Ubisoft is charting an ambitious course to make Skull and Bones Year 2 the most expansive year yet for the pirate multiplayer game, promising major content additions including new modes, ships, a legendary Kraken, and the much-anticipated feature of land combat.
During a special Year 2 showcase that premiered yesterday, Ubisoft unveiled its treasure trove of plans for the upcoming year. The presentation was brimming with exciting content, but it's Season 3: Guts and Glory, set to launch this fall, that will finally introduce the land combat feature fans have been clamoring for since the game's initial release last February.
In Season 3, players will be able to step away from the sea and engage in thrilling swordfights and gun battles on land. This feature is part of the Rogue Warlord additions, where players will explore sandy beaches and damp caves to rescue skilled crewmembers known as Officers. A teaser video offered a glimpse of what to expect, though full details will be revealed later this year.While land combat is the highlight of Skull and Bones Year 2, the showcase revealed a wealth of other content to keep players engaged throughout 2025. Season 1: Ascent into Chaos, which launches today, April 15, introduces a loot-enhancing item ascension feature, challenging World Tiers, a new Schooner medium ship, and the team-based Death Tides PvP mode. Season 2: Oaths of War, set for summer 2025, will bring Megaforts and the formidable Frigate large ships. Finally, Season 4: Eye of the Beast, slated for this winter, will introduce the fearsome Kraken, the Hunter’s Guild, and the Corvette large ship.
If the announced updates sound appealing, you'll be pleased to know that Skull and Bones is offering a free weekend from April 17 – 21. During this period, players can experience pirate PvP firsthand and take advantage of a yet-to-be-announced discounted purchase price.Skull and Bones launched on February 16, 2024, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X | S, earning a 7/10 in our review. Although Ubisoft has not disclosed official sales figures, they did mention achieving "record player engagement" shortly after its release. Notably, the launch of Skull and Bones also saw a 200% increase in players for Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag.
