Skull and Bones — patch notes and updates
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| GALLEON PHOTOMODE CONTEST | 2026-06-12 | To 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 storm, or silhouetted at sunset. The Indian Ocean is your stage.HOW TO ENTERFollow these steps to submit your entry:Take an epic screenshot of the Galleon using the in-game Photo Mode with the UI hidden. Screenshots can be captured in Steam at any time using the F12 key.Open Steam and go to View → Recordings & Screenshots to find your captured screenshots. Select the screenshot you would like to submit, click "S |
| Maintenance 09th June - Multiple fixes & improvements | 2026-06-08 | Captains, 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 where Domain Bosses on World Tier 4 were dropping unascended weapons.Fixed an issue where bombard shots were not dealing damage to sails.Fixed an issue where non-PvP players could heal PvP players using the "Argus' Touch" perk from the Reachwarden weapon.Fixed an issue where traitors in "Bloodsoaked Silver" were invincible, preventing contract completion.Fixed an issue where the "Brackish Bites" perk on the |
| Maintenance 02nd June - Combat and stability Fixes, UI Updates | 2026-06-01 | Captains, 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 Phase 3 and Phase 5 of the Kraken activityStabilityImproved Server StabilityUI/UXFixed an issue where the World Map was visually missing, displaying only event icons and UI elements. \Fixed an issue where the Seasonal Skill Tree tutorial caused the Seasonal Journey tab to abruptly close in the background when it appeared on screen. Top Community Feedback We're Working OnWe also wanted to give you some visibi |
| Maintenance 26th May - Various Fixes, Community Feedback under investigation | 2026-05-25 | Captains, 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 CET / 12PM AEDT / 7PM PT (25 May) has been postponed to May 28 at the same time. Sorry for the inconvenience.Updated timing: 📅May 28 : 4AM CET / 12PM AEDT / 7PM PT (27 May) Check you local time here ⬇️ The Deck Livestream:Y3S1 Feedback Recap & Community Q&A Local Times 🔧 Check out the Patch Notes here ⬇️ Fixes & ImprovementsContractsFixed an issue where the "Unwelcome Aboard" contract could not progress |
| Year 3 DevStream AMA Highlights | 2026-05-22 | 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:Alexis, Sr. Community Developer — u/Cpt_AodhCole, Game Designer — u/McChickiesStanley, Game Designer — u/McDuckie-Sam Soh, Project Manager — u/Ubi-TideturnerSam Quek, Lead Game Designer — u/Abyssal_KwakenJeremy, Game Designer — u/Abyssal_McFishieIn case you’ ve missed the AMA, we’ve pulled together some of the key questions that can give you more context and explain the direction of Year 3 and the thinking behind it. For t |
| Your Ship Awaits: Take the Helm of the Galleon | 2026-05-20 | The 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 Frigate, a tank which thrives on absorbing punishment head-on, the Galleon stays in the fight through pressure and control, punishing anything that refuses to engage. Understanding your playstyle becomes essential, because success with the Galleon starts long before the first cannon fires.At the heart of the ship’s identity is its overwhelming firepower. With forty gunports, thirty-four of these broadsides, |
| Maintenance 19th May - Various Fixes & Stability Improvements | 2026-05-18 | Captains, 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 achievement "Hand of Judgement" failed to update after opening a Bloodied Strongbox. ContractsFixed an issue where the "Apex Hunter" and "Lord of the Seas" contracts failed to appear in the journal after being accepted from Blackwood.Fixed an issue where the Plaguehunter failed to spawn during "The Pursuing Plague" contract unless the player disembarked and set sail again. Helm EmpireFixed an issue where playe |
| Year 3 Roadmap: SHIPS [REPLAY] | 2026-05-18 | |
| CLAIM YOUR POWER IN SHATTERED SEAS | 2026-05-12 | CLAIM YOUR POWER IN SHATTERED SEAS In this new season, command a devastating new ship, push into deadlier World Tiers, and unlock powerful progression systems designed to test your mastery of the seas. WHAT'S NEW THIS SEASON Dominate close‑range combat with the Galleon, a massive new large ship built for raw firepower and relentless broadsides. Two New World Tiers Face escalating endgame challenges in Rogue Storms (WT3) and Brutal Tempest (WT4). Enemies gain Seasonal Affixes, rewards grow rarer, and the Kraken awaits the bravest captains. Mythic Ascension & Reforge Push your gear beyond its limits with new Mythic upgrade systems that let you |
| Time-Limited Event: Honorless | 2026-05-12 | 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 Honorless elites will be enraged when 10 minutes remain during their respective world event.New challenge contracts can be found at the Job Board after speaking with Yanita about the time limited challenges.The event pass contains exclusive vanities for the ship (Gilded Maw Set), fireworks, and the new event weapon.New event cosmetics can also be obtained through the Store for Event Currency or Gold.Honorless Even |
| Year 3 Season 1 Patch Notes | 2026-05-11 | 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 FeaturesNew Large Ship: GalleonArchetype- DPSThe Galleon is a DPS focused large ship with a massive number of gunports. This ship overwhelms their targets with close-range crushing firepower.Gunports BreakdownTotal Gunports: 40Broadside: 17 on each sideBow: 4Rear: 2Perk: Iron ThunderThe Galleon gains a second row of lower deck weaponry.Weapons equipped will deal 10% more weapon |
| Skull and Bones Year 3: Sails of Power Roadmap | 2026-05-06 | Skull 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 challenges designed to push captains further across the Indian Ocean. Across four seasons, players can expect new ships, weapons, gear, and evolving progression systems that expand how they fight, specialize, and grow stronger at sea. Season 1 – May 12 Launching on May 12, Season 1, called Shattered Seas, is starting Sails of Power off strong with new content and challenges. The Galleon – the first large DPS ship w |
| Maintenance 28th April - Known Issues Update & Seasonal Reset Information | 2026-04-27 | Captains, 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 reported over the past few weeks.KNOWN ISSUESUPCOMING FIXES We’d like to provide an update on the following issues. Fixes have been identified and are ready, and will be deployed as part of Year 3 Season 1.We wouldd also like to share how your bug reports have made a real impact, Y3S1 will include fixes for 89 player‑reported issues submitted through the Bug Reporter.Cannot Complete 'Crown Of Ukuta' - U |
| ICYMI: Galleon Coming With Year 3 Season 1 | 2026-04-24 | In 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. |
| Maintenance Update - 21 April - Smuggler Pass Fix & Known Issues Update | 2026-04-20 | Captains, 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 rewards were not being granted; The Challenges now progress upon infamy gain and grant the proper rewards! STABILITYImproved server stability. KNOWN ISSUESUPCOMING FIXES We’d like to provide an update on the following issues. Fixes have been identified and are ready, and will be deployed as part of a future major update. We will communicate the exact timeline later. Cannot Complete 'Crown Of Ukuta' - Una |
| The Making of Ships: From Concept to Combat - The Deck Livestream: 22nd April | 2026-04-16 | Captains!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, so if you have any specific questions about ship development, drop them on this post ⬇️📅 APRIL 22📺 https://twitch.tv/ubisoft⏰ 4AM CET/ 12PM AET/ 7PM PT (21 APR)👉 Just a heads‑up: we’ll only be answering questions related to the ship‑development process during this stream. |
| Maintenance Update - 14 April - Known Issues Update | 2026-04-13 | Captains, 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 the following issues. Fixes have been identified and are ready, and will be deployed as part of a future major update. We will communicate the exact timeline later. Cannot Complete 'Crown Of Ukuta' - Unable To Interact With Bounty PosterWolvenhol Completed But Event Keeps Going - No RewardsFlags of Deceit not progressing due to no ship spawningUnable To Complete Grim Memories - Interact Prompt Missing Fo |
| Maintenance Update - 7 April - Corvette Rollback, Quest Fixes, Fast Travel Fix | 2026-04-07 | CombatReverted 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 ships.In Y2S4.0.4 deployed on March 24th, we attempted to address this by making the Corvette feel heavier and closer to a Frigate in terms of handling.Following this change, we recognize that this change was too extreme and didn’t land as intended. Based on Community feedback, we are reverting it.We’re continuing to work on improving the Corvette’s physics and handling to find a better middle ground betwee |
| Legend of the Nian | 2026-03-25 | Local 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 with a vengeance.The Legend of the Nian event will run from 24 March 2026, 6am UTC to 21 April 2026, 6am UTC. Take down Nian elite warships and complete repeatable contracts to earn Half-Taels, which can be exchanged at the Idol of the Beast in Telok Penjarah for time-limited rewards or spent in the store for event-exclusive cosmetics.Some improvements were made to the Legend of the Nian AI to ensure it beha |
| Sail into the new season: Eye of the Beast | 2026-02-10 | FACE THE WRATH OF THE BEAST Hoist your sails for Eye of the Beast. Command the mighty Corvette, challenge the fury of the Kraken in fierce multiphase clashes, and seize glory in the Faction War with ruthless Territorial Control. Discover more UNLEASH THE KRAKEN Band together with fellow pirates to withstand the Kraken’s colossal tentacles across escalating battle phases. Outsmart its whirlpools, ink blasts, and toxic fog to claim victory and rich rewards. COMMAND THE CORVETTE Take command of the mighty Corvette, a powerhouse support ship built to shift the tide of battle. With its “Flagbearer” perk, your crew strikes harder and recovers faste |