a Skull and Bones maintenance incoming 🛠️ 📅 Tuesday 21st July⏰ 8AM CEST / 4PM AET / 11PM PT (20 JUL)⏳ ~1 hour🔧The maintenance will focus on routine server checks & operationsTOP Community Feedback We're Working OnBelow is the…
Ubi_CaliburnHi Captains,We've just wrapped up Insider Program Phase 17, where we tested some of the features coming in Year 3 Season 2, and we sat down (well, went live) to share where the team is today, talk through what we've learned from recent…
AsyachesterCaptains, a Skull and Bones maintenance incoming 🛠️ 📅 Tuesday 14th July⏰ 8AM CEST / 4PM AET / 11PM PT (13 JUL)⏳ ~1 hour🔧The maintenance will focus on routine server checks & operationsEmergency maintenance compensation:All players will be…
Ubi_CaliburnCaptains, a Skull and Bones maintenance incoming 🛠️📅 Tuesday 7th July⏰ 8AM CEST / 4PM AET / 11PM PT (06 JUL)⌛~2 hoursFixes and ImprovementsWorld EventsFixed an issue where the Kraken was not dropping rewards or spawning a chest upon defeat.…
Ubi_CaliburnCaptains, a Skull and Bones maintenance incoming 🛠️ 📅 Tuesday 30th June⏰ 8AM CEST / 4PM AET / 11PM PT (29 JUN)⏳ ~2 hours🔧The maintenance will focus on routine server checks & operations.Top Community Feedback We're Working OnBelow is the…
Ubi_CaliburnCaptains, a Skull and Bones maintenance incoming 🛠️ 📅 Tuesday 23rd June⏰ 8AM CEST / 4PM AET / 11PM PT (22 JUN)⏳~2 hours🔧The maintenance will focus on routine server checks & operations.Top Community Feedback We're Working OnBelow is the…
Ubi_CaliburnCaptains, a Skull and Bones maintenance is incoming 🛠️📅 Tuesday 16th June⏰ 8AM CEST / 4PM AET / 11PM PT (15 JUN)⏳~1 hour🔧The maintenance will focus on routine server checks & operations. All players will be receiving the following as…
Ubi_CaliburnTo celebrate the arrival of the Galleon in Year 3 Season 1, we're inviting all Captains to showcase it in all its glory using Photo Mode. Capture the Galleon in action: in battle, fighting the Sea Monster, at anchor, cutting through a…
AsyachesterCaptains, a Skull and Bones maintenance incoming 🛠️📅 Tuesday 09th June⏰ 8AM CEST / 4PM AET / 11PM PT (08 JUN)⏳ ~2 hoursFixes and ImprovementsCombatFixed an issue where the Armored perk was incorrectly resetting on respawn.Fixed an issue…
Ubi_CaliburnCaptains, a Skull and Bones maintenance incoming 🛠️ 📅 Tuesday 2nd June⏰ 8AM CEST / 4PM AEST / 11PM PT (01 JUN)⏳~3 hrsFixes and ImprovementsCombatFixed an issue where poison fog did not deal damage to players when entering its AOE during…
Ubi_CaliburnCaptains, a Skull and Bones maintenance incoming 🛠️ 📅 Tuesday 26th May⏰ 8AM CEST / 4PM AET / 11PM PT (25 MAY)⏳ ~2 hours⚠️Before we dive into the Patch Notes, we wanted to let you know that the stream originally scheduled for May 26 at 4AM…
AsyachesterFollowing 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:Alexis, Sr.…
AsyachesterThe Galleon is not just another warship; it’s a statement of power.A vessel built for naval dominance; it doesn’t chase its enemies. Instead, it advances deliberately, maintains pressure, and crushes anything caught in its path.Unlike the…
UbiNeptuneCaptains, a Skull and Bones maintenance incoming 🛠️ 📅 Tuesday 19th May⏰ 8AM CEST / 4PM AET / 11PM PT (18 MAY)⏳~ 2h 🔧 Check out the Patch Notes here ⬇️ Fixes and ImprovementsAchievements and ChallengesFixed an issue where the seasonal…
Patch notesCLAIM YOUR POWER IN SHATTERED SEAS {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45116157/98a69acfc39886817bb368ca2515f585dfc769d0.jpg In this new season, command a devastating new ship, push into deadlier World Tiers, and unlock powerful progression systems designed…
CRM_OP******From 12 May 2026, 6am UTC (Week 1) to 9 June 2026, 6am UTC (Week 4).Honorless Event UpdatesAll Honorless elites will now have the affix “Cannons of Contempt”, increases damage by 10% for each player (up to 4 players) within 200m.All…
UbiNeptuneYear 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…
UbiNeptuneSkull and Bones has unveiled its 2026 roadmap, giving players a first look at what’s ahead in Year 3: Sails of Power. With a renewed focus on naval combat, Year 3 introduces deeper progression, stronger build customization, and new…
RootPath317Captains, a Skull and Bones maintenance incoming 🛠️📅 Tuesday 28th April⏰8AM CET / 4PM AET / 11PM PT (27 APR)⏳~ 2h🔧 This maintenance will roll out a stability improvement aimed at recent server instability, addressing the majority of crashes…
Patch notesIn case you missed our most recent The Deck, we revealed the Galleon is coming to the Indian Ocean in Year 3 Season 1.Legends don’t sail quietly.When this one appears on the horizon, the sea takes notice.More will be revealed on May 6.
Patch notesCaptains, a Skull and Bones maintenance incoming 🛠️📅 Tuesday 21st April⏰8AM CET / 4PM AET / 11PM PT (20 APR)⏳~ 2h🔧 Check out the Patch Notes here ⬇️ SMUGGLER PASSFixed an issue where Smuggler Pass Infamy challenges were not progressing and…
Patch notesCaptains!Ships are at the very heart of our game and on April 22, we’re taking you behind the scenes to see how they come to life: from early concepts to in-game implementation.We’ll be joined by our Lead Concept Artist and Game Designer…
UbiNeptuneCaptains, a Skull and Bones maintenance incoming 🛠️📅 Tuesday 14th April⏰8AM CET / 5PM AET / 11PM PT (13 APR)⏳~ 1h🔧 The maintenance will focus on routine server checks & operations.KNOWN ISSUESUPCOMING FIXESWe’d like to provide an update on…
Patch notesCombatReverted changes to Corvette handling introduced in the Y2S4.0.4 patch.Dev Note: We’ve heard the community feedback around the Corvette feeling too light on the water when introduced in Y2S4, particularly during collisions with other…
Patch notesLocal legends speak of the Nian, a fearsome beast that emerges once a year, terrorizing the population and devastating their livelihoods. Last year courageous captains pushed it back into the abyss but after licking its wounds, it is back…
UbiNeptuneFACE THE WRATH OF THE BEAST {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45116157/e00a6f635a6d8e790ec4a6b30d0f8a1326f31dc8.jpg Hoist your sails for Eye of the Beast. Command the mighty Corvette, challenge the fury of the Kraken in fierce multiphase clashes, and…
CRM_OP******Celebrate two years of Skull and Bones with the return of The Founding, our limited-time Anniversary Event running from February 10 to March 24.Stand with the Lion of Sainte-Anne and take on daring event challenges across the Indian Ocean…
AsyachesterLook around Captain! Rotting corpses, twisted ships, the DMC and Compagnie are turning these seas into a blood-soaked wasteland. And from that cesspit, something ancient and clearly pissed off is waking. It tears every poor soul within its…
AsyachesterWith Year 2 Season 3 drawing to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the season’s highlights, and taking a look at what’s on the horizon for Season 4 and the future. Read our latest Letter from the Producer here…
AsyachesterGreetings, Captains!As the end of Year 2 Season 3 Guts and Glory, draws close, we once again want to take a moment to reflect and give a sneak peek of what you can expect with Year 2 Season 4 Eye of the Beast.As always, we appreciate all…
UbiNeptuneAzure Solstice will run 9th December 2025, 6AM UTC to 6th January 2026, 5:59AM UTC.The familiar Frostbitten Spirits Event Convoy & Azure Royale Elite Warship World Events return alongside a brand-new Elite Warship, the Azure…
Asyachester"Winter’s grip tightens once more as the Azure Fleet returns to haunt the ice‑choked seas. Among them sails the dreaded Azure Harbinger, a phantom of frost whose passage freezes wind and wave alike. Those who dare its icy gauntlet will find…
UbiNeptuneThe Year 2 Season 3 Mid-Season Update brings new Faction War Elites events with greater War Asset rewards, the new Waterspout feature, and Inventory Management improvements amongst a number of other quality-of-life changes.This week, the…
UbiNeptuneAzure Solstice will run 9th December 2025, 6AM UTC to 6th January 2026, 5:59AM UTC.The familiar Frostbitten Spirits Event Convoy & Azure Royale Elite Warship World Events return alongside a brand-new Elite Warship, the Azure…
AsyachesterHi 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.On today's menu:Season 3 Launch AfterthoughtsWhat's Brewing NextCommunity SpotlightSEASON 3 LAUNCH…
UbiNeptuneSkull and Bones: Year 2 Season 3 is here! Pick a side in the Faction War, resist more with Armor Ascension, and sail the new Sloop of War as you embark on a seasonal journey filled with dangers and treasures. ENTER THE FACTION WAR As the…
CRM_OP******Y2S3 Patch NotesIn 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…
Ubi_CaliburnThe 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…
UbiNeptuneHi 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…
UbiNeptuneGreetings, Captains!In our previous letter, we shared an update on our plans for Year 2 Season 2 and Faction War more specifically. We renewed our commitment to quality, while strengthening the game's core experience and putting community…
UbiNeptuneEverything Steam lists as add-on content for this game, newest first. Prices are left out on purpose: the store answers this page in one currency and it is not the reader's.
| Name | Platforms | Released |
|---|---|---|
| Skull and Bones Seasonal Boatload | Windows | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Skull and Bones Seasonal Box | Windows | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Skull and Bones Legendary Kingpin Boost Pack | Windows | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Skull and Bones Starter Pack | Windows | 12 May 2026 |
What Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
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| For Full Game Ownership use | skullandbones.exe | -uplay_steam_mode | windows | needs DLC 3097130 |
It runs on public data and somebody's spare time.
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