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Command and customize a pirate ship, sail the Indian Ocean, and battle rival vessels while gathering resources to grow stronger.
Released 22 Aug 2024
Customize Your Warship
Battle Rival Ships
Raid Fortified Settlements
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.
Developed by Ubisoft Singapore · Published by Ubisoft









You take the role of a pirate captain in an online, ship-focused adventure set across the Indian Ocean. Most of your time is spent at sea, with ports serving as places to accept missions, trade, and manage your vessel.
Sail between locations, fight rival ships, and take on activities such as attacking fortified settlements and joining world events. You can also cooperate with other players against powerful enemies.
Gather materials and goods to craft, upgrade, and customize ships. Different ship classes, weapons, armor, and equipment support varied roles and combat builds as you develop your fleet.
Players who enjoy the game often praise the ship-to-ship combat, the range of ways to customize a vessel, and the atmosphere of sailing through changing ocean conditions. Some also like taking a relaxed pace or teaming up for larger fights. These strengths appeal most to players looking for a naval combat and ship-progression game rather than a broader on-foot pirate adventure.





| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 50 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| DLC / extras | 4 listed on Steam |
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| Website | Official website |